The Idea Behind Virggi Enterprise Group Didn't Happen Overnight
It began years ago in Venezuela with a young girl who dreamed of becoming a singer and actress. Growing up in a family deeply connected to both the arts and the legal profession, she was exposed early to creativity, discipline, and entrepreneurship. Surrounded by musicians, performers, and storytellers—including her uncle, renowned Venezuelan singer Balbino Medina, known for popularizing the iconic song Venezuela—she developed a deep appreciation for entertainment and culture. At the same time, her family's legal background helped shape her understanding of leadership, structure, and business, creating the foundation for a future that would combine creativity with entrepreneurship.
When our founder, Virggi López, arrived in Miami to pursue opportunities in acting, she quickly recognized a gap in the market: there were very few professional acting schools serving the growing Hispanic community. Seeing an opportunity where others saw a challenge, she co-founded an acting school that successfully operated for more than 15 years, helping develop new talent while gaining invaluable entrepreneurial experience. As her career evolved, Virggi also entered the music industry and signed her first recording contract with Universal Music Latino. That experience provided an inside look at the music business and taught her the importance of ownership, strategic planning, and long-term brand development.
 Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating of CIFALC & The Studio"Virggi López and Miami-Dade Mayor Tomás Regalado at the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating a significant milestone in the history of CIFALC & The Studio Theater (2002–2017)." |  Aquiles OrtegaOne of the most recognized teachers in the history of CIFALC School. |  Minerva Roque"The late Minerva Roque, Professor of Cinematic Communication Sciences and one of CIFALC's most respected educators." |  StudentsStudents developing their craft through professional acting instruction. |
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 Cifalc Logo |  Fedra NolazcoOperations Manager and a trusted advocate for our students. Her dedication, compassion, and commitment to student success helped create a supportive environment that became a cornerstone of CIFALC's long-term growth and stability. |  Carlos MesberCarlos Mesber, former student and longtime supporter of CIFALC. Today, he is recognized as one of the most influential producers in Hispanic television. In this photo, he shares his testimony about the school's impact and mission. |  EstudentsStudents showcasing their talent during live performances at CIFALC's theater. |
 Recognized TalentsRecognized television personalities and industry professionals who began part of their journey at CIFALC. Blanca Soto, Pedro Moreno, Scarlet Ortiz, Gabriela Spanic, Alejandro Chavan, Melvin Cabrera. |  Other Recognized TalentsRecognized television personalities and industry professionals who were part of CIFALC during the school's final years. |  Leida AlvarezOur Public Relations Officer at that time |  More from that night at the openingThere we can recognize in the audience Javier Ceriani, a renowned journalist in the Hispanic entertainment industry, who attended that day and shared with the public. |
 Final moments after the opening ceremony has concludedVirggi López, Leida Alvarez, Tomas Regalado ( Mayer Of Miami 2009-2017 ) |
Years later,
after decades of experience in entertainment, education, media production, and business development, Virggi joined forces with her husband and business partner, Justin Patton, whose background includes music business studies, vocal arrangement, songwriting, and artist development. Together, they officially launched Virggi Enterprise Group with the vision of building a company capable of developing and controlling its own creative ecosystem. During this time, Virggi expanded her professional education, earning certifications and training in Life Coaching, Marketing Strategy, E-Commerce and Website Business Integration, while also completing studies in Filmmaking, Screenwriting, and Film Directing. This evolution led to the creation of original projects produced and distributed through the company’s own in-house label, V&J Record Label, one of the brands operating under the Virggi Enterprise Group umbrella, apart from other brands in beverage products and some that are currently under development.
Today, Virggi Enterprise Group is a multidisciplinary creative company supported by a talented team of professionals working across several divisions, including Music, Film, Digital Marketing, Entertainment & Booking, and Business Labs. Together, our team develops artists, produces original content, creates strategic marketing campaigns, supports business growth, and builds innovative projects designed for today's rapidly evolving marketplace.
What started as a dream has evolved into a growing ecosystem dedicated to creativity, entrepreneurship, innovation, and meaningful impact—one project, one partnership, and one vision at a time.
Meet The Team
Together, we bring expertise across music, film, digital marketing, entertainment, and business development.
Justin Patton
(The Passion Poet)
PRESIDENT
Lead Producer, Music Strategist Vocal Arrange / Singer-Songwriter / Videographer/Creator
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Virggi López
CEO
Singer Songwriter/Lead Producer, Creative Director & Vocal Arrange / Film Director/Script writer/ Creator.
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Marvin Antawan Jernigan (88)
STRATEGIC PARTNER - MUSIC DIVISION
Lead Music Producer, Pianist & Resident & Director Band Member/
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Miguel Reyes
Production & Talent Coordinator
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Nelson Paradez
Production Operations Coordinator
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Carmen Reyes
Production Assistant
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Edgar Puccini
Management Director Coordinator
TEAM VENEZUELA
Jean Franco
Production & Talent
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Elsy Ramirez
Management Assistant
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