HispanicTips » Edward James Olmos http://www.hispanictips.com Essential Hispanic & Latino News :: Relevant, Trusted, Comprehensive and Useful Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:04:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Rancho Cucamonga crowd sees many sides of Edward James Olmos – An audience of nearly 500 got to see him as a stand-up comedian, a Chicano activist, an avid reader and a lover of East L.A http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/05/rancho-cucamonga-crowd-sees-many-sides-of-edward-james-olmos-an-audience-of-nearly-500-got-to-see-him-as-a-stand-up-comedian-a-chicano-activist-an-avid-reader-and-a-lover-of-east-l-a/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/05/rancho-cucamonga-crowd-sees-many-sides-of-edward-james-olmos-an-audience-of-nearly-500-got-to-see-him-as-a-stand-up-comedian-a-chicano-activist-an-avid-reader-and-a-lover-of-east-l-a/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:03:08 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=63281 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=63281 0 Edward James Olmos: “Tengo 62 años pero siento que estoy empezando” http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/02/edward-james-olmos-tengo-62-anos-pero-siento-que-estoy-empezando/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/02/edward-james-olmos-tengo-62-anos-pero-siento-que-estoy-empezando/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:42:29 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/02/edward-james-olmos-tengo-62-anos-pero-siento-que-estoy-empezando/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=63076 0 El Paso Times Q&A with Edward James Olmos: Hispanics can contribute, help push human race further http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/28/el-paso-times-qa-with-edward-james-olmos-hispanics-can-contribute-help-push-human-race-further/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/28/el-paso-times-qa-with-edward-james-olmos-hispanics-can-contribute-help-push-human-race-further/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:41:49 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=62376 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62376 0 The 2009 Alma Awards Show Breakdown: Selena Gomez + Benjamin Bratt + George Lopez + David Archuleta + Eva Longoria + Edward James Olmos + Pitbull+ Oscar de la Hoya and More! http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/22/the-2009-alma-awards-show-breakdown-selena-gomez-benjamin-bratt-george-lopez-david-archuleta-eva-longoria-edward-james-olmos-pitbull-oscar-de-la-hoya-and-more/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/22/the-2009-alma-awards-show-breakdown-selena-gomez-benjamin-bratt-george-lopez-david-archuleta-eva-longoria-edward-james-olmos-pitbull-oscar-de-la-hoya-and-more/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:46:39 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=61955 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=61955 0 Hispanic Heritage: Edward James Olmos, movie screening part of monthlong festivities – El Paso http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/15/hispanic-heritage-edward-james-olmos-movie-screening-part-of-monthlong-festivities-el-paso/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/15/hispanic-heritage-edward-james-olmos-movie-screening-part-of-monthlong-festivities-el-paso/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:04:34 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=61138 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=61138 0 I Channeled Edward James Olmos http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/10/i-channeled-edward-james-olmos/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/10/i-channeled-edward-james-olmos/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:38:13 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=57924 "By default, it was my turn to take our Bichon pup Miss Sally for her booster shots. She was very trusting, thinking we were probably going to the park or for a cruise. She started to get nervous when we got to the pet hospital, no doubt skeptical at the smell of the building after the "getting spayed" incident.

Maybe she was sensing my patronizing prudence.

We have had her for four years. We're no longer getting flack from some of the macho dog owner OG's for becoming soft. We've been considered "soft" in the past by our pet parenting an effeminate designer doggy. Challenged by our social bravado, other friends, who are more secure in their masculinity, have gone out and gotten toy dogs for their families too.

I'm told by women that adoring this little pup makes me more of a man by showing my loving heart. This is juxtaposed to an incident the other day. On our way to pick up my wife from work downtown, Miss Sally jumped up at the passenger window. She quickly made friends with a gay dude in an Explorer, who then proceeded to give me goo-goo eyes. Mean mugging with a frown on my face somehow made me more desirable. I remembered a phrase I heard on the streets of New York: ya'll too pretty for the city. If this is true, Mr. Joel would have said, "Honey you are chewing it."

When we checked into the dogspital, I found it funny when they referred to her as Sally Hernandez. Her name was on the screen, as were her health records and my credit information. Just like a regular high maintenance daughter.

We were ushered into a small white observation room and left there for what seemed to be over an hour. It was only ten minutes but I somehow slipped into dog time: seven times ten equals seventy minutes.

Sally knew something was up after sniffing around the room. She unchacteristically wanted to sit on my lap. She, like most young ones, are usually like totally embarrassed to be around their parents.

The nurse comes in. I stand up and place Sally on an aluminum observation table. She pulls out a thermometer and shows it to me. The nurse tries to place the thermometer into Sally's MySpacedotcom. Sally yelps and tries to bite her. Couldn't blame Miss Sally. Slowly everything seemed to slip into a scene from the film American Me. I said, "This is not going to work. Is there any other way?" She used the medical term "nope." I asked her what, exactly, is the procedure when a 'client' needs this done and there is no other way? The nurse said, "You grab the dog in a headlock. I, or a couple of us, spread the hind quarters and someone inserts the instrument."

I somehow channeled Edward James Olmos, tilted my head back, slipped the sunglasses down my nose and said in a raspy accented voice, "Then write down any number you want Esa, she ain't going out like this…."

The nurse left with a curt, "Whatever!" and I started to feel a wave of guilt crashing over me. Here this little innocent creature, looking up at me with soft brown eyes, trusts me one hundred percent, and I almost got her turned out.

Dr. Sunshine, a thirty-something blonde surfer girl vet, walks in and starts to talk to Sally, explaining the shot procedure. She no doubt conferred with the nurse and knew that I didn't want any part of the two shot scenario.

They carried her into another room. I was told to walk around the adjacent pet store and buy her stuff. I was happy to be excused, crippled with guilt over the fact that Sally was about to be speared twice, once in back of the shoulder, once in the caboose.

