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Milly: Queen of Merengue

Directed by Leticia Tonos Paniagua
Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico
2026
119 mins

A vibrant and emotionally charged musical inspired by the life of Dominican icon Milly Quezada. As a young girl, she flees the civil war in her homeland and emigrates to the United States, landing in the heart of 1970s Washington Heights, a neighborhood pulsing with rhythm, resilience, and the energy of the Latin Boom. Immersed in this new world, Milly sets off on a powerful journey of self-discovery, chasing her dreams and finding her voice, and rising to become one of the most influential women in Latin music history and the internationally acclaimed Queen of Merengue. 

Join us for this International Premiere at the Miami Beach Bandshell as we celebrate Milly Quezada and all things music!

Expected guests

Leticia Tonos Paniagua

Tickets

Wednesday April 157pm

Miami Beach Bandshell

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  • Year
    2026
  • Country
    Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico
  • Language
    Spanish
  • Premiere Status
    US Premiere
  • Director
    Leticia Tonos Paniagua
  • Producer
    Leticia Tonos Paniagua, Executive Producers: Milly Quezada, Rose Marie Vega, Leslie V. Cohen, Daysi Cruz Cid, Annabelle Mulan, Frankie Cueto
  • Writer
    Leticia Tonos Paniagua, Junior Rosario
  • Cinematographer
    PJ Lopez
  • Editor
    El Editor Cuir (AKA Juanjo Cid)
  • Genre
    Biography, Music/Musical
  • Theme
    Music, En español, Directed by Women, Marimbas
  • Award
    Marimbas

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