News (Noticias) Tagged ‘Antonio Banderas’

Imagine a night of sensual Latin performers, igniting the dance floor with their passion for life, and their spirit for living. The vibrant strains of the music, combined with the flavors and spicy taste of Tapas and Empanadas, along with the distilled liquid fire of premium Tequila cocktails - this sounds like the opening of a hot new, Latin dance club in Los Angeles, right? Something you would expect in the City of Angels - but this time there is a twist. It is not a new club; it is a charity fundraiser, and a book signing hosted by Rodrigo Iglesias on Tuesday, July 29th, 2008.

Rodrigo Iglesias, a local Real Estate agent and investor, ranking in the top 1% of the Real Estate professionals internationally, wants the L.A. community to experience Latin culture at its finest with a night of dancing, fine food, and cocktails. The evening starts with Salsa Lessons with Rodrigo and Vai, recognized instructors and performers that have appeared in major commercials and on national television including the hit ABC show, Dancing with the Stars.

The duo recently choreographed for Chris Brown and Rihanna at the 2008 BET Awards and now lend their talents to create an explosive night of entertainment with a special appearance by Sandor, a Tony nominated choreographer from the acclaimed London production Forever Tango and his partner, Parissa, Antonio Banderas’ dancing coach in the film Take the Lead.

The night continues with the debut of the vocal styling of the singer Kapovianco, from Bolivia, performing his new single “Dale Pa’lante.” And as a bonus, proceeds from the event will go towards two of Mr. Iglesias’ favorite local charities - Green Dot Public Schools, a non-profit working to change the public education system in Los Angeles to emphasize leadership, and life skills, and Chicar, a non-profit organization dedicated to the empowerment of Latino youth through financial education, helping them to keep moving forward towards success, regardless of hardships or setbacks.

The event marks the WORLD PREMIERE of Rodrigo Iglesias’ new project, a complete Spanish translation and adaptation of the 1904 classic, “The Science of Getting Rich,” by Wallace D. Wattles. In 1995, Mr. Iglesias first experienced the impact of this book in its English form at a seminar conducted by renowned inspirational speaker, Bob Proctor. Proctor has inspired tens of thousands of people including Rhonda Byrne, writer of the extraordinarily successful book and movie, “The Secret.” Similarly, Rodrigo Iglesias was motivated to further his own career using the principals of the book, and then inspired to make this knowledge available to the Latin community for the first time - not only in Spanish, but in an easy “down to earth adaptation” of these teachings, and by integrating the training and methods into Latin music and lyrics. This unique music and lyrical combination will be heard for the first time at this special unveiling event - called Iglesias Nights.

When asked what moved him to use music as a teaching medium, Mr. Iglesias stated, “The lyrics and music help to lift the listener’s spirit, assist them in finding a sense of purpose, and open the mind and heart to a sense of passion and life that drives them to achieve anything they truly desire.”

This dynamic event is the first of many to follow with an emphasis on the flavors of Latin Culture, coupled with the much-needed encouragement of today’s youth towards achievement and prosperity. Mr. Iglesias plans to relentlessly continue his unique and powerful new approach to inspiring others to reach for their dreams - all while enjoying festive Latin music and culture at the same time. Iglesias Nights also promises to provide a great opportunity for upcoming Latin artists like Kapovianco to gain exposure, and to provide inspiration to the community, in a truly exceptional way. By combining the distinctive aspects of Latin food, music, and dancing, Rodrigo Iglesias has created a powerful method of delivering his message of personal and financial success to the public.

To learn more about Rodrigo Iglesias, Iglesias Nights, and the new Spanish language translation and adaptation of “The Science of Getting Rich” (ISBN - 978-0741446268), details can be found at the event’s website, www.iglesiasnights.com, or www.rodrigoiglesias.com. Tickets for the first event on Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 are available online for $30, with proceeds going to the two charities. A VIP package is also available, and media requests should be forwarded to Veronica Jacuinde, at (310) 508-1896.”

Antonio Banderas, uno de los actores españoles más reconocidos en Hollywood, fue nombrado copresidente honorario del Festival Cinematográfico de Los Ángeles en un evento en el que encontró tiempo para criticar a Hollywood.”*

Antonio Banderas is launching his own scent - for women. The Latino hunk is premiering his first fragrance for women.

“Blue Seduction for Women” is the 47-year-old heartthrob’s fifth scent that bears his name but his first for women. Following the success of “Blue Seduction for Men,” he teamed up with Puig Beauty U.S.A. to bring out the women’s version.”*

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital(R), the premier pediatric cancer research center, celebrated its sixth annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala by honoring Emilio and Gloria Estefan for their commitment to international healthcare, the local community, and the music and entertainment industry. The star-studded event took place on May 17, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County

On the red carpet, St. Jude patients rubbed elbows with some of the brightest stars from the Latin music and entertainment industry who came to support Daisy Fuentes, celebrity chair, and her fight against childhood cancer. More than 550 guests were treated to live performances by Luis Fonsi, Jeremías and Valeria Gastaldi. During the night’s entertainment, Emilio Estefan took to the stage alongside Victor Manuelle for an unforgettable impromptu performance. Among the other celebrity guests who came to support St. Jude were Candela Ferro, Khotan Fernandez, Fanny Lu, Ana María Canseco, Lili Estefan, Génesis Rodríguez, María Celeste Arrarás and philanthropist Adrienne Arsht.

“It was truly wonderful to see the Hispanic community of South Florida come together to support St. Jude,” said John P. Moses, Chief Executive Officer for ALSAC, the fundraising organization of St. Jude. “Thanks to the supporters and sponsors of this gala, St. Jude is able to provide hope for sick children and their families from all over the world.”

The money raised from this event will help St. Jude continue its groundbreaking research and lifesaving care for children from across the country and around the world who are battling cancer and other deadly diseases. Two other special guests for the evening were St. Jude patients Lucas Solberg and Stephan Boehme Gutierrez, who shared their story of survival with guests. The gala also included a cocktail reception and silent auction, which included a shopping spree at Saks Fifth Avenue and dinner for 10 with artist Romero Britto.

