Residente is going on his first tour in over five years. On Wednesday, the Puerto Rican music legend announced that he’ll go on a world tour for his recently released album, Las Letras Ya No Importan.
The musician announced the trek with a teaser starring his son Milo and featuring Fito Paez on piano. The video sees the musician having drinks at a bar, before his son Milo shows up in his pajamas.
Milo and Residente share existential questions about the future of their lives, before Milo convinces Residente...
The musician announced the trek with a teaser starring his son Milo and featuring Fito Paez on piano. The video sees the musician having drinks at a bar, before his son Milo shows up in his pajamas.
Milo and Residente share existential questions about the future of their lives, before Milo convinces Residente...
- 3/13/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
The Conga Room is closing its doors.
The Los Angeles institution will bow out of the city’s nightlife scene after 25 years with one more final hurrah on March 27. Billed as a “farewell celebration,” the final night will be steered by investors Jimmy Smits and Paul Rodriguez and feature performances and appearances by Gilberto Santa Rosa (aka “el caballero de la salsa”) among other notable names (yet to be announced) from the worlds of music, politics and culture.
Opened in 1999 on Wilshire Boulevard by entrepreneur Brad Gluckstein, the Conga Room counted Smits, Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez and Sheila E. as investors. The Conga Room became a go-to nightlife, special events and concert destination that boosted culture, music and entertainment. Over the years it has hosted the likes of Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Celia Cruz, the Buena Vista Social Club, Tito Puente, Carlos Santana, Alejandro Fernández, Jamie Foxx, Fito Páez,...
The Los Angeles institution will bow out of the city’s nightlife scene after 25 years with one more final hurrah on March 27. Billed as a “farewell celebration,” the final night will be steered by investors Jimmy Smits and Paul Rodriguez and feature performances and appearances by Gilberto Santa Rosa (aka “el caballero de la salsa”) among other notable names (yet to be announced) from the worlds of music, politics and culture.
Opened in 1999 on Wilshire Boulevard by entrepreneur Brad Gluckstein, the Conga Room counted Smits, Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez and Sheila E. as investors. The Conga Room became a go-to nightlife, special events and concert destination that boosted culture, music and entertainment. Over the years it has hosted the likes of Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Celia Cruz, the Buena Vista Social Club, Tito Puente, Carlos Santana, Alejandro Fernández, Jamie Foxx, Fito Páez,...
- 1/31/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix has promoted Carolina Leconte to the position of senior director of content at its Mexican outpost. She steps into Roberto Stopello’s shoes, who has ankled.
Leconte has been with Netflix since 2021 where she held the position of director, original series, Latin America and spearheaded such hit productions as the second season of Colombian show, “The Marked Heart,” one of the most popular non-English TV series on Netflix in 2022; the racy tale “Fake Profile,” which stayed in the global Top 10 ranking for non-English series for six weeks in 2023 and posted the biggest bow of any non-English series last year; and “Love After Music,” a series based on the career of Argentinian musician Fito Paéz, among many other shows.
She previously worked on such titles as “Luis Miguel- The Series” (Seasons 2 and 3), “42 Days of Darkness” and Season 2 of “Control Z.”
Leconte’s 20-year experience in the biz includes work...
Leconte has been with Netflix since 2021 where she held the position of director, original series, Latin America and spearheaded such hit productions as the second season of Colombian show, “The Marked Heart,” one of the most popular non-English TV series on Netflix in 2022; the racy tale “Fake Profile,” which stayed in the global Top 10 ranking for non-English series for six weeks in 2023 and posted the biggest bow of any non-English series last year; and “Love After Music,” a series based on the career of Argentinian musician Fito Paéz, among many other shows.
She previously worked on such titles as “Luis Miguel- The Series” (Seasons 2 and 3), “42 Days of Darkness” and Season 2 of “Control Z.”
Leconte’s 20-year experience in the biz includes work...
- 1/23/2024
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has promoted Carolina Leconte to replace Roberto Stopello.
She has been named Senior Director of Content at Netflix Latin America, and will oversee series and film in Mexico, while continuing to lead regional licensing and co-productions in Latin America.
This comes after we revealed Stopello was exiting Netflix Latam, where he was VP of Series in Latin America at Netflix. Deadline understands he plans to move back to the U.S. for family reasons.
Leconte has been with Netflix has Director, Original Series in Latin America since 2021. During that time, she has led productions such as the second season of Colombian hit The Marked Heart, which was one of the most popular non-English TV series on the streamer in 2022; and Fake Profile, which stayed in the global Top 10 for non-English series for six weeks last year.
She also worked on Love After Music, a series based on the career of Argentinian musician Fito Paéz,...
She has been named Senior Director of Content at Netflix Latin America, and will oversee series and film in Mexico, while continuing to lead regional licensing and co-productions in Latin America.
This comes after we revealed Stopello was exiting Netflix Latam, where he was VP of Series in Latin America at Netflix. Deadline understands he plans to move back to the U.S. for family reasons.
Leconte has been with Netflix has Director, Original Series in Latin America since 2021. During that time, she has led productions such as the second season of Colombian hit The Marked Heart, which was one of the most popular non-English TV series on the streamer in 2022; and Fake Profile, which stayed in the global Top 10 for non-English series for six weeks last year.
She also worked on Love After Music, a series based on the career of Argentinian musician Fito Paéz,...
- 1/22/2024
- by Jesse Whittock and Stewart Clarke
- Deadline Film + TV
All of the winners of the 2023 Latin Grammy Awards have been announced!
Hosted by Sebastián Yatra, Danna Paola, Roselyn Sánchez, and Paz Vega, the annual music awards show took place on Thursday (November 16) in Seville, Spain.
Mexican producer and songwriter Edgar Barrera led the nominations with 13, followed by Camilo, Karol G, Shakira, and Kevyn Mauricio Cruz, all with seven nominations.
Click inside to read the full list of winners…
See the full list of the Latin Grammys winners below…
General Field
Record Of The Year
“No Es Que Te Extrañe” – Christina Aguilera
“Carretera y Manta” – Pablo Alborán
“Déjame Llorarte” – Paula Arenas Featuring Jesús Navarro
“Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53″ – Bizarrap Featuring Shakira
“Si Tú Me Quieres” – Fonseca & Juan Luis Guerra
“Mientras Me Curo Del Cora” – Karol G
“De Todas Las Flores” – Natalia Lafourcade — Winner
“Ojos Marrones” – Lasso
“La Fórmula” – Maluma & Marc Anthony
“Despechá” – Rosalía
“Correcaminos” – Alejandro Sanz Featuring Danny Ocean...
Hosted by Sebastián Yatra, Danna Paola, Roselyn Sánchez, and Paz Vega, the annual music awards show took place on Thursday (November 16) in Seville, Spain.
Mexican producer and songwriter Edgar Barrera led the nominations with 13, followed by Camilo, Karol G, Shakira, and Kevyn Mauricio Cruz, all with seven nominations.