On the way home Sally wouldn't look at me or even flirt with men in Miatas. She was in shock; the pain of the needles hadn't set in yet. That night she wouldn't be held, hid from us, wouldn't eat or drink or use her litter box. She laid in her bed, trembling with fear and eventually in pain. She stayed like that for two long dog days. Virtually helpless, the vet said there is nothing we could do.

Have you ever trusted someone, believing with all of your heart that they would never ever do anything to harm you, only to be betrayed? I know that in Sally's situation the shots where necessary, although I found out later one shot was an optional shot for lime disease that she could only catch out in the forest. No way am I ever going to take her out into the woods with cats like Dick Chaney hunting Republican lawyers.

There are many people, whether victims of economic collapse or US men and Women in uniform, who have put an unconditional trust in a government that is supposed to protect them, provide for them and look out for their best interests. Some of them have suffered in the process.

Living with Sally I've learned that loving those who are the most vulnerable, those you have been called to protect, is a serious and sacred responsibility. " Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=57924 0 Farmers Insurance Emphasizes ‘Right Fit’ Coverages for Consumers in New Ad Campaign Featuring Renown Actor/Director Edward James Olmos http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/07/14/farmers-insurance-emphasizes-right-fit-coverages-for-consumers-in-new-ad-campaign-featuring-renown-actordirector-edward-james-olmos/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/07/14/farmers-insurance-emphasizes-right-fit-coverages-for-consumers-in-new-ad-campaign-featuring-renown-actordirector-edward-james-olmos/#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:46:58 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=56526 "Farmers Insurance Group announced today it has launched its latest Hispanic advertising campaign titled "Force Field" that includes TV, radio and rich media - all produced by U.S. Hispanic Agency of Record Accentmarketing.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080605/LATH062)

"'Force Field' is a visual representation of finding the right fit when it comes to providing individualized insurance coverage that's right for each person," explained Luisa Acosta Franco, Farmers Vice President of Multicultural Marketing. "The visuals allow consumers to quickly capture a message of personalized protection and demonstrates different ways that getting the wrong insurance coverage can be ineffective, insufficient, excessive, or over-priced."

Continuing in his role as Farmers Insurance Hispanic spokesperson, Edward James Olmos assures viewers in "Force Field" that Farmers agents go through some of the best training in the industry, so customers can rest assured that their Farmers coverage will be right for them.

"At Farmers, we strive to offer our customers the peace of mind associated with knowing that their insurance coverage is right for them and we achieve this by providing our agents exclusive training at our award-winning University of Farmers," said Acosta-Franco.

Based on the right fit concept from "Force Field", the radio campaign includes :30 and :60 second versions while the digital campaign is composed of rich media banners that include user-activated banners, videos banners and expandable video boards, that will direct consumers to Farmers' in-language website, www.segurosfarmers.com.

"The 'force field' spot makes an impact and uniquely illustrates Farmers' 'right fit' coverage. It sets Farmers apart from the competition and shows that Farmers' highly trained agents deliver on personalized insurance and 'tranquilidad'," said Alice Rivera, VP Group Account Director, Accentmarketing.


Details of "Force Field" TV Spot:
-- Title: "Force Field"
-- Agency: Accentmarketing
-- Client: Farmers Insurance
-- Length of Spot: 30-seconds (:25 / :15 versions available)
-- Launch Date: July 6, 2009
-- Markets where it will air: National
-- Associate Creative Director: Peter Sanchez
-- Senior Copy Writer: Maite Garcia
-- VP, Account Group Director: Alice Rivera
-- Account Director: Emily Preciado-Fonseca
-- Executive Producer: Rudy Leschhorn
-- Production House: Weird Pictures
-- Director: Martin Weisz

About Farmers
Farmers is a trade name and may refer to Farmers Group, Inc. or the Farmers Exchanges, as the case may be. Farmers Group, Inc., a management and holding company, along with its subsidiaries, is wholly owned by the Zurich Financial Services Group. The Farmers Exchanges are three reciprocal insurers (Farmers Insurance Exchange, Fire Insurance Exchange and Truck Insurance Exchange), including their subsidiaries and affiliates, owned by their policyholders, and managed by Farmers Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information about Farmers, visit our Web site at www.farmers.com.

About Accentmarketing
Established in 1994, Accentmarketing (accentmarketing.com) is a full-service Hispanic marketing communications agency with offices in Miami, Los Angeles and Detroit. A certified minority owned business and member of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Accentmarketing employs a multinational and multicultural staff. The agency's client partners include the American Heart Association, Farmers Insurance, GobiernoUSA.gov, Chevrolet, the California Association of Realtors, Kaiser Permanente, Brown-Forman and the US Navy.

Media Contacts:
Jerry Davies
Farmers Insurance - Director of Media Relations
323-932-3662
jerry.davies@farmersinsurance.com

Claudia Miani
Accentmarketing - PR Supervisor
305-537-2282
cmiani@accentmarketing.com " Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=56526 0 Edward James Olmos, CardPartner, promueve la alfabetización latina http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/03/21/edward-james-olmos-cardpartner-promueve-la-alfabetizacion-latina/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/03/21/edward-james-olmos-cardpartner-promueve-la-alfabetizacion-latina/#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:56:55 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=51781 "Desde 1997, el actor ganador del premio Emmy, Edward James Olmos, ha utilizado su fama para promover la alfabetización de la comunidad latina. Hoy en día, su billetera también ha entrado en escena.

Olmos anunció hoy el lanzamiento de la tarjeta de crédito de afinidad Visa Platino "Alfabetización Latina Ya” (Latino Literacy Now, LLN) en colaboración con CardPartner. Los fondos recaudados se usarán para respaldar las iniciativas de LLN destinadas a promover la lectura de los latinos y otras personas, como una forma de superación personal. Las ediciones de “Latino Book & Family Festival” obtienen $50 cada vez que alguien activa la tarjeta LLN, además de una participación sobre la cantidad que se le cargue a la tarjeta durante su vida útil.