The Estefans join other top Latin artists and entertainers who have supported the lifesaving mission of St. Jude over the past few years, including Antonio Banderas, Jimmy Smits, Daisy Fuentes, Cristian Castro, Luis Enrique, José Feliciano, Luis Fonsi, Jeremías, Fanny Lu, Carlos Ponce, Gilberto Santa Rosa and the late Soraya.

Gala sponsors included FedEx Express, Stanford Financial Group, Universal Music Latino, VISA International, Univision Radio, Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, Maya, Southern Wine and Spirits of South Florida, Sea Latino, The “M” Point, KPMG, Yahoo! Telemundo, Telefonica, DDB, Car Factory Outlet, Lopez-Cantera Foundation, CB Richard Ellis, Coors Brewing Company, Inktel Direct, Jefferson Lee Ford III Memorial Foundation, Zubi Advertising, The Paper Fetish, The Miami Herald, Ocean Drive en Español, Merrill Lynch, Leon Medical Centers and Grey Goose Vodka.

For more information on this event, or for information on next year’s gala, please call 1-800-278-3383 or visit www.stjude.org/miamigala.

ABOUT ST. JUDE CHLDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tennessee. St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org.”*

During today’s broadcast of “El Gordo y La Flaca” (M-F, 4pm ET/PT, 3pm Central), the Univision Network announced the nominated artists for its 5th Annual “Premios Juventud” (Youth Awards); Spanish-language television’s trendiest and most unconventional awards show that honors the biggest names in Latin show business, fashion and sports. Chosen by young Hispanics who vote online through Univision.com (uniclave: Premios Juventud), the star-studded awards show will air on the Univision Network, LIVE from the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami on Thursday, July 17, at 7pm ET/PT (6pm Central).

Recognizing renowned personalities from all corners of the entertainment industry, including Music, Film, Sports, Fashion, and Pop Culture, “Premios Juventud” will bestow awards in 27 unconventional categories specifically created to celebrate the preferences of today’s Hispanic youth. Leading the nominations are:

Music - Pop group sensation RBD leads the pack with 11 nominations in categories like “CD to Die For” and “Favorite Video;” followed by reggeatón’s super-star duo Wisin y Yandel, who garnered seven nominations from fans in such categories as “The Perfect Combo” and “Catchiest Tune.” Following their lead with six nominations each are award-winning group Camila (“Red-Hot Artist” and “Best Ballad” categories), and reggeatón king Daddy Yankee (“My Favorite Concert” and “Favorite Urban Artist”). Super stars Ricky Martin and Juanes, are nominated in five different categories, including, among others, “Best Moves” and “Favorite Rock Star,” respectively; while Spanish heartthrob Enrique Iglesias and newcomer Flex, took four nominations each in categories such as “Favorite Pop Star” and “Favorite Video,” respectively.

Film – Mexican actor Eduardo Verástegui took the lead in nominations, competing in the “Can He Act or What?” and “Favorite Flick” categories for his work as both actor and producer in the award-winning film “Bella.” Other performers nominated in the “Can He Act or What?” category include: Antonio Banderas (“Shrek the Third”), Fernando Colunga (“Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón”), Javier Bardem (“El Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera” and “No Country for Old Men”), and Kuno Bécker (“Sex and Breakfast”). The leading ladies vying for the award in the “She Steals the Show” category are Jennifer López (“El Cantante”), Jessica Alba (“Awake,” “Good Luck Chuck,” “The Fantastic Four” and “The Eye”), Kate del Castillo (“Trade”), Penélope Cruz (“The Good Night”) and Roselyn Sánchez (“The Game Plan”). Movies nominated as this year’s “Favorite Flicks” include “El Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera,” “Bella,” “El Cantante,” “Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón,” and “Mal de Amores.”

Along with her nomination as an actress, pop-culture icon Jennifer López was also nominated in five other categories including “She’s Got Style” and “Girl of My Dreams.”

Sports - Some of the most idolized athletes across the Americas face-off for this year’s sports awards, including baseball player Alex Rodríguez and soccer super stars Cuauhtémoc Blanco, Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa, Omar Bravo and Rafael Márquez, who were nominated in the “Most Electrifying Male Athlete” category. Competing as “Most Electrifying Female Athlete” are track and field medalist Ana Guevara, golfer Lorena Ochoa, soccer player Maribel Domínguez, racecar driver Milka Duno, and Peruvian surfer Sofía Mulanovich.

Starting today through May 29, 2008, fans can log onto Univsion.com (keyword: Premios Juventud) to vote for their favorite stars and choose this year’s winners. In addition, Univision.com will offer daily access to the latest news, behind-the-scenes videos, and nominee interviews & bios, as well as dedicated forums and exclusive chats with top performers which will be featured in the weeks leading up to the live broadcast.

In recognition of the spirit and voice of the Hispanic youth, Univision and “Premios Juventud” will honor their excellence by awarding several scholarships for academic, sport and musical achievement. Applications and additional information can be obtained at Univision.com (uniclave: Becas Juventud). The deadline to apply is May 23, 2008.

“PREMIOS JUVENTUD 2008” Complete List of Nominations

(Sorted Alphabetically)

Music:

La Combinación Perfecta (The Perfect Combo)

1. Alexis y Fido con Toby Love (“Soy Igual Que Tú”)

2. Miguelito y Divino (“Mochila de Amor”)

3. RBD con Jowell y Randy (“Inalcanzable”)

4. Wisin y Yandel con Franco de Vita (“Oye, ¿Dónde Está el Amor?”)

5. Wisin y Yandel con Nelly Furtado (“Sexy Movimiento”)

¡Qué Rico Que Se Mueve! (Best Moves)

1. Chayanne

2. Christopher Uckermann

3. Dulce María

4. Ricky Martin

5. Shakira

Voz del Momento (Red Hot Artist)

1. Aventura

2. Camila

3. Enrique Iglesias

4. RBD

5. Wisin y Yandel

La Más Pegajosa (Catchiest Tune)

