People + Entertainment Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

November 6, 2009

A comedian with a serious delivery – Los Angeles comedian Ernie G encourages Hispanic students to strive for college

October 27, 2009

The Wind Beneath His Wings – Rick and Susie Najera – Hollywood’s newest power couple

October 17, 2009

Residente of Calle 13, true Latin American activist

October 13, 2009

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) will honor J.R. Martinez with the 2009 IAVA Veterans Leadership Award. Mr. Martinez served in Iraq and suffered severe injuries, and has since become a spokesman and an inspiration for his fellow wounded veterans. He currently stars on ABC’s “All My Children”, portraying a combat veteran.

October 11, 2009

José Víctor Villareal Esparza, brother of norteno singer Alicia Villarreal was kiiled in an early morning car accident in Monterrey, Mexico.

September 24, 2009

Peruvian sound technician was awarded an Emmy Prize for his work in “House” series – Juan Karlo Cisneros

September 17, 2009

Over the past decade and a half, John Ortiz has acted on stage and film in dozens of projects, which have run the gamut from masterworks (“The Merchant of Venice”) to monster works (“Alien vs. Predator”). – now in “Othello,”

September 10, 2009

Screenwriter Rick Najera Among Honorees at 2009 ALMA Awards

September 2, 2009

50 years makes a difference – Polito Vega

September 1, 2009

INTERVIEW: Film producer Frank Aragon (Down For Life)

August 24, 2009

Interview with Writer, Producer and Director, Vagabond Beaumont on his Film ‘Machetero’

August 21, 2009

From Boyle Heights Hood to Toronto International World Premiere – Frank Aragon

Polito Vega marks 50 years in radio with star-studded MSG bash

August 18, 2009

A Q& A with Ed Morales about documentary “Whose Barrio?” covering the gentrification or the selling of NYC’s Spanish Harlem, El Barrio

August 12, 2009

Music Icon Marc Anthony to Receive 2009 CHCI Chair’s Lifetime Achievement Award at 32nd Annual Awards Gala

May 29, 2009

Alberto Cutie, ‘Father Oprah,’ Leaves Catholic Church, Joins Epsicopal Church After Being Photographed Kissing His Girlfriend

March 23, 2009

Flashy TV astrologer Walter Mercado seeks rights to his own name

March 13, 2009

‘Dog Whisperer’ Cesar Milan becomes U.S. citizen

February 1, 2009

Perez Hilton Tops Forbes’ Web Celeb 25 List Celebrity Blogger – Hilton: ‘I Want to Be the Gay, Latino Oprah’

January 21, 2009

AeroMexico Selected as “Best Airline in Mexico” by Global Traveler’s Readers

The day after the Ruiz family was welcomed into their dream home, courtesy of ABC’s “Extreme Make over: Home Edition,” their excitement was still strong but tempered by personal tragedy. While the Ruiz family was on an all-expenses-paid vacation to the Bahamas, courtesy of the TV show, Jesus Ruiz Sr.’s mother died in Juárez.

January 15, 2009

Ricardo Montalban, the Mexican-born actor who became a star in splashy MGM musicals and later as the wish-fulfilling Mr. Roarke in TV’s Fantasy Island, died Wednesday morning at his home

December 28, 2008

‘Toughest Sheriff’ takes act to small screen – Sheriff Joe Arpaio now has own TV show

December 6, 2008

Raúl de Molina adelgazó, pero quiere seguir siendo “El Gordo”

October 28, 2008

Raúl De Molina Takes Over! His anniversary show received the highest ratings, placing itself at the top of the networks and his most recent book “La Dieta del Gordo” has reached the top selling list.

October 21, 2008

El cineasta mexicano Guillermo del Toro sigue dando muestras de su imparable creatividad: acaba de entregar la primera novela de una trilogía sobre vampiros, cuya preventa se convirtió en todo un éxito durante la 60a. edición de la Feria Internacional del Libro en Frankfurt.

October 9, 2008

Jorge Ramos will receive a Lifetime Achievement in Hispanic Television

October 8, 2008

Mexican director Servando Gonzalez dies at 85

September 30, 2008

Vikki Carr, Cheo Feliciano, Astrud Gilberto, Angelica Maria, Maria Dolores Pradera, and Estela Raval to Receive the 2008 Latin Recording Academy(R)Lifetime Achievement Award

September 25, 2008

25 ANIVERSARIO DE SU MUERTE – El México de Luis Buñuel

September 18, 2008

2008 Siempre Mujer Siempre Inspiran Honorees Revealed in October/November Issue – Magazine Honors Myrka Dellanos, Mayte Prida, Laura Posada, María Elena Salinas, Ingrid Betancourt, Maria D. Roberts and Marisol González

September 16, 2008

One of Hispanic radio’s biggest personalities, El Cucuy, Renán Almendárez Coello, has signed off of KLAX-FM “La Raza” in Los Angeles, dealing a blow to owner Spanish Broadcasting System. – going to build his own radio network

UNESCO taps Dominican icon Juan Luis Guerra Artist for Peace

September 15, 2008

Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival officials have honored Argentinian musician Gustavo Santaolalla with one of their top prizes.

