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Mar Flores

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Hi my name is Marlene! 🤍
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Chronically offline but for a good reason… I’m getting my MBA!! 📚🎓

It was challenging balancing it all but I feel SO grateful. Thank you for the support and love! I appreciate you all!! ❤️

#fyp #viral #trending #explore #fypシ by @marlenefllores

Frank Welker: Leader of The Decepticons 🤖💥

Frank is the voice and mastermind behind Megatron, one the most iconic Transformers characters.

Meeting him a few weeks ago was so special! Even if you don’t know his name, you definitely know his work.

He’s voiced Scooby Doo, Curious George, Garfield and many more. It takes a true voice acting legend to bring a solid range of iconic characters to life.

Right before our photo was taken, I mentioned Scooby Doo and he did his voice on the spot. It was the COOLEST thing ever!! He was an absolute joy to be around and brought laughs into every room! ✨

On that same day, Peter Cullen was supposed to make an appearance with Frank, but he cancelled due to his failing health. Losing Peter has left a void in the Transformers family.

Frank and Peter weren’t just costars. They were best friends and the heart of Cybertron for over 40 years. They shared a beautiful and fiercely loyal brotherhood. My heart goes out to Frank. I hope he knows how much he’s loved.

Thank you Mr. Welker for your kindness and for keeping the Transformers spark alive.

Till all are one 💙

#frankwelker #scoobydoo #explore #garfield by @marlenefllores

Rest in peace, Mr. Cullen. 🕊️💙 The heart and voice behind Optimus Prime.

You didn’t have to know Peter Cullen personally to feel like the world lost someone truly special.

For over 40 years, he didn’t just voice the ultimate hero, he lived by his own wisdom: “Be strong enough to be gentle.”

I’ll never forget meeting him.

Conventions are a blur, but the second I walked up to meet Peter, all the noise faded. He stopped, shook my hand, then gave me the sweetest hug and a smile. And thanked me for being there to support him, just like he did for countless fans.

When I said goodbye, he asked, “Are you coming to the Transformers reunion panel?” I told him I wouldn’t miss it for the world!

His panel was one of the most unforgettable experiences. Sitting in the crowd, watching him pour his heart back into the fans, you could feel the collective love in the room. When he leaned into the mic, took a deep breath and brought Optimus Prime to life... absolute silence fell. It gave me chills. A once in a lifetime moment.

Connecting with other Transformers fans has been one of the best parts of my journey. So grateful! We all found our way to this fandom at different times, but Peter’s heart brought us together.

Peter left behind far more than an iconic voice. He showed us that true strength is kindness and the beautiful legacy he built will stay with us forever.

Losing him hurts more than words can say. Praying and sending so much love to his family. 😔

Rest easy, Mr. Cullen. Thank you for giving generations a voice to look up to, a heart to believe in and a hero who will live on in us forever.

Till all are one. ❤️

@transformersofficial

#petercullen #optimusprime #explore #transformers #autobotsrollout by @marlenefllores

Now THAT’S what I call high quality H2O. Ladies and gentlemen… Mr. Henry Winkler!! ✨🤍

While most people know him as the iconic Fonz from Happy Days, to me he will forever be Coach Klein! The mastermind who led Bobby Boucher to Bourbon Bowl glory. 🏆 (Go Mud Dogs!!! 🧡🐊😆)

The Waterboy is one of my favorite comedies. 🏈 A classic Adam Sandler movie stacked with pop culture moments and quotes people still say decades later.

As a kid, I swore if I ever met him, I’d look him in the eye and say, “GATORADEEE!” …Did I actually do it when the moment came? Absolutely not. Missed opportunity!!! 🤣

Henry completely lives up to his reputation as the nicest man in Hollywood. ✨He’s genuinely kind, humble and so easy to talk to. He never stays behind a booth, he’s interactive and takes the time to connect with every person.

Best of all? Hearing Henry Winkler repeatedly call me “lovely” and “sharp” completely melted my heart!
And shared the most inspirational wisdom when we chatted.

AND, we both agreed:
Water sucks. Gatorade is better!💧⚡️🤪

🎥 If you’ve seen The Waterboy prove it by dropping your favorite quote! 😆👇🏼

#fyp #explore #henrywinkler adamsandler #fypシ by @marlenefllores

The Odyssey 🌊📖🏛️ lost between the pages

I prepped like a nerd for this movie. I read The Iliad earlier this year and now this. (Most people don’t know this about me but I’m a huge bookworm. I love to read!!)

It’s been years since I last touched Homer in school… pretty sure it was the Lattimore translation back then.

This time, I read Emily Wilson’s version. Her translation is sharp, modern and clear. It makes the story feel more poetically human and far less stuffy.

If anyone was going to turn this classic into a movie, it HAD to be Christopher Nolan!!! 🎬

That said, seeing the Charybdis and Scylla sea monsters on an IMAX screen? I’m not ready. 😭👀

🍿Who’s watching @theodysseymovie this weekend??

