Gloria Trevi has survived a court challenge and can move ahead with her full lawsuit alleging she was a central victim of her ex-manager Sergio Andrade’s “sadistic” sex abuse, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge ruled Wednesday.
The decision followed after the two Jane Does who previously filed a blockbuster childhood sexual assault lawsuit against Trevi and Andrade in December 2022 had asked the court to reject Trevi’s legal action. In their demurrer motion, the women argued that Trevi’s lawsuit, which was brought as a cross-complaint to their action,...
The decision followed after the two Jane Does who previously filed a blockbuster childhood sexual assault lawsuit against Trevi and Andrade in December 2022 had asked the court to reject Trevi’s legal action. In their demurrer motion, the women argued that Trevi’s lawsuit, which was brought as a cross-complaint to their action,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Nancy Dillon
- Rollingstone.com
Comedian El Es Fede couldn’t figure out how to make his stand-up routines work on TikTok. Sometimes, he’d post silly storytime-style videos or he’d play with viral sounds, getting a couple thousand views. But nothing ever took off like he wished it would.
Then, in January, he decided to try something completely different. He created a hilarious sketch imagining what happened when the popular duranguense act Alacranes Músical made their hit “Por Tu Amor” in the early 2000s. He played every role himself: the singer (in a...
Then, in January, he decided to try something completely different. He created a hilarious sketch imagining what happened when the popular duranguense act Alacranes Músical made their hit “Por Tu Amor” in the early 2000s. He played every role himself: the singer (in a...
- 3/20/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: The people behind the trailers, promos, and marketing of some of the biggest movies, series and games of the past year were feted in Portugal over the weekend at the Global Entertainment Awards.
Split across TV, games, cinema and streaming, the Awards feature categories for best key art, trailers, behind the scenes, and audio and social media spots. The accolades were handed out in an outdoor ceremony in the Algarve, Portugal, and hosted by actress-writer-director Sónia Balacó and Global Entertainment Awards Director Alejandro Barrios.
Season six of Netflix’s The Crown featured several times. Once Upon A Time scooped Best Key Art for its image of the actors playing Queen Elizabeth at different stages of the monarch’s life. The agency also won Best Shortform Behind the Scenes for its work on the show. Make it Social landed Best Av Spot for the closing season of the Left Bank-produced series.
Split across TV, games, cinema and streaming, the Awards feature categories for best key art, trailers, behind the scenes, and audio and social media spots. The accolades were handed out in an outdoor ceremony in the Algarve, Portugal, and hosted by actress-writer-director Sónia Balacó and Global Entertainment Awards Director Alejandro Barrios.
Season six of Netflix’s The Crown featured several times. Once Upon A Time scooped Best Key Art for its image of the actors playing Queen Elizabeth at different stages of the monarch’s life. The agency also won Best Shortform Behind the Scenes for its work on the show. Make it Social landed Best Av Spot for the closing season of the Left Bank-produced series.
- 3/4/2024
- by Stewart Clarke
- Deadline Film + TV
La Bichota got her flowers!
On Thursday, Premio Lo Nuestro celebrated the best in Latin music at its annual awards show, welcoming unexpected collaborations onstage and awarding trophies to both newcomers and leaders of Spanish-language music across genres.
Leading the wins of the evening was Karol G, who — despite not being in the audience — won the most awards of the evening with nine. Along with four genre-specific trophies, the Mañana Será Bonito star won awards for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Remix of the Year for “Una...
On Thursday, Premio Lo Nuestro celebrated the best in Latin music at its annual awards show, welcoming unexpected collaborations onstage and awarding trophies to both newcomers and leaders of Spanish-language music across genres.
Leading the wins of the evening was Karol G, who — despite not being in the audience — won the most awards of the evening with nine. Along with four genre-specific trophies, the Mañana Será Bonito star won awards for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Remix of the Year for “Una...
- 2/23/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
A new pair of Jane Doe plaintiffs filed a lawsuit Friday claiming pop star Gloria Trevi helped procure vulnerable teens for her ex-manager Sergio Andrade and “eagerly” perpetuated his sadistic sex cult, allegedly threatening suicide if they didn’t submit.
According to the 98-page complaint obtained by Rolling Stone, Trevi and her co-defendant Mary Boquitas recruited the women into Andrade’s orbit knowing the horror that awaited them – and that Trevi pressured the plaintiffs to submit to Andrade’s sexual abuse or face repercussions. One of the women, identified as...
According to the 98-page complaint obtained by Rolling Stone, Trevi and her co-defendant Mary Boquitas recruited the women into Andrade’s orbit knowing the horror that awaited them – and that Trevi pressured the plaintiffs to submit to Andrade’s sexual abuse or face repercussions. One of the women, identified as...
- 12/29/2023
- by Nancy Dillon
- Rollingstone.com
Gloria Trevi has filed a graphic new lawsuit alleging she suffered “horrific abuse” at the hands of her ex-manager Sergio Andrade that was compounded by her status as the “most valuable asset” in his “sadistic” sex ring. She says the torture was so “grotesque,” it pushed her to the brink of suicide.
Trevi, who was known as Mexico’s Madonna, filed her new claims in Los Angeles as a cross-complaint to the blockbuster complaint filed by two Jane Does who sued her and Andrade last year with related claims of sexual abuse.
Trevi, who was known as Mexico’s Madonna, filed her new claims in Los Angeles as a cross-complaint to the blockbuster complaint filed by two Jane Does who sued her and Andrade last year with related claims of sexual abuse.
- 12/28/2023
- by Nancy Dillon and Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Mexican singer and actress Mary Boquitas was shut down by a Los Angeles judge Friday after she tried to countersue two Jane Does for defamation. The women named her as a co-defendant in the blockbuster sex abuse lawsuit filed last year against pop diva Gloria Trevi and disgraced Mexican music producer Sergio Andrade.
At a morning hearing, Judge Ralph C. Hofer ruled that Boquitas had no grounds to sue the Does for defamation, false light, and intentional infliction of emotional distress considering their “allegedly defamatory statements are all found in (their) complaint,...
At a morning hearing, Judge Ralph C. Hofer ruled that Boquitas had no grounds to sue the Does for defamation, false light, and intentional infliction of emotional distress considering their “allegedly defamatory statements are all found in (their) complaint,...
- 12/22/2023
- by Nancy Dillon
- Rollingstone.com
Pull up in a Ford Fiesta blanco: Hombres G are going on tour. On Tuesday, the Spanish rock band behind classics including “Devuélveme a Mi Chica,” announced that they’ll be heading on the road to celebrate the 40-year anniversary of their formation.
The 14-stop arena tour — co-produced by Live Nation and Frias Entertainment — will see the group start in Texas, before heading to Miami, Orlando, New York, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. They’ll wrap their tour back in El Paso on July 13.
Tickets for the shows are set...
The 14-stop arena tour — co-produced by Live Nation and Frias Entertainment — will see the group start in Texas, before heading to Miami, Orlando, New York, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. They’ll wrap their tour back in El Paso on July 13.
Tickets for the shows are set...
- 11/28/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Gloria Trevi is hitting the road in 2024 on the Mi Soundtrack World Tour!
The 55-year-old Mexican singer will be heading out on tour next year and she just announced all of the dates for the US leg of her tour, hitting all of the major cities, like Los Angeles, San Jose, Phoenix, Dallas, New York, Chicago, Miami and more.
To make her big announcement, Gloria arrived at the Peacock Place in Los Angeles via helicopter!
Get more details and see the tour dates inside…
For the new tour, Gloria will put on an “avant-garde and elegant show,” that showcases “her evolution through new versions of her iconic classics and new original tracks that represent the different moments of her life.”
It was of course inspired by her release of Mi Soundtrack (Vol. 1 and Vol. 2).
“She is without a doubt, Gloria Trevi. An artist in constant timeless evolution, and I...
The 55-year-old Mexican singer will be heading out on tour next year and she just announced all of the dates for the US leg of her tour, hitting all of the major cities, like Los Angeles, San Jose, Phoenix, Dallas, New York, Chicago, Miami and more.
To make her big announcement, Gloria arrived at the Peacock Place in Los Angeles via helicopter!
Get more details and see the tour dates inside…
For the new tour, Gloria will put on an “avant-garde and elegant show,” that showcases “her evolution through new versions of her iconic classics and new original tracks that represent the different moments of her life.”
It was of course inspired by her release of Mi Soundtrack (Vol. 1 and Vol. 2).
“She is without a doubt, Gloria Trevi. An artist in constant timeless evolution, and I...
- 10/11/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Camille Vasquez, the legal ally who stood by Johnny Depp’s side throughout his high-profile trial against Amber Heard, has cemented a bond with the actor beyond the courtroom.
One year after the Virginia defamation trial, where her client Depp emerged in the jury’s favour, Vasquez reveals to People that she and their legal team, including Benjamin Chew, maintain a steady flow of frequent text messages with the 59-year-old actor.
Vasquez, 38, shared that the last she spoke to the star over the phone was “probably a few months ago, but we text often.”
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“There’s a group of us that texts with him and we send emails, obviously congratulating him on the success that he’s had in the last year. He has a big birthday coming up, so I’m sure he’ll be celebrating — foot up because,...
One year after the Virginia defamation trial, where her client Depp emerged in the jury’s favour, Vasquez reveals to People that she and their legal team, including Benjamin Chew, maintain a steady flow of frequent text messages with the 59-year-old actor.
Vasquez, 38, shared that the last she spoke to the star over the phone was “probably a few months ago, but we text often.”
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“There’s a group of us that texts with him and we send emails, obviously congratulating him on the success that he’s had in the last year. He has a big birthday coming up, so I’m sure he’ll be celebrating — foot up because,...
- 6/1/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
If last year’s Bésame Mucho lineup was a Latino mom’s cleaning playlist, this year’s festival is that plus a Latino dad’s go-to songs on his way to work. On Tuesday, Bésame Mucho announced the lineup — including headliners Maná, Los Bukis, and Gloria Trevi — for its second consecutive festival.
Hosted at Dodger Stadium on Dec. 2, the massive festival is set to return with a stellar list of performers, including Alejandro Fernández, Pepe Aguilar, Natalia Lafourcade, Reik, Camila, and Belinda. It also features a number of returning acts from last year’s celebration.