September 10, 2008

Today in 1945 – Grammy Award winning guitarist and singer, José Feliciano born in Lares, Puerto Rico

September 5, 2008

‘Peanuts’ animator Bill Melendez dies at 91

Ruben Sanchez Arriving Live on CaribeVision

August 28, 2008

Hispanic Animator Helps Create New ‘Star Wars’ Universe – Sergio Paéz

August 20, 2008

BERNARDO RUIZ’S ROBERTO CLEMENTE WINS OUTSTANDING MADE-FOR-TELEVISION DOCUMENTARY AWARD

Latinos in entertainment – 10 filmmakers who, through the quality and vision of their work, are expanding the definition of what it means to be a Latino filmmaker, in Hollywood and beyond.

August 17, 2008

Martín Llorens Joins RadioCadena Univision to Launch New Talk Radio Program ‘Hola Martín’

August 14, 2008

Repression of Documentary Filmmakers in Chile

August 11, 2008

Broadway’s golden boy – Lin-Manuel Miranda hits the Heights with a Tony-winning Broadway debut

August 8, 2008

Mario Bolaños confía en la erradicación de los estereotipos colombianos en televisión

August 7, 2008

Rick Najera to Direct CBS Multicultural Sketch Comedy – Photos and resumes should be sent to AFTRA by Friday, August 15

August 5, 2008

PEOPLE en Espanol Names the Best and Worst Dressed Celebrities of the Year

From Chihuahua to screwdriver – Ex-Fresnan now finds his voice in Disney’s ‘Handy Manny.’ – Carlos Alazraqui

July 30, 2008

Guillermo del Toro and Miramax will produce a remake of the horror-thriller telefilm “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark,” the specialty distributor’s first big dive into genre filmmaking under president Daniel Battsek.

July 28, 2008

Cristina Saralegui’s Casa Cristina(TM) Mattress Line Debuts at Mattress Giant Stores Nationwide

July 24, 2008

Meet Gotham City Mayor Nestor Carbonell

July 17, 2008

TV producer, director Claudio Guzman dies

Stuntman Manny Siverio makes sure everyone’s safe in ‘Ugly Betty’

July 16, 2008

Tristeza, la novia de Agustín Lara

Alex Rodriguez Speaks: “Everyone Has Distractions”

Video: Wise Words From Guillermo Del Toro | Blogamole

July 14, 2008

Q&A with David Zayas, who stars as Angel on hit series Dexter

July 13, 2008

Hector Elizondo joins ‘Monk’ cast

June 23, 2008

Pele robbed of his jewellery at gunpoint by street gang

June 19, 2008

‘¡Gaytino!’: His Two True Selves – Dan Guerrero

June 17, 2008

High hopes: A skinny Latino dreamer, with an assist from Miami’s deep theater talent pool, creates a Tony Awards heavyweight – Lin-Manuel Miranda

June 11, 2008

Q&A: John Leguizamo

June 5, 2008

Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego to direct ‘Solo’

May 29, 2008

‘Viva Hollywood’ winner Berto Colón trashes VH1 show

May 28, 2008

Miami’s ‘Nuts’ start nationwide tour in Tampa – Yamil Piedra & his little friend Johnny Trabanco

May 27, 2008

Actor Manny Pérez embraces Latino-themed roles

Actor Efren Ramirez, who played Pedro in indie hit “Napolean Dynamite,” has just co-written a new self-help book titled, “Direct Your Own Life: How to be a Star in Any Field You Choose! – Latino Life Blog

May 15, 2008

Tony nominee’s roots are on Norwalk High stage – Robin DeJesus

May 13, 2008

Alex Castro: The Cuban ‘Gladiator’ – the only Latino gladiator on NBC’s “American Gladiators”

May 8, 2008

El Vez, the ‘Mexican Elvis,’ brings his wild ‘El Vez for Prez’ show to CSU-Monterey Bay

May 5, 2008

Q&A: Jaime Escalante stills stands, delivers advice

Jose Canseco Loses Home To Foreclosure

April 22, 2008

The 50 Most Beautiful 2008 : People en Español

April 21, 2008

Pitbull Urges Young People to Vote

Emilio Navaira Is Recuperating

April 16, 2008

Miguel Galván Passes Away

April 13, 2008

Flamboyant Puerto Rican astrologer seeks crossover success – Walter Mercado (he is 76 now)