1. “Empezar Desde Cero” – RBD

2. “Inalcanzable” – RBD

3. “Sexy Movimiento” – Wisin y Yandel con Nelly Furtado

4. “Te Quiero” – Flex

5. “Todo Cambió” – Camila

Me Muero Sin Ese CD (CD to Die For)

1. “El Cartel: The Big Boss” – Daddy Yankee

2. “Empezar Desde Cero” – RBD

3. “La Vida es un Ratico” – Juanes

4. “Los Extraterrestres”– Wisin y Yandel

5. “Todo Cambió” (Edición Especial) – Camila

Mi Concierto Favorito (My Favorite Concert)

1. Aventura (KOB Tour)

2. Daddy Yankee (The Big Boss Tour)

3. Juanes (La Vida es un Ratico Tour)

4. Maná (Amar es Combatir Tour)

5. RBD (Celestial / EDC Tour)

Canción Corta-Venas (Best Ballad)

1. “Donde Están Corazón” – Enrique Iglesias

2. “Inalcanzable” – RBD

3. “Sólo Para Ti” – Camila

4. “Te Quiero” – Flex

5. “Todo Cambió” – Camila

Mi Video Favorito (My Favorite Video)

1. “Empezar Desde Cero” – RBD

2. “Inalcanzable” – RBD

3. “Me Enamora” – Juanes

4. “Sexy Movimiento”– Wisin y Yandel

5. “Te Quiero” – Flex

Mi Artista Regional Mexicano Favorito (Favorite Regional Mexican Artist)

1. Alacranes Musical

2. Alejandro Fernández

3. Jenni Rivera

4. Pepe Aguilar

5. Vicente Fernández

Mi Artista Pop (Favorite Pop Star)

1. Belinda

2. Camila

3. Enrique Iglesias

4. RBD

5. Ricky Martin

Mi Artista Tropical (Favorite Tropical Artist)

1. Aventura

2. Juan Luis Guerra

3. Marc Anthony

4. Olga Tañón

5. Víctor Manuelle

Mi Artista Urbano (Favorite Urban Artist)

1. Daddy Yankee

2. Don Omar

3. Flex

4. Ivy Queen

5. Wisin y Yandel

Mi Artista Rock (Favorite Rock Star)

1. Alejandra Guzmán

2. Belinda

3. Black Guayaba

4. Juanes

5. Maná

Film:

¡Qué Actorazo! (Can He Act or What?)

1. Antonio Banderas (“Shrek the Third”)

2. Eduardo Verástegui (“Bella”)

3. Fernando Colunga (“Ladrón Que Roba A Ladrón”)

4. Javier Bardem (“El Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera” and “No Country for Old Men”)

5. Kuno Becker (“Sex and Breakfast”)

Actriz Que se Roba la Pantalla (She Steals the Show)

1. Jennifer López (“El Cantante”)

2. Jessica Alba (“Awake,” “Good Luck Chuck,” “Los Cuatro Fantásticos,” “The Eye”)

3. Kate del Castillo (“Trade”)

4. Penélope Cruz (“The Good Night”)

5. Roselyn Sánchez (“The Game Plan”)

Película Más Padre (Favorite Flick)

1. “El Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera”

2. “Bella”

3. “El Cantante”

4. “Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón”

5. “Mal de Amores”

Sports:

El Deportista de Alto Voltaje (Most Electrifying Male Athlete)

1. Alex Rodríguez – Los Yankees de Nueva York

2. Cuauhtémoc Blanco - Chicago Fire

3. Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa – Las Águilas del América

4. Omar Bravo – Las Chivas de Guadalajara

5. Rafael Márquez – FC Barcelona

La Deportista de Alta Tensión (Most Electrifying Female Athlete)

1. Ana Guevara – Atletismo

2. Lorena Ochoa – Golf

3. Maribel Domínguez – Fútbol

4. Milka Duno – Automovilismo

5. Sofía Mulanovich – Surf

Me Pongo la Camiseta de… (I’m a Die Hard Fan of…)

1. Cruz Azul

2. Las Águilas del América

3. Las Chivas de Guadalajara

4. Los Yankees de Nueva York

5. Selección Mexicana de Fútbol

La Nueva Promesa (Promising New Player)

1. Alexandre Pato – AC Milán (Italia)

2. César Villaluz – Cruz Azul

3. Luis Ernesto Michel – Las Chivas de Guadalajara

4. Sergio Ávila “El Gaucho” – Las Chivas de Guadalajara

5. Robinson Cano – Los Yankees de Nueva York

Fashion and Style:

Quiero Vestir Como Ella (She’s Got Style)

1. Alejandra Espinoza

2. Anahí

3. Dayanara Torres

4. Dulce María

5. Jennifer López

El de Mejor Estilo (He’s Got Style)

1. Alfonso Herrera

2. Anthony “Romeo” Santos

3. Christopher Uckermann

4. Daddy Yankee

5. Ricky Martin

¡Está Buenísimo! (What a Hottie!)

1. Alfonso Herrera

2. Christopher Uckermann

3. Daddy Yankee

4. Enrique Iglesias

5. Ricky Martin

Chica Que Me Quita el Sueño (Girl of My Dreams)

1. Alejandra Espinoza

2. Anahí

3. Dulce María

4. Jennifer López

5. Maite Perroni

Pop Culture:

Mi Ídolo Es… (My Idol Is…)

1. Anahí

2. Daddy Yankee

3. Dulce María

4. Juanes

5. Ricky Martin

Tórridos Romances (Torrid Affairs)

1. Araceli Arámbula y Luis Miguel

2. Camila Sodi y Diego Luna

3. Jackie Guerrido y Don Omar

4. Jennifer López y Marc Anthony

5. Kate del Castillo y Aarón Díaz

En la Mira del Paparazzi (Paparazzi’s Favorite Target)

1. Jennifer López

2. Jennifer López y Marc Anthony

3. Luis Miguel

4. Niurka Marcos

5. RBD

“*

Hablo español. That is to say, I speak Spanish. Like having the choice of friends despite being stuck with your family, learning a foreign language is the same situation. You can’t pick what you’ll speak at birth, but you’ve got a choice as to what you’ll learn second. I chose Spanish.

Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and is becoming increasingly prevalent in the United States.