Hosted at Dodger Stadium on Dec. 2, the massive festival is set to return with a stellar list of performers, including Alejandro Fernández, Pepe Aguilar, Natalia Lafourcade, Reik, Camila, and Belinda. It also features a number of returning acts from last year’s celebration.
- 2/22/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Gloria Trevi has issued a forceful denial to the new lawsuit first reported by Rolling Stone that claims she groomed underage girls in the early 1990s for sexual exploitation by her ex-producer Sergio Andrade.
The new complaint filed last Friday in Los Angeles County alleges two Jane Does were 13 and 15 years old when Trevi approached them in public and recruited them for what they claim was a violent sex cult that transported minors to Southern California for some of their alleged abuse.
Trevi, 54, posted her statement on Instagram, saying it...
The new complaint filed last Friday in Los Angeles County alleges two Jane Does were 13 and 15 years old when Trevi approached them in public and recruited them for what they claim was a violent sex cult that transported minors to Southern California for some of their alleged abuse.
Trevi, 54, posted her statement on Instagram, saying it...
- 1/6/2023
- by Nancy Dillon
- Rollingstone.com
Nearly two decades after a judge abruptly cleared pop diva Gloria Trevi of charges she lured minors into a secret sex ring in Mexico, the singer is facing a new civil lawsuit in Los Angeles that revives claims she procured underage girls for her ex-producer Sergio Andrade.
The new complaint, obtained by Rolling Stone, was filed shortly before the Dec. 31 deadline for a three-year “lookback” window that temporarily lifted the statute of limitations on childhood sex assault claims in California. Neither Trevi nor Andrade are specifically named in the suit,...
The new complaint, obtained by Rolling Stone, was filed shortly before the Dec. 31 deadline for a three-year “lookback” window that temporarily lifted the statute of limitations on childhood sex assault claims in California. Neither Trevi nor Andrade are specifically named in the suit,...
- 1/4/2023
- by Nancy Dillon and Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
‘Heli’s’ Armando Espitia Set for ‘Six Months,’ from Chicago Fest Winner Bruno Santamaría (Exclusive)
Armando Espitia, who broke out as the hapless young factory worker in Amat Escalante’s Cannes winner “Heli,” is attached to star in “Six Months in the Pink and Blue Building,” a feature project being brought to San Sebastian’s Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum by Mexico’s Bruno Santamaría Raso.
Also on board is actor – and writer-producer – Sofia Espinosa, who fulfilled all three roles in Max Zunino’s “Los Bañistas” and “Bruma” and won a Mexican Academy Ariel for her tearaway performance as Gloria Trevi in “Gloria.”
Written and to be directed by Santamaría, “Six Months in the Pink and Blue Building,” marks his first fiction feature. He caught attention and won a Chicago Golden Hugo Golden Hugo and Golde Q Hugo for best documentary for “Things We Dare Not Do,” a movie straddling fiction in its finish, production values and narrative structures as it depicts Toño, the eldest son...
Also on board is actor – and writer-producer – Sofia Espinosa, who fulfilled all three roles in Max Zunino’s “Los Bañistas” and “Bruma” and won a Mexican Academy Ariel for her tearaway performance as Gloria Trevi in “Gloria.”
Written and to be directed by Santamaría, “Six Months in the Pink and Blue Building,” marks his first fiction feature. He caught attention and won a Chicago Golden Hugo Golden Hugo and Golde Q Hugo for best documentary for “Things We Dare Not Do,” a movie straddling fiction in its finish, production values and narrative structures as it depicts Toño, the eldest son...
- 9/19/2022
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Las Perrísimas Tour. That’s what Latin pop and rock icons Alejandra Guzmán and Paulina Rubio named their co-headlining U.S. trek. The literal translation for that audacious name is “The Bitchiest Tour” — or better yet, call it “The Bad Bitches Tour.” Either way, the run of shows they launched last month are bringing together two queens who have both been lauded as pioneers for an event like no other.
Long pitted against each other as rivals, Guzmán and Rubio, who are both in their early fifties, met for coffee...
Long pitted against each other as rivals, Guzmán and Rubio, who are both in their early fifties, met for coffee...
- 5/12/2022
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
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Live music fans who’ve been patiently waiting to see their favorite artists, from Halsey to Wu-Tang Clan, are in for a surprise this week. After the pandemic shut down and delayed so many tours, a ton of acts have scheduled stops across the country over the next few months. And now, concert promoter Live Nation has made it a little more affordable to get to an upcoming...
Live music fans who’ve been patiently waiting to see their favorite artists, from Halsey to Wu-Tang Clan, are in for a surprise this week. After the pandemic shut down and delayed so many tours, a ton of acts have scheduled stops across the country over the next few months. And now, concert promoter Live Nation has made it a little more affordable to get to an upcoming...
- 5/4/2022
- by John Lonsdale
- Rollingstone.com
On Jan. 8, NATPE cancelled its Jan. 18-20 Miami in-person conference, due to skyrocketing Omicron cases. No online event was put in its place.
The show, however, has gone on.
Some sales companies have made the trip to Miami anyway. Many others, who had already shifted Miami business meetings online, will still make those calls. Spanish language entertainment business publication Produ has launched a NATPE Showcase, bowed by an Inter Medya’s presentation of Turkish novela Aziz, a 1930s-set family drama. On Monday, Globo released details of its slate of new telenovelas, led by “In Your Place,” direct by email to targeted buyers.
Over June 18-20, Variety will publish three E-Show Dailies capturing breaking news from the international TV business. Following 10 takes, based on some foreknowledge of announcements, and companies’ current sales slates of what might have been at least some trends and global TV strategies highlighted by NATPE Miami:
Latin...
The show, however, has gone on.
Some sales companies have made the trip to Miami anyway. Many others, who had already shifted Miami business meetings online, will still make those calls. Spanish language entertainment business publication Produ has launched a NATPE Showcase, bowed by an Inter Medya’s presentation of Turkish novela Aziz, a 1930s-set family drama. On Monday, Globo released details of its slate of new telenovelas, led by “In Your Place,” direct by email to targeted buyers.
Over June 18-20, Variety will publish three E-Show Dailies capturing breaking news from the international TV business. Following 10 takes, based on some foreknowledge of announcements, and companies’ current sales slates of what might have been at least some trends and global TV strategies highlighted by NATPE Miami:
Latin...
- 1/18/2022
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
The Chilean rocker Mon Laferte, who announced this year that she’s expecting her first child, proudly showed off her pregnant belly as she took the stage at the 2021 Latin Grammys alongside La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho and Gloria Trevi. The mother-to-be removed an overcoat to reveal a two-piece mariachi-inspired outfit, nodding to the way in which she embraced elements of regional Mexican music on her album Seis.
She brought that vision to life onstage as she and La Arrolladora Banda el Limon sang a scorching version...
She brought that vision to life onstage as she and La Arrolladora Banda el Limon sang a scorching version...
- 11/19/2021
- by Lucas Villa
- Rollingstone.com
The Latin Grammy nominations are in and leading the charge are Camilo, C. Tangana, and Bad Bunny.
Camilo has a total of 10 nominations including Record of the Year for “Vida De Rico” and one for “Amén”; Song of the Year for “Vida De Rico” and “Dios Asi Lo Quiso”; Best Pop Song “Vida De Rico,” and Best Pop Vocal Album for Mis Manos, among others.
Spanish Urban star C. Tangana earned five nominations, among them: Record of the Year for “Te Olvidaste,” Album Of The Year for El Madrileño, and Best Pop/Rock Song: “Hong Kong.”
Bad Bunny received four nods this year bringing his total career nominations to 15. His 2021 nominations include Album Of The Year for El Último Tour Del Mundo, Best Urban Music Album for El Último Tour Del Mundo, Best Rap/Hip Hop Song for “Booker T,” and Best Urban Song for “Dákiti.”
Bachata artist Juan Luis Guerra...
Camilo has a total of 10 nominations including Record of the Year for “Vida De Rico” and one for “Amén”; Song of the Year for “Vida De Rico” and “Dios Asi Lo Quiso”; Best Pop Song “Vida De Rico,” and Best Pop Vocal Album for Mis Manos, among others.
Spanish Urban star C. Tangana earned five nominations, among them: Record of the Year for “Te Olvidaste,” Album Of The Year for El Madrileño, and Best Pop/Rock Song: “Hong Kong.”
Bad Bunny received four nods this year bringing his total career nominations to 15. His 2021 nominations include Album Of The Year for El Último Tour Del Mundo, Best Urban Music Album for El Último Tour Del Mundo, Best Rap/Hip Hop Song for “Booker T,” and Best Urban Song for “Dákiti.”
Bachata artist Juan Luis Guerra...
- 9/28/2021
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Mexican popstar Gloria Trevi celebrated the 30th anniversary of her album Tu Angel de la Guarda and hit song “Pelo Suelto,” with a show-stopping performance at Univision’s 33rd Edition of Premio Lo Nuestro a la Música Latina at the American Airlines Arena. She sang her songs “Cinco Minutos,” “Todos Me Miran,” “Grande” and “Gloria.” Ivy Queen […]
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- 2/21/2021
- by Sarah Huffman
- Uinterview
In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix released a trailer for “Song Exploder Volume 2,” and Starz debuted a first look at its upcoming original series, “Run the World.”
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HBO Sports and Major League Baseball are teaming up to produce “Under the Grapefruit Tree: The Cc Sabathia Story,” set to debut Dec. 22 on HBO. The documentary film follows the personal story of New York Yankees pitcher Carsten Charles Sabathia, featuring behind-the-scenes footage of his final season with the team in 2019 and narration from Sabathia. The movie chronicles the athlete’s humble beginnings in Vallejo, Calif., where he honed his skills by throwing grapefruits in his grandmother’s yard, to the ups and downs of his career, including his longtime battle with addiction. It will also be available to stream on HBO Max.
As part of its 50th anniversary crowdsourced storytelling project PBS American Portrait, PBS announced a four-part documentary series...
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HBO Sports and Major League Baseball are teaming up to produce “Under the Grapefruit Tree: The Cc Sabathia Story,” set to debut Dec. 22 on HBO. The documentary film follows the personal story of New York Yankees pitcher Carsten Charles Sabathia, featuring behind-the-scenes footage of his final season with the team in 2019 and narration from Sabathia. The movie chronicles the athlete’s humble beginnings in Vallejo, Calif., where he honed his skills by throwing grapefruits in his grandmother’s yard, to the ups and downs of his career, including his longtime battle with addiction. It will also be available to stream on HBO Max.
