Ana de la Reguera y Carlos Ponce en campaña benéfica de Macy’s
Rosie Perez and Carlos Ponce Swing Into Lipstick Jungle
Hey, Andrew McCarthy, don’t look now, but a totally hot Latin guy is headed for your girl.
Inside sources reveal that Rosie Perez and Puerto Rican singing sensation Carlos Ponce are coming to NBC’s Lipstick Jungle for multiepisode arcs in the new season, which premieres Sept. 24.”*
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.”*
Who will master the Seven Deadly Sins of telenovelas — passion, lust, charisma, drama, fire, seduction and scandal?In VH1’s new reality competition, “Viva Hollywood,” which premiered Sunday, 12 aspiring Latino actors compete for the title of America’s “Número Uno Telenovela Star.”
“I am looking for talent,” says the Cuban-born, Venezuela-raised actress and singer Maria Conchita Alonso, who judges the contestants alongside co-host Carlos Ponce.”*
*From: http://www.nydailynews.com
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Latino Commission on AIDS to Host Country’s Largest Fundraiser for Latino Cause
“The support of our community this past year in the fight against HIV and AIDS has been incredible,” said deLeon. “I commend each of our honorees for doing their part both on the corporate and the individual level. All it takes is one person to bring about change. Each time one person steps up, we come that much closer to saving lives and creating a world without AIDS.”
The 2008 award recipients are Esperanza (Hope) Award: Arisa Batista Cunningham, Vice President, Global Diversity; Medical Devices & Diagnostics Group Worldwide, Johnson & Johnson; Business Leadership Award: Bill Roedy, Vice-Chairman, MTV Networks; Fuerza (Strength) Award: Mathilde Krim, Ph.D., Founding Chairman, amfAR.
Latino Commission on AIDS/Cielo Latino Honorees
Previous Cielo Latino honorees include Gael Garcia Bernal, Rosie Perez, Ricardo Chavira, Edward James Olmos, Cristina Saralegui and Carlos Ponce. Prudential Financial, Time Warner and Goya Foods are among the companies that have been recognized for their business leadership in support of the organization.
“Cielo Latino’s mission of fighting the spread of HIV/AIDS in the Hispanic community is to be applauded,” said Bill Roedy, Vice-Chairman, MTV Networks. “Their relentless efforts in spearheading health advocacy in the Latino community, promoting HIV education and developing prevention programs are exemplary, and I dedicate this award to them as well as the many young heroes involved in the fight. As MTV Network’s Staying Alive campaign approaches its 10-year anniversary, I challenge all of us to do more. It’s imperative that we use every platform and outlet available as our vaccine to educate our youth and alter the course of history.”
Tickets for the event are on sale now and sponsorships are still available. For further information, please visit www.latinoaids.org/cielo or contact Elayne Monnens at 212-584-9318.
The Latino Commission on AIDS is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1990 dedicated to fighting the spread of HIV/AIDS in the Latino community. The Commission realizes its mission by spearheading health advocacy for Latinos, promoting HIV education, developing model prevention programs for high-risk communities, and by building capacity in community organizations. The Commission is the leading national Latino AIDS organizations coordinating National Latino AIDS Awareness Day and other advocacy programs in more than 40 States and Puerto Rico.”*
*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
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Don’t miss the premier of Viva Hollywood on VH1 this Sunday at 10:30 pm.
