– Over the years, Mateo Blanco has had great success in the world of art and entertainment. He’s been a popular talk show host and TV personality, is an accomplished opera singer who’s performed for President Bush, and his sculptures and mixed media pieces are displayed in museums across the world.

Now, Blanco is taking his talents – and his personal story

– to the big screen with “Caged Bird,” a short

documentary about his artistic journey and Columbian

heritage.

“It was such an honor to work with Mateo – his struggles

and success resonated with me in a way I never

expected. In many facets, we’re all caged birds, and what

Mateo represent is the true meaning to be free,” said

Emmanuel Simms, the director. @emmanueldsimms

“Caged Bird” will premiere on Nov 27 with showings at 7 p.m. at Dr Phillips Center in

Orlando, Blanco’s home city.