As part of its 50th anniversary crowdsourced storytelling project PBS American Portrait, PBS announced a four-part documentary series...
- 12/1/2020
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- Variety Film + TV
By fusing a riot grrrl ethos with steely-eyed Chicana grit, the band Fea have become American punk trailblazers. Comprised of ex-Girl in a Coma members Phanie Diaz and Jenn Alva, and musicians Letty Martinez and Sofi Lopez, the San Antonio four-piece released its sophomore album No Novelties on November 15th via Joan Jett’s Blackheart Records. A follow-up to the band’s 2016 self-titled debut, their latest bilingual collection is produced by L.A. punk legend Alice Bag.
As Fea, the band continues a legacy forged by punk women of previous generations,...
As Fea, the band continues a legacy forged by punk women of previous generations,...
- 12/20/2019
- by Ilana Kaplan
- Rollingstone.com
Premios de la Radio — the world’s longest-running regional Mexican music awards show — celebrated its 20th anniversary Thursday night in Dallas, TX. Unique to these awards are that they actually give nod to the diversity of the Mexican folk genre, by highlighting subgenres such as banda, mariachi, and norteño. American Spanish-language network EstrellaTV stacked the three-hour telecast with live acts that highlighted the past, present, and future of the genre — from Lifetime Achievement Award honorees Bronco, to young corrido urbano stars Fuerza Regida — and embraced the evolution that regional Mexican...
- 11/8/2019
- by Lucas Villa
- Rollingstone.com
As Hispanic Heritage Month begins in the United States, debates over language and Latinx identity are only getting more heated. This week Santiago Matias, a host from the Dominican radio show Alofoke, posed that a recent report by Rolling Stone, which revealed how YouTube boosted view counts with ad sales, was an effort by “anglophones [to dispute] the impact of Latin music in the world.” In case you missed it, here are some highlights from this week in Latin music — now with a Spotify playlist!
YouTube Changes How It Counts Purchased Views.
YouTube Changes How It Counts Purchased Views.
- 9/15/2019
- by Suzy Exposito and Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
The inimitable Mexican pop queen Gloria Trevi is going back on the road — and taking Colombian superstar Karol G with her. In support of Trevi’s 2019 album, Diosa de La Noche, the duo’s fall U.S. tour opens this Friday the 13th, under an auspicious full moon, in Fresno, California.
In anticipation of their joint tour, Trevi and Karol appeared at a Los Angeles press conference, where they were surprised with a Gold record certification for sales of their scorcher of a reggaeton track, “Hijoepu*#,” which featured on Diosa de La Noche,...
In anticipation of their joint tour, Trevi and Karol appeared at a Los Angeles press conference, where they were surprised with a Gold record certification for sales of their scorcher of a reggaeton track, “Hijoepu*#,” which featured on Diosa de La Noche,...
- 9/13/2019
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
Celso Piña, one of Latin America’s most beloved accordion players and singer-songwriters, died of a heart attack in his hometown of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. His record label, La Tuna Group, confirmed Piña’s death on Wednesday. He was 66.
For over 30 years, Piña, known by the nickname “El Rebelde de Acordéon” (the Accordion Rebel), was a trailblazer in the cumbia genre, and in Latin music at large. His most popular songs, like “Rinconcito Azul,” “La Reina de Cumbias,” and “Cumbia Sobre el Río” garnered him fans across both North...
For over 30 years, Piña, known by the nickname “El Rebelde de Acordéon” (the Accordion Rebel), was a trailblazer in the cumbia genre, and in Latin music at large. His most popular songs, like “Rinconcito Azul,” “La Reina de Cumbias,” and “Cumbia Sobre el Río” garnered him fans across both North...
- 8/23/2019
- by Andrew Casillas
- Rollingstone.com
In the season premiere of the HBO comedy “Los Espookys,” the host of a Latin America news show tells her viewers that there’s been an angel calling a restaurant over and over — and, gasp, not picking up their order. “Los Espookys” co-creator Julio Torres told TheWrap that the host, even though overtly sensational, is actually based on a little kernel of truth.
“My relationship with Latin American television was catching glimpses of the news and morning shows,” Torres said. “Stories of chupacabras and [singer] Gloria Trevi scandals I feel like were monopolized on those shows.”
Torres grew up in El Salvador before moving to the United States 10 years ago, and is now a writer on “Saturday Night Live.” Growing up, he said that the local news, at times, would veer into stories of the paranormal and celebrity scandals. This concept would be the inspiration for Gregoria Santos #8, the eighth victim...
“My relationship with Latin American television was catching glimpses of the news and morning shows,” Torres said. “Stories of chupacabras and [singer] Gloria Trevi scandals I feel like were monopolized on those shows.”
Torres grew up in El Salvador before moving to the United States 10 years ago, and is now a writer on “Saturday Night Live.” Growing up, he said that the local news, at times, would veer into stories of the paranormal and celebrity scandals. This concept would be the inspiration for Gregoria Santos #8, the eighth victim...
- 6/20/2019
- by Omar Sanchez
- The Wrap
Gloria Trevi has been through what most people might just describe as … a lot. Since she kicked off her pop career in 1985, she’s released 12 studio albums — the most recent being Diosa de la Noche, released Friday. As one of Mexico’s most memorable, albeit shocking pop exports, the “Pelo Suelto” singer has sold out stadiums and topped dozens of pop charts worldwide — and to this day, she’s commonly heralded as the “Mexican Madonna.”
But she’s also experienced some of the lowest of lows: most of all during her disturbing,...
But she’s also experienced some of the lowest of lows: most of all during her disturbing,...
- 5/31/2019
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
Girl power was the name of the game at the 2018 Latin American Music Awards. In a historic move, the annual award show was hosted by not one, but five of Latin America's favorite leading ladies. Becky G, Roselyn Sanchez, Gloria Trevi and Aracely Arámbula all graced the crowd at the Dolby Theater with their poise and style while acting as both hosts and performers. When the ladies kicked off the show in their glamorous color-coordinated outfits, they shared they were excited to represent different generations and countries from the Latin American world. And while the men were more than welcome at the event, los machos were not. Then, Brazilian artist Anitta took the stage for a...
- 10/26/2018
- E! Online
The biggest names in Latin music are coming together tonight for the 2018 Latin American Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. This year, the show will be hosted by all-female artists: Becky G, Aracely Arambula, Leslie Grace, Gloria Trevi and Roselyn Sanchez. Maluma, Pitbull, Daddy Yankee, Flo Rida, Prince Royce and more are all set to perform during the star-studded award show. As for awards, J Balvin and Ozuna are tied with nine nominations each, the highest of any nominated artist this year. But the real question is: Who will walk away as the 2018 Artist of the Year? Bad Bunny, Banda Ms de Sergio Lizarraga, Christian Nodal, Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Luis Fonsi, Maluma, Nicky Jam, Ozuna and Shakira...
- 10/25/2018
- E! Online
From the late, great Oscar de la Renta, to the sophisticated Carolina Herrera and the groundbreaking Manolo Blahnik, Latino designers have always had a place in fashion, contributing stunning works of arts that have been admired by many around the world. As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is recognized from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Et is paying tribute to the generations of talented Hispanics minds who have enriched the creative arts.
Here are nine inspiring Latino designers who are currently slaying the fashion world!
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Maria Cornejo
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The Chilean-born designer is celebrating her label Zero + Maria Cornejo's 20th anniversary this year. Known for her simplicity and minimalism, Cornejo's designs evoke an ease and freedom that she's perfected since opening her atelier and store, Zero, in 1998. Cornejo's designs feature sculptural silhouettes, long and minimal draped dress, coats and skirts...
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The Chilean-born designer is celebrating her label Zero + Maria Cornejo's 20th anniversary this year. Known for her simplicity and minimalism, Cornejo's designs evoke an ease and freedom that she's perfected since opening her atelier and store, Zero, in 1998. Cornejo's designs feature sculptural silhouettes, long and minimal draped dress, coats and skirts...
- 9/29/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Get ready, people! Last Tuesday, the Latin American Music Awards announced this year's nominees and today they're giving us a little sampling of who's going to take the stage on the big night. Chris Brown, Prince Royce, Alejandra Guzman, Bad Bunny, Natalia Jimenez, Abraham Mateo, Angeles, Banda Ms, Christian Nodal, Gente de Zona, Gloria Trevi, Jesse & Joy, Manuel Medrano, Pablo Alboran, and Spiff TV are all slated to perform and more announcements will soon be made. The award show will air live on Thursday, October 26 at 9Pm/8c on Telemundo from the prestigious Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The...
- 9/28/2017
- E! Online
Brought to you by the editors of People en Español
Telemundo announced the nominees for the 2017 Latin American Music Awards on Tuesday. Here are the highlights:
Shakira and Maluma lead the pack with seven nominations each, including three for their sultry hit single “Chantaje”: Favorite Collaboration, Song of the Year and Favorite Song – Pop Rock. Both nabbed noms for “Artist of the Year.”
Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber got three noms for “Despacito,” the summer anthem that made history by tying Mariah Carey’s “One Sweet Day” for longest run–16 weeks!–at the top of the Billboard...
Telemundo announced the nominees for the 2017 Latin American Music Awards on Tuesday. Here are the highlights:
Shakira and Maluma lead the pack with seven nominations each, including three for their sultry hit single “Chantaje”: Favorite Collaboration, Song of the Year and Favorite Song – Pop Rock. Both nabbed noms for “Artist of the Year.”
Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber got three noms for “Despacito,” the summer anthem that made history by tying Mariah Carey’s “One Sweet Day” for longest run–16 weeks!–at the top of the Billboard...
- 9/22/2017
- by Daniela Herrera
- PEOPLE.com
After the sad and shocking news of Mexican actor Renato Lopez's death, celebrities like Juanes, Dulce Maria, and Gloria Trevi all took to social media to mourn the death of the 33-year-old. "I am very moved by the death of our loved and charismatic Renato...I am left without words after knowing what happened...Only two weeks ago he was with me in Medellín as part of our video. I think about his family, his girlfriend, friends, peers and I can't find peace, only in prayer. It was in honor to have you on our journey. Such great sadness," the Colombian singer wrote alongside a photo of himself with Lopez. The rising star was an actor, songwriter, and host. He and...