Sofía Vergara
Angélica Vale
Pérez Hilton
Daisy Fuentes
Lorena Rojas
Charo
Cristian de la Fuente
Cheech Marin
María Celeste Arrarás
Alicia Machado
And moreSee trailer in www.latinwe.com/video_viva.html
LATIN WE PRODUCTIONS …
Is producing the second season of Amas de Casa Desesperadas for Latin-America with Vista Productions and Disney, and launches with Todobebé Inc. on July 26 !Viva la Familia! de Todobebé, on the Univision Newtork, hosted by Aracely Arámbula, Karen Martínez and Jeanette Kaplun.Latin WE Productions is owned by Latin World Entertainment, the multi-service company that has among its properties, Latin WE Talent, Latin WE PR, both leaders in the market, Latin WE Consulting and Latin WE Marketing, that in its partnership with Directo Hispanic Promotions has offices in LA, Miami, San Antonio and Mexico with 48 full-time specialists and 90+ field staff in the top 10 Hispanic Markets. “*
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VH1 is in Search of America’s ‘Numero Uno Telenovela Star’
The “Viva Hollywood!” cast, a bilingual group of aspiring Latino and Latina telenovela stars: Alexcy, Berto, Enrique, Geovannie, Gisel, Jainmy, Kalain, Janet, Jenn, Roseny, Silvia and Vinci will move into the “Casa De Locos” where they must master the “7 Deadly Sins of Telenovelas:” passion, lust, charisma, drama, fire, seduction and scandal. The “sins” are disciplines each cast member must learn in order to capture the over-the-top style and flair of a true telenovela star and impress the celebrity judges: the award- winning actress and singer Maria Conchita Alonso and accomplished actor singer/song-writer Carlos Ponce. International celebrity astrologer and Latino legend, Walter Mercado, will appear in each episode to give the contestants guidance on their journey and alert the cast of their upcoming challenges. Sofia Vergara, Daisy Fuentes, Angelica Vale, Charo, Christian De La Fuentes, Lorena Rojas, Maria Celeste Arraras and Perez Hilton have signed on as celebrity guests. “Viva Hollywood!” is the first reality show where the losers aren’t just eliminated, they are killed off. As each week contestants watch themselves in an over the top telenovela death scene to see if they live another day or “die” trying. Ay Dios Mio!
“Each day, an astounding two billion people around the world watch telenovelas which are a vibrant and historic part of the Latino community. We wanted to tap into and expand on the passion that surrounds this phenomenon,” said Jeff Olde, Executive Vice President, Original Programming and Production, VH1. “If you love telenovelas, you will love this show, if you never heard of a telenovela you will love this show because the stakes are huge with a real chance at international superstardom and that is an appeal and a hook that is universal.”
“With ‘Viva Hollywood!’ VH1 has given World of Wonder and our partners Latin World Entertainment the opportunity to produce a groundbreaking show that crosses cultural lines, and pays tribute to our obsession with the passion, fashion and machinations of telenovelas,” said World of Wonder Executive Producer, Tom Campbell.
In the end, only one of the 12 bilingual contestants will have what it takes to win the coveted title of America’s “Numero Uno Telenovela Star,” and a prize package that includes a contract with Telemundo and a role in one of their upcoming telenovelas, representation from artist management company Latin World Entertainment ( latinwe.com ), a year’s lease at one of Miami’s hottest condominiums, the Flamingo South Beach and a cash grand prize of $100,000.
VH1.com will sneak peek episode one beginning Tuesday, April 8 — five days before the series’ on-air premiere and will be home to exclusive video content throughout the season. Additionally, each episode will be available on VH1.com every Monday following its Sunday on-air premiere.
“Viva Hollywood!” is executive produced by Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell and Danny Salles for World of Wonder Productions. Also serving as executive producers are Luis Balaguer for Latin World Entertainment and Jeff Olde, Jill Holmes, Kristen Kelly, Jenn Levy and Alex Demyanenko for VH1.
VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to them most with TV series, specials, live events, exclusive online content and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 90 million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital channels and services including VH1Classic, VH1 Soul, VH1 Mobile, VH1Games and extensive broadband video on VH1.com . Connect with VH1 at VH1.com .
Based in both Los Angeles and London, World of Wonder is best known for award-winning films and documentaries “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” “Party Monster” as well as the television series “What Perez Sez” (VH1), “Tori & Dean: Inn Love” (Oxygen), and “The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman” (IFC). World of Wonder is also a pioneer in on-line television with its own IPTV site www.wowtv.tv/ More information on WOW’s exciting development slate can be found on their daily pop culture blog www.worldofwonder.net/ .”
Carlos Ponce new voice of State Farm.
*From: http://hispanicad.com
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Coors Light(R) and Latino NFL Fans Get Ready for Kick-off with Tazon Latino II
“Tazon Latino II is the premier Latino Super Bowl event,” Mauricio Cardenas, Coors’ chief officer, Latin America and U.S. multicultural markets, said. “It provides a unique and exciting football experience for Latino consumers and it benefits Arizona’s Hispanic community.”
For each touchdown scored during Tazon Latino II, Coors will donate $1,000 to the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to promote leadership development.