But its usefulness wasn’t why I chose to learn it. That choice stemmed from watching “The Mask of Zorro” in middle school and an infatuation with Antonio Banderas.”*

*From: http://www.shreveporttimes.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish

Antonio Banderas’ 87-year-old father has died at his son’s home in Spain, the actor’s publicist said Sunday.

“Jose Dominguez Prieto, the loving father of Antonio Banderas, passed away on Saturday, February 2 at Banderas’ home in Marbella, Spain,” publicist Robin Baum said in a statement.

Prieto, who was a policeman in Spain’s Civil Guard for 45 years, had been battling a long illness, Baum said.”*

*From: http://www.iht.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish

“Lights, Camera, Action! There will be a full week of Latino film action coming October 7-14, as Farmers Insurance Company takes the premiere sponsorship role at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) for the second year. It will be held at the ArcLight Cinemas and it’s all happening in Hollywood.

“Farmers is pleased to the be the premiere sponsor of LALIFF, the prominent venue for exhibition of the best of Latin cinema and artistry from the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain and Portugal,” noted Farmers’ Assistant Vice President of Diversity and Emerging Markets, Luisa Acosta-Franco.

Edward James Olmos, actor, director, producer, community activist and official spokesperson for Farmers, will host the opening night Gabi Lifetime Achievement Ceremony. “Mr. Olmos is a long-time friend of Farmers, and as co-founder of LALIFF and his active role in many other community programs fits perfectly with Farmers’ goal of improving the quality of life for all Latinos,” Ms. Acosta-Franco said.

Latino films from across the world will be featured in several theaters throughout the week beginning with the opening night film, La Misma Luna (Under the Same Moon), directed by Patricia Riggen. The closing night gala will be co-hosted by Edward James Olmos and film star and director Antonio Banderas who directed the evening’s film, El Camino de Los Ingleses (Summer Rain).

For all information about the festival visit the LALIFF website at www.latinofilm.org.

Farmers Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Zurich Financial Services, an insurance-based financial services provider with a global network of subsidiaries and offices in North America and Europe as well as in Asia Pacific, Latin America and other markets. Farmers® is the nation’s third-largest Personal Lines Property & Casualty insurance group. Headquartered in Los Angeles and doing business in 41 states, the insurers comprising the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies provide Homeowners, Auto, Business, Life insurance and financial services to more than 10 million households. For more information about Farmers, visit our Web site at www.farmers.com“

“Fox Searchlight’s Sundance acquisition “La misma luna” (Under the Same Moon) by Patrica Riggen kicks off the 11th Los Angeles Latino Intl. Film Festival on Oct. 7 and closes with Antonio Banderas’ “El camino de los Ingleses” (Summer Rain) on Oct. 14.

At least two pics will have their world premieres at the fest: Ricardo Darin and Martin Hodara’s “La senal” (The Sign) and Adam Schlachter’s “The 7.”"

Filmmaker and activist Edward James Olmos and Marlene Dermer, co-founders of the Los Angeles Latino Film Festival (LALIFF) announced the 2007 festival lineup today.

LALIFF, which for the last ten years, has celebrated the rich diversity and artistry of Latino film and films that address Latino realities, will open on Sunday, October 7th, with Under the Same Moon (La Misma Luna), the spell-binding feature film debut of Mexican director Patricia Riggen. Closing night, Sunday, October 14th, will be highlighted by El Camino de los Ingleses (Summer Rain), the second feature film directed by Gabi Award Winner Antonio Banderas. Presenting the best in Ibero-American cinema from Mexico to Spain, the 11th annual festival is sharply defined, says Dermer by coming of age stories and films from Latina women, an unprecedented coincidence that makes this year’s festival one of the strongest programs ever.

Under the Same Moon (La Misma Luna), the festival opening night feature, earned a standing ovation at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival for its poignant, emotionally rich tale of a mother and son living on opposite sides of the U.S.-Mexico border connected by an enduring love. Written by Ligiah Villalobos, the film stars Adrián Alonso, Kate del Castillo, Eugenio Derbez, Maya Zapata, Carmen Salinas, Marí Rojo, Mario Almada, and America Ferrera. The film also features a cameo appearance by the legendary Norteño band Los Tigres Del Norte who also contributed to the film’s soundtrack.

Directed by Antonio Banderas, El Camino de los Ingleses takes us to Málaga where a group of young adults find their way through the perilous labyrinths of love, desire, poetry while confronting dark family secrets. “Summer Rain touches on a process we must all go through”¦ the passage from adolescence to adulthood,” says Banderas in his Director’s Notes.

In a potent addition to the opening and closing selections, award-winning director Alfredo de Villa (Washington Heights, Yellow) returns with his second LALIFF premiere, Adrift in Manhattan (USA), starring Heather Graham, William Baldwin, Dominic Chianese, Victor Rasuk and Elizabeth Peña. From Brazil, A Casa De Alice (Alice’s House), directed by Chico Teixeira, and winner of the Special Jury Award at the recent Guadalajara International Film Festival, also premieres at the festival this year.

LALIFF is also pleased to present a selection of North American premieres, among them Radio Corazón (Chile), directed by Roberto Artiagoití based on stories shared on air by listeners of the most successful Chilean radio show host of all time; La Señal (Argentina), the directorial debut by acclaimed actor Ricardo Darí­n and Martin Hodara, who took over directing the film after the passing of acclaimed director Eduardo Mignogna just before preproduction began; the visually interesting and original Postcards from Leningrad (Venezuela) directed by Mariana Rondón; Una Novia Errante (Argentina) directed, written and acted by newcommer Ana Katz; and Angel (Puerto Rico) directed by Jacobo Morales, whose film, Lo que le pasó a Santiago, earned him an Oscar nomination in the Best Foreign Language Film Category in 1990.