- 11/26/2016
- E! Online
Known in Mexico and by audiences across Latin America for his humorous impressions, satirical characters, and his skills as an entertaining host for a variety of TV shows, actor and comedian Omar Chaparro has spent the past few years actively pursuing a career in film.
One of his most recent successes, both in Mexico and in the Spanish-speaking U.S. market, is the film “Pulling Strings,” which is one in a series of box-office hits for production company Pantelion. In that film, a romantic comedy with bicultural sensibilities, Chaparro played a role close to those he previously had delved into during his years in television. But for his latest project, “Compadres,” in which he is the protagonist, the performer decided to challenge himself by bringing to life a Mexican police officer who friends a young American hacker.
Because of the physicality required for the role and the dramatic undertones in the screenplay, this is a departure for Chaparro, who clearly is aiming to broaden his acting skills and the audience for his work. In our conversation with the actor we discuss his role as Garza, who deviates from the Mexican stereotypes, his relationship with co-star Joey Morgan, and yet another upcoming project with Pantelion to be released later this year.
"Compadres" opens on April 22 across the U.S.
Aguilar: Garza is a character significantly different from those you have played in the past. It feels like a real departure in your career. Tell me about the challenges of making this transition into a more serious role.
Omar Chaparro: It was a challenge for multiple reasons. Physically I had to train harder and they also wanted to make a more human character. He is a Mexican character that knows how to defend himself. They also wanted to make the actios sequences seem as realistic as possible. They didn’t want the shoot-outs, the punches, the kicks, and the explosions to look cheap, so I had to take my role very seriously. I do think that I left some aspects of what I had been doing on television behind, even though this is my eight film. I believe this is a much more serious character despite the film being an action comedy. He is an honest cop. He is strong, brave, and audacious, but he is also someone who is going through an extreme situation, which is the kidnapping of a loved one. He is definitely a character with more nuances that what I had been doing. It is a bit more distant from comedy and closer to reality.
Aguilar: One of the most refreshing elements about your role is that he is not another version of the stereotypical Mexican character we often see in American films. It's a film that takes place between Mexico and the U.S., but a Mexican lead. Was that part of the appeal for you?
Omar Chaparro: Yes of course. I loved the fact that this is a bicultural film that reflects the reality of life on the border, the differences between the "Gringos" and the Mexicans, and how we coexist and can become friends. But I also enjoyed that my character is an antihero. He is different, and I think that it will let the audience see a different type of Mexican in a Hollywood film. He is not the gardener or the one that crosses the border illegally and is being chased by Ice. He is a good cop, almost like a Mexican Bruce Willis. That’s something we hadn’t really seen before and that makes it fun.
Aguilar: Part of what makes this comedy work is the banter between you and your co-star Joey Morgan who plays Vic. Was this friendship developed organic during the set? How was the experience of working with someone from a very different background and with different experiences?
Omar Chaparro: It was very fun. We clicked right from the first day we met. I lived in the U.S. for a year many years ago - I lived in Boise, Idaho more specifically. I was living with a young guy similar to him. In real life he is kind of bipolar, very sensitive, passionate, and intense. He reminded of that kid 20 years ago when I was living in Idaho. I think that’s part of why we created such a strong bond. He became my friend. We went out partying. We went to the Gloria Trevi concert and he slept over at my place. The chemistry between us was real and you can see that in the film. There are scenes where we are improvising and playing around. The song we perform in the movie, the one called “Puto” by Molotov, wasn’t even on the screenplay. We were inside the car as the camera was rolling and I started singing it and he joined me. We didn’t even know they were recording us until we heard the director yell out, “Don’t cut.” He liked it and that’s why it’s in the film.
Aguilar: In a sense you showed him a different side of Mexican culture.
Omar Chaparro: Yes! He liked it. But he also taught me things. I feel like despite his young age he has great cinematic chops as well as an agile talent for comedy. He can also instantaneously get into a dramatic performance. He would give me advice on acting and even on my accent and English pronunciation. He was like my dialect coach.
Aguilar: How important is it for you, in the roles you choose to play, that they have an element of comedy since it's something you do so well? There is definitely much more than just fun gags in "Compadres."
Omar Chaparro: The film is very balanced. It’s a movie with a lot heart. Besides the action scenes that are also very well realized, there are lots of scenes that make you laugh. It’s a film about how these characters and these cultures intertwine. We even see the cop risking his life for this kid or the kid getting emotional in the climax of the film. That’s something very beautiful, and I think audiences will connect with these emotional aspects of the film.
Aguilar: Speaking of that, it seems like the relationship between you and Joey in the film is almost like that of a father and a son. He doesn't have a father and Garza is a afraid of starting a family and losing his freedom.
Omar Chaparro: They complement each other. He is a kid that spends his time locked in his room behind a computer. He doesn’t know anything else. He is a lonely kid that takes care of his grandfather. His parents died when he was very young and he never had a father figure in his life besides his grandfather, who is in a home. Garza, on the other hand, is a lone wolf that lives in a camper and that doesn’t think about having a family. They complement each other and they quickly develop a beautiful and affectionate friendship in the midst of the shoot-outs and chases.
Aguilar: Have you found it difficult to get work in bigger films, in particular in the U.S. where non-white actors tend to have a harder time getting leading roles?
Omar Chaparro: I don’t like to use the word difficult, I prefer to say “not so easy.” This is a country with so much diversity and where there’s a lot of competition. When there is a casting call for a TV show or a film, besides the actors that are already in Hollywood, there are also actors from Ireland, Australia, Guatemala, and elsewhere trying to get the part. The tapes come from all over the world for any role. The competition is arduous and it’s not very easy to get a lead role. I’m very fortunate to be in a film of this size as the protagonist, even though I’m aware that I still have a long way to go I’m enjoying this moment. I’m enjoying everything, from the reviews to the fact that people are supporting the film. It’s almost a miracle that this is actually happening, so I really want to enjoy this moment.
Aguilar: Is there any specific character that you would like to play in the future now that your career has broadened beyond comedy?
Omar Chaparro: As an actor, an also because I’m very hyperactive, I don’t think I’ll ever be satisfied. I think happiness exists in the middle ground between appreciating what you have and always wanting more. That’s what I’m doing. I’m appreciating this action comedy right now, but I want to know what’s next. I want to play roles that challenge me. I’m very comfortable in comedies, but I’d love to play perhaps a boxer, someone from another country, or even a famous drug dealer. Maybe star in a movie about the life of El Chapo Guzman, why not? [Laughs}.
Aguilar: Where you hesitant about embarking in this project because of the demands in involved, included the fighting sequences and the physical strength and abilities that would entail?
Omar Chaparro: I believe that when Francisco González, the producer of the film, thought of me for this leading role, he knew that he wanted an actor that had experience doing comedy but that could also be believable during the action sequences. I have the pleasure of being his friend, and he knows that throughout most of my life I trained in karate Shotokai. Probably that also motivated him to think of me. I did tell him, “I’m a little rusty because I haven’t trained in a while,” but they say that what you learn well you never forget. In any case we trained boxing and Krav Maga, a different martial art style, for several weeks before we started shooting. I think that helped a lot while choreographing the sequences.
Aguilar: Given that the film will play in both sides of the border, was there any concern about whether the comedy would work for both Spanish-speaking audiences and those who only speak English?
Omar Chaparro: Comedy is always different in Spanish and in English. American comedy is different, so the biggest challenge for this film was for it to be understandable in both cultures. The film is about to be released in the U.S, but in Mexico the film is already a success. It did so well that there has been talks of a sequel, “Compadres 2.” We are waiting to see how people here in the U.S. react to it. One of the writers,Ted Perkins, is a gringo, and the other is Gabriel Ripstein, who is Mexican, so they were very careful so the comedy could work for both cultures. That has a lot to do with the story itself. If the characters are real and the story is authentic, then the comedy will work in any country.
Aguilar: What are your future plans? Will you go back to television or continue seeking roles in films? I understand you already have another upcoming film.
Omar Chaparro: I want to continue learning. I’m excited to make more films and I want to improve my English. We also just shot a film called “No Manches Frida,” which will open in theaters on September 2nd, and it also stars Marta Higareda. It’s based on a very famous German story that was adapted into Spanish. I believe that it can become a box-office success both in Mexico and in the U.S. I’m very happy, we are just now finishing promotion for “Compadres,” and we are going to start promoting this other film in August. Cinema is opening its doors to me and I’m very excited.
Aguilar: Would you say part of this increased in opportunities and production in terms of Mexican films with bicultural appeal has to do with Pantelion's efforts?
Omar Chaparro: Yes. Pantelion has been taking chances on good and different stories like “Comapadres.” It’s a film that is working with a genre that hadn’t been done in Mexico in a long time and with a unique tone, and I think the audiences really appreciate that. Gringos are going to enjoy the film as well because about 60% of the dialogue in the film is in English. We can only hope that the film does as well here as it did in Mexico.
One of his most recent successes, both in Mexico and in the Spanish-speaking U.S. market, is the film “Pulling Strings,” which is one in a series of box-office hits for production company Pantelion. In that film, a romantic comedy with bicultural sensibilities, Chaparro played a role close to those he previously had delved into during his years in television. But for his latest project, “Compadres,” in which he is the protagonist, the performer decided to challenge himself by bringing to life a Mexican police officer who friends a young American hacker.
Because of the physicality required for the role and the dramatic undertones in the screenplay, this is a departure for Chaparro, who clearly is aiming to broaden his acting skills and the audience for his work. In our conversation with the actor we discuss his role as Garza, who deviates from the Mexican stereotypes, his relationship with co-star Joey Morgan, and yet another upcoming project with Pantelion to be released later this year.
"Compadres" opens on April 22 across the U.S.
Aguilar: Garza is a character significantly different from those you have played in the past. It feels like a real departure in your career. Tell me about the challenges of making this transition into a more serious role.
