Nogueira Cast in CBS’ Comedy Pilot “Good Session”

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Ana Nogueira has landed a good role…

The Latina actress has been cast in a series regular role on CBS’ comedy pilot Good Session, starring Psych’s James Roday.

The project, written by John Hamburg and Matt Miller, centers on a happy couple, Joel (Roday) and Lindsay, who go to a therapist (Tracey Ullman) to help them decide if they should have a baby but quickly discover they have more to discuss.

Nogueira, who most recently starred on the short-lived The Michael J. Fox Show, will portray Abby, a lovable mess who is always changing herself to suit the personality of her latest male suitor.

The pilot episode of Good Session will be directed by Hamburg.

Nogueira’s other credits include television appearances on Baby Daddy and Blue Bloods.

NBC Acquires U.S. broadcast rights to EuropaCorp Television‘s “Taxi Brooklyn,” Starring José Zúñiga

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

José Zúñiga is Brooklyn bound…

NBC has acquired the U.S. broadcast rights to EuropaCorp Television‘s action/comedy series Taxi Brooklyn, starring the Honduran-born American actor.

The 12-episode series, based on Luc Besson‘s Taxi feature film franchise, stars Grey’s Anatomy alumna Chyler Leigh and Inglourious Basterds’ Jacky Ido.

Leigh portrays Detective Caitlyn “Cat” Sullivan, who is determined to find out the truth about the death of her father, an New York PD detective who was killed in the line of duty. When her stubborn character and recklessness behind the wheel see her demoted to foot patrol, she teams with the highly skilled and charming Marseille-born cabbie Leo Romba. Realizing Leo lied on his immigration form, Cat offers him a deal: in exchange for his driving prowess and taxi, she will help Leo with his papers situation. He becomes her personal driver and police consultant as they race through the streets of New York City solving cases.

Formerly known as Taxi: Brooklyn South, Taxi Brooklyn was shot in English in the titular borough along with Manhattan and Queens.

No word on Zúñiga’s character in the series, which NBC plans to debut the series this summer.

Former Blue Bloods co-star Jennifer Esposito, Ally Walker, James Colby, Bill Heck and Raul Casso round out the cast.

The series hails from EuropaCorp Television with the participation of France’s TF1 which starts airing the series April 14.

Zúñiga’s previous television credits include 24, Prison Break, CSI: Miami, The Event, Scandal, Person of Interest and Dexter.

Guevara Lands Role in Fox‘s Batman Prequel Drama Series “Gotham”

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Zabryna Guevara will soon be calling Gotham home…

The Latina actress has been cast opposite Ben McKenzie in Fox‘s Batman prequel drama series Gotham.

Based on the DC Comics characters from the Batman universe, Gotham explores the origin stories of Commissioner James Gordon (McKenzie) as an idealistic rookie detective in Gotham City; Bruce Wayne following the death of his parents; and the villains that made Gotham City famous.

Guevara, who most recently starred on television in the USA Network’s spy series Burn Notice, will portray Captain Essen, Gordon’s boss at the GCPD Homicide Squad, who balances the worlds of police and politics with a Machiavellian skill that’s as much corporate litigator as cop.

Guevara’s other credits include appearances in the films The Guilt Trip and Marley & Me, as well as television appearances in Blue Bloods, Person of Interest and Common Law.

Gotham is written and executive-produced by The Mentalist creator Bruno Heller, with Warner Bros. Television producing.

Merediz to Star as George Lopez’s Mom in the FX Series “Saint George”

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Olga Merediz is reuniting with her one-time co-star George Lopez…

The 57-year-old Cuba-born Broadway, television and film actress, who appeared on ABC’s The George Lopez Show, has been cast in a series regular role on Lopez’s FX series Saint George, the 10-90 family sitcom from Lionsgate Television.

Merediz will play Lopez’s mother Alma, a feisty, combative and domineering woman with an acerbic wit.

Merediz, who originated the role of Abuela Claudia in the Broadway musical In the Heights and earned a Tony nomination for her inspired performance, recently appeared opposite Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling in the feature Place Beyond The Pines.

Merediz’s other film credits include Mr. Popper’s Penguins, Evita, Marvin’s Room and Music of the Heart, while her television credits include Netflix‘s big hit Orange is the New Black, Royal Pains, Blue Bloods, Pan Am and Law & Order SVU.

Evangelista Lands Recurring Role on NBC’s “Chicago Fire”

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Christine Evangelista’s career is catching fire…

The actress has landed a recurring role on NBC’s firefighter drama Chicago Fire.

Evangelista, who most recently starred on ABC’s short-lived series Lucky 7, will portray Allison Rafferty, a new paramedic at 51, a firecracker who gives as good as she gets and knows what she’s doing when the bells go off.