“Supporting the development of leadership skills in the community will ensure the community’s strength in the future,” Cardenas said. Coors will present a check to Harry Garewal, president and chief executive officer of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, after the game.
Tazon Latino II will be hosted by Telemundo personalities Karim Mendiburu, Edgar Lopez and Alejandro Blanco and will be televised on Telemundo on Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. ET, 2 p.m. PT and 1 p.m. CT. Ex-NFL game participants include Marcus Allen, Rocket Ismail, Randall Cunningham, Wayne Chebret, Eric Dickerson and Fuad Reveiz. Participating Latino celebrities include Carlos Ponce, Aylin Mujica, Miguel Varoni, Julissa Bermudez, Vanesa Hauc, Alex Sirvent, Kat DaLuna and Baby Bash. Bill Gramatica and Jamal Anderson will be the live announcers in Spanish and English respectively. Pop band Camila will perform during half time.
The game will be filmed in Phoenix on Jan. 30 at the NFL Experience at 6 p.m. Four lucky consumers will sit on the field sidelines with Tazon Latino II players. For a chance to win tickets to Tazon Latino II consumers can visit participating retailers. For more information about Tazon Latino II, visit NFLatino.com, the official Spanish-language website of the NFL. “*
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“Selecciones, the world’s best-selling Spanish-language magazine, celebrates Hispanic Heritage month with the return of its most-anticipated franchise event — “Generation Latino: Young Hispanics Who Are Inspiring the World.”
Selecciones combed the nation to find young Hispanics who are making it their mission to inspire and impact their communities through the arts/entertainment, medicine, politics, sports, activism, technology and community efforts. The following individuals were selected among 500 entries nationwide: The Advocate: Arissa Garcia; The Mentor: Chantel Sanchez; The Performer: Alejandra Alberti; The Athlete: Brayan Martinez; The Innovator: Max Olguin; The Litigator: Catherine Campoverde; The Motivator: Pat Pedraja.
“Generation Latino has quickly become Selecciones’ most celebrated franchise,” says Selecciones editor-in-chief Genevieve Marlin-Fernandez. “These seven honorees and their personal triumphs truly represent the future generation of Latinos in the U.S. Each of them have overcome significant obstacles, yet all exemplify this extraordinary will and determination to succeed. It’s truly compelling.”
The pages of the magazine will come to life at a special awards luncheon and media event at Bongo’s Cuban Cafe in Miami on Wednesday, October 3 honoring seven young Hispanics for their talents, accomplishments and unsurpassed contributions to their communities. Today’s hottest Hispanic celebrities including Univision’s Jorge Ramos, Ana Maria Canseco, Karla Martinez, Satcha Pretto, Carlos Calderon and NBC Telemundo’s Maria Celeste Arraras, Carlos Ponce, Jessi Losada and Candela Ferro will be on-hand to present each of the honorees a 2007 Generation Latino award as well as deliver their own personal stories of obstacles, successes and professional achievements. SONY BMG recording artist Kany Garcia and Latin Grammy award nominee Alejandra Alberti will also perform. Platinum sponsor KLEENEX(R) along with Southwest Airlines serving as the official airline of Generation Latino, will sponsor the second annual star-studded event. Dish Latino & Publix will serve as the event’s gold sponsor.
As the platinum sponsor of Generation Latino, KLEENEX(R) will present each honoree with a $1,000 scholarship, reinforcing its commitment and continued support of the ever-growing Hispanic market.
“KLEENEX(R) brand believes that when people let it out(TM), they feel better. Through their actions and activities, these honorees have let out their passion to do good, to make things better, and to help others. And in so doing, they inspire all of us. KLEENEX(R) brand is proud to support these honorees in their educational pursuits so they can continue to follow their hopes and dreams,” says Dave Brotherton, Associate Brand Manager, KLEENEX(R) brand.
Southwest Airlines will lend its support to the event by providing complimentary airfare for each of the honorees and their family members. “Developing future leaders is important to Southwest Airlines. We are honored to partner with Selecciones as their Official Airline of Generation Latino,” says Laura Lopez, Sr. Specialist Multicultural Marketing.
“The growth of Generation Latino truly reinforces Selecciones’ position in the marketplace,” says Selecciones publisher Elizabeth Bradley. “Advertisers and celebrities alike are eager to partner with Selecciones on this integrated, innovative and celebratory program.
