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PEAK BROCHURE FINAL 16.17

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A strid Hadad is a wise, sassy, and petite powerhouse who illuminated my computer's small screen with her megawatt wit and personality during our brief Skype conversation. Michèle Desfrenne, Hadad's French partner, was nearby to fill in any gaps in her forceful English. It was like watching the coming attractions of a spicy Latina blockbuster set in their art-filled Mexico City aerie. Born in Mexico of Lebanese parents, Hadad grew up in Quintana Roo on the Yucatan Peninsula. The only Lebanese thing she retained was the food. Her first-generation background allowed her to see Mexico from a slightly different angle, past the built-in prejudice against native people. "My Lebanese roots made me love Mexico even more," she says in her strong, smoky voice. With her long dark hair, penetrating brown eyes, striking profile, and earthy allure, Hadad resembles the Aztec goddesses she channels in her stage shows. Though the Yucatan is the home of the Mayan culture, most of Hadad's work is influenced by the Aztecs because, she says, "I live in Mexico City, and the Aztecs were the imperialists of their time." Astrid Hadad An Aztec Priestess in the 21st Century B Y M A N U E L I G R E J A S 52 www.peakperfs.org Photo: Fernando Trejo

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