Olmos, que interpreta al Almirante William Adama en la serie de televisión Battlestar Galactica, es coproductor de Latino Book & Family Festival (http://www.lbff.us), un evento de fin de semana donde se promueve la alfabetización, la cultura y la educación en un entorno divertido para toda la familia. El festival tiene lugar en los principales mercados hispanos de todo el país, en diferentes fechas a lo largo de todo el año. Olmos dice: “El objetivo del festival, y ahora el objetivo de la tarjeta Visa Alfabetización Latina Ya, es mejorar la alfabetización de toda la comunidad latina. Creemos que la alfabetización mejora la vida, tanto personal como profesionalmente. Usar la tarjeta Visa LLN para los gastos de todos los días es una forma fácil para que las personas que nos apoyan nos ayuden a hacer nuestro trabajo”.

LLN ofrece la tarjeta en https://www.cardpartner.com/app/lln, en colaboración con CardPartner, una compañía con sede en Nueva York que ayuda a organizaciones sin fines de lucro e instituciones compuestas por miembros a establecer los tipos de programas de tarjeta de crédito de afinidad una vez que se los reserva para los grupos más importantes. CardPartner maximiza los ingresos eliminando los costos, operando en entornos virtuales, ofreciendo herramientas de marketing de autoservicio personalizadas y trabajando con grupos a “nivel humano”, lo que no se ve a menudo en la industria de las tarjetas de crédito.

Acerca de CardPartner

CardPartner, Inc. (www.cardpartner.com) es una compañía en línea que se especializa en ayudar a las organizaciones sin fines de lucro y a las instituciones compuestas por miembros con base en los Estados Unidos a crear programas de tarjeta de crédito Visa personalizados. CardPartner es una unidad de la entidad privada Serverside Group, un proveedor de tecnología de muchos bancos líderes del mundo. Las tarjetas de crédito de afinidad de CardPartner las emite UMB Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:UMBF), uno de los bancos independientes más grandes de los Estados Unidos, calificado por la revista SmartMoney como “…el banco tradicional con mayor puntaje entre nuestros favoritos”.

El texto original en el idioma fuente de este comunicado es la versión oficial autorizada. Las traducciones solo se suministran como adaptación y deben cotejarse con el texto en el idioma fuente, que es la única versión del texto que tendrá un efecto legal.

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Por CardPartner
Jim Donahue, 302-367-6929
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My readers say it best: "love it," "addictive,""useful," "great," & "invaluable." - View quotes & testimonials]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=46286 0 LATINO ACTORS HONORED AT 23rd ANNUAL IMAGEN AWARDS http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/08/23/latino-actors-honored-at-23rd-annual-imagen-awards-the-imagen-foundation/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/08/23/latino-actors-honored-at-23rd-annual-imagen-awards-the-imagen-foundation/#comments Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:41:02 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/08/23/latino-actors-honored-at-23rd-annual-imagen-awards-the-imagen-foundation/ "The Hollywood stars were out last night in full force as nearly 1000 actors, entertainment industry executives, film and television studios and supporters attended the 23rd Annual Imagen Awards Gala ceremony at the nearly sold-out Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Actors John Leguizamo, Edward James Olmos, Lupe Ontiveros, Eva La Rue and Cesar Millan, Leonor Varela, Carlos Mencia, Dania Ramirez and many more could be seen gracing the Gala’s Red Carpet as fans, media, and the general public flocked to the hotel’s lobby and ballrooms for a glimpse.

18 awards were presented in a diverse range of entertainment categories in addition to several Imagen Foundation legacy awards: Actor Tony Plana received the Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award; HBO's In Treatment Producer/Director Rodrigo Garcia received the Creative Achievement Award; and Ligiah Villalobos, executive producer and writer of the feature film La Misma Luna, received the Foundation’s esteemed Norman Lear Writer's Award.

"This year we saw a massive increase in both the quantity and quality of exceptional submissions across categories," stated Helen Hernandez, Founder and President of The Imagen Foundation and creator of the pioneering Imagen Awards. "The A-list stars and luminaries this ceremony attracts each year from the world of Latino entertainment is truly reflective of the increased prevalence that we play in Hollywood, mainstream America, and throughout the world.”

The awards included presenters and coverage from LATV, the nation’s first bilingual entertainment/music network distributed via digital multicast, that will broadcast a one-hour special on their channel featuring Red Carpet arrivals and behind-the-scenes exclusives of nominated/winning Latinos from the 2008 Imagen Awards ceremony.

The Imagen Awards were established in 1985 to encourage and recognize the positive portrayal of Latinos in the media. The awards strive to increase Latino representation at all levels of the industry by proving recognition to emerging and established Latinos in the entertainment industry.

The winners are:
Lifetime Achievement Award (Foundation Legacy Award): Tony Plana

Norman Lear Writer's Award (Foundation Legacy Award): Ligiah Villalobos, "La Misma Luna”

Creative Achievement Award (Foundation Legacy Award): Rodrigo Garcia

Film-Best Picture: "La Misma Luna"

Film Best Actor: Adrian Alonso, "La Misma Luna"

Film Best Actress: Kate del Castillo, "La Misma Luna"

Film Best Supporting Actress: Leonor Varela, "Where God Left His Shoes"

Film Best Supporting Actor: Eungene Durbez, "La Misma Luna"

Film Best Director: Patricia Riggen, "La Misma Luna"

Film Best Theatrical Short or Student Film: "A Day at the Theatre"

TV Best Documentary: "Brown is the New Green"

TV Best Primetime Program: "Ugly Betty"

TV Best Actor: Carlos Mencia, "Mind of Mencia"

TV Best Actress: Christina Milian, "Snowglobe"

TV Best Supporting Actor: Tony Plana, "Ugly Betty"

TV Best Supporting Actress: Dania Ramirez, "Heroes"

TV Best Variety or Reality Show: "Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan"

TV Best Children's Programming: "Go, Diego, Go"

TV Best Local Informational Programming: "Fox 11 News: Alter the Melee"

TV Best National Informational Programming: "Nick News With Linda Ellerbee Presents I'm American! They're Not!"