Click inside to read the full list of winners…
See the full list of the Latin Grammys winners below…
General Field
Record Of The Year
“No Es Que Te Extrañe” – Christina Aguilera
“Carretera y Manta” – Pablo Alborán
“Déjame Llorarte” – Paula Arenas Featuring Jesús Navarro
“Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53″ – Bizarrap Featuring Shakira
“Si Tú Me Quieres” – Fonseca & Juan Luis Guerra
“Mientras Me Curo Del Cora” – Karol G
“De Todas Las Flores” – Natalia Lafourcade — Winner
“Ojos Marrones” – Lasso
“La Fórmula” – Maluma & Marc Anthony
“Despechá” – Rosalía
“Correcaminos” – Alejandro Sanz Featuring Danny Ocean...
- 11/17/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
All eyes are on Seville, Spain! The televised 2023 Latin Grammys ceremony is Thursday with some of the biggest names in Latin music coming together to celebrate a stellar year of releases.
Before the show, the Mexican-American songwriter and producer Édgar Barrera led the tally with 13 nods, much of it for his work with Camilo and Grupo Frontera. Camilo, along with Shakira, Karol G, and songwriter Keityn, all follow Barrera with seven nominations each.
Shakira and Karol G already earned their first awards of the night in the Best Urban/Fusion Performance,...
Before the show, the Mexican-American songwriter and producer Édgar Barrera led the tally with 13 nods, much of it for his work with Camilo and Grupo Frontera. Camilo, along with Shakira, Karol G, and songwriter Keityn, all follow Barrera with seven nominations each.
Shakira and Karol G already earned their first awards of the night in the Best Urban/Fusion Performance,...
- 11/16/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
The 2023 MTV EMAs show was scheduled to take place over the weekend, but the show was canceled amid the devastating events in Israel and Gaza.
The show was scheduled to take place on November 5 in Paris, France, but the live show was canceled.
MTV has announced the full list of winners and Taylor Swift was the big winner of the show with wins for Best Video and Best Artist. The winners in a couple categories still have not been announced.
Head inside to check out the full list of winners for the MTV EMAs…
Keep scrolling to see the full list of winners for the EMAs…
2023 MTV Ema Winners List
Best Song
Doja Cat – ‘Paint the Town Red’
Jung Kook feat. Latto – ‘Seven’ – Winner
Miley Cyrus – ‘Flowers’
Olivia Rodrigo – ‘Vampire’
Sza – ‘Kill Bill’
Taylor Swift – ‘Anti-Hero’
Rema, Selena Gomez – ‘Calm Down’
Best Video
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion – ‘Bongos...
The show was scheduled to take place on November 5 in Paris, France, but the live show was canceled.
MTV has announced the full list of winners and Taylor Swift was the big winner of the show with wins for Best Video and Best Artist. The winners in a couple categories still have not been announced.
Head inside to check out the full list of winners for the MTV EMAs…
Keep scrolling to see the full list of winners for the EMAs…
2023 MTV Ema Winners List
Best Song
Doja Cat – ‘Paint the Town Red’
Jung Kook feat. Latto – ‘Seven’ – Winner
Miley Cyrus – ‘Flowers’
Olivia Rodrigo – ‘Vampire’
Sza – ‘Kill Bill’
Taylor Swift – ‘Anti-Hero’
Rema, Selena Gomez – ‘Calm Down’
Best Video
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion – ‘Bongos...
- 11/7/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Leading up to the Grammy nominations on Nov. 10, Rolling Stone is breaking down 16 different categories. For each, we’re predicting the nominees, as well as who will (and who should) win on Grammy night.
This category can feel like a grab bag of indie and alternative experiments that don’t fit elsewhere (Rosalía’s Motomami at the last Grammy show). This year, though, it seems straightforward Latin rockers have the best chances: Juanes’ Vida Cotidiana is an industry favorite from one of the most beloved stars in the Spanish-speaking world,...
This category can feel like a grab bag of indie and alternative experiments that don’t fit elsewhere (Rosalía’s Motomami at the last Grammy show). This year, though, it seems straightforward Latin rockers have the best chances: Juanes’ Vida Cotidiana is an industry favorite from one of the most beloved stars in the Spanish-speaking world,...
- 11/3/2023
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
The 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards nominations are here!
This year’s MTV EMAs sees Taylor Swift leading with seven nominations, including Best Artist, Best Song and Best Video.
Olivia Rodrigo and Sza are just behind Taylor with six noms each, with Doja Cat, Måneskin, Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj having four each.
This year’s event will be broadcast live to more than 150 countries on November 5 from the Paris Nord, the first time the ceremony has returned to Paris since 1995. The show will also be available in a number of international territories on Pluto TV and on-demand on Paramount+.
Check out Taylor Swift‘s look from the 2022 EMAs ceremony!
Keep reading to see the nominees…
The complete list of 2023 MTV Ema nominees:
Best Song
Doja Cat – “Paint The Town Red”
Jung Kook feat. Latto – “Seven”
Miley Cyrus – “Flowers”
Olivia Rodrigo – “vampire”
Sza – “Kill Bill”
Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero”
Rema, Selena Gomez...
This year’s MTV EMAs sees Taylor Swift leading with seven nominations, including Best Artist, Best Song and Best Video.
Olivia Rodrigo and Sza are just behind Taylor with six noms each, with Doja Cat, Måneskin, Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj having four each.
This year’s event will be broadcast live to more than 150 countries on November 5 from the Paris Nord, the first time the ceremony has returned to Paris since 1995. The show will also be available in a number of international territories on Pluto TV and on-demand on Paramount+.
Check out Taylor Swift‘s look from the 2022 EMAs ceremony!
Keep reading to see the nominees…
The complete list of 2023 MTV Ema nominees:
Best Song
Doja Cat – “Paint The Town Red”
Jung Kook feat. Latto – “Seven”
Miley Cyrus – “Flowers”
Olivia Rodrigo – “vampire”
Sza – “Kill Bill”
Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero”
Rema, Selena Gomez...
- 10/4/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The Latin Recording Academy announced the nominees for the 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards today, with the roster headed by producer and songwriter Édgar Barrera with 13 nominations.
Included among Barrera’s nominations is Songwriter Of The Year, a category he shares with Kevyn Mauricio Cruz, Felipe González Abad, Manuel Lorente Freire, Horacio Palencia, and Elena Rose. The Songwriter category is new to the Latin Grammys this year, along with Best Singer Songwriter Song, and Best Portuguese-Language Urban Performance.
Following Barrera are Karol G, Shakira, Camilo and Kevyn Mauricio Cruz Moreno (aka Keityn) with seven each.
This year’s Best New Artist category includes Borja, Conexión Divina, Ana Del Castillo, Natascha Falcão, Gale, Paola Guanche, Joaquina, Leon Leiden, Maréh, and Timø.
“After evaluating more than 19,000 entries, we are pleased to share the nominees for the twenty fourth edition of the Latin Grammys,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy.
