News (Noticias) Tagged ‘Hollywood’

Ana de la Reguera and Juan Manuel Bernal Appear in
Miami Beach on Monday, August 18
New York City on Tuesday, August 19
Los Angeles on Thursday, August 21

Series from Mexico debuts Wednesday, September 10 at 9PM on HBO Latino

The Mexican drama series “Capadocia”, starring Ana de la Reguera, comes to the U.S. on HBO Latino on Wednesday, September 10 at 9PM ET. HBO Latino, HBO’s dedicated Spanish-language channel, rolls out the series’ U.S. debut with a national red carpet tour in Miami, NYC and LA, with additional screenings in Houston and Chicago. “Capadocia” will air in Spanish every Wednesday through December 3 and on HBO On Demand with English subtitles.

Produced in January 2007 by HBO Latin America, “Capadocia” is set in a fictional women’s prison in Mexico City. Corruption runs rampant as prison rights attorney Teresa Lagos (Dolores Heredia) fights for a humane rehabilitation program, while corporate shill Federico Marquez (Juan Manuel Bernal) schemes to privatize the prison and use the women as cheap manual labor.

The series features Ana de la Reguera (Nacho Libre, Paraiso Travel), Alejandro Camacho (Zurdo), Juan Manuel Bernal (El callejon de los milagros), Dolores Heredia (Santitos, Al final del dia), Cecilia Suarez (Spanglish) and was directed by Javier Patron (Fuera del cielo), Carlos Carrera (El crimen del Padre Amaro) and Pedro Pablo Ybarra. The series was produced by Luis F. Peraza, Epigmenio Ibarra and Veronica Velasco and executive produced by Andres Tagliavini, with an original script by Leticia Lopez, Carmen Madrid, Guillermo Rios, Laura Sosa, and Silvia Pasternac.

“HBO has built a reputation for offering ground-breaking original programming on our main channel. It is in that tradition that we are proud to bring a powerful and high-quality series like ‘Capadocia’ to our Spanish-speaking audience in the U.S. on HBO Latino,” said Lucinda Martinez-Desir, VP, Market Development, HBO.

National Red Carpet Tour
HBO Latino teamed up with People en Espanol, the top-selling Hispanic magazine in the U.S., to bring the first episode of “Capadocia” to consumers nationwide. Ana de la Reguera, Juan Manuel Bernal and other celebrities headline the screening events in Miami, New York and Los Angeles. Through Monday, August 11, moviegoers ages 18 and over may sign up for two free screening passes at www.peopleenespanol.com/alcine .

The “Capadocia” Red Carpet Tour kicks off simultaneously in Miami Beach on Monday, August 18 at 6:30 PM ET at The Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road, and in Houston at 6:30 PM Central the Landmark River Oaks Theater, 2009 West Gray.

On Tuesday, August 19 at 6:30 PM EST, the cast travels to the New York screening at the DGA Theater at 110 W. 57th St. They land in Los Angeles on Thursday, August 21 for the final celebrity screening at the ArcLight Theater at 6360 W. Sunset Blvd at 6:30 PM Pacific, while Chicago audiences gather at the Landmark Century Theatre at 6:30 PM Central at 2828 N. Clark St.

About HBO Latino
HBO Latino is a dedicated Spanish-language premium channel that delivers compelling and relevant programming to the U.S. Latino market. Exclusive to the channel are the regular U.S. premieres of Spanish-language series, films, and documentaries acquired from North America, Latin America and Spain, as well as top music videos and original short-form programming. Additionally, HBO Latino offers the best Hollywood movies and HBO original programming from the network’s main channel in Spanish. Visit www.hbolatino.com for more information and scheduling. “

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 host

The 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.com

Amy Galleazzi
212.522.3689
August 4, 2008

la comunidad (the community) Appoints Media Pioneer Antoinette Zel as President

Filed under [ Business ] [ Press Releases ] [ Blogante Business ]
Tags: attorney, Disney, Hollywood, La Comunidad, latin america, mobile, reporter, Telemundo

la comunidad, one of the most awarded advertising agencies in the world, has appointed Antoinette Zel as agency president in the Miami office. A media pioneer, Zel, 43, most recently held the position of Senior Executive Vice President, Network Strategy for the NBC Universal/Telemundo Network. Prior to NBCU/Telemundo, Zel, a longtime MTV Networks executive, served as President of MTV Networks Latin America.