About Selecciones:
Selecciones empowers the Hispanic family in the United States with content that is practical informative and inspirational — providing news on extraordinary people, the latest trends and relevant service, all while celebrating the diversity of the Hispanic experience. Drawing from a world of resources, Selecciones touches the consumer with a product that has the impact of a global brand yet the intimate connection of a trustworthy friend. Selecciones is published by the Reader’s Digest Association, Inc. “
Clorox and Wal-Mart Team up with Telemundo on New Episodes of “Dame Chocolate’ Telenovela
“When the character Julia in Telemundo’s hit telenovela “Dame Chocolate,” needs to buy baby supplies in tonight’s episode, she will head out — without missing a beat — to her nearest Wal-Mart store.
It’s a case of “reel life” imitating real life. But it is also part of a partnership between Clorox and Wal-Mart giving the world’s largest retailer a featured role in “Dame Chocolate,” the first venture by The Clorox Company into branded entertainment in the Hispanic market.
“By partnering with Wal-Mart, we have an opportunity to bring ‘Dame Chocolate’ to life in the retail environment,” said Derek Gordon, vice president of marketing, Clorox. “It’s the perfect alignment of message at the moment of decision — in the retail aisle.”
In addition to the episode filmed at a Wal-Mart store in Hialeah, Fla., the partnership will include in-store merchandising and other “Dame”-themed related activities in-store and online.
“Wal-Mart is always looking for new and innovative ways to connect with our shoppers,” said Tony Rogers, vice president of advertising, Wal-Mart. “What we saw with ‘Dame Chocolate’ was the organic integration of our store and products into a story line that aligns closely with our mission of saving people money in their everyday purchases so they can live better lives.”
“Wal-Mart has a long heritage of commitment to the Hispanic market and ‘Dame Chocolate’ is one exciting additional initiative that builds on the existing Hispanic-focused programs,” Rogers continued.
“Dame Chocolate,” an original production out of Telemundo Studios in Florida, began airing in March and featured the return of actor and singer/songwriter Carlos Ponce to the small screen. It follows the adventures of a young woman caught between two irresistible forces: love and chocolate. When her uncle - the Chocolate King - dies, she learns she is the only one left with the secret to the chocolate recipe that earned him his empire and his millions. “Dame Chocolate” originally was scheduled for 120 episodes and has been extended to 130 episodes.
“It’s been terrific on every level, partnering with Telemundo and now Wal-Mart on this project,” said Clorox’s Gordon. “Next up for ‘Dame Chocolate’ is international syndication in several countries around the world.”
Telemundo is the only Spanish-language network currently producing telenovelas in the United States. “As producers of our own content, we are in a unique position to harness and influence pop culture on behalf of our partners,” said Steve Mandala, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Telemundo and NBC Universal Networks. “We provide a special integration capability that allows partners to bring their marketing objectives to life both here in the U.S. and abroad.”
About Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT)
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. operates Wal-Mart discount stores, Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets and Sam’s Club locations in the United States. The Company operates in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. The Company’s securities are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and NYSE Arca, formerly the Pacific Stock Exchange, under the symbol WMT.More information about Wal-Mart can be found by visiting www.walmartfacts.com. Online merchandise sales are available at www.walmart.com.
About Clorox
The Clorox Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer products with fiscal year 2006 revenues of $4.6 billion. Clorox markets some of consumers’ most trusted and recognized brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products, Armor All(R) and STP(R) auto-care products, Fresh Step(R) and Scoop Away(R) cat litter, Kingsford(R) charcoal, Hidden Valley(R) and KC Masterpiece(R) dressings and sauces, Brita(R) water-filtration systems, and Glad(R) bags, wraps and containers. With 7,600 employees worldwide, the company manufactures products in more than two dozen countries and markets them in more than 100 countries. For more information about Clorox, visit www.TheCloroxCompany.com.About Telemundo
Telemundo, a U.S. Spanish-language television network, is the essential entertainment, news and sports source for Hispanics. Broadcasting unique national and local programming for the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population, Telemundo reaches 93% of U.S. Hispanic viewers in 142 markets through its 16 owned and operated stations, 36 broadcast affiliates, and nearly 684 cable affiliates. Telemundo is wholly owned by NBC Universal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. “
Semi-Finalists for the New Menudo to be Revealed
“MTV Tr3s gives viewers front-row access to the nationwide search to find the talented and hungry young Latino artists that will get their shot at making it big in the fast-paced world of the music industry as the New Menudo in “Road to Menudo” starting May 12 at 2 PM Eastern. Casting sessions that took place in Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas and New York before celebrity judges that included Johnny Wright, Don Omar, Luis Fonsi, Howie Dorough and Frankie J are all chronicled in 30-minute specials over four weeks. Each special reveals the semi-finalists from each audition city that will participate in the next round of auditions and ultimately be considered members of the new Menudo.