Omar Chaparro: It was a challenge for multiple reasons. Physically I had to train harder and they also wanted to make a more human character. He is a Mexican character that knows how to defend himself. They also wanted to make the actios sequences seem as realistic as possible. They didn’t want the shoot-outs, the punches, the kicks, and the explosions to look cheap, so I had to take my role very seriously. I do think that I left some aspects of what I had been doing on television behind, even though this is my eight film. I believe this is a much more serious character despite the film being an action comedy. He is an honest cop. He is strong, brave, and audacious, but he is also someone who is going through an extreme situation, which is the kidnapping of a loved one. He is definitely a character with more nuances that what I had been doing. It is a bit more distant from comedy and closer to reality.
Aguilar: One of the most refreshing elements about your role is that he is not another version of the stereotypical Mexican character we often see in American films. It's a film that takes place between Mexico and the U.S., but a Mexican lead. Was that part of the appeal for you?
Omar Chaparro: Yes of course. I loved the fact that this is a bicultural film that reflects the reality of life on the border, the differences between the "Gringos" and the Mexicans, and how we coexist and can become friends. But I also enjoyed that my character is an antihero. He is different, and I think that it will let the audience see a different type of Mexican in a Hollywood film. He is not the gardener or the one that crosses the border illegally and is being chased by Ice. He is a good cop, almost like a Mexican Bruce Willis. That’s something we hadn’t really seen before and that makes it fun.
Aguilar: Part of what makes this comedy work is the banter between you and your co-star Joey Morgan who plays Vic. Was this friendship developed organic during the set? How was the experience of working with someone from a very different background and with different experiences?
Omar Chaparro: It was very fun. We clicked right from the first day we met. I lived in the U.S. for a year many years ago - I lived in Boise, Idaho more specifically. I was living with a young guy similar to him. In real life he is kind of bipolar, very sensitive, passionate, and intense. He reminded of that kid 20 years ago when I was living in Idaho. I think that’s part of why we created such a strong bond. He became my friend. We went out partying. We went to the Gloria Trevi concert and he slept over at my place. The chemistry between us was real and you can see that in the film. There are scenes where we are improvising and playing around. The song we perform in the movie, the one called “Puto” by Molotov, wasn’t even on the screenplay. We were inside the car as the camera was rolling and I started singing it and he joined me. We didn’t even know they were recording us until we heard the director yell out, “Don’t cut.” He liked it and that’s why it’s in the film.
Aguilar: In a sense you showed him a different side of Mexican culture.
Omar Chaparro: Yes! He liked it. But he also taught me things. I feel like despite his young age he has great cinematic chops as well as an agile talent for comedy. He can also instantaneously get into a dramatic performance. He would give me advice on acting and even on my accent and English pronunciation. He was like my dialect coach.
Aguilar: How important is it for you, in the roles you choose to play, that they have an element of comedy since it's something you do so well? There is definitely much more than just fun gags in "Compadres."
Omar Chaparro: The film is very balanced. It’s a movie with a lot heart. Besides the action scenes that are also very well realized, there are lots of scenes that make you laugh. It’s a film about how these characters and these cultures intertwine. We even see the cop risking his life for this kid or the kid getting emotional in the climax of the film. That’s something very beautiful, and I think audiences will connect with these emotional aspects of the film.
Aguilar: Speaking of that, it seems like the relationship between you and Joey in the film is almost like that of a father and a son. He doesn't have a father and Garza is a afraid of starting a family and losing his freedom.
Omar Chaparro: They complement each other. He is a kid that spends his time locked in his room behind a computer. He doesn’t know anything else. He is a lonely kid that takes care of his grandfather. His parents died when he was very young and he never had a father figure in his life besides his grandfather, who is in a home. Garza, on the other hand, is a lone wolf that lives in a camper and that doesn’t think about having a family. They complement each other and they quickly develop a beautiful and affectionate friendship in the midst of the shoot-outs and chases.
Aguilar: Have you found it difficult to get work in bigger films, in particular in the U.S. where non-white actors tend to have a harder time getting leading roles?
Omar Chaparro: I don’t like to use the word difficult, I prefer to say “not so easy.” This is a country with so much diversity and where there’s a lot of competition. When there is a casting call for a TV show or a film, besides the actors that are already in Hollywood, there are also actors from Ireland, Australia, Guatemala, and elsewhere trying to get the part. The tapes come from all over the world for any role. The competition is arduous and it’s not very easy to get a lead role. I’m very fortunate to be in a film of this size as the protagonist, even though I’m aware that I still have a long way to go I’m enjoying this moment. I’m enjoying everything, from the reviews to the fact that people are supporting the film. It’s almost a miracle that this is actually happening, so I really want to enjoy this moment.
Aguilar: Is there any specific character that you would like to play in the future now that your career has broadened beyond comedy?
Omar Chaparro: As an actor, an also because I’m very hyperactive, I don’t think I’ll ever be satisfied. I think happiness exists in the middle ground between appreciating what you have and always wanting more. That’s what I’m doing. I’m appreciating this action comedy right now, but I want to know what’s next. I want to play roles that challenge me. I’m very comfortable in comedies, but I’d love to play perhaps a boxer, someone from another country, or even a famous drug dealer. Maybe star in a movie about the life of El Chapo Guzman, why not? [Laughs}.
Aguilar: Where you hesitant about embarking in this project because of the demands in involved, included the fighting sequences and the physical strength and abilities that would entail?
Omar Chaparro: I believe that when Francisco González, the producer of the film, thought of me for this leading role, he knew that he wanted an actor that had experience doing comedy but that could also be believable during the action sequences. I have the pleasure of being his friend, and he knows that throughout most of my life I trained in karate Shotokai. Probably that also motivated him to think of me. I did tell him, “I’m a little rusty because I haven’t trained in a while,” but they say that what you learn well you never forget. In any case we trained boxing and Krav Maga, a different martial art style, for several weeks before we started shooting. I think that helped a lot while choreographing the sequences.
Aguilar: Given that the film will play in both sides of the border, was there any concern about whether the comedy would work for both Spanish-speaking audiences and those who only speak English?
Omar Chaparro: Comedy is always different in Spanish and in English. American comedy is different, so the biggest challenge for this film was for it to be understandable in both cultures. The film is about to be released in the U.S, but in Mexico the film is already a success. It did so well that there has been talks of a sequel, “Compadres 2.” We are waiting to see how people here in the U.S. react to it. One of the writers,Ted Perkins, is a gringo, and the other is Gabriel Ripstein, who is Mexican, so they were very careful so the comedy could work for both cultures. That has a lot to do with the story itself. If the characters are real and the story is authentic, then the comedy will work in any country.
Aguilar: What are your future plans? Will you go back to television or continue seeking roles in films? I understand you already have another upcoming film.
Omar Chaparro: I want to continue learning. I’m excited to make more films and I want to improve my English. We also just shot a film called “No Manches Frida,” which will open in theaters on September 2nd, and it also stars Marta Higareda. It’s based on a very famous German story that was adapted into Spanish. I believe that it can become a box-office success both in Mexico and in the U.S. I’m very happy, we are just now finishing promotion for “Compadres,” and we are going to start promoting this other film in August. Cinema is opening its doors to me and I’m very excited.
Aguilar: Would you say part of this increased in opportunities and production in terms of Mexican films with bicultural appeal has to do with Pantelion's efforts?
Omar Chaparro: Yes. Pantelion has been taking chances on good and different stories like “Comapadres.” It’s a film that is working with a genre that hadn’t been done in Mexico in a long time and with a unique tone, and I think the audiences really appreciate that. Gringos are going to enjoy the film as well because about 60% of the dialogue in the film is in English. We can only hope that the film does as well here as it did in Mexico.
- 4/21/2016
- by Carlos Aguilar
- Sydney's Buzz
Face swapping is really fun. And sometimes...it can be really scary. Just the right mix of both, right? Take for instance, Gloria Trevi's face swap with none other than J Balvin. The Mexican singer's face appeared on Balvin's body with a hat, leather jacket, and some of his facial hair. But then things got really funny when we saw him with Trevi's glamorous blonde hair, which was parted to the side in a braid. She didn't stop there and continued the fun with Alejandro Sanz. Balvin went with the flow and face swapped with Sanz. Pretty epic. The three artists are currently in Mexico as coaches on La Voz…México. Balvin...
- 3/18/2016
- E! Online
[[tmz:video id="0_cekv9xmf"]] Gloria Trevi's life story is so absolutely insane it became a movie, which she says brought her to tears -- but the "Mexican Madonna" cracked up when we suggested she perform for Donald Trump. Trevi survived one of the biggest scandals in the history of music -- after shooting to superstardom in the '90s, she and her bf/manager were accused of running a sex cult for minors. The couple fled to Brazil,...
- 10/7/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Countries around the world have slowly begun announcing their official submissions for the Best Foreign Language Film Academy Award or shortlists of films that are being considered for the distinction. In the case of Mexico there is no clear candidate for the Mexican Academy to select this year, which leaves an open field of diverse films from the art house and commercial realms.
Undoubtedly, the best Mexican film audiences around the world, and in Mexico itself, have had the chance to see in 2015 is Alonso Ruiz Palacios “Güeros,” and some have even speculated that the black-and-white love letter to Mexico City could become the country’s Oscar candidate and even be among the favorites. Unfortunately, the film doesn’t qualify because it was considered to become the official entry last year, when it lost the opportunity to represent Mexico to the financially successful biopic “Cantinflas.” Ruiz Palacios' film would go on to win five Ariel Awards (Mexican Academy Awards) including Best Film and Best Director. It’s in fact the best choice, yet it simply can’t be anymore.
Each year the Mexican Academy sends out a call for entries for filmmakers and producers to submit their films. The organization will only consider those films that are entered by their respective creators, which means that even if a film qualifies if it’s not submitted it won’t be considered. The submission period is over now and the Mexican Academy will announce a list of films competing to represent the nation at the Oscars and the Spanish Goya’s in the upcoming days. Even without a gem like “Güeros” there are still other likely choices and many others that don’t stand a chance against the world-class works that will be send from across the globe. Commercial successes like “A la Mala,” “Tiempos Felices” or “Visitantes” will have a hard time finding support, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they are entered to be in the running anyway.
After looking carefully at release dates, festivals, last year’s films in competition, and having seen several of them, here is a list of 15 films that look like reasonable choices to represent the Mexican film industry at Hollywood’s most prestigious award show. Let’s see how many of these are actually on the official list.
