Today we’d like to introduce you to Ale Fips.
Hi Ale, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I’m Ale Fips, an actress and producer from Guadalajara, Mexico. I started performing as a kid in regional theatre, starring in musicals like El Príncipe Rana and Peter Pan at Teatro Galerías. My career later expanded into television with Disney Channel, TV Azteca, and Televisa, as well as internationally on LATV. I eventually transitioned into film with Cinelatino/Hulu.
I moved to the U.S. to study at the Stella Adler Academy of Acting in Hollywood, then later moved to New York City, where I produced and performed in several productions at La MaMa ETC. I also voiced Frida Kahlo for the international award-winning immersive exhibition Vida y Obra de Frida Kahlo.
I currently serve on the Board of Directors for A Light in Dark Places, where I’ve also produced and directed many of their festival pieces, ‘Plays for Hope’, which use theatre to break down the stigma surrounding suicide. I’m a co-producer on the upcoming feature film ‘Wake’, starring Cole Sprouse, Penelope Ann Miller, Chris Parnell, and Riki Lindhome. I’ve managed the Mexican tour of Riverdance and have worked with Fever on immersive experiences — currently managing Astra Lumina.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. Like most artists, my journey has had plenty of detours — moving countries, starting over in new cities, navigating visas, and rebuilding community from scratch more than once. I’ve had unexpected setbacks, including having to return home suddenly because of a visa issue that forced me to leave everything I had been building.
That period pushed me to find new direction. I got trained to teach acting — and I can honestly say that saved my life. Teaching brought me purpose, grounding, and community at a moment when I really needed all three. It also led me to complete a degree in criminology and criminalistics, which has helped me structure my acting classes in a deeper way, aligning psychology with acting even further.
Eventually, I made the choice to come back to the U.S., leaving my family once again, because I love my life here and in the arts — both in front of the camera and behind it. This career has been a constant learning path: adapting, rebuilding, finding beauty in every role, and understanding how essential it is to have a real team in this industry.
I’ve learned to keep going, to say yes even when I’m scared, and to trust that the road I’m on — with all its twists and challenges — is exactly the one I’m meant to follow.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I’ve worked as a 2nd AD in film and as a stage manager in theatre and live events, and I genuinely enjoy these positions. They allow me to interact closely with actors and crew — something I consider one of my biggest strengths. I love being the person who can create a smooth environment, balancing the needs of the production — time limits, pace, pressure — while caring for the artists and supporting the team with firmness, clarity, and compassion.
A big part of my work is driven by purpose. Being a board member, producer, and director for A Light in Dark Places is one of my favorite things I do. It’s very close to my heart because our festival “Plays for Hope” uses theatre to open difficult conversations and offer connection, hope, and community. I’m deeply committed to this mission, and the work we do there makes me incredibly proud.
Another personal milestone I’m proud of is completing my degree in criminology while working full-time. It was a challenge, but it gave me a deeper understanding of human behavior — the criminal mind, biology, psyche, and the roots of actions. Surprisingly, it has helped me in every aspect of my career, from acting to teaching to managing teams, because it allows me to recognize behaviors, respond thoughtfully, and sometimes prevent certain situations.
I think what sets me apart is my ability to blend creativity with structure. I bring both the artistic perspective and the behind-the-scenes discipline, and I genuinely love both worlds. I’m proud of the range of spaces I’ve moved through — acting, producing, teaching, directing — and how each role continues to shape the other. It’s the mix of artistry, organization, emotional intelligence, and people skills that really defines my work.
Any big plans?
I’m in a really good moment creatively. I have a few personal projects that I finally had the determination to start working on, and just taking that first step feels huge. They’re still in early stages, so I’m keeping them quiet for now, but they mean a lot to me and reflect the direction I want to grow in as both an artist and a producer.
I’m also really excited for everything ahead with Wake. Once we finish post-production, sharing the film with the world will be a completely new chapter, and I’m very much looking forward to that moment.
And I’m equally thrilled about expanding the work we do with A Light in Dark Places. We’ve begun transitioning some of our pieces into film, which opens up a whole new way to reach more people and continue the conversations we care about. I am very excited about that!
