Viviana Araya’s documentary episode has begun to take shape. Over the past few days, we have accompanied the bodyboarder as she revisited the places that have shaped her story. More than following the athlete in competition, these filming days have allowed us to discover not only the competitor, but also the daughter, sister, aunt, and dreamer behind every wave. Our first stop was Playa Chanavaya, a place that holds an important part of her history. There, we spent time with

Featuring Omar Ríos Ferrada The Queen of the Wave team experienced a new day of filming as part of the chapter dedicated to Paloma Freyggang. This time, the focus was on an intimate conversation with her partner, Omar Ríos Ferrada, bodyboarder and life partner, who shared a closer, more personal perspective on Paloma and the path they have built together, both in and out of the ocean. During the interview, Omar spoke with admiration and affection, highlighting Paloma’s streng

Queen of the Wave adds a new shoot alongside Viviana Araya and Mike Stewart, where they share travel experiences and a way of life shaped by bodyboarding For those who live surf and bodyboarding as a lifestyle, every trip is far more than just a destination. It’s not only about moving from one place to another, but about changing rhythm, surroundings and, often, perspective. That spirit was captured in a recent shoot with Viviana Araya, Chilean national bodyboarding champion,

It all started with a simple question: “Where would you like to spend your next birthday?” Without hesitation, I answered: “In Teahupo’o, Tahiti.” Because there, right there, is the wave of my dreams. Months later, the universe conspired. I received an invitation to participate in a trip to Tahiti with a crew that was going to film a body surf movie in some of the most photogenic places on the planet. They asked me if I wanted to surf and help with the filming. The ticket was