"600 Millas" (600 Miles)
Dir. Gabriel Ripstein
Winner of the Best First Feature at this year’s Berlinale and starring Tim Roth, Gabriel Ripstein’s gun trafficking drama is a gritty and powerful statement about one of the numerous complex issues afflicting both Mexico and the U.S. However, giving the duality it deals with, the film is partially in English, which could become a tricky problem when deciding if it can compete as a foreign language work or not. Furthermore, “600 Miles” hasn’t had a theatrical release in Mexico yet, something that AMPAS requires for a film to qualify. If selected a one-week qualifying run would be mandatory.
"Alicia en el País de Maria" (Alice in Marialand)
Dir. Jesús Magaña Vázquez
Starring Stephanie Sigman ("Spectre") and Uruguayan-born actress Barbara Mori, this highly stylized romantic fantasy follows a love triangle between reality and a strange dreamland. This is Magaña Vázquez highest profile film to date and premiered at the Guadalajara International Film Festival earlier this year. It’s non-linear narrative and the fact that it hasn’t screen much outside its homeland might play against it, but it’s still appears to be an interesting choice. The film opens August 28 in Mexico.
"Carmín Tropical"
Dir. Rigoberto Pérezcano
A personal favorite from what I’ve seen and one of the strongest candidates on this list, “Carmin Tropical” tells the story of Mabel, a “muxe” or physical male who lives as a woman, who returns to her hometown to investigate the death of her estranged best friend, also a "muxe." After winning the highest award at the Morelia International Film Festival, the film has gone to screen in festivals around the world including Outfest Los Angeles and the Sarajevo Film Festival. Added to this, Pérezcano’s work earned him the Ariel Award for Best Original Screenplay at this year’s ceremony. Its relevant ideas regarding gender identity and hate crimes could give it some traction.
"Club Sandwich"
Dir. Fernando Eimbcke
While Fernando Eimbcke’s most recent indie has been around since 2013 in the festival circuit, the film was not considered last year to become the country’s entry as it only open theatrically in Mexico last November. Given these facts this delightful comedy technically qualifies, though it’s hard to say if the filmmaker will pursue the candidacy. “Club Sandwich” uses deadpan charm to explore the relationship between a teenage boy and his mother while on vacation yo a beachside town. The film screened during last year’s Los Angeles Film Festival.
"Las Elegidas" (The Chosen Ones)
Dir. David Pablos
This is the obvious heavyweight at least on paper. In recent years Mexican films that were selected to participate in the Cannes Film Festival have become ideal selections for Oscar consideration. Carlos Reygadas “Silent Light,” Gerardo Naranjo’s “Miss Bala,” Michel Franco’s “After Lucia,” and Amat Escalante’s “Heli,” represented the country in their respective years. Despite being highly regarded internationally, these type of hyperrealist art house films have failed to garner a nomination from AMPAS, which could mean the Mexican Academy might want to look towards more commercial projects like they did last year. Pablos' film is similar to some of the aforementioned titles in terms of the crude realities they depict. Reviews were mostly positive and the film could definitely continue with the Cannes-to-Oscar pattern, but might prove another hard sale for Academy voters. “Las Elegidas” still hasn’t open theatrically in Mexico.
"Elvira, Te Dariá Mi Vida Pero La Estoy Usando" (Elvira, I'd Give You My Life But I'm Using It)
Dir. Manolo Caro
A sophisticated romantic dramedy starring two of Mexico’s most prolific actors Cecilia Suarez and Luis Gerardo Mendez (Netflix’ “Club de Cuervos”), the film represents a departure for filmmaker Manolo Caro from the more conventional romantic comedies he’s done in the past. When Elvira’s husband goes missing she embarks on a search to find him, even if the outcome of her quest is not what she expects her devotion is unwavering. The film had its U.S. premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival in June and it’s opening in Mexico this weekend.
"Estrellas Solitarias" (Lonely Stars)
Dir. Fernando Urdapilleta
By far the most unconventional choice, this irreverent comedy about dreams of stardom focuses on a pair of transvestites hoping to get their big break while working in a dingy and unglamorous bar. Music plays a big role in Fernando Urdapilleta’s sophomore feature, which shines a light on characters rarely seen in Mexican cinema. Produced by the Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica the film has screened around the country and competed for the Maguey Award to Lgbt films at the 30th edition of Guadalajara International Film Festival (Ficg).
"Gloria"
Dir. Christian Keller
Working from a screenplay by Sabina Berman, Swiss filmmaker Christian Keller crafted a searing biopic about one of Mexico’s most iconic pop stars, Gloria Trevi, and her tumultuous career. The film took audiences and critics by surprise mainly because of the authenticity brought to it by the young actress Sofia Espinosa, who truly embodied Trevi’s outrageous personality and commanding stage presence. “Gloria” opened in Mexico back in February and it screened at SXSW in Austin last March. It’s also the only film in the list that has already had a U.S. theatrical release, which has handled by Picturehouse. This would definitely be a divisive selection given that Gloria is not widely known in the English-speaking world.
"La Guerra de Manuela Jankovic" (Manuela Jankovic's War)
Dir. Diana Cardozo
Nominated for 3 Ariel Awards including Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress this year, this peculiar drama opened late last year and hasn’t travel much internationally. Set in the early 90s the film deals with Manuela, a middle-aged woman who must take care of her bitter Serbian grandmother who escaped to Mexico during World War II. Beautifully executed and acted the film is a sleeper that could actually be an ideal choice given its unique premise and approach. Stories about the Eastern European community in Mexico have rarely been explored in film.
"Hilda"
Dir. Andres Clariond
Dealing with classicism within Mexican society, this Audience Award-winning film at the last Morelia Film Festival paints a disturbing picture about the divide between the elite and the working class. Starring Veronica Langer as Mrs. Le Marchand, a wealthy woman depressed due to her unfulfilled ambitions, the film is a psychological drama with darkly comedic undertones. When Hilda (Adriana Paz) a new housemaid is hired, Le Marchand’s obsessive behavior unravels. Andres Clariond’s debut feature is based on a French play by Marie Ndiaye, the filmmaker certainly found parallels between the playwright’s work and his homeland. “Hilda” will open in Mexico in early September.
"Las Horas Contigo" (The Hours With You)
Dir. Catalina Aguilar Mastretta
This endearing dram about a young woman coming to terms with her grandmother’s imminent death has been a quiet success since it’s premiere at the 2014 Ficg where it won the Best Director award for debutant Catalina Aguilar Mastretta. “Las Horas Contigo” was nominated for three Ariel Awards winning the Best Supporting Actress statuette for veteran thespian Isela Vega. The film’s U.S. premiere took place during the 4th edition of Ficg in La and was also part of the Latin Cinema section at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. It’s a well-made film that offers a handful of moving moments that could resonate with voters, though in my opinion it’s a bit slight.
"Manto Acuífero" ( The Well)
Dir. Michael Rowe
Australian filmmaker Michael Rowe, who has made a career working in Mexico, received great acclaim and accolades for his debut feature “Año Bisiesto,” including the Camera d’Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival. “Manto Acuífero,” his sophomore effort, premiered at the Rome Film Festival in 2013 and was produced by Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna’s Canana. Centered on a young girl dealing with troubling situations at home, the film also screened at the Morelia Film Festival. Its theatrical release didn’t happen until November of last year, which based on AMPAS rules qualifies it for consideration. “Manto Acuífero” was not considered last year.
"El Más Buscasdo" (Mexican Gangster)
Dir. José Manuel Cravioto
By far the most commercial and most expensive-looking film on the list, this action tale revolves around a bank robber whose alter ego is a mysterious masked singer. Jose Manuel Cravioto’s narrative debut stars Tenoch Huerta (“Güeros”) as skillful criminal Alfredo Rios Galeana and as al El Charro Misterioso, the elusive and talented performer. Set in the 1980s “El Más Buscado” showcases costumes, production design, and music from that period in a Robin Hood-like story of a unique antihero. The film screened in L.A. as part of the Hola Mexico Film Festival back in May but other than that lacks noticeable international presence.
"Las Oscuras Primaveras" (The Obscure Spring)
Dir. Ernesto Contreras
Moody and darkly sensual, this intense drama from director Ernesto Contreras won the Knight Competition Grand Jury Prize as well as the Best Performance Grand Jury Prize and the Miami International Film Festival. Cecilia Suarez and Jose Maria Yazpik star as a childless married couple whose relationship is threaten when he starts having a steamy affair with a lonely single mother in need of companionship. “Las Oscuras Primaveras” also received three Ariel Awards at the most recent ceremony for Best Editing, Best Sound, and Best Original Score.
"La Tirisia" (Perpetual Sadness)
Dir. Jorge Pérez Solano
Last but definitely not least, the one film that, in this writer’s opinion, is the best opinion from the pack. Jose Perez Solano’s poetic feature follows two women in a remote community who have to choose between their children and their partner in a chauvinist society. The beauty and authenticity of “La Tirisia” have connected with audiences and juries from diverse backgrounds. Karlovy Vary, Palm Springs, Thessaloniki, Chicago, and Guadalajara were a few of the festivals that screened the film where it often was awarded prizes for its director and cast. Actress Adriana Paz (“Hilda”) won the Ariel Award for Best Actress for her work in the film, while Noé Hernandez took home the award for Best Supporting Actor. It’s art house roots and segmented narrative might work against it, but if voters at the Mexican Academy can look past that, this might be the one to bet on.
Undoubtedly, the best Mexican film audiences around the world, and in Mexico itself, have had the chance to see in 2015 is Alonso Ruiz Palacios “Güeros,” and some have even speculated that the black-and-white love letter to Mexico City could become the country’s Oscar candidate and even be among the favorites. Unfortunately, the film doesn’t qualify because it was considered to become the official entry last year, when it lost the opportunity to represent Mexico to the financially successful biopic “Cantinflas.” Ruiz Palacios' film would go on to win five Ariel Awards (Mexican Academy Awards) including Best Film and Best Director. It’s in fact the best choice, yet it simply can’t be anymore.
Each year the Mexican Academy sends out a call for entries for filmmakers and producers to submit their films. The organization will only consider those films that are entered by their respective creators, which means that even if a film qualifies if it’s not submitted it won’t be considered. The submission period is over now and the Mexican Academy will announce a list of films competing to represent the nation at the Oscars and the Spanish Goya’s in the upcoming days. Even without a gem like “Güeros” there are still other likely choices and many others that don’t stand a chance against the world-class works that will be send from across the globe. Commercial successes like “A la Mala,” “Tiempos Felices” or “Visitantes” will have a hard time finding support, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they are entered to be in the running anyway.