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Honduran Girl Electrifies AIDS Meeting - Keren Dunaway-Gonzalez, 12, opened the 17th International AIDS Conference in Mexico City. :: from blogs.wsj.com

Alberto Achacaz Walakial, one of the last surviving members of the nomadic Kaweskar tribe that once plied the waters off Chile’s Patagonian coast, has died of blood poisoning, local media reported Tuesday. :: from seattletimes.nwsource.com

The state Democratic Party has named Emilia Pablo, one of the most widely recognized local faces in Hispanic households across the Las Vegas Valley, as its new spokeswoman. :: from www.lasvegassun.com

Conservative Republican Tamar Jacoby, who has become one of the nation’s leading advocates of immigration reform, says everything ultimately comes down to the economy. Marcelo Ballvé is a New York-based writer with New America Media. :: from news.newamericamedia.org

Hispanic aldermen are demanding to know why 59 Chicago motorists with Latino surnames have been arrested for traffic violations and other misdemeanors recently only to land in jail because somebody tipped Immigration and Customs Enforcement in violation of the city’s “sanctuary” ordinance. :: from www.suntimes.com

Hispanics have rapidly emerged as the largest minority group in the United States, comprising 15 percent of the population, but on the U.S. Olympic team assembling in China they are for a range of reasons strikingly underrepresented. :: from sg.news.yahoo.com

Latino immigrants suddenly avoiding the DMV - The number of Spanish-speaking people taking Oregon’s driving test plummeted in February, just as Gov. Kulongoski’s executive order took effect requiring test-takers to provide valid Social Security numbers. :: from www.portlandtribune.com

Iowa kosher meat plant Agriprocessors cited for violations of child labor laws - The Postville, Iowa, plant was the site of one of the largest immigration raids ever; 57 kids were involved. :: from www.startribune.com

Hispanics make up about half of new HIV/AIDS infections in New Mexico :: from www.kvia.com

More than 25 people were slain in the first few days of August in Juárez bringing the total to more than 700 this year — surpassing the total number of homicides in Mexico City and that of most major United States cities last year. :: from www.elpasotimes.com

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Cuauhtémoc Blanco, the Chicago Fire midfielder has just released a CD-DVD combo - La historia de un ídolo :: from lauramartinez.wordpress.com

Ana Escobar plays with her daughter Esther Zulemita Rivas in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Escobar found her daughter, who was stolen from her in March 26, 2007, after 14 months of searching in hospitals, orphanages and police stations. Ester Zulamita is the first stolen Guatemalan baby found through a challenge of the mother-and-child DNA test results that are supposed to guarantee the legitimacy of each adoption. :: from ap.google.com

University of Arizona Doctors to Study Internet-based Treatment for Depression in Hispanics :: from uanews.org

Execution prompts concern for detained Mexicans :: from www.miamiherald.com

Mexico begins tagging sharks to prevent attacks :: from www.miamiherald.com

Texas executes Mexican killer amid international protests - The U.S. Supreme Court refuses to grant a reprieve urged by Mexico and an international court. Jose Ernesto Medellin was convicted of raping and killing two Texas teens in 1993. :: from www.latimes.com

The recent shooting death of an 11-year-old El Paso boy during a vacation trip in Mexico has renewed questions about whether it’s safe to travel south of the border. :: from www.elpasotimes.com

The majority of rural residents in the united states (82%) are non-Hispanic white—a significantly higher fraction than in metropolitan areas (66%) :: from www.unh.edu

Election 2008 --»

The state Democratic Party has named Emilia Pablo, one of the most widely recognized local faces in Hispanic households across the Las Vegas Valley, as its new spokeswoman. :: from www.lasvegassun.com

A trio of Latino Vote Project workers is pounding the sidewalks six days a week in a mobilization effort never before seen in Yakima County - Washington :: from www.yakimaherald.com

Blogante Entertainment --»

Essentials

Alejandra Guzmán admits she was in rehab - The singer confessed that the reason she didn’t visit her daughter Frida Sofía was because she checked herself into rehab, and now feels like she’s in a better place to help her :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

LATV Dedicates Prime-Time Block to Mexican Songstress Julieta Venegas; Special Event to Air Tuesday, August 12

New CALLE 13 Album Los de Atrás Vienen Conmigo To Be Released October 7th

Cuauhtémoc Blanco, the Chicago Fire midfielder has just released a CD-DVD combo - La historia de un ídolo :: from lauramartinez.wordpress.com

Penelope Cruz is getting rave reviews for her latest English-language film Elegy. :: from itn.co.uk

Wisin & Yandel have traded in ghetto fab bling for pro-social poetry with a new video titled “Dime Que Te Pasó.” :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com

Tan lejos y tan cerca - Escucha lo nuevo de Kudai :: from www.univision.com

‘Chihuahua’ trailer has audiences saying ‘wha?’ - and features voice work by Salma Hayek, Edward James Olmos, Cheech Marin and other Latino stars. :: from www.nydailynews.com

Loisaida’s Melonie Díaz is quietly becoming a Hollywood fixture :: from www.nydailynews.com

Since the hit ABC series “Ugly Betty” started filming in the city last month, star America Ferrera is feeling the love — the raunchy, New York-style kind of love, that is. :: from www.nydailynews.com

More in English

Univision Radio private concert with Alejandro Fernandez in San Antonio

Telemundo launches ‘El Camino Fácil’ online

Check out ‘Ocho Puertas’ at the Puerto Rican Film Series - Chicago

Former songwriter’s handyman ready for trial - Estefano

Thousands of residents of the Ecuadorian city of Esmeraldas enjoyed a free musical evening with the Cuban orchestra Van Van to celebrate the 188th anniversary of the South American country’s independence.

