News (Noticias) Tagged ‘Cuba’
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September 5, 2008
September 3, 2008
Cuban punk rocker Gorki Aguila expected to face trial Friday
August 26, 2008
Book tells story of Bacardi rum and Cuba - “Bacardi and the Long Fight for Cuba”
August 18, 2008
Tags: Cuba, travel
Tags: Cuba, Cuban, Doctor
August 14, 2008
Cuban Mijaín López: first gold for Latin America in Beijing
Tags: Cuba, Cuban, olympics
August 11, 2008
Tags: Cuba, Cuban, Film
August 8, 2008
August 6, 2008
August 5, 2008
PEOPLE en Espanol Names the Best and Worst Dressed Celebrities of the Year
Tags: America Ferrera, Aventura, circulation, Colombia, Cuba, Daddy Yankee, Eva Longoria, Hollywood, Javier Bardem, Jennifer Lopez, kate del castillo, Lili Estefan, Lucero, Penelope Cruz, Salma Hayek, Sara Ramirez, Sofia Vergara, telefutura, Telemundo, Ugly Betty, Univision
Penelope Cruz, Charlize Theron, and Eva Longoria are named the best-dressed women in Hollywood in the new issue of PEOPLE en Espanol, on newsstands on August 4. Penelope Cruz lands the top spot as the best dressed with Charlize Theron ranked #2. Others on the list include actresses Katie Holmes and Angelina Jolie, and singer Rihanna. Cruz, who next stars in Woody Allen’s Vicky Cristina Barcelona along with Scarlett Johansson and real life beau, Javier Bardem (also on the best dressed list), is known for her elegant style at her red carpet appearances.
The magazine also gives thumps up to women with curves highlighting Ugly Betty’s America Ferrera, Grey Anatomy’s Sara Ramirez and singer Jennifer Hudson for their great sense of fashion; and celebrates famous moms who recently shed the pregnancy weight and got back into shape like Cate Blanchett, Salma Hayek and Jennifer Lopez. Daisy Fuentes takes top honors in a special reader’s poll on www.peopleenespanol.com.
Among the Best Dressed men are David Beckman, taking the top honors, along with actors George Clooney, Javier Bardem and singer Daddy Yankee.
The issue also includes a ‘who wore it best’ section, putting celebrities head to head for readers to decide who looks best in the same dress. Among them: Christina Aguilera vs. Amanda Bynes in a sleek Herve Leger, and Jennifer Garner vs. Eva Longoria in a strapless Gucci.The Best Dressed Women of 2008:
1. Penelope Cruz, Actress
2. Charlize Theron, Actress
3. Kate del Castillo, Mexican actress
4. Eva Longoria, Actress
5. Lili Estefan, Univision TV host
6. Katie Holmes, Actress
7. Sofia Vergara, Colombian actress
8. Lucero, Mexican actress
9. Candela, Telemundo TV host
10. Daisy Fuentes, model ( www.peopleenespanol.com users choice)The Best Dressed Men of 2008:
1. David Beckman, Athlete
2. Javier Bardem, Spanish actor
3. George Clooney, Actor
4. Mauricio Islas, Mexican actor
5. Shalim, actor
6. Wisin, Reggaeton artist
7. Yandel, Reggaeton artist
8. Daddy Yankee, Reggaeton artist
9. Anthony, Dominican lead singer of Aventura
10. Felipe Viel, Telefutura TV hostThe issue also features celebrities whose bad sense of fashion made headlines. Paris Hilton and Britney Spears appear on the magazine’s worst dressed list for second year in a row and newcomer Janet Jackson is criticized for her fashion mishaps. Voters on www.peopleenespanol.com selected Cuban actress Niurka Marcos as the worst dressed celeb.
