Antonia Cereijido
Host, Imperfect Paradise
(she/her)
Antonia Cereijido is the host of Imperfect Paradise, a weekly narrative series about dreamers and schemers, hidden worlds and fascinating people. It’s a show about the gap between our ideal version of California and the messy reality we live in. Previously, she served as Executive Producer at LAist Studios and was the host of the LAist podcast Norco '80. She was a producer for six years on NPR’s Latino USA and hosted her own segment, The Breakdown. She has hosted podcasts for Mic and Slate. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, NPR’s Code Switch, and All Things Considered.
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The musician visited L.A. to announce his first solo album and reflected on his three decades coming to the city. -
In an attempt to expand their seasonal offerings outside of Christmas, Hallmark may have inadvertently tapped into a deeper tension birders feel about portrayals of ornithology. -
From sticking fake red and yellow leaves onto real trees to creating mashed potato flake snow, how the ‘Gilmore Girls’ crew created East Coast autumnal vibes ... right here in Burbank. -
Yacina talks blowing up on TikTok for a song she made over a decade ago and processing grief by hosting death salons in L.A. -
Programmers from the Academy Museum, Vidiots and Old Town Music Hall are excited about surrealist classics, spooky silent films and even a “blood rave.” -
Rufi Thorpe’s "Margo’s Got Money Troubles" is set in Fullerton. We asked the author about her local inspirations and essential SoCal reads. -
From avant-garde digital cumbia performances to quinceañera-style cumbia dance nights, there is something for everyone. -
At a moment where a number of Black TV shows have been canceled, documentary filmmaker Giselle Bailey reflects on the history that got us here and what might be next. -
Jeffrey Gibson was the first and only Indigenous artist to represent the U.S. at the Venice Biennale. LA is the only place you can see the work stateside. -
Reactions from Black Altadena residents vary over the development of CBS sitcom from Black-ish creator Kenya Barris and comedian Mike Epps.
Stories by Antonia Cereijido
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