April 4, 2008

New Film Las Dos Caras de Jano, Starring Modesto Lacén Is Selected to Premiere at the 24th Annual Chicago Latino Film Festival – Lead Actor Modesto Lacén Will Be Appearing at the Premiere

March 31, 2008

Chef Lorena Joins Univision’s Morning ‘Despierta America’

March 28, 2008

Robin De Jesús Interview – from In the Heights

March 26, 2008

Tejano star’s fans praying for his recovery in Waco, beyond – Emilio Navaira

March 24, 2008

America Ferrera takes on film, TV and politics

March 13, 2008

Long overdue second act for Queens theater pioneer Silvia Brito

Polk Native Called ‘Astonishing’ in Broadway Musical – Karen Olivo in “In the Heights”

March 5, 2008

Is the Next Diddy a Latino? Latino Actor Eric Martinez Cast for Action Thriller Movie, Oblivious

15 years of películas Latinas – What a long, strange trip it’s been for the Latino Film Fest’s founder, Ethan van Thillo – San Diego

February 25, 2008

Did You Know? Javier Bardem made history Sunday as he became the first Spanish actor to win an Academy Award, as Best Supporting Actor.

February 18, 2008

América Ferrera Named Best Comedic Actress at Image Awards

George Lopez: Quitting Stand-Up Comedy at 55

George Romero: Our zombie in Havana

Actor Perry Lopez dies at 78

February 6, 2008

Students finish production for Spanish movie – Ball State University Senior Danilo Santos to enter multilingual film in Sundance, Canne festivals

February 4, 2008

David Valdes, Film Producer – Latino nominated for an Academy Award in cinematography

January 30, 2008

Oscar Hijuelos Plans New `Mambo Kings’ Novel

January 23, 2008

Let Dr. Manny Be In Charge of Your Health – WSBS-Mega TV Canal 22 – Miami

January 17, 2008

Mother proud of Waukesha woman’s TV stardom – Carmen De La Paz of HGTV ’s Hammer Heads

January 16, 2008

Christian Camargo comes full circle

January 3, 2008

Rodrigo Prieto – Cinematographer: ‘Lust, Caution’

December 14, 2007

Dialogue: Emilio Estefan

December 10, 2007

Perez Hilton – The internet’s queen of mean

December 9, 2007

Don Cheto is the talk of the town – The cranky old on-air character at Spanish-language station KBUE-FM is actually played by a 27-year-old immigrant who’s got his competition in a sweat. -Los Angeles

December 3, 2007

Luis from Seward – Did you know one of Hollywood’s most celebrated Puerto Rican stars (Luis Guzman) lives on Grand Street?

November 25, 2007

Q&A With Más Vale Tarde Host Alex Cambert

‘Cane’ actor feels show makes strides – Nestor Carbonell

November 14, 2007

Rey DVD makes big impression – Rey Mysterio: The Biggest Little Man DVD

November 12, 2007

Queen of Mean – The most hated man in Hollywood talks about life as Perez Hilton

November 1, 2007

Castro’s Cuba setting for Pulitzer winner’s early play – Nilo Cruz

October 25, 2007

Interviews: Latin Lover No More – Eduardo Verástegui used to play the Casanova role to the hilt, till God convinced him to change his ways. Now he’s making redeeming movies, starting with the wonderful Bella.

October 15, 2007

Local filmmaker’s historic tale of Joaquin Murieta debuts – San Jose

October 1, 2007

Birthday: Esai Morales was born on October 1, 1962

August 9, 2007

Hollywood lacks Latino hunks. Xavier Torres steps up to plate

July 30, 2007

Latino Youth Audience Is Watching mun2 – Interview with Flavio Morales, VP of programming for mun2

July 16, 2007

Frankie Needles embodies urban Latino movement

July 12, 2007

‘Ask a Mexican!’ author out to break stereotypes – Gustavo Arellano

July 11, 2007

Comedian goes from Iraq to Nile – Frank Lucero

July 9, 2007

San Juan native breaking into Hollywood’s scene – Carlos Moreno Jr.

June 28, 2007

Transformers Actor: More Than Meets the Eye – Amaury Nolasco

May 23, 2007

Puppeteer spreads his craft to the young – Richard Diaz & Perpetual Puppets Production and Design

April 15, 2007

Latino Comedian, Mark Gonzalez, in Top Five of National Comedy Famecast Contest

April 8, 2007

Getting animated in Tijuana – article about El Tigre’s creators

April 2, 2007

Felipe Cazals: the conscience of Mexican cinema

March 25, 2007

Jacob Vargas heads for the Hills in horror sequel

March 5, 2007

Hispanic Film Archives: Pompín Iglesias Passed Away

February 22, 2007

Navarrette: Its not all laughs for Latino actor-comedian George Lopez

February 12, 2007

Star of Mexicos golden age of film still shines – Pedro Infante (yes he does!)