The September issue of PEOPLE en Espanol also includes the hottest insider tips and trends from today’s top celebrity hair, makeup and fashion stylists. Learn how to get that celebrity look with fall inspired trends at a fraction of the cost. For all of the hottest looks in fall fashion and beauty check out this month’s PEOPLE en Espanol. (Page 60)
OTHER STORIES IN THIS ISSUE:
David Archuleta on Top
David Archuleta, the first Hispanic contestant to make it as a finalist on American Idol, talks to PEOPLE en Espanol about his newfound fame, how he almost did not make it, and his plans for the future. “I’ve always imagined myself on stage,” says Archuleta, who at 17-years-old, placed second, after David Cook, on the hit reality show series.
Even after millions of votes and his “Archie” fan club, he still remains humble. “I thought nobody liked to hear me sing,” says Archuleta. However, his accomplishments are nothing short of a miracle. About a year and a half ago, Archuleta received medical treatment for paralysis in his vocal cords. “The doctor said there is somebody up there who wants him to sing because, medically speaking, he should not be able to,” says Archuleta’s father.
He’s now gearing up for the American Idols Live! Tour 2008 and will also start recording his first album as a solo artist. “I feel a connection when I hear other people singing. If I can accomplish that, it would make me feel so good,” says Archuleta. (Page 143)
All this and much more in the September issue of PEOPLE en Espanol. For daily news and scoops, please visit PeopleEnEspanol.com.
PEOPLE en Espanol was launched in 1996 as a special issue, and today has become the top-selling Hispanic magazine in the United States. Published 11 times a year, PEOPLE en Espanol’s guaranteed circulation is 515,000 and reaches more than six million readers every month with its editorial mix of Hispanic and popular entertainment, fashion and beauty trends, and compelling human-interest stories. PEOPLE en Espanol delivers original editorial content that captures the values, contributions and impact of today’s Hispanics in the U.S. For daily news, photos, exclusive behind-the-scenes video and celebrity scoops, visit www.PeopleEnEspanol.com — now also available in English.Contact:
Elvis Lizardo
212.522.9658
elvis_lizardo@peoplemag.comAmy Galleazzi
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Latina Celebrities and Their Babies Receive Bounty of Gifts That Honor La Cultura
Filed under [ Business ] [ Press Releases ] [ Blogante Business ]
Tags: book, Cuba, Ecuador, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Mariachi, Puerto Rican, Salma Hayek
The gifts are a “Welcome to el Mundo” for their little ones and a warm embrace for the new mothers, each of whom proudly represents what it means to be a successful Latina in America. And now, each represents Latina motherhood.
“As business women and Latin mothers we want to support and encourage them on their new adventure,’’ said Monica Olivera, who owns the on-line boutique Latin Baby and blogs on products, services and trends for Latina mothers at www.micielitolindo.blogspot.com. “And, of course, to help them celebrate and pass on ‘la cultura’ to their new babies.’’
In addition to Latin Baby, the gift-givers are: Frijolitos, Los Pollitos Dicen and Proud Tots.
The Gifts Were Sent for:
- Max and Emme: the twins born to Puerto Rican-American superstar Lopez and Puerto Rican salsa king Marc Anthony.
- Valentina Paloma, daughter of Mexican-born star Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault.
- Max Liron, son of Ecuadorian and Irish-American singer Aguilera and Jordan Bratman.The Gifts:
Latin Baby, an on-line baby boutique for Latino families, sent gifts from their infant and toddler lines - such as hooded towels and jean jackets - which feature designs with Spanish phrases and terms of endearment like “Precioso,” “Chicanita” and “Latina in Training.” www.latinbabyusa.comFrijolitos, specializing in Latino toy and educational products, sent the children a “Picadillo the Armadillo” book and their popular character plush toys and puppets. www.frijolitosinc.com.