Immediately following each “Road to Menudo” episode, MTV Tr3s VJ Carlos Santos hosts “Road to Menudo: From La Calle to the Stage,” a half-hour special that showcases musical success stories from the Menudo audition cities such as Miami’s PitBull and Enrique Iglesias and New York’s Jennifer Lopez and Obie Bermudez.
Saturday, May 12″Road to Menudo” Casting Special Miami, Saturday, May 12th at 2 PM Eastern.”Road to Menudo: From la Calle to the Stage” featuring Miami’s Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, Carlos Ponce and Luis Fonsi, Saturday, May 12th at 2:30 PM Eastern. Saturday, May 19″Road to Menudo” Casting Special Los Angeles, Saturday, May 19th at 2 PM Eastern.”Road to Menudo: From la Calle to the Stage” featuring Los Angeles’ Akwid, Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas, Cypress Hill, Robi Rosa “Draco” and Ozomatli, Saturday, May 19th at 2:30 PM Eastern Saturday, May 26″Road to Menudo” Casting Special Dallas, Saturday, May 26th at 2 PM Eastern.”Road to Menudo: From la Calle to the Stage” featuring Texans Jennifer Pena, Franki J, Kumbia All Stars and Selena, Saturday, May 26th at 2:30 PM Eastern. Saturday, June 2″Road to Menudo” Casting Special New York, Saturday, June 2nd at 2 PM Eastern.”Road to Menudo: From la Calle to the Stage” featuring New York’s Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Aventura, Obie Bermudez and Fat Joe, Saturday, June 2nd at 2:30 PM Eastern.
“MTV Tr3s has captured hundreds of young and talented hopefuls aspiring to join Menudo and win their spot on the world stage,” said Lily Neumeyer, Vice President of Programming and Production for MTV Tr3s. “It’s an opportunity that young Latinos have longed to have and ‘Road to Menudo’ brings our viewers all the excitement, anticipation and persistence of all who auditioned. ”
Legendary music manager and casting session judge Johnny Wright added “I’m really thrilled at all the talent that showed up for the auditions for ‘Road to Menudo.’ Having had success in the urban and pop worlds, it’s exciting for me to get the opportunity to be a part of bringing back a brand that has such a great history.”
Following the “Road to Menudo” series, the finalists will be picked and each one will be featured in short form capsules that will introduce the potential band members to multiple MTV audiences across all MTV screens. MTV Tr3s will air a one-hour special in late July, “Road to Menudo: The Finals,” where the final members of the new Menudo will be revealed.
The road continues on MTV this fall when the band will dwindle down to the five final members of the new Menudo as the channel airs the 10-episode reality series (title TBD.) Once selected, Menudo will be part of the Epic Records family. The partnership between Epic and Menudo kicks off with the group’s “debut” album in December 2007.
The MTV series will follow the new Menudo’s rise to super pop stardom and feature the band recording their first album together, learning about the music industry and interacting with legendary icons who will offer personal and professional advice along the way. As fans see the band struggle to become a cohesive unit, the guys will have to learn how to overcome their differences, challenges and rigorous work schedules during this crucial time in their career. Rod Aissa is executive in charge of production for MTV.
The original Menudo, which took the US and Latin America by storm during its run in the late ’70s and ’80s, recorded 35 albums, sold more than 40 million records, set concert attendance records worldwide and produced superstars Ricky Martin and Robby Rosa.
The new Menudo will record a contemporary hip urban/Latin rhythmic sound and will be managed by Menudo Entertainment and legendary manager Johnny Wright who has worked with *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys and Justin Timberlake as a solo artist.