There has been confusion over the apparent WWE signings of Lucha stars Dos Caras Jr. and Sicodelico Jr.

Pablo Mayor’s energetic journey through Colombian music roots - Folklore Urbano

Mas en Español

Fonseca nos trae su “Arroyito” El cantante colombiano presenta en PeopleEnEspanol.com el segundo sencillo de su más reciente álbum, Gratitud

Alejandra Guzmán confiesa haber estado en rehabilitación

Juanes le inyectará vida a Terminales, pues próximamente realizará una participación especial en la serie que es protagonizada por Ana Claudia Talancón y producida por Miguel Ángel Fox.

Pese a robo, Belinda se queda en México

La actriz Susana González, quien continúa con las grabaciones de la serie S.O.S. Sexo y Otros Secretos, reveló que el bebé que espera será niño y se llamará José Santiago.

Muestra Alejandra Guzmán fortaleza con tema para su hija Frida Sofía

Reúnen Los Temerarios a más de siete mil espectadores en California

Quiere Tommy Torres estar más “Pegadito” con el público mexicano

Descarta padre de Belinda cambio de residencia tras robo a su casa

Prefiere Lolita Cortés ser “Dulce Caridad” que juez en “La academia”

Lanzará Claudia Lizaldi el libro “La decisión. Es tu vida tú eliges”

El director mexicano Rafa Lara presentó el martes su primer largometraje, “La Milagrosa”, que trata el drama de los secuestros en Colombia.

Dice Damayanti que “Mujeres asesinas” la llevó a más proyectos

Desea Sasha compartir con Chetes y Ximena Sariñana en su nuevo disco

Blogante Business --»

Drill Down: Business | Marketing | Banking | Real Estate | Media | Internet

Essentials

Colombia continues to attract foreign investors due to its economic and political climate. Will it even become the next Chile? :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com

HispanicAd.com and Cyber-Surveys.com fielded a landmark online study targeting the US Hispanic advertising, marketing and media professionals to gauge their media consumption habits and preferences to technology and news sources. :: from hispanicad.com

Benitezes tried to build a Dominican business empire with Medicare’s US$110M :: from www.dominicantoday.com

The unemployment rate for Latinos in the United States was 7.4 percent in July, which is about 2 percent more than the national average, according to the bureau. “For the last year, Hispanics have been losing jobs at a faster rate than any other group,” Agustine Martínez, president of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Washington :: from www.diversityinc.com

Big cheese in Industry - Dairy expands as demand for Mexican-style product rises :: from www2.pasadenastarnews.com

Hispanic outlets expand in size and reach :: from www.prweekus.com

Private equity says ‘hola’ to Latino firms :: from www.usatoday.com

Iowa kosher meat plant Agriprocessors cited for violations of child labor laws - The Postville, Iowa, plant was the site of one of the largest immigration raids ever; 57 kids were involved. :: from www.startribune.com

Three San Antonio Hispanic-owned companies have been named among the Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in America by Hispanic Business Magazine. Genesis Networks Inc., TerraHealth Inc. and Operational Technologies Corp. :: from www.bizjournals.com

Hispanic Hotel Owners Association Members Developing Rapidly - Have Acquired or Began Development on 48 Projects in Last 12 Months :: from www.hospitalitynet.org

Additional

Scratch and Win with Sección Amarilla USA

Coors Light Hosts Daddy Yankee at U.S. CD Release Party - Dallas

Sorpresa! Launches on Comcast Santa Maria, California

Sedano’s Supermarkets, an independent chain in south Florida, today (Aug. 6) mounts a rebranding campaign via radio and TV spots designed to take the grocery brand back to the future.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is reportedly ready to offer Banco Santander $1.2 billion for its local unit Banco de Venezuela.

Mexico’s America Movil sets regional iPhone launch

Colombian Central Bank Needs to Restore Credibility, Fitch Says

Chile’s economy expanded 5.0 percent in June from a year earlier, exceeding the forecasts of all 16 economists surveyed by Bloomberg.

Argentine winemaker says malbec put his country on world’s wine map

Peru’s agricultural exports hit record $ 1.1 billion in 1st half of 2008

Peruvian Amazon Line brings cargo, revenue boost to Port of Tampa - could add as much as $250,000 in revenue to the Port of Tampa

Pharmed: A time line

Palladium Equity Partners is ranked second among NY Area’s Largest Minority-Owned Companies in 2008

RadioOne Mulling Selling Off CommunityConnect’s Asian and Hispanic Sites

Detroit station to offer first Spanish language baseball presentation

Two El Pasoans were honored at the annual Texas Association of Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce statewide convention last weekend in Austin. - Teresa Gándara y Janet Aguilar

The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has been named the state’s Large Chamber of the Year for 2008 by the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce.

Reporter Selena Hernández was among several KENS-5 employees laid-off today. - San Antonio

More US Blogante News --»

National Council of La Raza Carreras en Salud Program Receives Department of Labor Recognition of Excellence Award

35 Students Selected Nationwide Graduate From the UNM/LULAC National Leadership Program

Somaya Reece, the No 1 Latina on MySpace, Finds a New Home at www.missreece.com

Argentine Eduardo “El Gato” Romero won the U.S. Senior Open on Sunday, beating Fred Funk by four strokes. :: from edition.cnn.com

The Latino Theater Festival Throws a ‘Blood Wedding’ - Chicago :: from www.wbez.org

Dara Torres battles rumors of performancing-enhancers :: from www.azcentral.com

Hispanic activists are accusing Chicago police of turning over suspected illegal immigrants to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency despite city and county bans on such activity. :: from www.chicagotribune.com

Q & A on Barbara Trujillo Gomez’s Latina fitness guide - “Barbara por Atras” — A Latin Woman’s Guide to Fitness :: from www.sun-sentinel.com

