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
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.
Currently, she is developing a dynamic slate of scripted and unscripted projects—including a first-of-its-kind fan convention centered on Spanish-language streaming—while actively contributing to the rise of Miami as a global entertainment capital.
Part of a new generation of producers redefining the rules, Urdaneta doesn’t just navigate multiple worlds, she builds bridges between them.
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 Telemundo; Director of Digital Content for NBC & Telemundo. Most recently, he has been immersed in the field of Artificial Intelligence, earning a Master’s Degree from a prestigious European university.
His 35 year career has been ruled by three tenets: * Talent should reflect the audiences they entertain & inform. * Good ideas come from anywhere & anyone -just listen… and share-. * Content is produced for consumers -not for Producers or Executives-.
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.
With a sharp instinct for star potential & cultural relevance, Karen has played a pivotal role in discovering fresh voices, shaping identities and transforming emerging talent into lasting success stories. Recognizing what resonates in the marketplace -before the market does- has made her a trusted force behind some of the industry’s most notable breakthroughs.
Karen brings extensive expertise in crafting consumer experiences that reposition brands in fresh and relevant ways; seamlessly blending entertainment, storytelling & strategy to help brands forge emotional connections, break through the noise and stand out.
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 & preserve Latino identity in the US.
Through innovation, discipline and a deep understanding of the market, Julián Gil has become not only a prominent entertainer but also a strategic creator shaping the future of Latino entertainment; and along the way has identified and promoted new & diverse Talent.
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.
Her evolution extends far beyond the screen. With a sharp business instinct and a deep understanding of audience connection, she has expanded into fashion, beauty, and executive production, positioning herself as both talent and architect of her own narrative.
Now, in a defining new chapter, Alejandra steps into her role not only as a leading figure in front of the camera, but as a co-founder & strategic force behind a new kind of management company: one built by those who understand the industry from the inside out.