Reveille is producing the MTV series in association with Road Games and Menudo Entertainment. Reveille, producer of the two-time Golden Globe winner and Latin crossover hit “Ugly Betty,” is expert in developing programming with multilingual appeal. The company also produces the Emmy Award-winning “The Office,” “Nashville Star” and “The Biggest Loser,” to name just a few.
MTV Tr3s is the most-widely distributed TV network dedicated to superserving today’s bicultural Latino youth. MTV Tr3s’ programming is rooted in the fusion of American and Latino music, cultures, lifestyles and languages. Music programming is at the core of MTV Tr3s and the channel features hitmakers, emerging artists and new sounds that resonate with young U.S. Latinos. In addition to music programming, MTV Tr3s programming slate also features lifestyle series, news, documentaries and other long-form programs that celebrate US Latino hybrid identity and culture.
MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA; VIA.B), is one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 120 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN, VH1 CLASSIC, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 95 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.
Reveille is a leading independent production and distribution company focused on exploiting worldwide intellectual property rights through scripted and alternative television formats. Launched in 2002 by Ben Silverman, the company produces innovative entertainment programming across all television genres such as the Emmy Award-winning “The Office” (NBC), which has also received two Television Critics Association Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award; “Ugly Betty” (ABC), winner of two Golden Globe Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award; “The Biggest Loser” (NBC); “Identity” (NBC); “House of Boateng” (Sundance Channel); “30 Days” (FX); “Blow Out” (Bravo); “Bound For Glory” (ESPN); “Nashville Star” (USA); “Date My Mom” (MTV); and “The Restaurant” (NBC). Reveille is also the world leader in creating integrated marketing opportunities for leading advertisers while developing alternative financing paradigms. In addition, Reveille’s growing library of programming is distributed to more than 150 countries worldwide through Reveille International. The company also creates, acquires and develops a broad slate of diverse films through its feature film division, Reveille Motion Pictures. Reveille maintains offices in Los Angeles and New York.
Epic, a division of Sony BMG Entertainment, is a trailblazing multi-media entertainment company and the creative habitat of some of today’s most vital and diverse musical artists such as Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, The Fray, Natasha Bedingfield, Matisyahu, Fiona Apple, Incubus and Los Lonely Boys to name a few.”
The 50 Most Beautiful Latinos List - People en Español
Adamari López: Actriz puertorriqueña, Bajo las riendas del amor (Univisión)
Alejandro Fernández: Cantante mexicano
Alfonso Herrera: Actor y cantante mexicano, RBD
América Ferrera: Actriz, Ugly Betty (ABC)
Ana Ortiz: Actriz, Ugly Betty (ABC)
Angélica Vale: Actriz mexicana, La fea más bella (Univisión)
Anthony Santos: Cantante dominicano, Grupo Aventura
Bárbara Bermudo: Presentadora de televisión, Primer impacto (Univisión)
Beyoncé Knowles: Actriz y cantante, Dreamgirls
Bobby Pulido: Cantante mexicano
Candela Ferro: Presentadora de televisión, Decisiones (Telemundo)
Carlos Ponce: Actor puertorriqueño, Dame chocolate (Telemundo)
Carmen Dominicci: Presentadora de televisión, Primer impacto (Univisión)
Chayanne: Cantante puertorriqueño
Christian Meier: Actor peruano, Zorro: la espada y la rosa (Telemundo)
Dulce Marí: Actriz y cantante mexicana, RBD
Eduardo Cruz: Cantante español
Eduardo Yánez: Actor mexicano, Destilando amor (Univisión)
Fernando del Rincón: Presentador de televisión, Primer impacto (Univisión)
Francisco Gatorno: Actor cubano, La viuda de Blanco (Telemundo)
Giselle Blondet: Presentadora de televisión, Nuestra belleza latina (Univisión)
Gloria Trevi: Cantante mexicana
Ilia Calderón: Presentadora de televisión, Primer impacto: Fin de semana (Univisión)
Issabela Camil: Actriz mexicana
Ivana Baquero: Actriz española, El laberinto del fauno
Jackie Guerrido: Presentadora de televisión, Primer impacto (Univisión)