Zel’s appointment will enrich the leadership slate of la comunidad, the independent global creative leader, and position the agency for expansion in the US, targeting both the US Hispanic and general market consumer. Zel will be responsible for long-term strategic vision, business development and management of the US office, in tandem with la comunidad’s Buenos Aires office.

“I’ve known Antoinette for a long time and she’s always been an innovator. She knows the challenges faced by advertisers, and the current state of traditional media given her Viacom and NBCU experience. She knows the vehicles to use to get consumers to care - whether through branded extensions or original digital applications, and that’s very exciting for us,” said Jose Molla, la comunidad founder and Creative Director. “Plus, she has a great reputation as both an inspiring and effective leader; she’ll help us take la comunidad to the next level.”

With a track record growing businesses that thrive on creativity, Zel brings a broad perspective on marrying strong creative to the needs of consumers and marketers that result in tangible performance. She is especially known for her expertise in targeting the hard to reach 12-34 multi-cultural youth segment. In 2006, Zel and NBCU/Telemundo garnered its first Peabody Award for Excellence in Journalism for a news special, “For My Country? Latinos in the Military.”

A 13-year veteran of MTV Networks, as President of MTV Networks Latin America, Zel led all creative, commercial and strategic operations for MTV, Nickelodeon and VH1 in 22 countries in Latin America.

Trained as an entertainment attorney, Zel is a frequent keynote speaker who has been widely recognized by the media industry including Hollywood Reporter’s “Top 25 Hispanic Women in Entertainment (2007)”; and Ad Age “Top 25 Women to Watch,” (2006), and Billboard’s Top 20 Power Players in Music (2005).

About la comunidad

Founded in 2001 by brothers Jose and Joaquin Molla, la comunidad (the community) is a global independent agency known for excellence in multi-platform advertising and for authentic communications on multinational brands. La comunidad has three offices one in Miami Beach and two in Buenos Aires. La comunidad was named the 2006 Agency of the Year by Adweek’s Marketing y Medios; the agency has won numerous international advertising awards, including two Gold TV Lions and one Bronze Lion in the 2007 and 2008 editions of Cannes.

After just two years, la comunidad was ranked as the 13th most awarded agency in the world, according to The Gunn Report. La comunidad clients include Best Buy, Remy Martin, Johnson & Johnson, Citibank, Virgin Mobile, MTV/VH1, Volkswagen (Latin America), Disney Channel, Coca Cola Company and Rolling Stone Magazine, among others. For more information visit www.lacomu.com. “

July 30, 2008

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

Filed under [ Entertainment ] [ People ] [ Blogante Entertainment ] [ Blogante Entertainment Essentials ]
Tags: Film, Guillermo del Toro, Hollywood, reporter

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July 28, 2008

Coca-Cola Telenovela Club Stars, Angélica María and Angélica Vale, Treat Fans to a Memorable Red-Carpet Event

Filed under [ Entertainment ] [ Press Releases ] [ Blogante Entertainment ]
Tags: Angélica Vale, book, DVD, Hollywood, novela, recipe, telenovela

The Coca-Cola Telenovela Club celebrated the ugliest novela in the prettiest city in America this weekend. Several fans of the popular novela, “La Fea Más Bella,” were treated to a weekend getaway to Miami Beach, compliments of the latest Coca-Cola Telenovela Club consumer promotion. Fans and their guests attended a red carpet, Hollywood-style party at the popular Tantra Restaurant and Lounge on South Beach, where they met and dined with telenovela legend Angélica María and her daughter Angélica Vale.

“Our fans are such an important part of our lives and we strive to pick projects, such as ‘La Fea Más Bella,’ that they will enjoy,” said María and Vale in a joint statement. “Our association with the Coca-Cola Telenovela Club allows us to meet our fans and let them know just how much we appreciate them.”

“The Coca-Cola Telenovela Club reaches consumers online through My Coke Rewards as well as through local retail and radio promotions. With this promotion consumers have the opportunity to win prizes and experiences they may have only dreamed of,” said Reinaldo Padua, assistant vice president, Hispanic Marketing, Coca-Cola North America.