Included among Barrera’s nominations is Songwriter Of The Year, a category he shares with Kevyn Mauricio Cruz, Felipe González Abad, Manuel Lorente Freire, Horacio Palencia, and Elena Rose. The Songwriter category is new to the Latin Grammys this year, along with Best Singer Songwriter Song, and Best Portuguese-Language Urban Performance.
Following Barrera are Karol G, Shakira, Camilo and Kevyn Mauricio Cruz Moreno (aka Keityn) with seven each.
This year’s Best New Artist category includes Borja, Conexión Divina, Ana Del Castillo, Natascha Falcão, Gale, Paola Guanche, Joaquina, Leon Leiden, Maréh, and Timø.
“After evaluating more than 19,000 entries, we are pleased to share the nominees for the twenty fourth edition of the Latin Grammys,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy.
- 9/19/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
The nominations for the 2023 Latin Grammys are here — and though the award show is undergoing big changes by switching up its venue and heading to Spain this November, the contenders in each category are pretty familiar to the Latin Recording Academy. Major pop acts and Latin Grammy veterans make up a lot of the big categories here: The Mexican American songwriter and producer Édgar Barrera leads the tally with 13 nods, much of it for his work with Camilo and Grupo Frontera. Camilo, along with Shakira, Karol G, and songwriter Keityn,...
- 9/19/2023
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
The Latin pop charts have always given us a somewhat skewed portrait of Juanes. Hits like the compulsively hummable 2004 song “La Camisa Negra” established the Colombian singer/songwriter as a multi-platinum-selling global icon. In doing so, many listeners and radio programmers focused on the bubbly, slick, frivolous aspect of his craft. But there’s another, more interesting side to Juanes. There’s darkness and depth – the layered musical language of a studious guitar player who may surprise you in concert with a legit reggae riff, or channel the visceral grooves...
- 5/18/2023
- by Ernesto Lechner
- Rollingstone.com
The Netflix original Argentine drama Love After Music is a dramatization of the life story of Argentine musical icon Fito Paez. Fito Paez’s incredible journey, from growing up to being globally recognized, has been beautifully portrayed in the series. With music, poetry, and rhythm, the series is an amazing experience, especially for music lovers. This series provides insight into Fito’s life and musical career, as well as some significant individuals in his life. The woman Fito fell in love with and the first musician he ever collaborated with. They are both well-known and significant personalities in the Argentine music industry. One of them is Fabiana Cantilo, an Argentine rock and roll singer who was once the love of his life. And the other, Charly Garcia, one of the most pioneering musicians in Latin American music, was Fito Paez’s mentor, fellow vocalist, and close friend, and Fabiana Cantilo,...
- 4/29/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
The Argentine drama series Love After Music recounts the life story of renowned Argentine pianist, singer, and songwriter Fito Paez. Fito Paez was a phenomenal composer with an in-depth knowledge of music. Fito was raised in a musical environment his entire life; therefore, it played a big role in his life. Fito’s intense passion for music propelled him to great success in the music industry, but his journey hadn’t been without challenges. Fito made his way into the history of Argentine music, conquering several obstacles and making his distinctive mark.
The series Love After Music shows Fito’s childhood in little doses. We observe little Fito becoming intrigued by numerous things around him as he progressively begins to recognize reality. Living creatures, the absence of his mother, the body of an unknown lady, and other factors cause him to reflect. Fito had a creative side concealed in him...
The series Love After Music shows Fito’s childhood in little doses. We observe little Fito becoming intrigued by numerous things around him as he progressively begins to recognize reality. Living creatures, the absence of his mother, the body of an unknown lady, and other factors cause him to reflect. Fito had a creative side concealed in him...
- 4/29/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
Fito Paez is a notable figure in the history of rock music in Argentina. Although his melodies and brilliant blending of rock and other genres are always deserving of praise, success and acclaim didn’t just happen to come his way. He had to earn it, overcoming several hurdles, which is why his journey is worth remembering. “Love After Music” (El amor Despues Del amor) is a Netflix original series that depicts the life of maestro Fito Paez. How big of an impact his family had on the creation of Fito is shown throughout the series. Fito’s father served as his greatest source of motivation as a child. However, as time goes on, Fito suffers the loss of loved ones one after another, which devastates his spirit. Nevertheless, Fito picked himself back up and became recognized as a significant artist on an international level.
Spoilers Ahead
Recap: What Happens...
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Recap: What Happens...
- 4/27/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
Love After Music is a series created by Felipe Gomez Aparicio and Gonzalo Tobal starring Iván Hochman.
Love after Music is a biopic about singer Fito Páez that, at the same time, works as a historical portrait of Argentina in the 1990s and 2000s.
An eight-episode miniseries that, with its strengths and its weaknesses, has in the singer’s music its best ally and in Iván Hochman’s performance a fine presentation letter.
Love After Music (2023) About the series Love After Music
We have said it more times than we should have: biopic is not our favorite genre. It emerges with revisionist overtones and, above all, it is created for the unconditional fans of the figures they portrait and, in its excessive zeal or respect for the facts, it loses the essence of a narrative proposal, becoming for its fans what they already knew and, for the rest of us,...
Love after Music is a biopic about singer Fito Páez that, at the same time, works as a historical portrait of Argentina in the 1990s and 2000s.
An eight-episode miniseries that, with its strengths and its weaknesses, has in the singer’s music its best ally and in Iván Hochman’s performance a fine presentation letter.
Love After Music (2023) About the series Love After Music
We have said it more times than we should have: biopic is not our favorite genre. It emerges with revisionist overtones and, above all, it is created for the unconditional fans of the figures they portrait and, in its excessive zeal or respect for the facts, it loses the essence of a narrative proposal, becoming for its fans what they already knew and, for the rest of us,...
- 4/26/2023
- by Veronica Loop
- Martin Cid - TV
Fito Páez, born Rodolfo Páez Ávalos, is an Argentine singer-songwriter, composer, and musician who has become an iconic figure in Latin American music. With his energetic performances, distinctive voice, and poetic lyrics, Páez has made an indelible mark on the world of rock en español. This article takes a closer look at Fito Páez’s life, musical journey, and accomplishments, exploring how he has become a beacon of Latin American culture.
Fito Paez. From AbsolutPaez – Own work, Cc By-sa 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=46690202 Early Life and Music Beginnings
Fito Páez was born on March 13, 1963, in Rosario, Argentina. He developed an interest in music at a young age, beginning piano lessons at just eight years old. Páez’s early musical influences included classic rock bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, along with legendary Argentine musicians such as Charly García and Luis Alberto Spinetta.
In the early 1980s,...
Fito Paez. From AbsolutPaez – Own work, Cc By-sa 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=46690202 Early Life and Music Beginnings
Fito Páez was born on March 13, 1963, in Rosario, Argentina. He developed an interest in music at a young age, beginning piano lessons at just eight years old. Páez’s early musical influences included classic rock bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, along with legendary Argentine musicians such as Charly García and Luis Alberto Spinetta.
In the early 1980s,...
- 4/23/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
The most-anticipated night in music is finally here!
