First of all congrats for getting on Vans Europe and for your ‘High Flyers’ video part! As someone who has been already been part of the Vans Tribes program, how does it feel to continue now your journey like this? 

This feels like a dream. I loving being a part of one of the best companies in the entire world, with an incredible team too. Little Francina would not believe everything that is happening now in my life. I really appreciate the huge support Vans give to their people, and I believe this motivates to me to continue in BMX, giving my best for me and for the scene.

What is your favorite memory from the filming process of your 'High Flyers’ part? 

Haha, definitely barspin in the MACBA stairs. When I think about it I get ‘chicken skin’ haha. I was thinking about doing this trick there long long time ago. My friends were there giving to me all the support... and I feel that’s essential. I believe completely in myself but they made me feel super safe. The only thing in my head was “tu puedes” (you can) many times. First try I fell, but I couldn’t leave without it and went for it again. I was  super scared but I was repeating to myself “feel sure that you can do it, it’s gonna happen :)”. I was so grateful for everybody’s energy.

Your video was filmed in Barcelona. In your opinion what’s the best video of all time that has been filmed there? 

I really like Federal BCN 2013 and Nike Batalla BCN. Legends! 

Which spots or skateparks are your favorite to ride in Barcelona on a daily basis? 

Well, around Barcelona San Joan Despi skatepark is a good one, but I prefer go to street sesh and Barcelona contains an infinity of spots. The entirity of BCN is a street park so with something literally around every corner, you’re going to have a mix of  technical and perfect spots.

Which type of music do you like to listen to to get you hyped for riding? 

I have many preferences haha. Hard techno, post punk, hip hop, 80’s rock, old BMX video music, haha.

You grew up in Columbia and live now in Barcelona. How was it growing up there and what do you miss most about it? 

Yep, I grew up in Colombia and I’m always gonna say it’s a privilege – warm and humble people, a place with a lot of diversity and biodiversity – but also we have the other side as it’s a place with a lot of social inequality. For many people to have a good quality life they need to looking for opportunities outside... but with the hope  of coming back and doing something better for our country. I really miss my family, my crazy friends, the trips there to the most amazing nature places i’ve ever seen. I miss the skateparks too but I mostly miss is the food haha.

How do you feel about the development of women’s street riding over the last 3 years? 

Wow! Definitely huge. the BMX fem street scene has been growing so fast over the last 3 years and I’m not surprised cause the level that you can find in the girls around the world is incredible and unbelievable... it’s insane! I’m happy that we all support each other, even on the other side of the world… we are all creating more spaces, more consciousness, more activism, more community and giving to BMX our essential female energy. We are in the correct path working every day to continue generating equality and equity.

You’ve done some great artwork for Cliché and also for the Girlhood article in the recent  #2024 issue of Dig Magazine. When did you pick up drawing? 

Thanks, well I’ve always liked to draw but I never did it regularly. But since I’ve been injured couple times the past year, I had a lot more free time, so I started to illustrate and now I’m learning seriously. I want to do something with it cause I enjoy it so much and it’s never is too late to learn :).

What’s the best place to go for food in Barcelona?

That’s a difficult one haha but my preferences are “Más que sushi” that’s Japanese food and “Honest Greens” gourmet and healthy food. I could live there every day haha but there are thousand of other good spots to eat around Barcelona too.

What do you have planned for the rest of the year? Excited for something specific?

Now first I have to work to recover properly whilst planing amazing stuff with The Cliché Crew. I’ll have some trips scheduled to jams and competitions and then let’s see what else bring the year in that way. I’m so excited about the Jewels BMX community and we have some projects coming. Also i’m working hard on something super special with Vans Global which you’re gonna see pretty soon. I’m so happy and motivated  for this year. Thank you for this opportunity!