This year, the Coca-Cola Telenovela Club and Dress for Success Miami celebrated the importance of inner beauty and outer appearance, which was pivotal to the storyline of “La Fea Más Bella”. Dress for Success Miami is a women’s program that trains and suits women in Miami-Dade County who are struggling to secure and retain employment. The Coca-Cola Company gave the organization a cash donation and actual wardrobe items from the novela to auction off at future fundraising events.

“In partnering with Dress for Success Miami, the Coca-Cola Telenovela Club aims to take ‘dream making’ to a new level by making the dreams of women needing assistance in obtaining work also come true. We couldn’t be happier to work with an organization that has touched so many lives,” said Padua.

Coca-Cola North America also revealed details of the next phase of the Telenovela Club consumer promotion. Scheduled to run from September 1 to October 31, it will celebrate the novela, “Destilando Amor”. Telenovela fans will be able to redeem points for prizes related to “Destilando Amor,” such as recipe booklets, memorabilia, a flat screen television and DVDs.

In addition, participants will have another chance to enter a sweepstakes to meet their favorite celebrities during a dream weekend in Miami next year. “

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Bakersfield band Velorio came in second Sunday night on cable network Sí TV’s battle-of-the-bands reality show “Jammin.” So close But its members learned a few valuable lessons from their Hollywood experience.

Filed under [ Musica ] [ Blogante Entertainment ] [ California ]
Tags: Hollywood, SiTV

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July 24, 2008

Rosario Dawson has decided to put acting on the back burner for the rest of the year in order to focus on politics.

Filed under [ Entertainment ] [ Latinas ] [ Politics ] [ Election 2008 ] [ Blogante Entertainment ] [ Blogante Entertainment Essentials ]
Tags: Hollywood, Rosario Dawson

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July 23, 2008

CELEBRITIES MAKE WAY TO SAN ANTONIO FOR FIRST ANNUAL TONY & EVA PARKER CELEBRITY CASINO NIGHT - Hollywood, Local Celebrities Join Together in San Antonio to Support Eva’s Heroes

Filed under [ Entertainment ] [ Press Releases ] [ Blogante Entertainment ] [ Blogante Entertainment Essentials ] [ Texas ] [ San Antonio ]
Tags: David Zayas, Eva Longoria, Hollywood

Eva Longoria Parker will welcome several celebrity friends as she hosts the First Annual Tony & Eva Parker Celebrity Casino Night, to take place on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Pedrotti’s North Wind Ranch.

The event has attracted a number of Hollywood and local celebrities, including San Antonio Spurs player Tim Duncan, House star, Jennifer Morrison, Sean Elliot and Willie Garson, also known as “Stanford” in the recent box office hit, Sex in the City. Also joining the fun in support of Eva’s Heroes are actors Adam Rodriguez, CSI:Miami, David Zayas of Dexter and World Series of Poker star, Phil Hellmuth.

The Tony & Eva Parker Celebrity Casino Night will be the first of its kind for the organization, which completed its Inaugural Celebrity Golf Tournament in October 2007.

The Celebrity Casino Night will be one of glitz, glamour and exciting casino games. Guests will feel like they just stepped into a Las Vegas Casino with roulette and blackjack tables in every corner. In addition, there will be a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament that will begin at 6:30 p.m. A silent auction will take place during the event to raise additional proceeds for Eva’s Heroes.

Tickets for the Tony and Eva Parker Celebrity Casino Night are available for purchase by visiting www.evasheroes.org or by calling 210.694.9090.

COST:           $100 for Casino

$300 for Casino and Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament

WHEN:          Saturday, August 9, 2008

Doors Open - 5:30 p.m.

Cocktails and Dinner - 6:00 p.m.

Poker Tournament - 6:30 p.m.

WHERE:       Pedrotti’s North Wind Ranch

13715 FM 1560N
San Antonio, TX 78023

Hollywood Has Finally Figured Out How to Make Web Video Pay - Gemini Division with Rosario Dawson

Filed under [ Entertainment ] [ Internet ] [ Latinas ] [ Media ] [ Blogante Entertainment ] [ Blogante Entertainment Essentials ]
Tags: Hollywood, Rosario Dawson

It’s a quintessential Hollywood moment: a star on a soundstage, the focal point of every person and every piece of equipment in the room. The star on this particular January day is Rosario Dawson, the 29-year-old actress who earned her cred as an Uzi-wielding prostitute in Sin City. She’s being filmed against a greenscreen in extreme close-up, highlighting her sculpted cheekbones and olive skin. “We’ve got this joke in vice,” she murmurs in a voice that’s uncommonly sultry for a police detective. “Love costs 10 bucks. True love costs 20.”"*