On Sunday, the biggest names in music gathered for the 65th Grammy Awards, marking the ceremony’s official return to Los Angeles following a Covid-induced move to Las Vegas last year.
The competition is fierce this year, with Beyoncé leading all nominees, earning nine for her celebrated album, Renaissance. Lamar’s Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers helped him earn eight nominations, while Adele and Brandi Carlile tied with seven for their records, 30 and In These Silent Days, respectively.
Trevor Noah, who...
On Sunday, the biggest names in music gathered for the 65th Grammy Awards, marking the ceremony’s official return to Los Angeles following a Covid-induced move to Las Vegas last year.
The competition is fierce this year, with Beyoncé leading all nominees, earning nine for her celebrated album, Renaissance. Lamar’s Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers helped him earn eight nominations, while Adele and Brandi Carlile tied with seven for their records, 30 and In These Silent Days, respectively.
Trevor Noah, who...
- 2/5/2023
- by Jodi Guglielmi
- Rollingstone.com
Bringing together the best of music from Spanish-speaking countries, the Latin field at the Grammys is always one of the most diverse and exciting. With the rapidly-growing exposure of Latin music to global audiences, this year’s nominees reflect a mix of huge names like Rosalía, Bad Bunny, and Christina Aguilera, as well as Latin legends like Rubén Blades and Fito Páez. But alas, only one will be walking away with each honor.
SEEHow hard is it to complete your Egot with a Grammy? Best Música Urbana Album
There is virtually no way Bad Bunny doesn’t go home with this award. “Un Verano Sin Ti” is not only the most successful album in this category, it’s the most successful album of the entire year. It is also critically acclaimed, more than anything else nominated here. The Maluma record was virtually unknown. The Rauw Alejandro and Farruko albums each...
SEEHow hard is it to complete your Egot with a Grammy? Best Música Urbana Album
There is virtually no way Bad Bunny doesn’t go home with this award. “Un Verano Sin Ti” is not only the most successful album in this category, it’s the most successful album of the entire year. It is also critically acclaimed, more than anything else nominated here. The Maluma record was virtually unknown. The Rauw Alejandro and Farruko albums each...
- 1/5/2023
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Argentina’s La Puerta Roja, a fruitful production venture between Roxana Ramos’s Aramos Cine (“The Silent Party”) and Fernando Díaz’s Machaco Films (“Terrified”), have secured rights to the short story “Un Gato Muerto,” by esteemed Argentinian author, Guillermo Martínez.
The film adaptation, “The Cat’s Scream,” a co-production between Argentina and Uruguay, will be directed by Jorge Caterbona, who helmed Argentine cult telefilm “La Casa De Tourneur.”
News of the acquisition comes on the heels of a Ventana Sur preview of Demián Rugna’s (“Terrified”) diabolical possession thriller, “When Evil Lurks (“Cuando Acecha La Maldad”),” another La Puerta Roja title.
Co-produced by Shudder, the film elicited a strong response from audiences during its Ventana Sur special screening in the Blood Window section and aims for a broader debut in the coming year upon completion in January.
“The Cat’s Scream” will build around the bones of the original...
The film adaptation, “The Cat’s Scream,” a co-production between Argentina and Uruguay, will be directed by Jorge Caterbona, who helmed Argentine cult telefilm “La Casa De Tourneur.”
News of the acquisition comes on the heels of a Ventana Sur preview of Demián Rugna’s (“Terrified”) diabolical possession thriller, “When Evil Lurks (“Cuando Acecha La Maldad”),” another La Puerta Roja title.
Co-produced by Shudder, the film elicited a strong response from audiences during its Ventana Sur special screening in the Blood Window section and aims for a broader debut in the coming year upon completion in January.
“The Cat’s Scream” will build around the bones of the original...
- 12/8/2022
- by Holly Jones
- Variety Film + TV
The Latin Recording Academy has revealed Karol G and Romeo Santos have joined as performers for the upcoming Latin Grammys, taking place on Nov. 17 at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas.
Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation scholarship recipients Xavier Cintrón, Valentina Garcia, Nicolle Horbath and Sergio De Miguel Jorquera will also take the stage alongside previously announced performer, Nicky Jam.
Karol G is nominated in three categories including record of the year and song of the year for her and Ovy on the Drums’ “Provenza.” Romeo Santos is a nominee in the best long-form music video category for his documentary “Romeo Santos: King of Bachata”; and as a member of Aventura, he is nominated for best urban fusion/performance.
They join previously announced artists Banda Los Recoditos, Camilo, Ángela Aguilar, Elvis Costello, Chiquis, Jorge Drexler, Silvana Estrada, Gente de Zona, Goyo, Jesse & Joy, John Legend, Carin León, Los Bukis, Mariachi...
Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation scholarship recipients Xavier Cintrón, Valentina Garcia, Nicolle Horbath and Sergio De Miguel Jorquera will also take the stage alongside previously announced performer, Nicky Jam.
Karol G is nominated in three categories including record of the year and song of the year for her and Ovy on the Drums’ “Provenza.” Romeo Santos is a nominee in the best long-form music video category for his documentary “Romeo Santos: King of Bachata”; and as a member of Aventura, he is nominated for best urban fusion/performance.
They join previously announced artists Banda Los Recoditos, Camilo, Ángela Aguilar, Elvis Costello, Chiquis, Jorge Drexler, Silvana Estrada, Gente de Zona, Goyo, Jesse & Joy, John Legend, Carin León, Los Bukis, Mariachi...
- 11/14/2022
- by Thania Garcia
- Variety Film + TV
Colombian singer-songwriter Camilo dominated the announcement of the 2021 Latin Grammy Awards nominations, garnering 10, including nods in all three top categories — album of the year (for “Mis Manos”), record of the year (for “Vida de Rico” and “Amen”) and song of the year (for “Vida de Rico” and “Dios Así Lo Quiso”).
Also faring well with multiple nods were Dominican artist Juan Luis Guerra with six, Spanish rapper C. Tangana with five and Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny with four.
Most of these top-nominated artists have enjoyed multiple trips to the podium in previous years— especially Guerra, a 20-time Latin Grammy winner. C. Tangana and Bad Bunny have won twice before. But with his staggering 10 nominations this year, Camilo comes into the ceremony only ever having won once before, for last year’s best pop song (his acceptance appearance is pictured above).
The 22nd annual show airs on Univision Nov. 18 live at 8 p.
Also faring well with multiple nods were Dominican artist Juan Luis Guerra with six, Spanish rapper C. Tangana with five and Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny with four.
Most of these top-nominated artists have enjoyed multiple trips to the podium in previous years— especially Guerra, a 20-time Latin Grammy winner. C. Tangana and Bad Bunny have won twice before. But with his staggering 10 nominations this year, Camilo comes into the ceremony only ever having won once before, for last year’s best pop song (his acceptance appearance is pictured above).
The 22nd annual show airs on Univision Nov. 18 live at 8 p.
