Miluka Rivera

Education

Student, Inter-American University, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, Diploma in public relations, University Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, ; Student in writing and journalism, University of California at Los Angeles, 1986.

Career

Model Polianna/Barbizon, San Juan, Instructor modeling, advisor, co-founder Barbizon School of Modeling, Freelance director, since 1994.

Hostess Buena Vista Cable television, Los Angeles, since 1997. Instructor acting, modeling and etiquette Creative Arts Center, Burbank, California, 1998—2004. Co-founder, artistic director, instructor Kumaras Center Arts and Etiquette, since 2004.

Achievements

• Acclaimed books: "Legado Puertorriqueño en Hollywood: Famosos y Olvidados" and "Hollywood Latinos Offspring".
  
  Former member of the National Board of Director of Screen Actors Guild, and chaired of the Latino Subcommittee in New York and LA. And awarded 2 times by the Guild for "Outstanding Service" in New York and Hollywood.

Works

• Other Work

  • Appeared in Television shows including Kojak, Nurse and General Hospital. Films include Taxi Driver, All That Jazz, Fort Apache: The Bronx, Producer documentaries.Author Alma Boricua Alma Boreal, (poem book), "Unequaled Raul Julia" & "Hollywood Latinos Offspring" poems, 1998. Contributed articles to professional publications.

Religion

"There is no higher religion than Truth."

Membership

Founder, president Alliance of Latin Artists, New York City, 1982-1984. Member American Federation of television and Radio Artists, Screen Actors Guild (national board directors 1992-1993, chair committee, since 1998), Actors Equity Association.

Interests

• Poetry, drawing, ballroom dancing, horseback riding, skiing.

Connections

Rivera Rabell family from Vega Alta and Aibonito

Father:

Francisco

Mother:

Fidelina

References

• Legado Boricua Biography: Legado Puertorriqueño en Hollywood: Famosos y Olvidados www.milukarivera.com
  2010