Hulu Releases First Look Images of Tyler Dean Flores’ Coming-of-Age Comedy “Miguel Wants to Fight”

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

Tyler Dean Flores is a brawler…

Hulu has released first look photos of Miguel Wants to Fight, its coming-of-age comedy starring the Puerto Rican actor.

The film, the streamer’s eighth Original Film from American High, will premiere on the streaming platform on August 16.

Starring Flores, who rose to acclaimed after appearing in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, the film has him playing high school junior Miguel, who despite living in a neighborhood where fighting is stitched into the fabric of everyday life, has never found himself in one. And, to be honest, he’s perfectly fine with that. But when a combination of events turn his life upside down, Miguel and his three best friends — the stoic David (Christian Vunipola), the rowdy Cass (Imani Lewis) and the quick-tongued Srini (Suraj Partha) — enter into a series of hilarious misadventures as he tries to get into his first ever fight.

Emmy winner Oz Rodriguez (SNL) directed from a script by Jason Concepcion and Shea Serrano of Amazon Freevee’s Primo.

Raúl Castillo, Dascha Polanco and Andrea Navedo round out the cast.

Andrea Navedo to Executive Produce & Possibly Star in CBS’ Development Drama Project “The System”o

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Tom Castaneda

It appears Andrea Navedo is part of the system…

CBS has put in development the drama The System, which could potentially star the Puerto Rican actress and former Jane the Virgin star.

The project, which will be executive produced by Navedo her Jane the Virgin developer/showrunner via her Sutton St. Productions and Arika Mittman, hails from Puerto Rican writer Elaine Del Valle.

Written by Del Valle, The System centers on a compassionate yet jaded social worker — a role that Navedo could potentially play — as she navigates the same broken New York City system she grew up in as she advocates to resolve issues for every family she encounters while struggling to fix her own.

The project will be produced by CBS Studios.

Navedo starred as Xiomara “Xo” Villanueva in Snyder Urman’s Jane the Virgin.

Her other credits include television appearances on Mrs. America, The Good Fight and How to Make It in America.

Del Valle is a writer/director/actress who first garnered attention with her autobiographical, one-woman stage play Brownsville Bred, which depicts her true Latina coming-of-age in Brownsville Brooklyn, NY.

Del Valle is a recent recipient of the Warner Media 150 grant and a Sundance Lab alumna whose short films can be seen on HBO.

Andrea Navedo to Star in Mainstay Entertainment’s “God The Worm”

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Tom Castaneda

Andrea Navedo is worming her way onto the big screen…

The 41-year-old Puerto Rican actress and Jane the Virginstar has been cast in Mainstay Entertainment’s God The Worm.

Navedo joins a cast that includes Robert Klein, Willie Garson, Craig Bierko, Chris Perfetti, and SHAEDlead singer Chelsea Leeand Annabella Sciorra.

Written and directed by Eric Schaeffer, the project began filming this week in New York City.

The story centers on Samantha Miller (Sciorra), a talented singer-songwriter who, questioning life’s meaning, journeys through New York City’s colorful neighborhoods where chance encounters with a roster of eccentric and unforgettable characters who help illuminate her future path and restore her zeal for life and music.

Klein plays Samantha’s hopeful and loving father, Jasper. Bierko (Walt), Garson (Francis), Navedo (Chloe) and Perfetti (Johnson) are among the dynamic New York City characters she meets along the way. Lee makes her acting debut here as a street artist.

Navedo’s previous credits include Bright, One Life to Live and How to Make It in America.

Navedo to Star in Netflix’s Fantastical Cop Thriller “Bright”

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

The future’s so Bright for Andrea Navedo…

The 39-year-old Puerto Rican actress and Jane the Virgin star has joined the cast of Netflix’s Bright, a fantastical cop thriller feature written by Max Landis, for which the streaming giant acquired for $90M.

David Ayer is attached to direct with Will Smith, Joel Egerton, and Noomi Rapace starring.

Navedo, who began her career on the soap operas One Life to Live and Guiding Light, will play Captain Perez in the film, which is set to begin shooting this month. Eric

Navedo currently stars as Xiomara “Xo” Villanueva in the Golden Globe-nominated The CW series Jane The Virgin, currently in its third season.

Her past film credits include Remember Me, Once Upon A Time In Queens, and Superfast!

Chavira to Appear on The CW’s “Jane The Virgin”

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Ricardo Chavira is heading to Virgin territory…

The 45-year-old Mexican American actor and former Desperate Housewives star has landed a recurring role on the upcoming third season of The CW’s Jane The Virgin, playing Xo’s (Andrea Navedo) ex-boyfriend who dated her when he was married.