Los Pollitos Dicen (The Little Chicks Say), gifted the celebrities with onesies, t-shirts and newborn hats from their independent designer collection of vibrantly colored baby wear decorated with popular Spanish colloquialisms and phrases such as “Gordito,” “Pachanga” and “Pio Pio Pio.” www.piopio.biz
Proud Tots, which specializes in extraordinary and heirloom quality baby items at affordable prices, sent the babies soft and silky blankets. www.proudtots.com
More About the Businesses:
Latin culture comes alive through Frijolitos line of colorful bilingual books and plush toys for young children based on the antics of Picadillo the Magical Armadillo, Albóndiga the Mariachi Dog, and the little turtle, Tuguita Tere. The collections continues to grow with three new mariachi dogs, Fifi la Francesa, Buñuelo the bulldog, and Pepe the terrier; and three new hard-cover bilingual books Albóndiga the Mariachi Dog/Albóndiga el Perro Mariachi, Tuguita Tere:A Home for My Books/Tuguita Tere: Un Hogar Para Mis Libros and Picadillo the Armadillo/Picadillo el Armadillo. Founded in 2002 Frijolitos has been featured in Despierta America daily show, the L.A. Times, and magazines such as Tu Ciudad, Hogar, Hispanic Business and Hispanic Magazine. www.frijolitosinc.com.Latin Baby is the largest on-line boutique specializing in baby products celebrating the U.S. Hispanic culture and spirit. Latin Baby carries a wide variety of products for babies and toddlers, as well as gift items for mamás and abuelitas (grandmothers.) Their comprehensive web site is family friendly and includes a number of resources for Latina mothers. www.latinbabyusa.com.
Los Pollitos Dicen’s garments are made in the U.S.A. and packaged in a custom wooden keepsake box. Los Pollitos celebrates the sayings and sweet nothings of Latino culture on vibrantly colored garments. They are available on-line and in boutiques across the country. The firm, founded in 2005 by two Cuban-Americans, has been featured in national media, including Working Mother, Ser Padres, and the Miami Herald. www.piopio.biz.
Proud Tots supplies affordable high-end merchandise to baby boutique owners and retail customers, including unique baby blankets, comfortable shoes and luxurious silk baby bedding. Proud Tots was inspired by owner Maggie Vitale’s dream of “making every little star twinkle.” www.proudtots.com.”
Tags: Cuba, tourism
August 3, 2008
August 1, 2008
Democracia USA Launches 2008 Central Florida Hispanic Voter Project
Tags: Cuba, Democracia USA, demographics, hispanic voters, voter registration
D-USA began operating in Central Florida in 2004 when it registered 72,000 new Hispanic voters in the state. The success of that effort led D-USA to expand its presence to an operation now consisting of a regional director, Roberto Cancel, and a field staff of 22 canvassers that have been registering new Hispanic voters by visiting homes, businesses, community centers and public events. So far this year, D-USA has registered 13,000 new voters in Central Florida
The study presented by Democracia USA and conducted by Bendixen and Associates point to overwhelming growth and changes in voter demographics. The highlights include:
- The Hispanic population in the Orlando media market quadrupled between 1990 -2008 from 136,00 to 650,000
- The Hispanic voting population in the Orlando media market also quadrupled between 1990 -2008 from 66,000 to 234,000
- Central Florida Hispanics show a acute tendency to vote for the candidate not the party, making it the most swing prone voting bloc in the nation, with their allegiances switching between Democrats and Republicans in every state and county election since 2000
- Independents account for 34% of the Hispanic electorate in Central Florida, ahead of registered Republicans (22%) and trailing registered Democrats (44%)
- Between 2000 – 2008 the Hispanic electorate in Central Florida doubled growing from 6 - 12% of the overall electorate
- Democracia USA was responsible for registering 35% of all the new Hispanic voters in 2006
- The demographics within the Hispanic population continue to shift, with South Americans increasing their percentage of the populace and Cubans and Mexicans slipping slightly
“Hispanics in Central Florida are clearly an engaged bloc of voters, coveted by both parties, who vote on issues and candidates, eschewing party lines,” stated Jorge Mursuli, President of Democracia USA. “Democracia USA is thrilled to launch a newly invigorated voter registration drive in Central Florida that will empower an even greater number of Hispanics who want their voice to be heard in November 2008.”
July 30, 2008
Tags: beer, Cuba, John McCain
July 28, 2008