The documentary portion of the festival includes a broad selection of important works including: award-winning El Telón de AzÚcar (Cuba) directed by Camila Guzmán UrzÚa, daughter of re-known Chilean documentary filmmaker Patricio Guzmán; The Railrod All-Starts (Guatemala) directed by Chema Rodrí­guez about a group of prostitutes who start a soccer team; the inspirational story about how a man can make a difference in so many lives, Father G and the Homeboys (USA), directed by John Bohn; Hijos de la Guerra (USA) a powerful story about the America’s worst export – gangs in Central America; and Lost and Found in Mexico (USA) directed Caren Cross which brings a different look to the common migration between Mexico and US and features the lives of established American professionals who leave everything behind to start a new life in San Miguel, Mexico. Tell Me Cuba (USA) directed by Megan Williams and The Man of Two Havanas (USA) directed by Vivian Lesnik Weisman offer a better understanding of the constant controversial and divided situation between Cuban and US political situation. Cocalero (Bolivia) directed by Leandro Landes, bring a closer look to the Evo Morales, a man who became the first president of Bolivia with indigenous background.

LALIFF, a qualifying festival in the Short Award Category of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science, will also present 45 titles in its Shorts Program. In addition, the festival will present a Music program with films from Brazil, Spain, USA and Puerto Rico.

In commemoration of the one hundred year anniversary of his birth, Olmos announced that the festival will honor the legacy of Gabriel Figueroa, the Mexican filmmaker who paved the way for the Golden Age of Mexican cinema and for whom the annual festival’s Gabi Lifetime Achievement Award is named, with a retrospective of Mexican films highlighting the world-class work of the acclaimed cinematographer.

The festival also announced that famed Mexican actor Ignacio López Tarso, 82, will be the recipient of the 2007 Gabi Lifetime Achievement Award. A pioneer in Mexico’s development of film and television productions, López Tarso has worked on more than 150 plays and musicals, 50 feature films and 25 television productions.

The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival was founded in 1996 when the City of Los Angeles first looked at the possibility of having an official Latino film festival to cater to the cultural needs of the rapidly growing Latino community. The festival was founded by a group of visionaries led by Marlene Dermer, an independent producer with vast knowledge of Latin film and programming, George Hernandez, an independent film and music producer; and actor, director, producer and activist Edward James Olmos.

LALIFF, a 501c3 non-profit organization, has established the LALIFF Collection at the Academy Film Archive, which is open to the public and includes film titles presented at past year’s festivals. At the beginning of 2006, LALIFF announced the creation of the Latino International Film Institute (LIFI), dedicated to mentor, develop and support Latino filmmakers with independent and diverse visions in the United States and internationally; to provide an outlet and distribution opportunities; and to support the development and further education of school children from elementary to junior college in the United States.

The 11th Edition of the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival will take place from October 7-14, 2007 at the ArcLight Cinemas, 6360 W Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028. Tickets will be available at the ArcLight Cinemas Box office and website: www.arclightcinemas.com.

For more information on LALIFF, please log on to: www.latinofilm.org

Premier Sponsor: Los Angeles Times/ Hoy Newspaper, Farmers Insurance
Presenting Sponsors: Univision, Egeda + Filmotech
Official Airline Sponsor: American Airlines
Official Sponsor: Metro, L.A. City
Opening Gala Sponsor: Blockbuster Inc.
Closing Night Sponsor: Antonio Banderas Seductive Fragances
Closing Night Presenter: Coca Cola
Gaby Award Sponsor: Fry’s Electronics
Mexican Cinema Focus Sponsor: Mexico Tourism Board
Sales Industry Office Sponsor: IKEA
Award Sponsors: HD Argentina: Best Director; Fuji Film: Best Documentary; Entertainment Partners;
Hornitos: Best Opera Prima; Fiesta Americana; American Airlines: Audience Award
Talent & Youth Development Programs Sponsor: Walt Disney
Supporting Sponsor: TITRA, Warner Bros., CAA, Universal/NBC, Sony Pictures, LPB
Film Festival Sponsor: Cocaine Mule, Technicolor, Time Warner Cable
Collaborator Sponsors: Deluxe, EFILM, Ocho Y Medio Libros De Cine, ProChile, Roosevelt Hotel, IberMedia, ICAA, INCAA, Creative Industry Handbook, Fiji Water, Macy’s, Laguna Films
Seminar Sponsor: SAG Indie, WGA
Media Partners: Al Borde, Bazuca Magazine, Greberman Media, Hispanic Magazine, InMag Magazine,
KLCS, Que Pasa.Com, Home Media Magazine, Variety
Partner: ArcLight Cinemas

“Spanish actress Penelope Cruz has formed her own group of Hispanic friends in Hollywood to feel a little more at home, and one member is Antonio Banderas, who - she says - makes “the best paella in the world.”
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“The pair may star in the movie Nine, made famous by Antonio Banderas on the NY stage”

“Superstars JENNIFER LOPEZ and MARC ANTHONY will co-headline their first tour together this fall. It is a mega-wattage match-up of some of the most exciting music in the world, and Lopez’s first concert tour ever! The multi city tour of the US, Canada and Puerto Rico kicks off September 29 in Atlantic City, and is produced by Live Nation and sponsored by ING, a global financial services company and the tour’s presenting sponsor. All dates will be announced next week. Tickets go on sale beginning on August 10 and can be found at http://www.livenation.com/.

Actors, singers, producer, entrepreneurs, songwriters, multi-platinum recording artists and philanthropists: There aren’t enough adjectives to describe the accomplishments of Lopez and Anthony. The star power and performing prowess they bring to the stage is unequaled. During the tour, Lopez and Anthony will perform separate sets of their own material and will perform together as well. Each set will include songs in English and Spanish.

$l.00 from every ticket sold on JENNIFER & MARC EN CONCIERTO will benefit the ING Run For Something Better, a kids’ fitness program created by ING that aims to reduce childhood obesity by introducing kids to the benefits of running, physical fitness, and healthy lifestyle choices. NALEO (The National Association of Elected and Appointed Latino Officials), and ING’s charitable partner for the multi-city tour, will direct the funds into schools with high Latino enrollment.

