Floating between worlds — Washington Heights and Spanish Harlem — I was born and raised in the heart of urban vibrance. A NYC native with Dominican roots, I’ve always moved through the world with a curious spirit, exploring all the ways I can connect more deeply with myself and the world around me.

As a kid, I found comfort in poetry — letting the page become a home for the things I couldn’t always say out loud. Over time, my creative expression expanded into acting, dance, and performance — using imagined characters, music, and movement to release what I couldn’t put into words, and to embody my emotions in new ways. At my core, I’m a creative being expressing what moves through me.

Everything I’ve experienced and learned — in love, personal growth, and inner work — went into my first poetry book, How Water Sparkles in the Sun, a self-published collection grounded in honesty and healing.

Now, I’ve created HŌM,BOI — a brand for those who find their voice in both the bustling streets and the quiet moments. Celebrating personal expression and igniting creative fires, we’re about showcasing who you are and who you aspire to be — creating a world where every day is a canvas, every street a stage, and each of us a masterpiece.

I’m just here to keep creating from the soul.

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/ CHRIS ALMANZAR