February 8, 2007

Argentine filmmaker Vallejo dies – Director and writer of ‘Martin Fierro’ was 65

Mark Indelicato gives bite to Betty

February 5, 2007

DJ Manic Hispanic attuned to fun, music – James Rivas – Phoenix

January 26, 2007

Cuban-Born Real Estate Broker a Regular on National TV – AffordableCondos.Com Founder and CEO Hemley Gonzalez Will Be Featured On The Home & Garden Television Network’s Popular Series “My House Is Worth What?”

January 22, 2007

Domimican born plastic surgeon is the new face on ‘Dr. 90210′ – John Diaz, MD

January 18, 2007

Small-Firm Lawyer Hosts Spanish TV Show to Explain Law – Ralph Perales’ ‘Leyes Cotidianas’ airs on Atlanta’s WPBA at 10 a.m. on Sundays

January 17, 2007

“Lost” in Pasadena With Hurley

January 14, 2007

George Lopez Living a Fantasy Life – Comedian enjoys success by keeping busy, which includes hosting Bob Hope classic

January 11, 2007

Voice Of The People – DJs Everardo “El Tigere” Lopez and Victor “El Peligroso” Ramirez – Tampa Bay

January 4, 2007

Mexican actor Sergio Jimenez dies

Radio’s El Cucuy arrested at his home – Los Angeles

January 2, 2007

The Mexican rave – Gael Garcia Bernal

Dialogue: George Lopez

December 20, 2006

Jose Feliciano to Ring NASDAQ Closing Bell On Wednesday (today)

December 19, 2006

Mardi Gras’ First Hispanic King Crowned By the Original Krewe of Orpheus

December 8, 2006

Interview: Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro

December 7, 2006

Mixed Martial Arts Champ Tito Ortiz to Be a Presenter at the 4th Annual Premios Fox Sports Awards Show

November 29, 2006

Raul Velasco: A legend is dead

November 3, 2006

The Final Say: Cristina Perez

November 2, 2006

Mexican wrestling film legend dies at 80 – Huracan

October 26, 2006

‘Life is good’ when you’re Carlos Mencia Controversial comic juggles hit comedy show, family life and seeing his face … on a bus?

My fabulous life – The adventures of Tucson-born entertainer Dan Guerrero

George Lopez’s “El Mas Chingon” Debuts at #1

October 25, 2006

Danny Trejo visits Austin and explains why he works and works and works.

October 24, 2006

Crunch time for “Ugly Betty” creator

Comic Andrés López redefines Latin American humor

October 23, 2006

Comic Mencia meets protesters – Champaign-Urbana, Illinois

GOOD TO HER FANS – GLORIA Estefan

October 22, 2006

Comedian quietly blazes Latino trail – Paul Rodriguez

October 17, 2006

Comedy Central’s Jade Esteban Estrada is ‘Seriously Funny’

October 9, 2006

The ’70s are so over – But Wilmer Valderrama isn’t fading from view. Movies, MTV, a cartoon and some Stern talk that won’t go away ensure that.

October 2, 2006

Antonio Banderas to receive Gabi Award at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival

Miss Teen U.S. Latina comes home to kisses – Karla Acosta of Florida won

September 27, 2006

The great J.Lo debate

Latino Skateboarding Champion Grinds His Way into New Tony Hawk Video Game

September 26, 2006

Miss Universe to Appear at Nuestro Ritmo in Orlando on October 1 – Florida

September 24, 2006

Mexican pop singer Paulina Rubio draws 1,000 at Walmart in San Antoino, Texas

September 11, 2006

Spotlight on Yul Vázquez

September 8, 2006

The Passion of Shakira, With Adulation She Can Take or Leave

Shakira shakes and New York quakes

Carlos Mencia wants you to remember: It’s just a joke

September 5, 2006

Comedian Guillermo Alvarez Guedes has dedicated his life to making Hispanic Americans laugh — often at themselves. Florida

August 25, 2006

Mexican singer Beatriz Adriana recuperating after surgery

August 22, 2006

A voice for Latinos. Santa Ana man, Eduardo Sotelo, is the No. 1 morning radio host in Southern California, with an audience of millions.

August 17, 2006

Jay Hernandez on Six Degrees

August 15, 2006

Celia Cruz Salsas Into Museums Across the United States; Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Celebrates Life and Legacy of Queen of Salsa

Mexican singer Belinda turns 17 today.

Straight Outta Brooklyn, “Old School’s” Rick Gonzalez

August 14, 2006

Introducing reggaeton’s secret star…Deevani — otherwise known as record label CEO A. Ines Rooney