- 9/28/2021
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
A new documentary series will explore Elvis Costello’s upcoming album Spanish Model, a project in which he and producer Sebastian Krys invited artists from across the Spanish-speaking world to adapt the songs from Costello’s seminal 1978 LP This Year’s Model in an entirely new language.
The artists, who include Fito Páez, Juanes, La Marisoul, Luis Fonsi, Fuego, and Jorge Drexler, helped recreate the tracks by performing over the original master recordings — an experience they’ll discuss in the documentary.
A short trailer offers a glimpse into the series,...
The artists, who include Fito Páez, Juanes, La Marisoul, Luis Fonsi, Fuego, and Jorge Drexler, helped recreate the tracks by performing over the original master recordings — an experience they’ll discuss in the documentary.
A short trailer offers a glimpse into the series,...
- 8/20/2021
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
Elvis Costello doesn’t speak Spanish, but on at least one occasion, he’s dreamt in it.
Back in 2018, the television writer David Simon had reached out to him about transforming “This Year’s Girl,” the prickling cut from his pivotal 1978 LP This Year’s Model, into a duet for the second season of The Deuce. The thought of reworking a classic might have unnerved a less adventurous artist, but Costello, ever the shapeshifter, was intrigued. He and his frequent collaborator, the Grammy-winning Argentinean producer Sebastian Krys, dug into the...
Back in 2018, the television writer David Simon had reached out to him about transforming “This Year’s Girl,” the prickling cut from his pivotal 1978 LP This Year’s Model, into a duet for the second season of The Deuce. The thought of reworking a classic might have unnerved a less adventurous artist, but Costello, ever the shapeshifter, was intrigued. He and his frequent collaborator, the Grammy-winning Argentinean producer Sebastian Krys, dug into the...
- 7/16/2021
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
This piece was originally published as a cover story in the May issue of Rolling Stone Colombia. Translated from Spanish by Diego Ortiz.
It’s a typical afternoon in Florida. As usual, the weather is warm. Juanes has a glass of red wine in his hand and shows off long blond hair that reaches to his shoulders. He’s sitting in his home studio, wearing dark glasses and a black shirt. For more than a year, he’s lived under a mandatory lockdown that’s helped him find himself, giving...
It’s a typical afternoon in Florida. As usual, the weather is warm. Juanes has a glass of red wine in his hand and shows off long blond hair that reaches to his shoulders. He’s sitting in his home studio, wearing dark glasses and a black shirt. For more than a year, he’s lived under a mandatory lockdown that’s helped him find himself, giving...
- 6/4/2021
- by Diego Ortiz
- Rollingstone.com
Colombian rock great Juanes has released a new cover of Argentine musician Fito Páez’s 1992 classic, “El Amor Después del Amor.”
The cover finds Juanes dropping the original’s horns and some of its other Nineties-style production hallmarks and presenting “El Amor Después del Amor” as more of a straight-ahead rocker with some clever gospel influences. But Juanes matches Páez’s epic pop-rock heights as he belts around some slick slide guitar work, “Una llave por una llave/Y esa llave es mi amor.”
Juanes also released a music video...
The cover finds Juanes dropping the original’s horns and some of its other Nineties-style production hallmarks and presenting “El Amor Después del Amor” as more of a straight-ahead rocker with some clever gospel influences. But Juanes matches Páez’s epic pop-rock heights as he belts around some slick slide guitar work, “Una llave por una llave/Y esa llave es mi amor.”
Juanes also released a music video...
- 4/9/2021
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Lido Pimienta is at home in Toronto the day after releasing yet another visual feat — this time, it’s the Orly Anan-directed video for her song “Coming Thru,” which features her presiding over an opulent table that brims with lush fruit and food. Her son, Lucian, chatters happily in the background of the interview as Pimienta walks around in her house, a place that seems to abound with just as much sound and color as her recent video set. “There’s not a single wall in this house that...
- 3/12/2021
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
Incorporating a wide range of genres from hip-hop to alternative to pop, the Latin music categories at the Grammys shine due to the great selection of albums that the panel constantly chooses. This year we got everything from blockbusters to critical favorites and veterans all gunning for Grammy glory come March 14. Let’s consider who’s out front to win two of the most anticipated races.
SEEGrammy win for BTS (‘Dynamite’) would be a game-changer for K-pop music Best Latin Urban or Pop Album
This is a great category. Four of the five contenders were Latin Grammy Album of the Year nominees, and all of them won a Latin Grammy in one category or another. “3:33” by Debi Nova won Best Engineered Album. Bad Bunny won Best Reggaeton Performance for “Yo Perreo Sola” from the album that he’s nominated for here, “Yhlqmdlg.” Camilo won Best Pop Song for “Tutu...
SEEGrammy win for BTS (‘Dynamite’) would be a game-changer for K-pop music Best Latin Urban or Pop Album
This is a great category. Four of the five contenders were Latin Grammy Album of the Year nominees, and all of them won a Latin Grammy in one category or another. “3:33” by Debi Nova won Best Engineered Album. Bad Bunny won Best Reggaeton Performance for “Yo Perreo Sola” from the album that he’s nominated for here, “Yhlqmdlg.” Camilo won Best Pop Song for “Tutu...
- 2/13/2021
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Disney Plus has made good on its promise to deliver a varied and ambitious original programming lineup in Latin America where it launched on Nov. 17.
More than 70 original productions are in various stages of development and production in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Colombia, Disney’s four biggest markets.
One of them, doc-series “Sobrevolando,” is already available on the streaming giant, and features Brazilian actor Rodrigo Santoro, Mexican artist Jay de la Cueva and Argentine musician Fito Páez hosting their respective versions in Brazil, México and Argentina.
The National Geographic series gives a bird’s eye view of Latin America’s stunning landscapes, from the frigid Beagle Channel in South America to the balmy Caribbean Sea, and explores the geography, history and culture of eight regions in Latin America.
Tráiler: https://youtu.be/RvtYUGcnhOI
Other shows, ranging from fiction, talk shows, documentaries, and live programs aimed at all members of the family,...
More than 70 original productions are in various stages of development and production in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Colombia, Disney’s four biggest markets.
One of them, doc-series “Sobrevolando,” is already available on the streaming giant, and features Brazilian actor Rodrigo Santoro, Mexican artist Jay de la Cueva and Argentine musician Fito Páez hosting their respective versions in Brazil, México and Argentina.
The National Geographic series gives a bird’s eye view of Latin America’s stunning landscapes, from the frigid Beagle Channel in South America to the balmy Caribbean Sea, and explores the geography, history and culture of eight regions in Latin America.
Tráiler: https://youtu.be/RvtYUGcnhOI
Other shows, ranging from fiction, talk shows, documentaries, and live programs aimed at all members of the family,...