In one of several cliffhangers in the Season 2 finale, Xo, who had just slept with ex-husband Rogelio’s nemesis Esteban, was seen holding a positive pregnancy test for a baby that could be any of the two men’s.

Chavira starred as Carlos Solis opposite Eva Longoria on all eight seasons of ABC’s Desperate Housewives and has been recurring as presidential candidate Francisco Vargas on ABC’s Scandal.

He’ll next be seen opposite Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant on Netflix’s new comedy series Santa Clarita Diet.

Caban to Guest Star on the CW’s “Jane the Virgin”

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Jessica Caban is following in her boyfriend’s footsteps…

The 34-year-old Puerto Rican model/actress, the girlfriend of Bruno Mars, has landed a guest-starring role of the CW’s Jane the Virgin.

Andrea Navedo, who portrays Xiomara “Xo” Villanueva on the comedy-drama series, confirmed the news via Instagram.

The two snapped a selfie on the Jane the Virgin set while sharing the news to fans.

“Excited that the lovely @officialjessicacaban will grace the screen on @cwjanethevirgin this season 3,” wrote Navedo.

Caban is joining other notable stars—including Mars—who’ve made a guest appearance on Jane the Virgin.

This season, Gloria and Emilio Esteban are also set to guest star and Eva Longoria will be directing an episode.

Jane the Virgin’s third season will premiere on October 17.

Navedo Signs with Agency for the Performing Arts (APA)

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Andrea Navedo has new representation…

The 38-year-old Puerto Rican actress has signed with the Agency for the Performing Arts (APA).

Navedo portrays Gina Rodriguez’s mom Xiomara on the beloved CW series.

She earned her this year’s Imagen Award for best supporting actress as well as HOLA’s Elizabeth Pena Breakthrough Artist Award for her breakthrough role.

She previously recurred as a detective for three seasons of Law & Order and appeared in half of How to Make It in America’s series run on HBO.

Her film credits include Remember Me, Once Upon a Time in Queens and the Fast and Furious parody Superfast! (as the Michelle Rodriguez analogue).

Navedo continues to be represented by LEG Management and Morris Yorn.

The CW Orders Extra Scripts of Rodriguez’s New Series “Jane the Virgin”

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

It appears there’ll be more of Gina Rodriguez on The CW…

The 29-year-old Puerto Rican actress’ new series Jane the Virgin hasn’t premiered yet, but that hasn’t stopped the network from ordering three additional scripts from the freshman series.

The announcement comes on the heels of the positive response Jane The Virgin has received. It’s already garnered some of the best reviews for new series this fall, with Rodriguez touted to be one of this season’s breakout stars.

The vote of confidence comes three weeks ahead of the series premiere of Jane The Virgin. Based on the Venezuelan telenovela Juana la Virgen, the series stars Rodriguez as Jane, a hardworking religious girl who, due to a series of outrageous events, is accidentally artificially inseminated.

In addition to the Filly Brown star, Jane the Virgin also starsJaime Camil, Yael Grobglas, Brett Dier, Andrea Navedo, Justin Baldoni, Ivonne Coll and Ryan Devlin.

The series premieres on Monday, October 13 at 9:00pm ET on The CW.

The CW Orders the Rodriguez-Starrer “Jane the Virgin” to Series

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Gina Rodriguez is heading to television in her first starring role…

The CW has ordered to series the soap opera Jane the Virgin, starring the Puerto Rican actress.

Based on the Venezuelan telenovela Juana la Virgen, the series stars Rodriguez as Jane, a hardworking religious girl who, due to a series of outrageous events, is accidentally artificially inseminated.

In addition to the Filly Brown star, Jane the Virgin also starsJaime Camil, Yael Grobglas, Brett Dier, Andrea Navedo, Justin Baldoni, Ivonne Coll and Ryan Devlin.

Jane the Virgin, which follows in the footsteps of other Spanish telenovela adaptations including Ugly Betty and Devious Maids, is slated to launch this fall on the CW.

Navedo to Star in the CW’s Pilot “Jane the Virgin”

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Andrea Navedo has landed the mother of a role…

The Latina actress, who rose to acclaim on the soap operas One Life to Live and Guiding Light, has joined the cast of the CW’s pilot Jane the Virgin, starring Gina Rodriguez and Jaime Camil.

Based on the successful Venezuelan telenovela Juana la Virgen, the project centers on Jane (Rodriguez), a hardworking religious girl who, due to a series of outrageous events, is accidentally artificially inseminated.

Navedo will portray Xiomara, Jane’s mother, who is fiercely devoted to her daughter.

Navedo’s previous television credits include Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Golden Boy, White Collar and How to Make It in America.

She most recently appeared in indie film Last I Heard and will next appear in the feature Superfast.

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