#odyssey #fyp #trending #explore #fypシ by @marlenefllores

Jason Momoa as Lobo has officially crashed into the DCU 🏍💥

If you haven’t seen Supergirl yet, he just made his debut trading his trident for a motorcycle.

I finally saw the movie last night!! Seeing Jason show up as Lobo made me smile. Not just because he fits the character perfectly but because it took me right back to meeting him during his Meili Vodka tour.

He couldn’t have been sweeter and such a cool dude!! He carries that natural edge and real-life biker persona that makes him the closest thing to a living comic book character.

Fun fact: Lobo was always his favorite DC character, so seeing him play the role felt exactly right. He delivered and it’s impossible not to be happy for him!! 🖤

I was waiting for him to yell ‘MAIN MAN’ during the movie 😆 maybe one day!

🎬 The reviews have been pretty mixed so far.
Who has seen Supergirl? What did you think??

#jasonmomoa #supergirl #lobo #dcu #dc by @marlenefllores

Studio day ✨🩵 working on something special!

I don’t usually show much from days like this. I tend to live in the moment first and post later. I’m a private person by nature and totally not built for oversharing. 😆

But a few weeks ago, most of you said you wanted to see more of the everyday moments.

So here’s a small moment from today’s photoshoot: nothing wild, just life happening in between projects… and my very clingy assistant. 🐶

My dog decided the photos were officially over and cuddle time had begun. Honestly, fair enough. 😂🐾

I’ve kept this space mostly focused on finished work but I’m learning to share a little more of the in between. It’s a stretch for me friends, but I will try!!

I appreciate you more than you know! Thank you for being here 🫶🏼

#explore #fyp #viral #trending #fypシ by @marlenefllores

Behold Twilight’s STRONGEST vampire. Emmett Cullen!!🌲🌫️🖤

The Twilight effect is real and I officially get it!

I was mid walkthrough at Fan Expo when my sister’s face completely lit up. Standing just a few feet away was @kellanlutz!

My sister is a huge @twilight fan, so we had to meet him!

Instead of the usual rushed, assembly line convention greeting, Kellan met her with the sweetest hug and thanked her for being his fan all these years. Watching my sis hug her childhood crush? Priceless.

Then he looked at me, smiled and said “hi how are you,” pulled me in for a hug too. He was beyond kind, entirely present and naturally charming!

When he was signing an autograph, I teased that my sister “used to” have a crush on him when she was little.

Without missing a beat, Kellan threw his arms out in dramatic disappointment and said: “USED TO??!” 🤣 (see slide 9)

This moment was really for my sister. He made the experience so special for her!

True star power isn’t just about the movies, it’s about how you make people feel when the cameras are off.

Kellan turned me into a fan in 5 minutes! 😆 And yes… after this, I watched the entire Twilight saga.

♟️Twilight fans: if you ever get the chance to meet him, DO IT!!! Kellan Lutz is the real deal. ✨

#kellanlutz #emmettcullen #twilight #twilightsaga #twilightedits by @marlenefllores

Office days 🩶📁 feeling grateful!

#fyp #viral #trending #explore #fypシ by @marlenefllores

The Star Wars Archives Awaken 💫📷

A walk down memory lane.

I’ve been a Star Wars fan since I was little. Long before the prequels, sequels or Star Wars month was even a thing.

Back when being a fan wasn’t trendy or mainstream and definitely wasn’t cool. 😆🤪

I was the kid who loved @starwars with my whole heart. Yet growing up, I only knew ONE other kid who felt the same way. It was just us.

Years of comic conventions later and nothing has changed. I’m still the exact same girl who fell in love with a galaxy far, far away.

Trends came and went, but luckily I never outgrew my joy and I’m proud of that.

Since some of you wanted to see more photos, here are a few that still make me smile. ❤️

Moments from over a decade of conventions. A few from over 10 years ago, others 5 years ago and some more recent… all of them I’m grateful for!

Time fades but the memories don't.

More to come!! ✨Who’s excited for The Mandalorian and Grogu premiere this weekend??!

#starwarsfan #starwarsnerd #fyp #explore #starwarsgirl by @marlenefllores

Seeing The Mandalorian and Grogu on the big screen was really special! 💚🍿

I first saw it at an early screening but I knew one viewing wasn’t going to be enough. Seeing it a second time let me appreciate so many details I missed before!

I enjoyed it even more on the rewatch. I found myself paying more attention to the subtle character moments, details in the action scenes and that awesome score. 🔥🎬

Hard to believe it’s been 7 years since the last Star Wars movie hit the big screen!

And yes… getting Mando Grogu merch was a must. I couldn’t help myself!! 😁

These pics are from the early screening. By the second screening, I didn’t take any because it was a glasses and sweats kind of nerdy night. 🤓🙂‍↕️

This is the Way!!

What did YOU think of the movie?! 👀
(no big spoilers please for those who still haven’t seen it)

#starwarsfan #themandalorian #fyp #themandalorianandgrogu #explore by @marlenefllores