Tulane clinic treats Hispanic families - Louisiana :: from www.wwltv.com

Reading with a Child/ Leer con un Niño From Author Amy Costales :: from labloga.blogspot.com

Latina Lista wishes longtime reader the best on eve of deployment to Iraq :: from www.latinalista.net

After arduous journey, Javier Molina makes it to Beijing :: from sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Blogante Noticias en Español --»

El fervor anti-inmigrante en EEUU se cobra víctimas :: from www.univision.com

Visita Calderón hospital que lleva 10 años en construcción :: from www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx

Ley venezolana obliga al uso de lenguas indígenas en territorios aborígenes :: from www.univision.com

Nicas orgullo Olímpico - Los hermanos López serán representantes de Taekwondo :: from www.impre.com

Nueva York aprende español :: from www.abc.es

Jorge Ramos para niños - El autor mexicano debutó en la ficción :: from www.univision.com

Siete extranjeros asesinados en República Dominicana :: from voanews.com

Una definición alternativa - Inmigración - Juan pasa nueve horas al día, de la medianoche a las nueve de la mañana, asegurándose que brille uno de los mayores centros comerciales del condado de Orange. :: from www.impre.com

Una familia que pelea su caso - María Duarte, casada y madre de dos hijos, parecía tener todo perdido. Los agentes de Inmigración habían llegado a su hogar en diciembre del año pasado, se habían llevado a su esposo y a su hija de 12 años :: from www.impre.com

Real Madrid vuelve a Colombia luego de 56 años :: from www.impre.com

International Blogante News :: Enlgish + Español --»

Colombia continues to attract foreign investors due to its economic and political climate. Will it even become the next Chile? :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is reportedly ready to offer Banco Santander $1.2 billion for its local unit Banco de Venezuela. :: from www.forbes.com

Mexico’s America Movil sets regional iPhone launch :: from ca.reuters.com

Ana Escobar plays with her daughter Esther Zulemita Rivas in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Escobar found her daughter, who was stolen from her in March 26, 2007, after 14 months of searching in hospitals, orphanages and police stations. Ester Zulamita is the first stolen Guatemalan baby found through a challenge of the mother-and-child DNA test results that are supposed to guarantee the legitimacy of each adoption. :: from ap.google.com

Colombian Central Bank Needs to Restore Credibility, Fitch Says :: from www.bloomberg.com

Colombian rebel who held Betancourt and U.S. hostages captive, indicted :: from opinion.latimes.com

Chile’s economy expanded 5.0 percent in June from a year earlier, exceeding the forecasts of all 16 economists surveyed by Bloomberg. :: from www.bloomberg.com

Alberto Achacaz Walakial, one of the last surviving members of the nomadic Kaweskar tribe that once plied the waters off Chile’s Patagonian coast, has died of blood poisoning, local media reported Tuesday. :: from seattletimes.nwsource.com

Perez Celis, 69, an Argentine painter, sculptor and muralist whose highly visible works adorned museums, banks, airports and universities as well as soccer stadiums and wine bottles, died of leukemia Aug. 2 at a clinic in Buenos Aires. :: from www.sfgate.com

Argentine winemaker says malbec put his country on world’s wine map :: from www.pressdemocrat.com

Argentine farmers and officials agree after months of strife :: from www.mercopress.com

Peru’s agricultural exports hit record $ 1.1 billion in 1st half of 2008 :: from www.livinginperu.com

Peruvian Amazon Line brings cargo, revenue boost to Port of Tampa - could add as much as $250,000 in revenue to the Port of Tampa :: from www.bizjournals.com

Rock Art Marks Transformations In Traditional Peruvian Societies :: from www.sciencedaily.com

Thousands of residents of the Ecuadorian city of Esmeraldas enjoyed a free musical evening with the Cuban orchestra Van Van to celebrate the 188th anniversary of the South American country’s independence. :: from www.cubanews.ain.cu

The New York Yankees have put several scouts on leave pending an investigation by Major League Baseball into the signing of prospects in the Dominican Republic. :: from blogs.usatoday.com

Benitezes tried to build a Dominican business empire with Medicare’s US$110M :: from www.dominicantoday.com

Visita Calderón hospital que lleva 10 años en construcción :: from www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx

Ley venezolana obliga al uso de lenguas indígenas en territorios aborígenes :: from www.univision.com

Venezuela’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that a list barring hundreds of candidates suspected of corruption from running in elections is constitutional, despite complaints that it singles out opponents of President Hugo Chavez :: from www.miamiherald.com

Mexico begins tagging sharks to prevent attacks :: from www.miamiherald.com

The death toll has reached 11 in an attack by an angry mob on the home of a local police official in Honduras. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Siete extranjeros asesinados en República Dominicana :: from voanews.com

Real Madrid vuelve a Colombia luego de 56 años :: from www.impre.com

More than 25 people were slain in the first few days of August in Juárez bringing the total to more than 700 this year — surpassing the total number of homicides in Mexico City and that of most major United States cities last year. :: from www.elpasotimes.com

