Andrea Nouga Feliu (Spanish, Cameroonian)

Andrea Nouga Feliu shares her personal journey of navigating her mixed heritage, confronting societal and familial perceptions, and creating art to express her identity. This episode explores themes of belonging, identity, and the power of art in healing and representation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Andrea's background and heritage 01:52 Growing up in Spain as a girl of mixed heritage 03:56 Rejection of African roots and societal influences 06:03 Realisation of political and social differences in adolescence 08:07 Experiences of feeling othered and seeking approval 12:02 Finding her identity in London and reconnecting with roots 13:56 The importance of knowing her father and cultural roots 15:56 Creating her film 'When Yesterday Was Tomorrow' 18:06 The significance of in-between spaces and belonging 20:05 Deciding to find her father in Cameroon 22:02 First impressions and emotional journey in Cameroon 23:53 Reflections on racial identity and societal perceptions 26:00 The unexpected experience of being called white in Cameroon 27:50 The role of representation and underrepresented communities 30:06 Supporting children of mixed heritage and family dynamics 36:00 Family's response to her artistic work 41:59 The message and purpose of her latest film 44:05 The importance of acknowledging diverse identities 44:56 Closing thoughts and Andrea's upcoming film release References: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andreanouga/oopart-a-journey-between-two-worlds?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAadXP0rFNWAsZjYDPFiOYXCag7ItDZHwQ9qJRFL80rXZhPX_44sVJdHBycrpyA_aem_PgJUvrqytfkNMu9Ko4HL-g&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3 https://www.instagram.com/oopart.film/ https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/bluest-eye-book-toni-morrison-9780099759911 Sponsor: https://www.thebiskery.com