Evangelista’s other credits include appearances on 666 Park Avenue, Blue Bloods, The Good Wife, Royal Pains and White Collar.

Carpenter to Guest-Star on CBS’ “Blue Bloods”

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Charisma Carpenter is seeing blue…

The 43-year-old part-Spanish American actress will guest-star on CBS’ Blue Bloods this fall, according to TVGuide.com.

Carpenter, best known for her role as Cordelia Chase on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off series Angel, will portray Marianne Romano, a former popular girl in high school, who is now flashy, overly needy and just too obvious for a guy with a touch of class. Having had a fling with Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) several years back, she calls on him for help when her abusive-fiancée strikes her in a fit of ‘roid rage. But her attempt to tweak Danny’s heartstrings backfires when it results in a police investigation of her boyfriend.

Carpenter first announced the news on Twitter. “Playing ‘Marianne’ on [Blue Bloods] is the most fun I have had [with] a character in a long time. Staten Island accent and a lot of leopard!”

Carpenter’s television credits include appearances on Supernatural, Greek and The Lying Game.

Blue Bloods returns to CBS this season on Fridays at 10:00 pm ET.

Carpenter’s episode is slated for November.

Cuesta’s “Kill the Messenger” ThisClose to Landing its Female Lead

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Michael Cuesta may have found his leading lady…

Rosemarie DeWitt is in final talks to take on the female lead role in Kill the Messenger, which will be directed by the 49-year-old Latino film and television director.

Kill the Messenger is a true-story thriller about journalist Gary Webb, a San Jose Mercury News reporter who committed suicide after being the target of a smear campaign when he linked the CIA to a scheme to arm Contra rebels in Nicaragua and import cocaine into California.

Jeremy Renner will play Webb, which will be released worldwide by Focus Features.

Along with serving as an executive producer on Blue Bloods and Dexter, Cuesta has also directed episodes of series like Homeland, True Blood and Six Feet Under.

His film credits include L.I.E., 12 and Holding and Roadie.

de los Reyes to Guest Star on ABC Family’s “Pretty Little Liars”

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Kamar de los Reyes has another life to live on television…

The 45-year-old Puerto Rican actor has signed on to appear on ABC Family’s hit drama Pretty Little Liars.

The former One Life to Live star, who portrayed Antonio Vega on the daytime soap, will guest-star as Dominic, a respected swimming coach who is famous for having sent athletes to the Olympics.

de los Reyes’ appearance is slated for August.

He has appeared in Valley of the Dolls, Blue Bloods, Law & Order: Criminal Intent and ER.

Pretty Little Liars airs at 8:00 pm Tuesdays on ABC Family.

Ramirez Promoted to Series Regular on CBS’ “Blue Bloods”

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a blue day for Marisa Ramirez…

The 35-year-old Latina actress has been promoted to series regular on CBS’ Blue Bloods, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Ramirez, who had a recurring arc on the police drama at the end of season three, replaces actress Jennifer Esposito.

Ramirez will stay on as Detective Maria Baez, the former and now full-time partner for Donnie Wahlberg‘s character Detective Danny Reagan.

“It all still feels a bit surreal,” Ramirez tells THR. “From the first day, everyone was so welcoming. Working with Donnie and the cast and crew of Blue Bloods can spoil a girl. Total pros, each and every one, and all so supportive. I just enjoyed every minute. Truly, I never dreamed I would be coming back as a regular. To say I am grateful is an understatement.”

Ramirez’s promotion comes after CBS tried three different female leads opposite Wahlberg last season. Megan Ketch had a four-episode trial and Megan Boone filled in for three.

The void was created when series regular Esposito was put on an indefinite medical leave by the show’s producer CBS Television Studios.

Esposito, who has Celiac disease, was put on medical leave and ultimately parted ways with the drama

Ramirez’s credits include ABC‘s Body of Proof, Against the Wall, Spartacus and The Young and the Restless.

Blue Bloods returns Fridays in the fall on CBS.

Ramirez Lands Recurring Role on CBS’ “Blue Bloods”

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a bloody good time to be Marisa Ramirez…

The 35-year-old Latina actress has landed a recurring role on CBS’ Blue Bloods.

Ramirez will portray Detective Maria Baez in a five-episode arc on the series. She’ll be partnered with Donnie Wahlberg’s character Detective Danny Reagan.

The recurring role comes with the option for Ramirez to continue as a series regular next season.

Her first episode on Blue Bloods airs this Friday. She’s filling the void left by the departure of series regular Jennifer Esposito, who was put on an indefinite medical leave by CBS Television Studios last fall.

Ramirez, who has had a recurring role on ABC’s Body Of Proof this season, has previously guest-starred on The Mentalist, Bones and Rizzoli & Isles.

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