- 11/30/2020
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
The Latin Grammy Awards took place on Thursday, Nov. 19 awarding the year’s top artists in Latin music. Featuring mostly video acceptances and a limited red carpet, performers did take the stage and wowed. Among the highlights: J Balvin (pictured) performing “Rojo” under a sculpture of two hands coming together (the piece weighed 2.6 tons and required two trucks to transport); Karol G delivering “Tusa” backed by al all-female band; Sebastián Yatra, joined by Guaynaa, performing “Chica Ideal” and Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds”; Bad Bunny beamed in from San Juan, Puerto Rico to sing “Bichiyal” and “Si Veo A Tu Mamá”; and Anitta putting her spin on Sergio Mendes’ “Mas Que Nada” from her home city of Río de Janeiro, followed by her own “Me Gusta.”
Winners include Spanish singer Rosalía, who took home album of the year last year, and picked up a trio of trophies on Thursday...
Winners include Spanish singer Rosalía, who took home album of the year last year, and picked up a trio of trophies on Thursday...
- 11/20/2020
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Yalitza Aparicio and Ana Brenda Contreras will join Carlos Rivera in hosting the 2020 Latin Grammy Awards, held on November 19th.
Aparicio made her film debut in Alfonso Cuarón’s 2018 film Roma, while Contreras recently starred in the Dynasty reboot. Rivera was originally slated to host the ceremony alongside Roselyn Sanchez, but the actress announced her cancellation last week after suffering a fall.
“We are saddened to confirm that Roselyn Sanchez will be unable to host this year’s Latin Grammy Awards due to an unexpected accident,” the Academy said in a statement.
Aparicio made her film debut in Alfonso Cuarón’s 2018 film Roma, while Contreras recently starred in the Dynasty reboot. Rivera was originally slated to host the ceremony alongside Roselyn Sanchez, but the actress announced her cancellation last week after suffering a fall.
“We are saddened to confirm that Roselyn Sanchez will be unable to host this year’s Latin Grammy Awards due to an unexpected accident,” the Academy said in a statement.
- 11/11/2020
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
Yalitza Aparicio, the star of Alfonso Cuarón’s “Roma,” has been named the host of the 2020 Latin Grammy Awards, the awards body announced Wednesday.
The Oscar-nominated actress, who made her screen debut in the 2018 film, will co-host the 21st annual Latin Grammys alongside Carlos Rivera and TV host Ana Brenda.
Aparicio told EW that this would be her first time hosting any such show, and she agreed to join on after hearing the theme of this year’s broadcast, “Music Makes Us Human.”
“We’re living in unique times which requires a lot of extra care. The experience will certainly be different than previous years, but none of this will affect the incredible surprises we have planned for viewers,” Aparicio told EW in Spanish. “Music has the power to motivate and to lift our spirits. I select what I’ll listen to based on what my needs are at the time.
The Oscar-nominated actress, who made her screen debut in the 2018 film, will co-host the 21st annual Latin Grammys alongside Carlos Rivera and TV host Ana Brenda.
Aparicio told EW that this would be her first time hosting any such show, and she agreed to join on after hearing the theme of this year’s broadcast, “Music Makes Us Human.”
“We’re living in unique times which requires a lot of extra care. The experience will certainly be different than previous years, but none of this will affect the incredible surprises we have planned for viewers,” Aparicio told EW in Spanish. “Music has the power to motivate and to lift our spirits. I select what I’ll listen to based on what my needs are at the time.
- 11/11/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
As with all award shows, the Latin Grammys have had a couple of controversies over the years. Perhaps one of the most prevalent is how urban/reggaeton artists are typically ignored in favor of genres like pop, tropical and alternative. This was particularly noticeable last year, when a slew of urban artists complained about the lack of representation, especially given how massive this genre is in popular culture. With most if not all Latin crossover hits of the past few years being reggaeton or reggaeton-inspired, including but not limited to “Chantaje” by Shakira and Maluma, “Mi Gente” by J Balvin, and most recently “Hawái” by Maluma, is it really fair to shut the genre out of major recognition in terms of nominations and wins?
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In comes Bad Bunny, who is arguably the biggest Latin artist of the past few years,...
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In comes Bad Bunny, who is arguably the biggest Latin artist of the past few years,...
- 11/4/2020
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
The Latin Grammys have announced the latest performance lineup for the award show’s 2020 ceremony.
Current nominees Anuel AA, Calibre 50, Julio Reyes Copello, Alex Cuba, Guaynaa, Víctor Manuelle, Ricardo Montaner, Debi Nova, Raquel Sofía, and Sebastián Yatra join the previously announced performers Bad Bunny, Pedro Capó, Alejandro Fernández, Karol G, Kany García, Los Tigres del Norte, Marc Anthony, Christian Nodal, Fito Páez, and Nathy Peluso.
Broadcast virtually from different cities around the world, the 21st Annual Latin Grammys will take place on Thursday, November 19th, 2020, at 8:00 p.m.
Current nominees Anuel AA, Calibre 50, Julio Reyes Copello, Alex Cuba, Guaynaa, Víctor Manuelle, Ricardo Montaner, Debi Nova, Raquel Sofía, and Sebastián Yatra join the previously announced performers Bad Bunny, Pedro Capó, Alejandro Fernández, Karol G, Kany García, Los Tigres del Norte, Marc Anthony, Christian Nodal, Fito Páez, and Nathy Peluso.
Broadcast virtually from different cities around the world, the 21st Annual Latin Grammys will take place on Thursday, November 19th, 2020, at 8:00 p.m.
- 10/27/2020
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
The 2020 Latin Grammy Award nominations were unveiled on September 29 and it is a good day for J Balvin, Bad Bunny and Ozuna. This trio of talent lead the roster with 13, nine and eight bids respectively. All three contend for Record of the Year while J Balvin and Bad Bunny are nominated for Album of the Year for their collaborative project “Oasis” as well as their individual albums, “Colores” and “Yhlqmdlg.” Other artists who scored big this year were Anuel AA, Josh Gudwin and Colin Leonard, with seven bids apiece. See the full list of Latin Grammy nominations below.
Voters in the Latin Recording Academy had to consider a whopping 18,000 entries across 53 categories. The eligibility window ran from June 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020. “Over the last year, we continued engaging in discussions with our members to improve the awards process and actively encouraged diverse Latin music creators to join and participate,” said Gabriel Abaroa Jr.
Voters in the Latin Recording Academy had to consider a whopping 18,000 entries across 53 categories. The eligibility window ran from June 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020. “Over the last year, we continued engaging in discussions with our members to improve the awards process and actively encouraged diverse Latin music creators to join and participate,” said Gabriel Abaroa Jr.
- 9/29/2020
- by Kevin Jacobsen
- Gold Derby
The Latin Recording Academy has announced the nominees for the 21st Annual Latin Grammy Awards. J Balvin leads this year’s nominations with 13, followed by Bad Bunny with nine nominations and Ozuna with eight; Anuel AA, Josh Gudwin and Colin Leonard each received seven nominations.
The 2020 nominations for Album of the Year include Bad Bunny’s Yhlqmdlg, Camilo’s Por Primera Vez, Kany García’s Mesa Para Dos, J Balvin’s Colores, J Balvin & Bad Bunny’s Oasis, Jesse & Joy’s Aire (Versión Día), Natalia Lafourcade’s Un Canto Por México,...
