Amanda Diaz on Immigrating From Cuba, Learning English via YouTube Makeup Tutorials, and Becoming an Activist
As told to Beauty influencer started her professional makeup artistry career at just 14 years old before becoming an overnight YouTube sensation. For Hispanic Heritage Month, Diaz opens up about her experience as a Cuban immigrant, learning English through makeup tutorial videos, and how her parents helped inspire her Cuban pride and work ethic. I moved to the United States with my mom, dad, and sister when I was five years old. I didn't speak any English at the time. We immigrated from Cuba through asylum. Moving to a new country is really difficult as is, but especially so with a language barrier.