*From: http://www.wired.com
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July 22, 2008

Eva Longoria takes her name out of the running for this year’s Alma Awards

Filed under [ Entertainment ] [ Blogante Entertainment ]
Tags: alma awards, Cristián de la Fuente, Eva Longoria, Hollywood

When Cristián de la Fuente and Eva Longoria announcement the nominees of the 2008 Alma Award nominees, Longoria explained that she wanted to shine the light on some new talent: “Everybody knows Desperate Housewives, let’s recognise the people that you may not know on certain shows,” she said. Despite being one of the most famous Latino faces in Hollywood, Longoria didn’t feel right about putting her own name in the running”*

*From: http://www.peopleenespanol.com
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Eva Longoria grabbed lunch at Toast and shopped at Blck following her ALMA conference appearance

Filed under [ Entertainment ] [ Blogante Entertainment ]
Tags: alma awards, Eva Longoria, Hollywood

Following a morning appearance at the 2008 ALMA Awards Nominees Press Conference, Eva Longoria took a little time for herself with a girls only outing in Los Angeles on Monday afternoon (July 21).”*

*From: http://www.celebrity-gossip.net
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Eva Longoria hosted the nomination ceremony for the 2008 ALMA Awards

Filed under [ Entertainment ] [ Blogante Entertainment ]
Tags: alma awards, Eva Longoria, Hollywood, Shakira

Miss Longoria will be returning as executive producer and host of the awards show, which will be taped August 17th at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, and will include a special presentation to Linda Ronstadt, Shakira, and Narciso Rodriguez.”*

*From: http://www.celebrity-gossip.net
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July 21, 2008

Pair run down and killed by driver in Hollywood had 3 children - killed by a drunk, former Marine, Hispanic

Filed under [ People ] [ Eye Openers ] [ California ] [ Los Angeles ]
Tags: Hollywood, parents

Pedro Cordova and Cecilia Vasquez were working odd jobs after coming from Mexico a year ago and leaving their children with grandparents, a relative says. A suspect has been charged with murder.”*

*From: http://www.latimes.com
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July 16, 2008

Tijuana’s painted ‘zebras’ threatened

Filed under [ Non-US News ]
Tags: Hollywood, Mexico, Tijuana

Tijuana’s painted burros, known as “zebras,” have been a fixture on the streets of this border city for decades, posing with Hollywood stars and casual tourists alike for the perfect souvenir photo.

But spiraling drug violence in this city of 1.4 million across the border from San Diego, including shootouts along Tijuana’s main thoroughfares, has the burros’ owners fearing that their trade may become the next casualty.”*

*From: http://www.miamiherald.com
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July 13, 2008

Ingrid Betancourt’s Hollywood saga - Her ordeal in the Colombian jungle - complete with happy ending - is a godsend for screenwriters, not to mention world media.

Filed under [ People ]
Tags: book, Colombia, Film, Hollywood, latin america

Since Ingrid Betancourt’s liberation from jungle captivity in a daring rescue operation early this month, Ingrid-mania has swept the globe.

The saga of Betancourt, the former Colombian presidential candidate liberated after more than six years as a hostage of leftist guerrillas, has captivated Latin America and Europe and is generating major media interest in the United States. Book and film deals are in the works.
“*

*From: http://www.latimes.com
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The essence of cool - ‘Aguas frescas’ cool a hot summer thirst.

Filed under [ Food ] [ Tomás' Picks ]
Tags: Hollywood, Oaxaca, recipe

On counters of neighborhood “taquerias” and Oaxacan restaurants, at Salvadoran farmers market stands and East Los Angeles backyard parties, even at swank Hollywood restaurants, you can see the huge glass “vitroleros,” beehive-shaped jars filled with “aguas frescas” in a spectrum of stunning colors. Each flavor is like a point of reference on a color wheel: the deep magenta of “jamaica” (a variety of hibiscus flower), the pale green of honeydew melon or cucumber-lime, the scarlet of just-made “sandia” (watermelon), rice-based “horchata’s” milky white.”*

recipes:

Watermelon-Lime Agua Fresca

Strawberry-Jamaica Agua Fresca

Horchata

Cucumber-Lime Agua Fresca

*From: http://www.southbendtribune.com
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July 9, 2008

Ingrid Betancourt’s rescue will make it to the big screen

Filed under [ Entertainment ] [ Blogante Entertainment ] [ Blogante Entertainment Essentials ]
Tags: Colombia, Colombian, Hollywood

The daring rescue of Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages will be made into a movie by Colombian director Simón Brand, a Hollywood production company and RCN-TV. “*

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

July 8, 2008

Former Colombian Hostages Weigh Book And Movie Deal Options

Filed under [ Entertainment ] [ Blogante Entertainment ]
Tags: book, Colombia, Hollywood

Just one week after 15 hostages were freed by Colombian commandos, Hollywood has come knocking.

Several potential projects are already taking shape, and producers have begun tracking down almost everyone involved to make rights deals.”*

*From: http://www.huffingtonpost.com
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Eva Mendes Opens Up On Substance Abuse And Being Latin In Hollywood

Filed under [ Entertainment ] [ Latinas ] [ Blogante Entertainment ] [ Blogante Entertainment Essentials ]
Tags: Eva Mendes, Hollywood

Eva Mendes, who entered Utah’s Cirque Lodge for rehab earlier this year, recently spoke about substance abuse with David Colman for Interview magazine. “I”m not angry,” said the actress, who stars in the upcoming The Women (due out in September) and The Spirit (due out at Christmas). “I’m proud of people who have the determination and the fearlessness to actually go and face their demons and get better. This is a life or death situation.”"*

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STC students, brothers go Hollywood with movie poster design - Gilberto and Fernando Alvarez

Filed under [ People ] [ Youth ] [ Texas ]
Tags: Hollywood

South Texas College Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) Program students are experiencing the glitz and glamour of Hollywood-style movie production first hand. Two lucky students have been chosen to design the movie poster and promotional binder for the film, “The Alvarez Vietnam Story: Brothers in Arms.” The film tells the true story of three Hispanic brothers, Emeterio III, Gilberto and Fernando Alvarez, who risked their lives serving in Vietnam.

Fernando, the youngest brother, is a resident of Edinburg and is actively involved in the production of the movie. He invited students in STC’s CADD Program Digital Imaging classes to participate in the project by designing graphic layouts of posters for the film for review and possible selection.

“I am very happy with the work these students have done,” said Alvarez. “They have gone out of their way to design some outstanding pieces. They look so professional; just like in Hollywood!”

Students in all of the college’s Digital Imagining classes submitted work for consideration. Ultimately, brothers Frank and Joshua Jaramillo were selected to continue working on the project.

“The students feel honored to have been chosen for this great opportunity,” said Rey Sanchez, STC CADD Program chair and Digital Imaging instructor. “Frank and Joshua like the fact that they are two brothers helping to tell the story of the very brave Alvarez brothers. There is a real symmetry in that. Also, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for them and something they will never forget.”

The movie poster designed by Frank and Joshua was selected because it captured the essence of what the Alvarez brothers lived through in the Vietnam War.

“It was a very difficult time for all of us,” said Alvarez. “And it was not only a hardship for us, but also for our families. I selected the work of Frank and Joshua because I felt that it truly told our story. I was drawn to it by my feelings and the looks that we all have on our faces. The Jaramillo brothers are very talented.”

The inspiration for the making of the movie came from a letter written by Alvarez describing in detail everything that he and his brothers lived through while fighting in Vietnam. His letter was directed to the Veteran Affairs Administration discussing the impact of post traumatic stress. The movie serves not only as a tribute to the bravery of the brothers Alvarez, but also as a form of therapy for them and other Hispanic veterans.

“The stories and experiences of Hispanic veterans have not been spotlighted in any major film or media and so this film is not only a milestone for our family, but for all Hispanic veterans,” concluded Alvarez. “So I think it is also fitting for students from STC to be involved in this project because most of the college’s students are Hispanic and they understand the culture and the history, the barriers and the challenges of our population. I look forward to seeing the work of the Jaramillo brothers come alive in our promotions of the movie because it really complements our story.”

For more information about “The Alvarez Vietnam Story: Brothers in Arms” contact Fernando Alvarez at 956-607-1472. For more information about STC’s CADD Program or Digital Imaging courses contact Rey Sanchez at 956-872-6103.

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