Photo courtesy of Jesus Guillermo Reyes.
Jesus Guillermo Reyes, a senior studying corporate and organizational communication, and I, Vivien Noe C. a sophomore media advertising student from the University of Texas El Paso (UTEP) had the opportunity to interview Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie about the new film “Wuthering Heights.”
This opportunity came to be because of the new program Reyes started this January when he became the first Warner Ambassador at UTEP. With a passion for the entertainment industry, he was always looking for opportunities that would help him achieve his goals.
The search paid off after he attended the “One Battle After Another” premiere, where he met a Warners publicist who told him about the Warner College Ambassadors. The program is designed to give opportunities to students studying communication.
“The Warner Brothers College Ambassador Program is a nationwide ambassadorship program, and it consists of only approximately 30 students selected nationwide to represent Warner Brothers at their respective campuses, and it is a highly selective program.” Reyes said. “And so basically, we’re in charge of promoting Warner Brothers at our campus by creating on campus activations, holding special screenings and just specialized events themed around the upcoming movies all throughout the year.”
Reyes is very excited to bring Warner’s entertainment to El Paso, and to connect with students, organizations to build unforgettable events.
“Students can get involved by following us on following the program on Instagram [@utep_WBU] to learn more, staying tuned and get all the updates for the program, but also by being involved,” Reyes said. “I am planning on reaching out to very diverse organizations all throughout campus and just staying tuned and, checking for updates.”
It was in this spirit of collaboration that Reyes reached out to me and asked if I’d like to participate with him for a student roundtable, where 10 schools would be selected to interview the two movie stars with more
experiences like this in the works for the future.
“Well, it’s exciting. I do feel like it hasn’t clicked yet. It’s kind of surreal still, but it is very, very exciting. It’s a huge honor. I mean, I myself, am super enthusiastic about film and so getting the opportunity to have, you know, just the exposure to these people or this company, is just super flattering, and rewarding. I’m just honored to have this role and to be able to bring this program to UTEP. At the same time, I’m also looking forward to seeing how this program will develop.” Reyes said.
Even though the program barely started last month, it’s already creating an impact.
If you had asked me if I thought one day I’d interview celebrities, I would have said “sure, in 10 years,” I would never have expected that I would be on a Zoom call with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, in my sophomore year.
Photo courtesy of Vivien Noe.
This whole experience has been a dream come true. I am so grateful to Reyes, for both starting the Warner Ambassador program at UTEP, which will open opportunities for students in media, as well as for kindly including me in this opportunity, and trusting my creativity. He has taught me about the power of collaboration, and I admire the commitment he has in achieving his goals.
Interviewing Elordi and Robbie has been the most exciting moment in my career so far. It has also taught me valuable lessons that I’ll take with me throughout my career. Starting with the power of social media. It’s crazy to think that if I had never posted about my work at The Prospector, I would never have had this opportunity.
Another lesson I learned from this, and honestly every step in my journey as a college student, is to say yes to opportunities. Even when you don’t know if you are ready for them, you can learn along the way, but you can’t go back to an opportunity that already have passed.
Like Reyes, I am thrilled to see where this program goes, and I hope everyone who is interested gets involved, and takes advantage of every opportunity offered on the UTEP campus.
Vivien Noe C, is a staff reporter at The Prospector and can be reached at [email protected]