Jaime Camil: Actor mexicano, La fea más bella (Univisión)
Jennifer López: Actriz y cantante
Jerry Rivera: Cantante puertorriqueño
José Reyes: Defensor de campo corto (New York Mets)
Julieta Venegas: Cantante mexicana
Karla Martínez: Presentadora de televisión, Despierta América (Univisión)
Ludwika Paleta: Actriz mexicana, Duelo de pasiones (Univisión)
Mario López: Actor y presentador de televisión, Extra weekend edition
Marisa del Portillo: Presentadora de televisión, Escándalo TV (Telefutura)
Marlene Favela: Actriz mexicana, Zorro: la espada y la rosa (Telemundo)
Natalia Jiménez: Cantante española, La 5ta. Estación
Natalie Morales: Presentadora y corresponsal de noticias, Today Show (NBC)
Ninel Conde: Actriz y cantante mexicana, Rebelde (Univisión)
Penélope Cruz: Actriz española, Volver
René Pérez: Cantante de reggeatón, Calle 13
Ricky Martin: Cantante puertorriqueño
Rodrigo Santero: Actor brasileño, Lost (ABC)
Salma Hayek: Actriz y productora, Ugly Betty (ABC)
Santiago Cabrera: Actor chileno, Heroes (NBC)
Sara Ramírez: Actriz mexicana, Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)
Sergio Mayer: Actor mexicano, La fea más bella (Univisión)
Shaila DÚrcal: Cantante española
Thalí: Actriz y cantante mexicana
Tito Ortiz: Luchador profesional, The ultimate fighter 3 (Spyke TV)
Zuleyka Rivera: Miss Universo 2006
“Geraldine Bazan actress who has just received her residency in the United States recently stared in the NBC Telemundo soap opera Land of Passions (Tierra de Pasiones) and in Univision Love doesn’t Have a Price (El Amor No Tiene Precio). Currently she is a very bad behaved villain in the teen soap Under the Reigns of Love (Bajo Las Riendas del Amor) from Televisa Miami Studios all three currently being transmitted in Mexico, Central and South America as well as Europe.
Geraldine Bazan for her artistic trajectory has received more than twenty some awards in Mexico for theater, movies, and television. In Los Angeles she received the Golden Aztec Award (Azteca de Oro) in the annual Dialogue with out Borders Convention along with Mayor Antonio Villaraigoza, Laura Zapata, Yolanda Montes (Tongolele), Manuela Torres and Piolin. In Maracaibo, Venezuela she received the Mara de Oro Diamond edition same also awarded to singer David Bisbal.
April 25th and 26th she will be participating in the press conference, red carpet, and award presentation the Billboards in Miami, Florida hosted this year by Marlene Favela and Carlos Ponce. Honored this year will be Pedro Infante” , Miguel Bose, Ricardo Montaner, and Valentin Elizalde” who’s family surprisingly cancelled. Also Spanish singer David Bisbal, expected to perform at the Billboards also cancelled. In attendance to the award show will be Osvaldo Rios, Lupillo Rivera, Gaby Spanic, Gaby Espino, Monica Noguera, Penélope Menchaca, Ivonne Montero, Mauricio Islas, and Aylin Mujica. The night promises to hola many surprises.
April 28th and 29th she will also be participating in Fashion Week Inside in Style Miami in Ocean Drive where she will be modeling an outfit by Samy Gicherman in the Armandeus Fashion Show
Geraldine Bazan has been Goodwill Ambassador and International Marshall of the Hispanic and Puerto Rican Day Parade parades held in Manhattan and currently she is the International Queen of the Mexican Independence Day Parade in New York and she is an honor guest alongside Governor Elliot Spitzer, Carmen Salinas, and Evita Muñoz(Chachita) in the 5th of May festival in Flushing M Park in Queens where Alejandra Guzman and Jennifer Peña will be performing. The same way she will be participating in the Battle of Puebla parade in Manhattan and the Gala dinner that will follow in Casa Puebla.
She will be attending the 6th Annual Latin Film TRIBECA Festival where Diego Luna will be presenting his documentary on JC Chavez life.
As Image of the Year in the ACE Awards Geraldine Bazan an Gerardito Fernandez are invited to the 39th Ceremony (Association of Critics in Entertainment in New York) presided by Fernando Campos to be celebrated in the Natives Theater on May 6th in Queens where Evita Muñoz (Chachita) will be honored. Special awards will be given to Carmen Salinas for her 10 years showcasing the theater show “Aventurera” and Eugenio Derbez for his performance in “Latinologues” and Lupita Ferrer for her theater runs in New York.