The 2020 nominations for Album of the Year include Bad Bunny’s Yhlqmdlg, Camilo’s Por Primera Vez, Kany García’s Mesa Para Dos, J Balvin’s Colores, J Balvin & Bad Bunny’s Oasis, Jesse & Joy’s Aire (Versión Día), Natalia Lafourcade’s Un Canto Por México,...
- 9/29/2020
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
J Balvin, Bad Bunny and Ozuna are the top nominees for the 21st Annual Latin Grammy Awards, announced Tuesday morning. The awards are voted on by The Latin Academy’s international membership body of music creators, who represent all genres and creative disciplines, including recording artists, songwriters, producers, mixers and engineers.
Artists with multiple nominations include Anuel AA, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Camilo, Karol G, Kany García, Josh Gudwin, Colin Leonard, Jon Leone, Richi López, Ozuna, Alejandro “Sky” Ramírez, Residente, Julio Reyes Copello, Rosalía, Marco Masis “Tainy” and Carlos Vives. Balvin leads with 11 nods, while Bad Bunny and Ozuna follow with nine and eight, respectively. The full list appears below.
Winners will be revealed by The Latin Recording Academy on Nov. 19 at the 21st Annual Latin Grammy Awards’ Premiere and Telecast ceremonies, which will air live on Univision at 8 p.m. Et/Pt (7 p.m. Ct). With the theme “Music Makes Us Human,...
Artists with multiple nominations include Anuel AA, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Camilo, Karol G, Kany García, Josh Gudwin, Colin Leonard, Jon Leone, Richi López, Ozuna, Alejandro “Sky” Ramírez, Residente, Julio Reyes Copello, Rosalía, Marco Masis “Tainy” and Carlos Vives. Balvin leads with 11 nods, while Bad Bunny and Ozuna follow with nine and eight, respectively. The full list appears below.
Winners will be revealed by The Latin Recording Academy on Nov. 19 at the 21st Annual Latin Grammy Awards’ Premiere and Telecast ceremonies, which will air live on Univision at 8 p.m. Et/Pt (7 p.m. Ct). With the theme “Music Makes Us Human,...
- 9/29/2020
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
Recently during the 67th Edition of the Cannes Film Festival, Cinema23, an association created in 2012 to promote Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese film culture, announced the Fénix Film Awards (Premio Iberoamericano de Cine Fénix). This unique event will take place for the first time in Mexico City in October 2014.
The Mexican actor, director and producer Gael García Bernal (in absentia because of his duties on the jury for Cannes Competition), Portuguese director and actress Maria de Medeiros, Brazilian actress Alice Braga, Spanish actress Paz Vega and Mexican actress Ana de la Reguera, presented the Fénix Film Awards to the international media as one of the key strategies of Cinema23 to provide visibility and recognition of the cinema made in the region.
“There is great variety in our region´s cinema with different forms and languages that in many cases reflect part of who we are. However we are not always able to enjoy it in our own countries, much less worldwide. The activities carried out by Cinema23 aim to develop a closer engagement between the filmmakers and their audiences. It is extremely important to have more visibility in order to gain recognition for the diversity of cinema. This is the premise under which we organized the Fénix Film Awards, commented Ricardo Giraldo, Director of Cinema23.
Ana de la Reguera added: “We have great talent in the region, but it is barely known outside film festivals; it’s important to find another way to reach a broader audience and I believe the Fénix Film Awards is a great strategy and opportunity to achieve it.”
“It is very important for us to get together, allowing us to get closer to the work of our colleagues in order to discover, meet and recognize the voices that make us so different. A celebration like this one opens up a space for us to meet and get to know each other. More importantly it will set the basis for a more profound way for us to share our ideas, create, and cooperate”, added Alice Braga.
María de Medeiros also mentioned: “We are creating a film community that has not existed till now. A community that aims to be inclusive by integrating not only those who make films but also those who study, promote, teach, distribute and exhibit films; so that we all help, support and communicate with each another, allowing our work to be shared both within and outside the region.”
Paz Vega commented: “Collaboration provides an opportunity for creative exchange that strengthens and nourishes our film culture. This collaboration and integration allows our industries to grow without losing their identity and create better opportunities. In the end, difference is what unites us.”
For the past two years, Cinema23 has been shaping a diverse film community from the 22 countries of the region and those who work closely with the region’s filmmaking. The tasks of this community include movie promotion, study, reviews, festivals, distribution, exhibition and filmmaking. The editorial project Cinema23 Notebooks, the conferences during festivals and the student program Classroom Cinema are developed throughout the year, seeking a creative, cultural and knowledge exchange between the different film cultures. These strategies are complemented and strengthened for the general audience through the Fénix Film Awards.
The Fénix Film Awards granted by more than 350 film professionals from Mexico, Latin America, USA, Europe and Canada, will award 12 categories and 4 special recognitions.
It is worth noting that the members of Cinema23 all have an active role in the selection, nomination and voting process for the Fénix Film Awards. Members include:
Karim Ainouz, Elena Anaya, José Carlos Avellar, Héctor Babenco, Luiz Carlos Barreto, Alice Braga, Brigitte Broch, Demián Bichir, Eugenio Caballero, Javier Cámara, Sebastián Cordero, Enrique Chediak, Alfonso Cuarón, Jonás Cuarón, María de Medeiros, Guillermo del Toro, Amat Escalante, Dolores Fonzi, Gael García Bernal, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Iván Giroud, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Salma Hayek, Carlos F. Heredero, Dolores Heredia, Pablo Larraín, Juan de Dios Larraín, Sebastián Lelio, Fernando León de Aranoa, Mónica Lozano, Emmanuel Lubezki, Diego Luna, Fernando Meirelles, Daniela Michel, Luis Miñarro, Wagner Moura, Bertha Navarro, Luis Ospina, Fito Páez, Marisa Paredes, Rodrigo Plá, Alejandro Ramírez, Édgar Ramírez, José Luis Rebordinos, Ana de la Reguera, Carlos Reygadas, José María Riba, Erica Rivas, Catalina Sandino, Ilda Santiago, Rodrigo Santoro, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Albert Serra, Juan Carlos Tabío, Paz Vega, Maribel Verdú & Monika Wagenberg.
Other international members that participate in the various activities of the association include:
Cameron Bailey (Artistic Director Toronto International Film Festival), Frederic Boyer (Artistic Director Tribeca Film Festival), Klaus Eder (President Fipresci), Robert Koehler (Film Critic), Claudia Landsberger (Vice-President Eye Film Institute) and Sydney Levine (Indiewire Blog Sydneys Buzz).
The award ceremony will be held in October 2014 in Mexico City and will be broadcast live on E! Entertainment Television to over 200 million people worldwide with the support of Mexico City’s Government.
