Vietnam

Algo Nuevo

Peru, 2024

A stone archway with a mountain in the background and a clear blue sky.

From potatoes to love hotels

Gloria is my aunt who owns a hotel in Lima, Peru. How she came from nothing to owning a successful business is a story of struggle and endurance. From owning thousands of acres of farmland for potatoes to getting extorted out of the business.

Directed, shot, and edited by Jamie Chihuan

An elderly woman and a young boy are looking closely at a plant on a city sidewalk, with the woman gently holding the child’s arm and leaning in to examine the plant.

A man standing outside at night holding a cardboard box with a handwritten sign that reads, 'Soy una persona, disculpe, ayúdame, por favor!' He is wearing a winter hat, jacket, and jeans, and is looking to the side.

A person walking on a wet street during dusk, carrying a large, colorful striped bag on their back and a yellow plastic bag in hand, with blurred city buildings and other pedestrians in the background.

Two police officers in uniform standing against a brick wall with three dogs resting on the ground nearby.

A woman standing in the doorway of a weathered building with laundry hanging above and a sign advertising a musical performance. A dog is walking on the sidewalk in front of the building.

An elderly man sitting on a park bench with his head in his hands, wearing a blue shirt, gray cap, and tan shoes, surrounded by trees and greenery.

An elderly man sitting on a wooden bench under a small shelter with a corrugated metal roof, near a colorful fence and a mountain landscape in the background, during the daytime.

A young boy in brown pants and a reddish-brown shirt playing with a colorful beach ball on a concrete outdoor basketball court, viewed through a rust-colored metal fence with mountains and a blue sky in the background.

A colorful red, blue, and yellow macaw parrot perched on a person's arm inside a lush, tropical environment.

A tall palm tree with a textured trunk and fan-shaped leaves against a partly cloudy sky.

A woman standing on a rainy sidewalk under a blue umbrella with a market stall selling vegetables including potatoes, carrots, and greens, with other vendors and pedestrians visible in the background.

A flower vendor sitting behind a stall filled with flowers, with a busy street scene in the background at a market.

Display of various fresh fruits including apples, oranges, bananas, avocados, and persimmons at a market stand.

Street scene with colorful cars and trucks on a rainy day, with a market or shop in the background.

A woman dressed in traditional clothing, including a blue skirt and purple sweater, standing on a wet sidewalk in a busy urban area with colorful signs and parked cars.

A man wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a gray CoFlex t-shirt stands behind a large outdoor grill with three whole roasted animals, likely pigs, cooking over hot coals.

Woman with braided hair wearing a black vest with yellow text, standing on a city street with buildings and signs in the background.

A woman sitting on a small foldable stool on a sidewalk, holding a young child, with a traditional Mexican skirt visible. There is a digital scale on the ground next to her. She is wearing a dark hat and a burgundy sweater. Behind her, there is a whi

A dirt street in a rural or developing area with low brick buildings, a small churros stand on a motorcycle cart, and mountains in the background under a blue sky.

A partially constructed brick building with a water tank on top and a large mural on the wall that reads 'SIMO' in blue letters. There is a small child sitting on a pile of bricks near a gate, and a sign indicating land for sale.

A man on a boat with a scenic river and mountains in the background, wearing a red and black jacket and a blue bag, looking to the side.

Three elderly men sitting on a bench on a street. They are wearing white hats and one has a cane. Behind them are various signs in Spanish for a beauty salon and food places, and some people walking on the sidewalk.

A young girl in a pink coat holding a pink umbrella standing on a sidewalk in a busy street with pedestrians, cars, and buildings under a clear sky.

An older person with gray hair, wearing a blue jacket, sitting on a wooden bench on a city sidewalk. Two children, a boy in an orange shirt and beige pants and a girl in a pink jacket and blue jeans, walk past an ATM and a building. There are posters

Two people wearing traditional costumes and masks carry a religious icon decorated with flowers during a street procession.

A child in a blue jacket and striped pants kneeling on the sidewalk, playing with a tricycle. In the background, a woman is walking away, and another person is standing near a chair heading up stairs along a sloped walkway.

A young boy dressed in traditional Andean clothing, holding a decorated wooden stick, standing on a dirt ground.

A woman sitting on a low stool reading a book outside a street market stall with various colorful clothing, accessories, and stuffed toys.

A man wearing glasses, a dark baseball cap, and a red and black checkered shirt is playing a card game with others outside a shop. There are playing cards on a small wooden table and the man appears to be holding a small paper or note to his mouth. S

A small boat floating on calm ocean waters near distant islands or landmasses under an overcast sky.

A man dressed in wetsuit gear holding a fishing rod with fish in his left hand, standing on a paved pathway outdoors with a foggy sky and a small pavilion in the background.

Nighttime street scene showing two pedestrians, one with a backpack, near a parked white van, with a building illuminated by colored and neon lights reflecting on wet pavement, and overhanging electrical wires.

Green trash bin with red reflective stripes on pavement, with a broom inside it.

A security guard in black uniform standing against a stone wall, holding a rifle, wearing a cap with an embroidered badge, and looking to his right.

A person in a red jacket sitting on a bench against the wall in a covered walkway with yellow walls and arches, while people walk in the background.

A man riding a bicycle with a young boy sitting on the back, eating a popsicle on a street with shops and parked cars.

A woman dressed in traditional clothing carrying a young child on her back during sunset in a rural area with trees and mountains in the background.

A man in a yellow jacket and gray hat sitting on a curb in an urban street, with buildings, power lines, and a billboard in the background.

Street vendor selling knitted hats and accessories on a blanket on the sidewalk, with potted plants and colorful signs in the background.

An elderly man walking with a cane through an outdoor marketplace with stalls on both sides, and people shopping, under a clear sky with power lines overhead.

People at a food stall preparing and serving food, with some customers waiting in line.

A street vendor selling bananas and other fruits from a cart with a canopy, parked beside cars in front of a medical consultation office in an urban area.

A street vendor sitting on a mat with various small items for sale, including plush toys and packaged goods, on a sidewalk against a plain wall.

An older man with a beard and weathered face sitting on steps outside a building, wearing a brown jacket and red beanie, holding a water bottle, with another person sitting behind him near a large bag and a bottle of orange juice.

Three people sitting on rocks by a riverbank, surrounded by trees and rocks, with a clear sky overhead.

Close-up view of a stone wall with large, irregularly shaped gray stones fitted together.

A man pushes a handcart loaded with a large, striped yellow, orange, and green bag along a cobblestone street with a group of people standing on the sidewalk.

People walking on a narrow cobblestone street in Cusco, Peru, with shops, signs, and hanging electrical wires, during daylight.

Photo of people at a rocky outdoor location, with a person in a high-visibility jacket and cap in the foreground, and others, some with backpacks, in the background.

A person walking on cobblestone ground beside a large white church with bells hanging from tall structures, with mountain scenery in the background.