After looking carefully at release dates, festivals, last year’s films in competition, and having seen several of them, here is a list of 15 films that look like reasonable choices to represent the Mexican film industry at Hollywood’s most prestigious award show. Let’s see how many of these are actually on the official list.
"600 Millas" (600 Miles)
Dir. Gabriel Ripstein
Winner of the Best First Feature at this year’s Berlinale and starring Tim Roth, Gabriel Ripstein’s gun trafficking drama is a gritty and powerful statement about one of the numerous complex issues afflicting both Mexico and the U.S. However, giving the duality it deals with, the film is partially in English, which could become a tricky problem when deciding if it can compete as a foreign language work or not. Furthermore, “600 Miles” hasn’t had a theatrical release in Mexico yet, something that AMPAS requires for a film to qualify. If selected a one-week qualifying run would be mandatory.
"Alicia en el País de Maria" (Alice in Marialand)
Dir. Jesús Magaña Vázquez
Starring Stephanie Sigman ("Spectre") and Uruguayan-born actress Barbara Mori, this highly stylized romantic fantasy follows a love triangle between reality and a strange dreamland. This is Magaña Vázquez highest profile film to date and premiered at the Guadalajara International Film Festival earlier this year. It’s non-linear narrative and the fact that it hasn’t screen much outside its homeland might play against it, but it’s still appears to be an interesting choice. The film opens August 28 in Mexico.
"Carmín Tropical"
Dir. Rigoberto Pérezcano
A personal favorite from what I’ve seen and one of the strongest candidates on this list, “Carmin Tropical” tells the story of Mabel, a “muxe” or physical male who lives as a woman, who returns to her hometown to investigate the death of her estranged best friend, also a "muxe." After winning the highest award at the Morelia International Film Festival, the film has gone to screen in festivals around the world including Outfest Los Angeles and the Sarajevo Film Festival. Added to this, Pérezcano’s work earned him the Ariel Award for Best Original Screenplay at this year’s ceremony. Its relevant ideas regarding gender identity and hate crimes could give it some traction.
"Club Sandwich"
Dir. Fernando Eimbcke
While Fernando Eimbcke’s most recent indie has been around since 2013 in the festival circuit, the film was not considered last year to become the country’s entry as it only open theatrically in Mexico last November. Given these facts this delightful comedy technically qualifies, though it’s hard to say if the filmmaker will pursue the candidacy. “Club Sandwich” uses deadpan charm to explore the relationship between a teenage boy and his mother while on vacation yo a beachside town. The film screened during last year’s Los Angeles Film Festival.
"Las Elegidas" (The Chosen Ones)
Dir. David Pablos
This is the obvious heavyweight at least on paper. In recent years Mexican films that were selected to participate in the Cannes Film Festival have become ideal selections for Oscar consideration. Carlos Reygadas “Silent Light,” Gerardo Naranjo’s “Miss Bala,” Michel Franco’s “After Lucia,” and Amat Escalante’s “Heli,” represented the country in their respective years. Despite being highly regarded internationally, these type of hyperrealist art house films have failed to garner a nomination from AMPAS, which could mean the Mexican Academy might want to look towards more commercial projects like they did last year. Pablos' film is similar to some of the aforementioned titles in terms of the crude realities they depict. Reviews were mostly positive and the film could definitely continue with the Cannes-to-Oscar pattern, but might prove another hard sale for Academy voters. “Las Elegidas” still hasn’t open theatrically in Mexico.
"Elvira, Te Dariá Mi Vida Pero La Estoy Usando" (Elvira, I'd Give You My Life But I'm Using It)
Dir. Manolo Caro
A sophisticated romantic dramedy starring two of Mexico’s most prolific actors Cecilia Suarez and Luis Gerardo Mendez (Netflix’ “Club de Cuervos”), the film represents a departure for filmmaker Manolo Caro from the more conventional romantic comedies he’s done in the past. When Elvira’s husband goes missing she embarks on a search to find him, even if the outcome of her quest is not what she expects her devotion is unwavering. The film had its U.S. premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival in June and it’s opening in Mexico this weekend.
"Estrellas Solitarias" (Lonely Stars)
Dir. Fernando Urdapilleta
By far the most unconventional choice, this irreverent comedy about dreams of stardom focuses on a pair of transvestites hoping to get their big break while working in a dingy and unglamorous bar. Music plays a big role in Fernando Urdapilleta’s sophomore feature, which shines a light on characters rarely seen in Mexican cinema. Produced by the Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica the film has screened around the country and competed for the Maguey Award to Lgbt films at the 30th edition of Guadalajara International Film Festival (Ficg).
"Gloria"
Dir. Christian Keller
Working from a screenplay by Sabina Berman, Swiss filmmaker Christian Keller crafted a searing biopic about one of Mexico’s most iconic pop stars, Gloria Trevi, and her tumultuous career. The film took audiences and critics by surprise mainly because of the authenticity brought to it by the young actress Sofia Espinosa, who truly embodied Trevi’s outrageous personality and commanding stage presence. “Gloria” opened in Mexico back in February and it screened at SXSW in Austin last March. It’s also the only film in the list that has already had a U.S. theatrical release, which has handled by Picturehouse. This would definitely be a divisive selection given that Gloria is not widely known in the English-speaking world.
"La Guerra de Manuela Jankovic" (Manuela Jankovic's War)
Dir. Diana Cardozo
Nominated for 3 Ariel Awards including Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress this year, this peculiar drama opened late last year and hasn’t travel much internationally. Set in the early 90s the film deals with Manuela, a middle-aged woman who must take care of her bitter Serbian grandmother who escaped to Mexico during World War II. Beautifully executed and acted the film is a sleeper that could actually be an ideal choice given its unique premise and approach. Stories about the Eastern European community in Mexico have rarely been explored in film.
"Hilda"
Dir. Andres Clariond
Dealing with classicism within Mexican society, this Audience Award-winning film at the last Morelia Film Festival paints a disturbing picture about the divide between the elite and the working class. Starring Veronica Langer as Mrs. Le Marchand, a wealthy woman depressed due to her unfulfilled ambitions, the film is a psychological drama with darkly comedic undertones. When Hilda (Adriana Paz) a new housemaid is hired, Le Marchand’s obsessive behavior unravels. Andres Clariond’s debut feature is based on a French play by Marie Ndiaye, the filmmaker certainly found parallels between the playwright’s work and his homeland. “Hilda” will open in Mexico in early September.
"Las Horas Contigo" (The Hours With You)
Dir. Catalina Aguilar Mastretta
This endearing dram about a young woman coming to terms with her grandmother’s imminent death has been a quiet success since it’s premiere at the 2014 Ficg where it won the Best Director award for debutant Catalina Aguilar Mastretta. “Las Horas Contigo” was nominated for three Ariel Awards winning the Best Supporting Actress statuette for veteran thespian Isela Vega. The film’s U.S. premiere took place during the 4th edition of Ficg in La and was also part of the Latin Cinema section at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. It’s a well-made film that offers a handful of moving moments that could resonate with voters, though in my opinion it’s a bit slight.
"Manto Acuífero" ( The Well)
Dir. Michael Rowe
Australian filmmaker Michael Rowe, who has made a career working in Mexico, received great acclaim and accolades for his debut feature “Año Bisiesto,” including the Camera d’Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival. “Manto Acuífero,” his sophomore effort, premiered at the Rome Film Festival in 2013 and was produced by Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna’s Canana. Centered on a young girl dealing with troubling situations at home, the film also screened at the Morelia Film Festival. Its theatrical release didn’t happen until November of last year, which based on AMPAS rules qualifies it for consideration. “Manto Acuífero” was not considered last year.
"El Más Buscasdo" (Mexican Gangster)
Dir. José Manuel Cravioto
By far the most commercial and most expensive-looking film on the list, this action tale revolves around a bank robber whose alter ego is a mysterious masked singer. Jose Manuel Cravioto’s narrative debut stars Tenoch Huerta (“Güeros”) as skillful criminal Alfredo Rios Galeana and as al El Charro Misterioso, the elusive and talented performer. Set in the 1980s “El Más Buscado” showcases costumes, production design, and music from that period in a Robin Hood-like story of a unique antihero. The film screened in L.A. as part of the Hola Mexico Film Festival back in May but other than that lacks noticeable international presence.
"Las Oscuras Primaveras" (The Obscure Spring)
Dir. Ernesto Contreras
Moody and darkly sensual, this intense drama from director Ernesto Contreras won the Knight Competition Grand Jury Prize as well as the Best Performance Grand Jury Prize and the Miami International Film Festival. Cecilia Suarez and Jose Maria Yazpik star as a childless married couple whose relationship is threaten when he starts having a steamy affair with a lonely single mother in need of companionship. “Las Oscuras Primaveras” also received three Ariel Awards at the most recent ceremony for Best Editing, Best Sound, and Best Original Score.
"La Tirisia" (Perpetual Sadness)
Dir. Jorge Pérez Solano
Last but definitely not least, the one film that, in this writer’s opinion, is the best opinion from the pack. Jose Perez Solano’s poetic feature follows two women in a remote community who have to choose between their children and their partner in a chauvinist society. The beauty and authenticity of “La Tirisia” have connected with audiences and juries from diverse backgrounds. Karlovy Vary, Palm Springs, Thessaloniki, Chicago, and Guadalajara were a few of the festivals that screened the film where it often was awarded prizes for its director and cast. Actress Adriana Paz (“Hilda”) won the Ariel Award for Best Actress for her work in the film, while Noé Hernandez took home the award for Best Supporting Actor. It’s art house roots and segmented narrative might work against it, but if voters at the Mexican Academy can look past that, this might be the one to bet on.
- 8/20/2015
- by Carlos Aguilar
- Sydney's Buzz
CineMovie caught up with Mexican actress Kate del Castillo who attended the Hola Mexico Film Festival opening night premiere of Gloria, the Gloria Trevi story. Kate talked to us about her two films premiering at the festival with El Visitante and the family animated comedy El Americano. While on the red carpet, she also gave us her thoughts on Gloria, and why she's foremost a Mexican first before being an actress.
