On the Record

Interviews

This collection features some of the interviews conducted by Daniela Cintron for Discover Atlanta with inspiring voices across the food, culture, and arts landscape.

While other professionals handled filming and editing, Daniela guided the conversations, shaped the story direction, and, in her role as content manager and editor, reviewed and approved the final product. Each video reflects her commitment to collaborative storytelling and to bringing authentic, meaningful narratives to life on camera.

Interview with Chef Nobu, Japanese celebrity chef and restaurateur bearing his name in several countries. He has also played small parts in three major films.

Interview with Chef Ford Fry, an American chef and restaurateur based in Atlanta, Georgia. He owns 23 restaurants across the US including Georgia, Houston, Charlotte and Nashville.

Interview with Jose Hadathy, designer of Atlanta’s 2026 FIFA World Cup official poster.

Interview with Chef Macus Samuelsson, celebrity chef, restaurateur and television personality.

Interview with Chef Aaron Phillips from One-Michelin-Star Lazy Betty and Chef Freddy Money from One-Michelin-Star Atlas.

Interview with Bravo’s Top Chef contestant Chef Hector Santiago, a three-time James Beard Foundation "Best Chef of the Southeast" semifinalist.

Puerto Ricans in Atlanta Campaign

For the 2025 National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City, Daniela Cintron, through Discover Atlanta’s partnership, led a special video series celebrating 10 Puerto Rican creatives in Atlanta who are painting, dancing, cooking, and dreaming the city into something more beautiful, one story at a time.

She wrote the stories, conducted the interviews, and guided the project from concept to final approval, ensuring a vibrant showcase of Atlanta’s rich cultural diversity, supported by a talented collaborative team.

This video highlights three dynamic Puerto Rican creatives making waves in the city: Chef Hector Santiago, Chef Katrina Pagan, Chef Josue Peña.

This video highlights three dynamic Puerto Rican creatives making waves in the city: Angel Fabián Rivera, Laura Alemán, and Orlando Rosa.

This video highlights three dynamic Puerto Rican creatives making waves in the city: Lisette Correa, Eumir Gutierrez, Andy Alemany and Lisandra Vazquez.

On Camera

While Daniela Cintron’s work often takes place behind the scenes, she occasionally steps in front of the camera to tell a story herself.

Whether introducing a segment, providing cultural context, or guiding viewers through an experience, her on-camera presence combines the same curiosity, authenticity, and passion for storytelling that define her work as a journalist and producer.

In this episode of Discovering Atlanta, EJ and Aubree follow Daniela around town to discover some delicious and authentic Mexican foods.