To view Cinema23’s promotional video, click on the following link:
www.vimeo.com/81518414
To find out more about Cinema23 and the Fénix Film Awards please visit:
http://www.cinema23.com
About Cinema23
Cinema23 is an association created in 2012 to promote, support and raise awareness for the Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese film culture. It is formed by a diverse group of people with outstanding career trajectories from the film community mainly from the 22 countries of the region and those who work closely with the region’s filmmaking: directors, producers, actors, screenwriters, cinematographers, editors, art directors, sound designers, music composers, costume designers, festival directors and programmers, critics, researchers, distributors and film exhibitors.
Cinema23 seeks a more participative community amongst it members and provides a forum for creative and cultural exchange and cooperation among filmmakers from the region. Its yearly strategies and projects aim to promote and safeguard contemporary Ibero-American film culture, reaching new audiences, sharing ideas and enhancing the visibility and fostering the work of those who make films in Ibero-America.
About the Premio iberoamericano de cine Fénix®, (Fénix Film Awards)
The Fénix Film Awards is the key strategy to further Cinema23’s aims. It celebrates and emphasizes the work of film professionals, provides international visibility and strengthens bonds from the region’s film industry besides captivating and reaching a broader audience.
The first Fénix Film Awards’ gala will award 12 categories and 4 special recognitions. It will be held in October 2014 in Mexico City and will be broadcasted live on E! Entertainment Television to over 200 million people worldwide with the support of Mexico City’s Government.
The Mexican actor, director and producer Gael García Bernal (in absentia because of his duties on the jury for Cannes Competition), Portuguese director and actress Maria de Medeiros, Brazilian actress Alice Braga, Spanish actress Paz Vega and Mexican actress Ana de la Reguera, presented the Fénix Film Awards to the international media as one of the key strategies of Cinema23 to provide visibility and recognition of the cinema made in the region.
“There is great variety in our region´s cinema with different forms and languages that in many cases reflect part of who we are. However we are not always able to enjoy it in our own countries, much less worldwide. The activities carried out by Cinema23 aim to develop a closer engagement between the filmmakers and their audiences. It is extremely important to have more visibility in order to gain recognition for the diversity of cinema. This is the premise under which we organized the Fénix Film Awards, commented Ricardo Giraldo, Director of Cinema23.
Ana de la Reguera added: “We have great talent in the region, but it is barely known outside film festivals; it’s important to find another way to reach a broader audience and I believe the Fénix Film Awards is a great strategy and opportunity to achieve it.”
“It is very important for us to get together, allowing us to get closer to the work of our colleagues in order to discover, meet and recognize the voices that make us so different. A celebration like this one opens up a space for us to meet and get to know each other. More importantly it will set the basis for a more profound way for us to share our ideas, create, and cooperate”, added Alice Braga.
María de Medeiros also mentioned: “We are creating a film community that has not existed till now. A community that aims to be inclusive by integrating not only those who make films but also those who study, promote, teach, distribute and exhibit films; so that we all help, support and communicate with each another, allowing our work to be shared both within and outside the region.”
Paz Vega commented: “Collaboration provides an opportunity for creative exchange that strengthens and nourishes our film culture. This collaboration and integration allows our industries to grow without losing their identity and create better opportunities. In the end, difference is what unites us.”
For the past two years, Cinema23 has been shaping a diverse film community from the 22 countries of the region and those who work closely with the region’s filmmaking. The tasks of this community include movie promotion, study, reviews, festivals, distribution, exhibition and filmmaking. The editorial project Cinema23 Notebooks, the conferences during festivals and the student program Classroom Cinema are developed throughout the year, seeking a creative, cultural and knowledge exchange between the different film cultures. These strategies are complemented and strengthened for the general audience through the Fénix Film Awards.
The Fénix Film Awards granted by more than 350 film professionals from Mexico, Latin America, USA, Europe and Canada, will award 12 categories and 4 special recognitions.
It is worth noting that the members of Cinema23 all have an active role in the selection, nomination and voting process for the Fénix Film Awards. Members include:
Karim Ainouz, Elena Anaya, José Carlos Avellar, Héctor Babenco, Luiz Carlos Barreto, Alice Braga, Brigitte Broch, Demián Bichir, Eugenio Caballero, Javier Cámara, Sebastián Cordero, Enrique Chediak, Alfonso Cuarón, Jonás Cuarón, María de Medeiros, Guillermo del Toro, Amat Escalante, Dolores Fonzi, Gael García Bernal, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Iván Giroud, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Salma Hayek, Carlos F. Heredero, Dolores Heredia, Pablo Larraín, Juan de Dios Larraín, Sebastián Lelio, Fernando León de Aranoa, Mónica Lozano, Emmanuel Lubezki, Diego Luna, Fernando Meirelles, Daniela Michel, Luis Miñarro, Wagner Moura, Bertha Navarro, Luis Ospina, Fito Páez, Marisa Paredes, Rodrigo Plá, Alejandro Ramírez, Édgar Ramírez, José Luis Rebordinos, Ana de la Reguera, Carlos Reygadas, José María Riba, Erica Rivas, Catalina Sandino, Ilda Santiago, Rodrigo Santoro, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Albert Serra, Juan Carlos Tabío, Paz Vega, Maribel Verdú & Monika Wagenberg.
Other international members that participate in the various activities of the association include:
Cameron Bailey (Artistic Director Toronto International Film Festival), Frederic Boyer (Artistic Director Tribeca Film Festival), Klaus Eder (President Fipresci), Robert Koehler (Film Critic), Claudia Landsberger (Vice-President Eye Film Institute) and Sydney Levine (Indiewire Blog Sydneys Buzz).
The award ceremony will be held in October 2014 in Mexico City and will be broadcast live on E! Entertainment Television to over 200 million people worldwide with the support of Mexico City’s Government.
To view Cinema23’s promotional video, click on the following link:
www.vimeo.com/81518414
To find out more about Cinema23 and the Fénix Film Awards please visit:
http://www.cinema23.com
About Cinema23
Cinema23 is an association created in 2012 to promote, support and raise awareness for the Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese film culture. It is formed by a diverse group of people with outstanding career trajectories from the film community mainly from the 22 countries of the region and those who work closely with the region’s filmmaking: directors, producers, actors, screenwriters, cinematographers, editors, art directors, sound designers, music composers, costume designers, festival directors and programmers, critics, researchers, distributors and film exhibitors.
Cinema23 seeks a more participative community amongst it members and provides a forum for creative and cultural exchange and cooperation among filmmakers from the region. Its yearly strategies and projects aim to promote and safeguard contemporary Ibero-American film culture, reaching new audiences, sharing ideas and enhancing the visibility and fostering the work of those who make films in Ibero-America.
About the Premio iberoamericano de cine Fénix®, (Fénix Film Awards)
The Fénix Film Awards is the key strategy to further Cinema23’s aims. It celebrates and emphasizes the work of film professionals, provides international visibility and strengthens bonds from the region’s film industry besides captivating and reaching a broader audience.
The first Fénix Film Awards’ gala will award 12 categories and 4 special recognitions. It will be held in October 2014 in Mexico City and will be broadcasted live on E! Entertainment Television to over 200 million people worldwide with the support of Mexico City’s Government.
- 6/4/2014
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
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