- 5/13/2015
- by info@cinemovie.tv (Super User)
- CineMovie
As the drama over who will run The Greek Theatre continues to play out, the shows must go on, and so the iconic L.A. venue this morning unveiled its lineup and subscription program for its 2015 season. Among the acts set to perform under the stars are Robert Plant & the Sensational Space Shifters, Boy George and Culture Club, Latin pop diva Gloria Trevi, alt rockers Wilco, Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson (appearing on his 72nd birthday), SoCal punk godfathers Social Distortion and newly minted Grammy winner “Weird Al” Yankovic. Read More Live Nation's Bid for the Greek Theatre Rejected
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- 3/5/2015
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This weekend, rewind the clock because your favorite time-traveling comedians are back in "Hot Tub Time Machine 2," Kevin Costner transforms an unlikely California cross country team into championship contenders in "McFarland USA," and Neil Patrick Harris hosts the 87th Annual Academy Awards live Sunday night at 7 Et / 4 Pt on ABC.
Also in theaters this weekend: "The Duff" follows a high school senior (Mae Whitman) who tries to shake up the social order at school after discovering she's the Duff (Designated Ugly Fat Friend). "Wild Tales" is an Oscar-nominated Argentinian black comedy about love, deception, the return of the past, tragedy, and violence in everyday life pushing itself towards the undeniable pleasure of losing control. "Gloria" is a biopic about the rebellious and controversial Mexican pop icon Gloria Trevi whose international success was rocked by a larger than life scandal. In "Digging Up the Marrow," a documentary exploring genre-based monster...
Also in theaters this weekend: "The Duff" follows a high school senior (Mae Whitman) who tries to shake up the social order at school after discovering she's the Duff (Designated Ugly Fat Friend). "Wild Tales" is an Oscar-nominated Argentinian black comedy about love, deception, the return of the past, tragedy, and violence in everyday life pushing itself towards the undeniable pleasure of losing control. "Gloria" is a biopic about the rebellious and controversial Mexican pop icon Gloria Trevi whose international success was rocked by a larger than life scandal. In "Digging Up the Marrow," a documentary exploring genre-based monster...
- 2/19/2015
- by Jonny Black
- Moviefone
Amy Schumer and Bill Hader in TrainwreckPhoto: Universal Pictures With Sundance just wrapping up and Berlin starting up in a few days, we are now immersed in the year-long barrage of film festivals. One such festival in South By Southwest. A few weeks back they announced the first seven films of their program, including the opening night film Brand: A Second Coming. Today, they have revealed the rest of the features to be shown in March (except for the midnight program), and some of it has me very excited. The bigger titles announced do not do much for me. Paul Feig's Spy, starring Melissa McCarthy, and the Will Ferrell/Kevin Hart starrer Get Hard leave a lot to be desired in terms of anticipation, as does a work in progress cut of Judd Apatow's latest film Trainwreck. I'm guessing an Apatow work in progress is probably around three and a half hours.
- 2/3/2015
- by Mike Shutt
- Rope of Silicon
South by Southwest, the multi-faceted film, music and technology festival held annually in Austin, TX will feature such upcoming films as Paul Feig’s Spy, David Gordon Green’s Manglehorn, Alex Gibney’s documentary Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine, and Ondi Timoner’s Russell Brand profile Brand: A Second Coming as headliners in this year’s film festival lineup.
SXSW runs from March 13 to 21 in Austin and is now in its 22nd year. Variety has details of the 145 films and 100 world premieres bowing at this year’s festival. Brand, as previously reported, will be the festival’s opening night film.
Other notable titles on the list are the Will Ferrell/Kevin Hart comedy Get Hard, a rough cut of Judd Apatow’s Trainwreck, the directorial debut of 28 Days Later screenwriter Alex Garland, Ex Machina, and a new comedy by Michael Showalter, Hello, My Name is Doris.
On the small screen,...
SXSW runs from March 13 to 21 in Austin and is now in its 22nd year. Variety has details of the 145 films and 100 world premieres bowing at this year’s festival. Brand, as previously reported, will be the festival’s opening night film.
Other notable titles on the list are the Will Ferrell/Kevin Hart comedy Get Hard, a rough cut of Judd Apatow’s Trainwreck, the directorial debut of 28 Days Later screenwriter Alex Garland, Ex Machina, and a new comedy by Michael Showalter, Hello, My Name is Doris.
On the small screen,...
- 2/3/2015
- by Brian Welk
- SoundOnSight
2Nd Update: : International actuals are in from most of the studios with a few figure shifts. The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies came in higher than projected with a total $54M weekend and a cume of $504.65M. Disney’s Into The Woods, previously at a projected $1M for the weekend, nearly doubled that to take a confirmed $1.7M. In Italy, Clint Eastwood’s American Sniper was above its estimated record-breaking haul with $7.1M on 425 screens and the best per-screen average in the market. There’s also a new local movie record in fast-growing Vietnam — see the key market round-ups below for more on that one.
Figures have been updated throughout for The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies, Exodus: Gods And Kings, Penguins Of Madagascar, Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb, Big Hero 6, Into The Woods, Seventh Son, Taken 3, American Sniper, The Water Diviner,...
Figures have been updated throughout for The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies, Exodus: Gods And Kings, Penguins Of Madagascar, Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb, Big Hero 6, Into The Woods, Seventh Son, Taken 3, American Sniper, The Water Diviner,...
- 1/6/2015
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline
Mexican pop star Gloria Trevi is the subject of a biopic that features the typical rise and fall of the protagonist, but that works too as a variation, thanks to the nature of the story. This means Gloria's rise and fall actually began at the same time, once she got to know Sergio Andrade, her eventual manager, basically the love of her life, and a real asshole too. In terms of structure, the movie plays with time, showing the decadent times of both Trevi and Andrade right from the beginning, as it jumps from Mexico City in the eighties and early nineties to Brazil in the late nighties throughout, Brazil being the place where the police finally captured and incarcerated both of them. It's not...
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- 1/1/2015
- Screen Anarchy
A lot of pop stars make headlines because of the people they date, the clothes they wear, and the clothes they take off onstage. But Mexican singer Gloria Trevi's story is a bit more complicated than that. Picturehouse acquired the rights to Gloria, a biopic that chronicles Trevi's rise to fame as a singer and her subsequent sex-related legal troubles, which included accusations of kidnapping and sexually abusing minors. Although her debut album Qué Hago Aquí? topped the charts in 1989, Trevi didn't stay on top for long thanks to her relationship with manager Sergio Andrade, the man who was...
- 10/6/2014
- by Ariana Bacle
- EW - Inside Movies
The distributor has acquired all Us rights to Gloria, the biopic based on the true story of Latin American pop icon Gloria Trevi. Universal will distribute in Latin America.
Picturehouse acquired rights from Matthias Ehrenberg of Mexico City-based production outfit Río Negro and has scheduled a first quarter 2015 release.
Trevi was the bestselling artist known as the Mexican Madonna who, with the assistance of her manager-husband, rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s. She was jailed on charges of running a sex cult and eventually acquitted in 2004.
Sofia Espinosa stars alongside Marco Perez. First-timer Christian Keller directed from the screenplay by Sabina Berman.
Ehrenberg, Barrie M Osborne and Alan B Curtiss produced.
Picturehouse acquired rights from Matthias Ehrenberg of Mexico City-based production outfit Río Negro and has scheduled a first quarter 2015 release.
Trevi was the bestselling artist known as the Mexican Madonna who, with the assistance of her manager-husband, rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s. She was jailed on charges of running a sex cult and eventually acquitted in 2004.
Sofia Espinosa stars alongside Marco Perez. First-timer Christian Keller directed from the screenplay by Sabina Berman.
Ehrenberg, Barrie M Osborne and Alan B Curtiss produced.
- 10/6/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Picturehouse has acquired U.S. rights to Gloria, the controversial Mexican biopic based on the rise, fall, and rise of Latin American pop-rock icon Gloria Trevi. The musical drama stars Sofia Espinosa as Trevi, the singer-songwriter who earned the nicknames “The Mexican Madonna” and “The Supreme Diva of Mexican Pop” with her sexually- and politically-charged brand of chart-toppers in the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s. After signing off on the project, Trevi attempted last year to block the project from moving forward. A January 2015 release is now planned with Universal Pictures International releasing the film in Mexico and Latin America.
Trevi, who’s sold over 20 million records in her 25-year career, is no stranger to controversy. In 2000 she, manager-husband Sergio Andrade, and a backup singer were arrested and charged with corrupting minors in a sex cult; Trevi spent over four years in jail before being acquitted and freed. She released...
Trevi, who’s sold over 20 million records in her 25-year career, is no stranger to controversy. In 2000 she, manager-husband Sergio Andrade, and a backup singer were arrested and charged with corrupting minors in a sex cult; Trevi spent over four years in jail before being acquitted and freed. She released...
- 10/6/2014
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
Picturehouse plans a first quarter 2015 release for this Mexican musical drama by first-timer Christian Keller about Gloria Trevi, deemed the "Supreme Diva of Mexican Pop" by VH1. The film traces Trevi's rise to fame in the '80s and '90s, and her destructive and abuse relationship with manager/husband Sergio Andrade. "Gloria" also dives into her dark days in 2000, when she was accused of running a sex cult. Written by Sabina Berman, the Rio Negro-produced film stars Sofia Espinosa in the title role. "Gloria" opens in Mexico in January. Trevi herself, allegedly, did not authorize the biopic. More on that scoop via THR here.
- 10/6/2014
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Thompson on Hollywood
NBCUniversal’s Hispanic cable network mun2 unveiled its programming lineup for 2014-2015 at its upfront presentation tonight in New York. It features new Hispanic celebrity reality series starring international Latin music icon Gloria Trevi, as well as sports programming including the Nascar Mexico Toyota Series, FIFA World Cup and the 2016 games of the Summer Xxxi Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro. Mun2 also announced it is developing an action/drama scripted series set in a contemporary Mexican town. Here are programming details: Untitled “Gloria Trevi” Reality Series: Gloria Trevi is an international icon and music phenomenon. With a career spanning over three decades, La Trevi continues to reinvent herself both on and off the stage. Now for the first time ever, Gloria has decided to give her fans unprecedented access to her life. Dejando su pelo suelto, La Trevi will take us behind the curtains as we dive deep into her world,...
- 5/14/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
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