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My readers say it best: "love it," "addictive,""useful," "great," & "invaluable." - View quotes & testimonials]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=42353 0 ‘Chihuahua’ trailer has audiences saying ‘wha?’ – and features voice work by Salma Hayek, Edward James Olmos, Cheech Marin and other Latino stars. http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/08/06/chihuahua-trailer-has-audiences-saying-wha-and-features-voice-work-by-salma-hayek-edward-james-olmos-cheech-marin-and-other-latino-stars/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/08/06/chihuahua-trailer-has-audiences-saying-wha-and-features-voice-work-by-salma-hayek-edward-james-olmos-cheech-marin-and-other-latino-stars/#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:31:59 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/08/06/chihuahua-trailer-has-audiences-saying-wha-and-features-voice-work-by-salma-hayek-edward-james-olmos-cheech-marin-and-other-latino-stars/ http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=42269 0 2008 Alma Awards Nominees http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/07/22/2008-alma-awards-nominees/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/07/22/2008-alma-awards-nominees/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:56:40 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/07/22/2008-alma-awards-nominees/ HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=41443 0 SIN CITY SALSEROS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH DAVID NIETO, PRESENT A FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY WEEKEND, SALSA DANCING EXTRVAGANZA, AT TROPICANA HOTEL – LAS VEGAS http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/14/sin-city-salseros-in-conjunction-with-david-nieto-present-a-fourth-of-july-holiday-weekend-salsa-dancing-extrvaganza-at-tropicana-hotel-%e2%80%93-las-vegas/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/14/sin-city-salseros-in-conjunction-with-david-nieto-present-a-fourth-of-july-holiday-weekend-salsa-dancing-extrvaganza-at-tropicana-hotel-%e2%80%93-las-vegas/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 12:50:01 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/14/sin-city-salseros-in-conjunction-with-david-nieto-present-a-fourth-of-july-holiday-weekend-salsa-dancing-extrvaganza-at-tropicana-hotel-%e2%80%93-las-vegas/ "SIN CITY SALSEROS, in conjunction with David Nieto, proudly present the 5th Annual Las Vegas Salsa Congress, running throughout the Independence Day weekend, Friday, July 4th through Sunday, July 7th 2008, at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino. As a qualifying event for the International Salsa Congress Finals, The Las Vegas Salsa Congress brings together the best Salsa dancers, instructors, and enthusiasts from around the world. The first four events have been spectacular; the fifth promises to be the best yet. Headlining the dance group category is Milan, Italy, based Tropical Gem. Led by founders Fernando Sosa and Rafael Gonzalez, Tropical Gem took the Salsa world by storm with their “Rumba” style, impeccably clean footwork and extraordinary routines. In the instructor category, Cristian Oviedo reins. Known as one of the best choreographers in the world, Cristian choreographed “Miami Vice” starring Colin Farrell and Jaime Fox, and the film “Mano,” an independent film documenting the life of a Salsero. For years, dancing has always been a way for people to relax, unwind, and work up a sweat if need be. Today, dancing is much more than fun, games, and exercise. Indeed, many dancing – themed television shows vividly showcase dancers from around the globe ‘strutting their stuff’ for huge cash prizes. Dancing has become so popular, that professionals from other sports have ‘crossed over’ to show off their dancing prowess. If you love dancing, love to watch others dance, or just enjoy the Latin rhythms; you cannot afford to miss this fabulous event. Initially, Salsa began as a form of dance among African slaves in Cuba during the Colonial period. Salsa, in those early days, was known as ‘Rumba.’ ‘Rumba’ not only symbolized rhythms and dance, it served as a form of recreation, and unity amongst African (black) slaves, and later became an integral part of Latin culture and dance. Rumba, was performed primarily with the use of any instrument that could produce percussion, for example, wooden boxes, chairs, tabletops, spoons, jars, etc. From here, Salsa as it is now known, was born. The kickoff festivities begin promptly on Friday, July 4th, at 8:00 am with event registration. From there, several Salsa dancing workshops will be held throughout the day. At 7pm, the doors will then open to the public. The initial public event, the World Salsa competitions will begin. Don’t miss awesome performances as Salsa dance compete for the title of world’s best. Band performances will then follow. Dance fans will also be treated to awesome performances from select Salsa bands around the world. More of the same will follow Saturday, July 5th, with registration starting promptly at 9:00am. More Salsa workshops will follow, along with stage rehearsals for performing artists. Once again, the World Salsa competition will highlight the evening, with cabaret and team performances. The second evening will also feature three separate D.J. performances, along with great shows highlighting the distinct and varying forms of Salsa dancing. The 5th Annual Las Vegas Salsa Congress will conclude with a spectacular pool party. From 11am to 3pm, enjoy the desert sun, and fine Salsa dancing entertainment. If you are looking forward to attending this event, there are prime ticket packages available. With four distinct ticket packages, one is sure to work for you and your guests. The packages, depending upon your level of participation, allow for exclusive entry towards special workshops, performances, and late night social dances. The 5th Annual Las Vegas Salsa Congress is a wonderful opportunity to experience the best of Latin culture, and dance, while celebrating the freedom of expression that makes this country so great. No matter what stage of dancer you are, from beginner, to so – so, to great, the 5th Annual Las Vegas Salsa Congress gives everyone the chance to become the best. Don’t miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime. Learn the art of Salsa dancing from the best dance companies and instructors in the world. For a full schedule of events, hotel rates, event passes and more, log onto www.lasvegassalsacongress.com. For media and sponsorship inquires contact Pochteca Media at (213) 745-7717. # # # ABOUT SIN CITY SALSEROS Oscar Coronado and Nathan Strager founded Las Vegas based Sin City Salseros 1999. The award winning Dance Company is known world wide as one of the best due to their flashy tricks, fast clean routines, and unique style. Sin City Salseros won first place in the Mayan Salsa Team competition in 2006 and were finalist in the 2006 World Salsa Championships. This company continues to grow and make Las Vegas one of the best-known Salsa capitols in the world. For more information, visit: www.sincitysalseros.com ABOUT POCHTECA MEDIA Pochteca Media LLC, established in 1997, is an integrated multicultural communications agency. Under the leadership of CEO/Creative Director, Mario Cobian, Pochteca Media’s multi-discipline services include advertising, public relations, direct marketing, online, research, media planning/buying, event marketing, community/diversity outreach, public affairs, promotions and consulting services. Clients include IKEA, Latino Literacy Now/Edward James Olmos, Cox Communications, Diego “The Nightmare” Sanchez, American Cancer Society, Latin Grammy’s and Nevada Hispanic Services, among others. For more information, visit: www.pochtecamedia.com " HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=38624 0 ‘Battlestar’ prequel lands Esai Morales http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/07/battlestar-prequel-lands-esai-morales/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/07/battlestar-prequel-lands-esai-morales/#comments Wed, 07 May 2008 14:00:52 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/07/battlestar-prequel-lands-esai-morales/ "Esai Morales has joined the cast of Sci Fi Channel's two-hour "Caprica" pilot.