Jennifer Lopez has sold more than l7 million records worldwide and two of her albums, ON THE 6 (1996) and 2001’s J.LO debuted at #l on the Billboard charts. She just released her first Spanish language album, COMO AMA UNA MUJER, her sixth album to date, which nailed the #1 spot on the Billboard Latin Chart and #l0 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart its first week out. The video for her first single, “Que Hiciste”, written and co-produced by Anthony, has been in the MTV TRL countdown for weeks. Lopez has starred in an array of box office hits including MONSTER-IN-LAW, THE WEDDING PLANNER and SELENA, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. She stars in EL CANTANTE with Anthony and BORDERTOWN with Antonio Banderas. Both films were produced through Nuyorican, her production company.

New York-born Marc Anthony is the top selling salsa artist of all time, having sold more than ten million albums worldwide. He has won three Latin Grammys, one Grammy and is the top Premio lo Nuestro winner in history, with l6 awards. His live shows are astounding; the New York Times wrote that he “can compete with the greatest pop singers of the 20th century” with “absolute command of the music and the arena.” He has managed to balance his music career with a thriving acting career, delivering critically acclaimed performances on Broadway and in film. He is currently starring in EL CANTANTE, a film inspired by the life of Hector Lavoe.

Both Lopez and Anthony are committed to making a difference through various philanthropic endeavors, particularly those that benefit Latino youth. When Live Nation and ING came to them with the ING Run For Something Better program, they were delighted. As part of the kids’ fitness program, all concert attendees can also make a donation of $10 at the concert venues; and to recognize their donations, ING will give them a special pair of orange shoelaces to show they are “tied” to supporting kids’ fitness. Lopez and Anthony agreed to the inclusion of the orange shoelaces at the concert venues, funds from which will benefit the organization. ING’s Orange Laces are also available online at www.orangelaces.com/.

“When I was a kid, we spent most of our time outside visiting in the neighborhood with friends. This is the first generation of kids who are so sedentary and the first whose parents might outlive them,” said Lopez. “We really need to be active in encouraging healthy eating and the joys and fun of exercising. I was really happy to have our tour provide a platform for ING’s program.”

“Preventing childhood obesity during the school years is critical, and no where more so than in the Latin community where the incidence of diabetes is high and growing,” said Anthony. “ING funds programs in the public schools where all children can access them. We need to act quickly to reverse the trend or our kids will live sicker and die younger than any before them.”

About Live Nation

Live Nation is the world’s largest live music company. Our mission is to inspire passion for live music around the world. We are the largest promoter of live concerts in the world, the second-largest entertainment venue management company and have a rapidly growing online presence. We create superior experiences for artists and fans, regularly producing tours for the biggest superstars in the business, including The Rolling Stones, The Police, Madonna, U2 and Coldplay. Globally, we own, operate, have booking rights for and/or have an equity interest in more than 160 venues, including House of Blues(R) and Fillmore(R) music venues and prestigious locations such as Nikon at Jones Beach in New York and London’s Wembley Arena. Our websites collectively are the second most popular entertainment/event websites in the United States, according to Nielsen//NetRatings. In addition, we also produce, promote or host theatrical, specialized motor sports and other live entertainment events. In 2006, we connected nearly 60 million fans with their favorite performers at approximately 26,000 events in 18 countries around the world. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Live Nation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol “LYV.”

About ING

ING is a global financial institution of Dutch origin offering banking, insurance and asset management to more than 60 million private, corporate and institutional clients in more than 50 countries. With a diverse workforce of over 120,000 people, ING comprises a broad spectrum of prominent companies that increasingly serve their clients under the ING brand. ING is currently #13 on the Global Fortune 500 list.

In the U.S., the ING family of companies offer a comprehensive array of financial services to retail and institutional clients which include life insurance, retirement plans, mutual funds, managed accounts, alternative investments, direct banking, institutional investment management, annuities, employee benefits, financial planning, and reinsurance. ING holds top-tier rankings in key U.S. markets and serves over 14 million customers across the nation. For more information, visit www.ing.com/. Live Nation

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“Last night, JCPenney NYSE:JCP enhanced Univision’s annual awards show for youth, Premios Juventud, by presenting three exceptional Hispanic students with college scholarships – each worth $15,000 – during the live show. Premios Juventud, of which JCPenney is the official retail sponsor, targets Latino youth with an energetic show presenting nominees in original categories in music, film, sports, fashion and pop culture and is considered the Hispanic youth show of the year.

Scholarship winners were selected in the categories of academic excellence, athletics and music. Latin GRAMMY® winning singer and songwriter Juan Luis Guerra music, Noticiero Univision anchor Jorge Ramos academic and Association of Surfing Professionals Women’s World Champion Sofia Mulanovich sports, were on hand to present the scholarships. Student Rosa Avalos Chumpitazi will use her academic scholarship to study engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tae-Kwon-Do student Warner J. Santiago will use his sports scholarship to study at the University of Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez; and alto saxophone player Irving Murguia will use his music scholarship to study music this fall at California State University.

“We believe in powering the potential of today’s youth. Through these scholarships we are able to give these students a helping hand while investing in the future of our next generation of leaders,” said Manny Fernandez, multicultural marketing director for JCPenney. “Partnering with Premios Juventud for this initiative allows us to truly engage our Hispanic youth market and emotionally connect the JCPenney brand closer to our customers.”

The JCPenney Premios Juventud scholarship winners attended the show in star fashion starting with a makeover at a Miami JCPenney store, which included service by professionals at the JCPenney salon along with a wardrobe of the latest JCPenney Back-to-School fashions. This morning, all three participants are scheduled to be interviewed on Univision’s morning show, Despierta América.

In its fourth year, the three-hour Premios Juventud honors the biggest names in U.S. Hispanic show business, fashion and sports. Among this year’s nominees for Premios Juventud were RBD, Wisin y Yadel, David Bisbal, Thalí, Aventura, Shakira and Antonio Banderas. Premios Juventud was broadcast live from the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami on the Univision Network.