On May 10th Geraldine is invited to the red carpet and the 18th ceremony of the Glaad awards held at the JW Marriott in South Beach. The opera is nominated in NBC Telemundo’s Land of Passions (Tierra de Pasiones) for the treatment of the gay theme in the soap.
May 26th Geraldine Bazan will be godmother of the LatinFest in Homestead Florida where there will be a number of mexican celebrities including a performance by Banda Maguey in the Demilly Rodeo Arena.
In her spare time Geraldine likes to support causes such as the Telethons in Mexico, Panama, and Guatemala as well as support US social organizations and foundations who solicitate her for her image, attendance to galas, auctions, carpets, and benefit presentations that struggle to reduce statistics of homeless, discrimination, cancer, specials olympics, AIDS, Latin Book and Family Fest by Edward James Olmos and Women Fair activities.
For more information visit: www.celebrity5k.com/celebrities.asp, www.glaad.org, www.maytepridafoundation.org and www.mapavi.org. “
Leaders of Spanish-Language TV Honored With Emmy Awards
“The second annual awards ceremony honoring Hispanic television’s top Latino personalities, journalists and executives took place Oct. 19 at the Time Life Building in Manhattan, also home to one of the three event sponsors, People en Español magazine. AT T and Hennessy were also sponsors of the untelevised intimate gathering at which honorary Emmys were bestowed by the National Television Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS).
The laid-back black-tie awards program kept a steady pace as emceed by actor/singer Carlos Ponce, who has earned his stripes with his recent hosting of the Miss Universe pageant and last year’s Emmy event. “I thought I was getting an Emmy,” he joked from the podium, later adding about the show, “Or as I like to call it, Lou Dobbs’ worst nightmare.”"
“Spanish Broadcasting System Puerto Rico, a subsidiary of Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS), and the Government of Puerto Rico will welcome newly crowned Miss Universe 2006, Zuleyka Rivera, back home to Puerto Rico this Monday, September 4th in a celebration fit a Queen! As announced by the Government of Puerto Rico on August 23, 2006, Spanish Broadcasting System Puerto Rico was selected to organize this spectacular evening.
Festivities honoring the most beautiful woman in world will be held at the Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum. Renowned and popular Puerto Rican born Latin singer and actor, Carlos Ponce will host the gala. “
“President Bush said Friday the national anthem should be sung in English - not Spanish - in a blunt rejection of a new Spanish-language version. He also expressed opposition to a national work stoppage called for Monday to dramatize the importance of immigrants to the U.S. economy.
“I’m not a supporter of boycotts,” Bush said, while restating his support for a comprehensive overhaul of immigration laws.
Bush made his comments at a Rose Garden news conference as a Spanish-language version of “The Star-Spangled Banner” hit the airways featuring artists such as Wyclef Jean, hip-hop star Pitbull and Puerto Rican singers Carlos Ponce and Olga Tanon.”
People en Español Partners with Kraft to Create Exclusive Holiday Entertaining Themed Issue
“People en Español, the nation’s best-selling Hispanic magazine and Kraft Foods Global Inc. (NYSE: KFT), a global leader in branded food and beverages, announced today the collaboration to create a single-sponsored, celebrity-packed holiday entertaining themed issue, exclusively for People en Español subscribers. The 68-page special unit, to be mailed the week of November 7, will feature holiday-themed parties, recipes, gift ideas and fashions all through the eyes of today’s hottest Hispanic celebrities and their families.
Entertainment Tonight correspondent Carlos Ponce and his family will be featured on the cover. Other celebrities joining in the festivities include Univision’s Lili Estefan, Telemundo’s Maria Celeste, music producer Emilio Estefan, Mexican superstar Alejandro Fernandez, actor Cristian de la Fuente, Mexican actress Kate Del Castillo, ABC Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s Eduardo Xol, singer Jon Secada, and hairstylist to the stars Oribe, among others. “
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Romantic Comedy “Meet Me in Miami” to Premiere
“Palm Tree Productions in association with Servant Productions announced the premiere of “Meet Me in Miami” starring Carlos Ponce, Eduardo Verastegui and Tara Leniston at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival on Saturday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre located at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. Tickets can be purchased at www.latinofilm.org or at the Egyptian Box Office during the festival.”
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