The project, from Universal Media Studios, is a prequel to the network's "Battlestar Galactica." Morales will play Joseph Adama, the father of William Adama (played in "Galactica" by Edward James Olmos), who one day will take command of the Battlestar Galactica." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=38332 0 WETA AND LATINO PUBLIC BROADCASTING – CPB Funds Work on “The Latino Americans” http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/25/weta-and-latino-public-broadcasting-cpb-funds-work-on-%e2%80%9cthe-latino-americans%e2%80%9d/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/25/weta-and-latino-public-broadcasting-cpb-funds-work-on-%e2%80%9cthe-latino-americans%e2%80%9d/#comments Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:44:17 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/25/weta-and-latino-public-broadcasting-cpb-funds-work-on-%e2%80%9cthe-latino-americans%e2%80%9d/ "" HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=37792 0 American Resident Actress Geraldine Bazan Is on the Air in Three Hispanic Soap Operas in the U.S. This Year — in the Morning, Afternoon and at Night Monday through Friday http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/24/american-resident-actress-geraldine-bazan-is-on-the-air-in-three-hispanic-soap-operas-in-the-us-this-year-in-the-morning-afternoon-and-at-night-monday-through-friday/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/24/american-resident-actress-geraldine-bazan-is-on-the-air-in-three-hispanic-soap-operas-in-the-us-this-year-in-the-morning-afternoon-and-at-night-monday-through-friday/#comments Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:50:42 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=37679 "Born in Mexico City on a January 30, Geraldine Bazan has been acting in movies, theater, television soap operas and series for 20 years, and has worked as a radio announcer, TV anchor and in commercials.

In 2004, she traveled to the United States, hired as a young actress in Miami with Venevision-Univision for the soap opera "Sonar no cuesta nada"; in 2005-2006 with Televisa Networks-Univision in the soap opera "El Amor no tiene Precio" and "Bajo las Riendas del Amor"; and 2007-2008 with NBC Telemundo in "Tierra de Pasiones" and "Victoria," filmed in Colombia. All of these are broadcast in 40 countries, including Mexico, the U.S., Spain, Rumania, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

She alternates TV recordings with participation in charity events, galas, green, gold, and red carpets, and either as presenter or judge during her stays in Miami or Bogota.

TVyNovelas Awards in Acapulco, Mexico and the United States. Geraldine Bazan has been invited the past three years to the Billboard Awards, Gladd Media Awards, Lo Nuestro and Juventud Awards, MTV Latin Awards, INTE Awards, Fox Latin American Awards, Alma Awards, NCLR Spirit of Life Awards, FAMA Awards, Orquidea USA Awards, Carteles Awards, The Star of the Year and 50+ Bellos in People en Espanol; served as a judge for the Miss Venezuela USA, Miss Hispanidad, Feria de Cali, Peru, Colombia, Cuba and Venezuela pageants; participated in the Latin Film Festival in Miami, as well as restaurant and gallery grand openings, magazine anniversaries, such as Fama, Ocean Drive, Portada, Conexiones, and House King. She has attended charity galas and auctions such as for the Corazones Unidos Foundation (AIDS), Mayte Prida Foundation (Cancer), Ventana de los Cielos, Amigos For Kids, for the terminally ill, and Red Cross activities, the Celebrity 5K Run a Community Partnership for the Homeless of Blue Cross. In past months while in Colombia, she was invited to the India Catalina Awards, Cartagena, Colombia, International Film Fests, the Andina Link and FICA expos, Destino Colombia, and ANATO Tourist Vitrina, Sabana Train, and International Theater Fest.

These activities have allowed Geraldine Bazan to share her time with people and meet other distinguished Latin Americans who have an artistic and professional career in this country. This is the reason why Mexican and Hispanic organizations in California, Arizona, Texas, Illinois, Washington, Florida and New York invite her to their parades as International Godmother, Ambassador of Good Will, International Queen of the parade of the 5 de Mayo Independence Day Parade -- and even to the Puerto Rican Day Parade. She has attended autograph signings in Latin American book fairs and the Family of Edward James Olmos, she participated in New York in the Upfront of Azteca America, Telemundo, Fox Latin America, Univision. She has received the ACE Award, Sin Limite Award, Premio Latino, Carteles and el Mara de Oro in Maracaibo, Venezuela, the Hispanic Palmas de Oro Award, as this year's revelation, the Face of the Year, Young International Actress, and International Artistic Career.

In Mexico, Geraldine Bazan has been a special guest of the Green Carpet of the MTV Latin American Awards and the Red carpet of Bravo awards, where she has also been a prizewinner. In Mexico, she has received some 20 awards from critics for her work in theater and television, as well as in commercials. She has received an award for her work in movies, which has caused her to be committed to being better prepared day after day for her audience and means of communication, and this is how her 20-year career has gone, in which constancy, patience and prudence have allowed her to maintain her position in this difficult show business that is the door not only to Latin America or Central and South America, but to a Hispanic majority in the United States and several countries in Europe.

In California, Geraldine Bazan participated in the Binational Encounter Mexico-USA where she was a moderator for the theme "Music through traditions and the importance of immigrants." In Miami and Colombia, Geraldine has found a home and sensational companions. Here the diversity of nationalities allows her to expand her culture and all the places that she has visited. Now that she is spending more time outside of her country, she has gotten to know the people where she lives and she really feels at home. Her mother Rosalba Ortiz and her brother the actor Angel Claude, often visit her in Miami and Bogota during filming of the soap operas.

For further information about her career, please visit the website http://www.geraldinebazan.com , where you will find a forum, chat room and photos of her work in television, theater and movies. " HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=37679 0