About JCPenney

JCPenney is one of America’s leading retailers, operating 1,040 department stores throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as one of the largest apparel and home furnishing sites on the Internet, jcp.com, and the nation’s largest general merchandise catalog business. Through these integrated channels, JCPenney offers a wide array of national, private and exclusive brands which reflect the Company’s commitment to providing customers with style and quality at a smart price. Traded as “JCP” on the New York Stock Exchange, the Company posted revenue of $19.9 billion in 2006 and is executing its strategic plan to be the growth leader in the retail industry. Key to this strategy is JCPenney’s “Every Day Matters” brand positioning, intended to generate deeper, more emotionally driven relationships with customers by fully engaging the Company’s 155,000 Associates to offer encouragement, provide ideas and inspire customers every time they shop with JCPenney.”

July 16, 2006. The 11th Edition of the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) will take place from October 7-14, 2007 at the ArcLight Cinemas located at 6360 W Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028.

One of the most prominent Latino Film Festivals in the USA, LALIFF promotes the richness and diversity of Latin Cinema from the United States, Latin America, and around the world. LALIFF celebrates the work of existing and emerging Latino directors, producers, writers and actors by showcasing feature films, documentaries and shorts, as well as movies that depict Latino culture. In addition, the festival promotes the distribution of Latino films by creating a bridge between independent filmmakers and the film industry in Hollywood. A competitive festival with prizes, LALIFF also offers industry workshops, panels, labs, networking receptions, educational programs, and hosts some of the best Galas in Tinseltown.

For filmmakers interested in participating in the festival, LALIFF will be accepting submissions for feature films, shorts and documentaries until July 27. For more information and to download the entry form, please log on to: www.latinofilm.org

About LALIFF:

LALIFF, a 501c3 non-profit organization, was co-founded in 1996 by actor, director and activist Edward James Olmos; and by independent producers Marlene Dermer and George Hernandez. The festival held its first edition in the summer of 1997 and last October, LALIFF celebrated its tenth anniversary with an exciting program that showcased more than 140 films, including festival’s winners, UN MUNDO MARAVILLOSO and the documentary EN EL HOYO. LALIFF also honored the career of Spanish actor and director Antonio Banderas with the GABI Lifetime Achievement Award. Other celebrities who joined the festival’s screenings and events included: Jimmy Smits, John Singleton, Melanie Griffith, Roselyn Sanchez, Barbara Mori, Mia Maestro, Marisol Nichols, Cheech Marin, Adam Garcia, Lupe Ontiveros, Sofia Milos, Wanda de Jesus, Tom Sizemore, Nicholas Gonzalez, Laura Harring, and Faye Dunaway, to name a few.

Recognized by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science as a qualifying festival for its awards in the Short Film category, the organization established the LALIFF Collection at the Academy Film Archive, which is open to the public and includes film titles presented at past years’ festivals. In 2006, LALIFF announced the creation of the Latino International Film Institute (LIFI), dedicated to mentor, develop and support Latino filmmakers in the United States and internationally. LIFI also supports the development and further education of students from elementary to junior college in the United States. LALIFF is a membership organization.

11th Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF)
October 7-14, 2007
ArcLight Cinemas - 6360 W Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028
www.latinofilm.org

El Festival aceptará solicitudes de inscripciones hasta el 27 de julio

16 de julio, 2007. La edición nÚmero once del Festival Internacional de Cine Latino de Los íngeles, (LALIFF, por sus siglas en inglés) se celebrará del 7 al 14 de octubre, 2007 en el complejo ArcLight Cinemas localizado en el 6360 Oeste de Sunset Boulevard en Hollywood, California. LALIFF promueve la riqueza y la diversidad del cine latino mediante la exhibición de lo mejor y más reciente de cineastas latinos provenientes de Estados Unidos, Latinoamérica, América Central, el Caribe, España y Portugal.

Para los cineastas interesados en participar en esta edición, LALIFF continÚa aceptando solicitudes de inscripción de largometrajes, cortometrajes y documentales hasta el 27 de julio, 2007. Para más información y obtener la solicitud, favor visitar: www.latinofilm.org

Desde su comienzo en 1997, LALIFF le ha dado la bienvenida a miles de cineastas y aficionados del cine latino, convirtiéndose en un evento muy esperado por la comunidad del Sur de California. LALIFF, cofundado por el actor, director y activista Edward James Olmos; y por los productores independientes Marlene Dermer y George Hernández, celebró su décimo aniversario en octubre del 2006. El pÚblico disfrutó de la presentación de más de 140 producciones incluyendo las pelí­culas ganadoras del festival, UN MUNDO MARAVILLOSO y el documental EN EL HOYO; al igual que estrenos de pelí­culas como: PRETENDIENDO, protagonizada por Bárbara Mori; BELLA, protagonizada por Eduardo Verástegui; y YELLOW, con Roselyn Sánchez. En adición, el festival sorprendió al pÚblico con la proyección de BABEL, la aclamada pelí­cula nominada al Oscar del director mexicano Alejandro González Iñárritu.

En su décima edición, LALIFF también celebró la carrera del actor y director español Antonio Banderas, quien estuvo presente, junto a su esposa Melanie Griffith, para aceptar el Premio GABI. Otras personalidades que se unieron a las presentaciones y eventos del festival incluyen a estrellas de cine y televisión como: Jimmy Smits, John Singleton, Mia Maestro, Marisol Nichols, Cheech Marí­n, Adam Garcí, Lupe Ontiveros, Sofí Milos, Wanda de JesÚs, Tom Sizemore, Nicholas González, Laura Harring, Leonor Varela, Kate del Castillo, Fernando Allende, Damián Bichir y Faye Dunaway.

Este año, el festival presentará más de cien pelí­culas, documentales y cortometrajes donde el talento latino proveniente de Estados Unidos, América Latina y Europa se destaca en las diversas facetas de producción, guión, dirección y actuación. Como en años anteriores, LALIFF auspiciará estrenos, eventos especiales, talleres de cine, y seminarios presentados por miembros de la industria de cine en Hollywood. Conmemorando los cien años del nacimiento del afamado cineasta mexicano Gabriel Figueroa, el festival también presentará una retrospectiva de sus pelí­culas.

11va Edición Festival Internacional de Cine Latino de Los íngeles (LALIFF)
Fecha: 7 al 14 de octubre, 2007
Lugar: ArcLight Cinemas - 6360 Oeste de Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028
Información: www.latinofilm.org

“Antonio Banderas returned to the southern Spain of his youth for his second film as a director, “Summer Rain,” and found things much improved.

