Kenia OS Premieres Documentary in the United States, Declares "My Aura Is Princess, Queen Mother, Queen Potra" - INTERVIEW

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MIAMI - Mexican artist Kenia OS has never been afraid to dream big, even when she knew she was far away, figuratively and literally, from the success she envisioned when she first began as a digital content creator. Back then, the idea of seeing her name on a U.S. movie screen seemed impossible. Today, it's a reality: she has become the first Latina who started on YouTube and social platforms to achieve a theatrical documentary release in the United States.

The film, Kenia OS: La OG, co-directed by Ana Nube, Gastón Etchechoury and Kenia herself, will debut on August 29 in Los Angeles, followed by screenings in Miami, New York and Chicago. After its success in Mexico, the project marks a historic milestone for a new generation of Latinas who are redefining the music industry from the ground up.

From Mazatlán to U.S. theaters

Kenia Osuna, better known as Kenia OS, grew up in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, far from the traditional centers of the music industry. Without industry connections, her first platform was YouTube. "I launched in 2018 with my first video," she recalled in an interview with The Latin Times and ENSTARZ. "The goal was always music. I wanted to be like Selena Gomez or Ariana Grande, sing, act, be an entrepreneur. But I was from a small town. I didn't know anyone in the industry. The internet was my door."

That door led her to millions of fans, chart-topping hits and now a cinematic documentary. "For me, the internet was that first approach," she said. "When I look back at that girl uploading her first video, I could never have imagined the life I would live."

Perfection, performance and vulnerability
The documentary captures the energy of her live show at Mexico City's Palacio de los Deportes, revealing the obsession with detail that defines her career. "The part of my career where I get the most involved, to the point of going crazy, is the concert," Kenia admitted. "From visuals to outfits. A music video you can fix later, but live, there are no mistakes. I always have to bring my fans the best show."

Even the night before, she was making last-minute changes. "I wanted to fix things a day before," she said, laughing. "But in the end, I was super satisfied."

On screen, the 26-year-old appears radiant yet vulnerable, acknowledging her struggles with dance but refusing to let them hold her back. "When I say I'm not good at something, I have to try anyway," she explained. "Maybe I won't be the best, but I'll do it with what my body and mind can give me. I'll find a way."

Love, aura and new music
During the media rollout for the documentary, an unexpected moment went viral. Peso Pluma, her partner Hassan Emilio Kabande, appeared on camera during a live CNN en Español interview and kissed her, setting social media ablaze.

Asked if her relationship affects this new stage, she smiled: "Maybe it's my aura right now, my aura of princess, of queen mother, of queen potra... but sweet."

Despite speculation that she was slowing down, Kenia is quick to clarify that she is busier than ever. "My fans think I'm not making music, but I was just having an amazing time. I'm about to finish one of my best projects yet, and I'm already preparing for the next one. Music, music, a lot of music."

A milestone for Latinas in music
For Kenia, premiering her documentary in U.S. theaters is more than a personal dream—it's a breakthrough for a generation raised online. "I know I have a huge Latino community here," she said. "It felt like a giant gift to bring this to them. It was a crazy dream, and now it came true."

Her journey from content creator in Mazatlán to international artist with a U.S. theatrical release sets a precedent for other young Latinas navigating the music world in the digital age. As Kenia OS steps into her new era, she's doing it with the aura she describes best: part princess, part queen, and all unstoppable.