Jessy Terrero is a renowned Dominican-American filmmaker and non-writing executive producer who initially gained widespread recognition for his outstanding work in the music video industry. Over the course of his career, he has created iconic music videos for a diverse range of artists, including Jennifer Lopez, 50 Cent, Enrique Iglesias, Daddy Yankee, Maluma, and Bad Bunny, which have collectively garnered an impressive 21 billion views.
Terrero's influence in urban culture is undeniable, and he is widely regarded as one of the most influential music video directors in the industry. He successfully transitioned into the world of film and television, marking his debut with the cult classic SOUL PLANE, which introduced comedian Kevin Hart and Sofia Vergara to the big screen.
His long-standing professional relationship with 50 Cent led to him directing a series of feature films in which the rap icon starred, including FREELANCERS alongside Robert De Niro and Forrest Whitaker, as well as GUN with Val Kilmer.
In a move to honor his heritage, Terrero shifted his focus towards the Latinx market, leveraging the experience and expertise he had gained from his previous projects. He created and directed the Netflix Original series NICKY JAM: EL GANADOR, which was a huge success and led to a blind deal with YouTube Originals.
Under his production company Cinema Giants, Jessy continues to develop stories for the international market, partnering with domestic buyers such as Showtime and Apple, where he currently has series in development and is attached to direct.
Person Biography:
Jessy Terrero was born in the Dominican Republic and grew up with a passion for storytelling. He began his career in the music video industry, creating iconic videos for artists such as Jennifer Lopez, 50 Cent, Enrique Iglesias, Daddy Yankee, Maluma, and Bad Bunny. His work in the industry earned him widespread recognition and respect, and he is widely regarded as one of the most influential music video directors in urban culture.
In addition to his work in the music video industry, Terrero has also made a name for himself in the world of film and television. He made his debut in the industry with the cult classic SOUL PLANE, which introduced comedian Kevin Hart and Sofia Vergara to the big screen. He has also directed a series of feature films in which 50 Cent starred, including FREELANCERS alongside Robert De Niro and Forrest Whitaker, as well as GUN with Val Kilmer.
Terrero's success in the industry has earned him a reputation as a talented and innovative filmmaker, and he continues to be a respected figure in the world of entertainment.
