The People Behind the Dream.
Every person featured in Imported Dreams came from somewhere else and built something extraordinary here. A NASCAR championship. An MTV VMA. A billion-dollar brand. A village of children given a home. These are their stories.
From Italy
Bruno Abate
The Builders
Chef and restaurateur born in Naples and raised in Milan, now based in Chicago.
From France
Les Twins
The Entertainers
Two brothers from Sarcelles who became the world's most sought-after dancers.
From Rwanda
Sherrie Silver
The Entertainers
Choreographed one of the most-watched music videos in history. Now building homes for children across Africa
From Turkey
Hamdi Ulukaya
The Builders
Received a junk-mail flyer for a bankrupt factory. Built America's #1 yogurt brand. Made his workers millionaires.
From Romania
Alexandra Potoro
The Entertainers
She was the biggest pop star in her country. She gave it all up for freedom.
From Spain
Jared Grange
The Entertainers
Born in Barcelona to parents from different worlds. Built a career in American film and advertising.
From Mexico
Daniel Suarez
The Entertainers
His father fixed cars in a garage in Leon. He races them at 200mph. First driver from his country to win a major NASCAR title.