A coming-of-age tale set in Malaga in the late 1970s, as Spain emerged from the decades-long dictatorship of Gen. Francisco Franco, the film is Banderas second directorial outing after “Crazy in Alabama,” seven years ago.”

“Make room, Sundance: there’s a new film festival in town. Sol Dance Film Fiesta 2007’s groundbreaking three-day event will screen independent films by Latino and Native American filmmakers. Sol Dance will present from January 21-23 at the new Dolce’s Zermatt Resort and Spa in Midway, Utah, just 20 minutes down the road from the Sundance strip.

Sol Dance is dedicated to screening feature films, documentaries, and shorts by filmmakers whose lack of funds, resources, and other amenities have not stopped them from pursuing their passion for filmmaking. “This year is a celebration of Latin and Native American filmmakers,” said Elia Esparza, Sol Dance Co-Founder, a writer and former editor of Latin Heat and Estylo magazines. “The response has been so positive, and we are excited about unveiling our future plans.” Esparza, a contributor to the New York Post, says she envisions Sol Dance as an important home for Latino and Native Americans to compete, sell, and distribute.

Cristina Castro, CEO of Your Great Ideas, Inc., a Latino marketing and media agency and co-founder of Sol Dance, is spearheading the marketing and business development. “Every time I’ve been to Sundance there has been a missing link,” Castro said. “There seems to be a cultural disconnect. We need more films made by Latin Americans and Native Americans”.

Sol Dance will provide an added attraction to the 60,000 global participants already in the area. ”We will share the same mountain and dates as Sundance and Slamdance and add an extra window onto the world of film,” said Virginia Barreto-Applen, Nicaraguan born writer, director and executive producer at Tattoo Pictures. “Whether you are of Aztec, Maya, Inca, Cherokee, Sioux, or Cree descent, Sol Dance recognizes that we, the indigenous peoples of the Americas, are all one nation. And we have stories to tell.”

Venezuelan born film writer/director, Betty Kaplan will give the keynote address at the industry luncheon, “Latinos in Hollywood’s Cross Hairs,” on Tuesday, January 23rd. “I want to open a discourse on what Latinos want to see and how to reach us,” says Kaplan. In 1994, Kaplan directed her first major Hollywood studio film, “Of Love and Shadows,” starring Antonio Banderas and Jennifer Connelly. This thriller about Chile’s brutal Pinochet government, released by Miramax Films and Disney, received both critical acclaim and audience approval.

Salt Lake City businessman, Enrique Sosa, principal of Salt Lake City-based new-media company eFuerza, has embraced Sol Dance as its premier sponsor. There, Sosa intends to introduce his lifestyle company, SingleLatina.com.

Sosa was drawn to Sol Dance because the event reaches out to Utah’s diverse communities to share the beauty of cultures through cinematic arts. “This was most appealing to me,” he said, “and with a noted Latina director as keynote speaker, this was a natural launch pad for SingleLatina.com. We look forward to seeing Sol Dance bloom to its full potential and are proud to be a founding sponsor.”

Xenon Pictures will present a screening of two documentaries, “Los Lonely Boys” and the Reggaeton “Straight Out of Puerto Rico,” along with the feature film “7 Dias.” Carlos Gallardo will screen his “Curandero” (Miramax) on Tuesday, January 23rd.

Sol Dance opens on Sunday, January 21st with a full day of screenings, live music and broadcast coverage by sponsor Univision at the Zermatt’s Pavilion, and is open to the public. The next two days are packed with industry screenings and events. Utah’s Mariachi Zabala and Sacramento’s beloved musician, Aswut Rodriguez, a Latino-Native American, will perform with his band.

Sol Dance Film Fiesta ’07 sponsors include SingleLatina.com, Xenon Pictures, Mun2, Amigo Travel, Mindwalk Ventures, Tattoo Pictures, LLC, Weller/Grossman Productions, Dolce’s Zermatt Resort & Spa, Reyes Entertainment, Bustos Media, LLC, Center Stage, La Magica 106.1, Mariachi Zabala, Orgullo Café, Agel.com, and Nuskin.com.

For more information on tickets, program, schedule of events, visit http://www.rocksoldance.com or email

“Jennifer Lopez graces the cover of PEOPLE en Español’s “100 Most Influential Hispanics” issue which honors those who have made an impact in the Hispanic community. Lopez opens up about being named an influential Hispanic, the influence of her ethnic roots and her desire to have a family. “Being an example to others is a big part of my work,” Jennifer tells PEOPLE en Español. “It excites me to think that I could be capable of changing opinions, or of making people laugh or cry. It’s a beautiful facet of the work that we do.”

Lopez also talks about wanting to start her own family. “I come from a strong family, so of course I want to have one. But I also have my own family: my immediate family, my husband, and his children. I am a part of all this. In this sense, I am very fortunate.”

In addition to Lopez, other entertainers honored include Shakira, Carlos Santana, Julio Iglesias, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, and Salma Hayek for her work as producer of the hit ABC series, Ugly Betty. Ricky Martin is honored for his humanitarian work as Good Will Ambassador of the United Nations and for the work of his foundation.

Mexican film directors Alejandro González Iñárritu, the director of Babel, Guillermo del Toro, Pan’s Labyrinth, and Alfonso Cuarón, Y TÚ Mamá También and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, are honored for their innovative film work. “You have to work in film for the correct reasons,” says Cuarón. “For the love of working in film, not for fame. The fundamental thing is honesty and finding your own voice.”

Fashion designers Carolina Herrera and Narciso Rodrí­guez also land on the list of the 100 Most Influential. Rodrí­guez says that Carolyn Bessette, the late wife of John F. Kennedy Jr., is an inspiration in his work. “She has been the most important person in my life, both professionally and personally, I miss her a lot.” Spanish shoe designer Manolo Blahnik, who achieved cult status on the television series Sex and the City, speaks about his influence on new designers. “I believe that what I have brought is the return to a complete femininity, which to me, represents placing a woman on a pedestal with high heels.”

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