Built by those who’ve been on every side of the industry.

Talent management shaped by

experience, strategy, and perspective.

ABOUT US

WHO WE ARE

M²AGik Group

 is a boutique talent management company built by those who have operated on every side of the industry, from in front of the camera to the executive suite.

Founded by Alejandra Espinoza, Julián Gil, José Morales, Karen Padín, and Mari Urdaneta, the company brings together a rare combination of talent, executive leadership, creative production, strategy, operations, and brand development. Collectively, the team brings experience across broadcasting, entertainment, and media, with backgrounds spanning major organizations including TelevisaUnivision, Telemundo, NBCUniversal, VH1, and Viacom.

M²AGIK Group takes a highly selective approach, working with a focused roster across entertainment, sports, media, business, culture, and beyond, particularly Latino talent navigating opportunities across the U.S. and Mexico. This allows for a more hands-on, strategic partnership grounded in real understanding of how careers are built, positioned, and sustained in today’s evolving media landscape.
The company integrates emerging platforms and technologies, including AI, into how talent is positioned, developed, and scaled. The focus is not just visibility, but long-term value, helping talent build relevance, opportunity, and sustainable careers designed to evolve with the industry.

SERVICES

WHAT WE DO

TALENT MANAGEMENT

We lead the strategy behind the talent—shaping positioning, guiding decisions, and managing opportunities so they can focus on what they do best.

LICENSING & ENDORSEMENTS

We structure partnerships that align with the talent’s brand—building meaningful collaborations that extend beyond visibility into long-term value.

MARKETING

We define how talent shows up in the world—crafting narratives, positioning, and opportunities that drive relevance in a competitive landscape.

CASTING

We connect the right talent to the right opportunities—placing individuals where they bring the most value, on and off screen

TALENT DEVELOPMENT

We guide talent from momentum to longevity—building the foundation, strategy, and direction needed to sustain growth over time.

CAREER GROWTH

A long-term partnership focused on clarity, direction, and evolution—ensuring every move supports the bigger picture.

CRISIS MANAGEMENT

Discreet, strategic guidance in critical moments—protecting reputation and navigating complexity with experience and precision.

CORPORATE CONSULTING

We operate at the intersection of talent, content, and business—advising on the decisions that move everything forward.

Boutique by design—A more intentional approach to building lasting careers.

THE TEAM

WHO WE ARE

MARI URDANETA

Partner, Business Strategy & Executive Advisory

Mari Urdaneta is a creative producer and media entrepreneur shaping the next era of global entertainment by bridging Hollywood with the U.S. Hispanic market and Iberoamérica through her company, 200% Media.

With a sharp instinct for culture, talent, and storytelling, she operates at the intersection of talent management, original IP, and strategic packaging; building scalable formats and brand-driven content designed to travel across markets, platforms, and audiences. Her work is defined by a forward-thinking approach that blends creative vision with business precision, positioning projects not just to launch, but to resonate…

JOSÉ MORALES

Managing Partner, Talent Management

José Morales co-leads the talent management division of M²AGik Group, overseeing client representation, career strategy, and business growth opportunities. He brings extensive expertise in media, branding, and relationship-building to help Talent expand their reach and maximize long-term success.

José is known for possessing direct Production & Operations experience across platforms: Digital, Streaming and Broadcast – TV & Radio-. He has worked at some of the most important Media Conglomerates in the US serving in many capacities: Head of Talent and Senior Vice President of Consumer Engagement for Univision; Vice President of Content for…

KAREN PADÍN

Managing Partner, Talent Management

Karen Padín co-leads the talent management division of M²AGik Group, where she oversees client representation, career development, casting, strategic consulting and access to high-level industry opportunities.

Backed by decades of executive leadership in TV, Talent Relations & Content development, Karen is known for helping clients build enduring brands, unlock meaningful growth and navigate the entertainment business at the highest level. Karen also advises networks, studios, streaming platforms & production companies on identifying talent, developing compelling personalities and creating programming to truly connect with audiences…

JULIÁN GIL

Partner

Julián Gil is an actor, host & producer with a solid international career in television, film and theater. Renowned for his charisma, stage presence and versatility, he has brought to life a wide variety of characters in successful productions for leading Spanish-language TV Networks in the US and Latin America.

Julián has also transformed his artistic experience into a remarkable entrepreneurial path that extends far beyond his work as actor & host. Along the past two decades he has   created opportunities in the entertainment industry by developing projects that strengthen Latino representation and elevate Hispanic talent across multiple platforms: films, theater productions & large‑scale cultural events to celebrate…

ALEJANDRA ESPINOZA

Partner

Alejandra Espinoza is one of the most influential and recognizable figures in the U.S. Hispanic entertainment, with a career that has continuously redefined what it means to be a modern multi-platform talent across Iberoamérica.

From her breakthrough moment to becoming a staple presence in millions of households, she has built a trajectory marked not by a single success, but by sustained relevance, versatility & cultural impact. As -host, actress, entrepreneur- Ale has led some of the most high-profile productions in the industry, commanding Live TV, primetime formats and major cultural moments with a rare combination of authenticity, charisma and authority.