Juanpa Zurita to Star in & Executive Produce “Carpe DM with Juanpa” for Roku

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

Juanpa Zurita is ready to seize the day…

The 27-year-old Mexican social media influencer, vlogger, actor and model will star in and executive produce Carpe DM with Juanpa for Roku.

“Can I fly a jet, ride a bull, jump a Monster Truck? A lot of us have these strange curiosities buried in the back of our minds or saved in our inboxes for later. Yet we do nothing,” reads the show’s synopsis.

Zurita is out to change that.

In each episode of the bilingual series Carpe DM with Juanpa, he will face challenges that push his body and mind to the limit all across the United States. Along the way, Juanpa will show all of us the transformative power of stepping outside your comfort zone and bringing your inner adventurer to life.

The six-episode series is produced by INE Entertainment and ARCO. Eric Day, Mark Koops, and Sarah Davies executive produce for INE. Juanpa Zurita and Brenda Tubilla executive produce for ARCO. Dave Lingwood is also set to executive produce.

Zurita rose to acclaim in 2013 by making comedy videos on the Vine app. Later, he diversified his activities by publishing vlogs and entertainment videos on the YouTube platform, and most recently he started his own water company in the middle of a drought, exploiting the resources of his own country.

He has created various campaigns in favor of humanitarian aid, in one of which he raised 25 million Mexican pesos through donations to make houses to several victims of an earthquake in Mexico City, in September 2017. In 2016, he began modeling for fashion brands including Pull&Bear, Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana and Calvin Klein.

FKA Twigs Returns as One of the Faces of Calvin Klein’s Spring 2023 Campaign

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

FKA Twigs is back in black…

Calvin Klein has unveiled its spring 2023 campaign , with the 35-year-old part-Spanish English singer returning as one of the faces of the sultry new advertisements.

In a new black-and-white clip featuring the singer, FKA Twigs is toned in a black lace underwear set, as she gracefully moves around to the tune of an unreleased track.

The new campaign, shot by photographer duo Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot, continues the popular fashion brand’s “Calvins or nothing” concept by highlighting the today’s most dynamic talent and showcasing their unique confidence and sensuality.

Other stars of the spring 2023 campaign include Blackpink’s Jennie, Kendall Jenner and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

Joan Smalls Signs with M88

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Tom Castaneda

Joan Smalls has new representation…

The 33-year-old Puerto Rican supermodel and actress has signed with M88.

Smalls began modeling in 2007 and exploded onto the runway scene after walking in the Spring/Summer 2010 Givenchy Couture show.

A year later, she made history as Estée Lauder’s first Latina brand ambassador.

She’s also the face of David Yurman and Ralph Lauren.

In 2012, Smalls was awarded the title of “Model of the Year” at the ninth annual Style Awards and has been ranked the No. 1 model in the world on models.com.

In 2013, she entered Forbes magazine’s “World’s Highest-Paid Models” list for the first time, ranking at number eight with over $3 million in earnings.

Now as one of the most sought after supermodels, she’s partnered with major global brands like Marc Jacobs, Stuart Weitzman, Moschino, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Hugo Boss, Tom Ford and Gucci.

Smalls has also been honing her craft as an actress working in 2017’s John Wick: Chapter 2 for Lionsgate and in Netflix’s hit romantic comedy Set It Up a year later.

On the small screen, she’s appeared in RuPaul’s Drag Race, Lip Sync Battle, and Movie Night with Karlie Kloss.

Aside from her modeling career, she gives back to the community via involvement in various non-profit organizations, like The Fifteen Percent Pledge.

Smalls will continue to be represented by IMG and WME.

Anthony Ramos Appears in Calvin Klein’s Spring 2021 Campaign

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a brief encounter for Anthony Ramos.

Calvin Klein has unveiled its star-studded Spring 2021 campaign, with the 29-year-old Puerto Rican actor & singer among the featured brand ambassadors.

Ramos, who originated the dual roles of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Hamilton, appears in the campaign along with Megan Thee Stallion, Jacob Elordi, Koffee, Janaya Future Khan, Rina Sawayama, Sage Elsesser, Vinson Fraley and Queer Skate LA.

In the new commercial for the collection, Ramos asks “What makes you most vulnerable?”

Later he says, “We gotta get back to that feeling of letting go. That freedom. And maybe you know we might get hurt along the way or something might happen. But something great might happen too.”

Meanwhile, Elordi, the 23-year-old Spanish-Australian actor breakout star of Netflix‘s The Kissing Booth, appears notably buff in the campaign.

Click here to see the campaign and shop the Spring 2021 collection.

The feeling of letting go. A new season. #mycalvins

Megan Thee Stallion, Jacob Elordi, Koffee, Anthony Ramos, Janaya Future Khan, Rina Sawayama, Sage Elsesser, Vinson Fraley and Queer Skate LA. By Terence Nance.

Shop the campaign: https://t.co/54XswykyOq pic.twitter.com/aLLLRripGo

— calvinklein (@CalvinKlein) March 3, 2021

Pabllo Vittar Starring in Calvin Klein’s New Pride Campaign

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Tom Castaneda

Pabllo Vittar is showing her pride in a big way…

The 25-year-old Brazilian drag queen and singer-songwriter, who has spoken out about the issues the LGBTQ+ community singer the beginning of her career, is now sharing her pride in a global way.

Pabllo Vittar Calvin Klein Pride Campaign

Vittar has been announced as one of the newest members of Calvin Klein‘s brand new Pride campaign, #PROUDINMYCALVINS.

In the official photo released from the star’s shoot, Vittar’s big and bold drag persona is replaced with a minimally made-up Vittar posing in the brand’s yellow Pride crop top.

But Vittar isn’t the only proud artists named to the campaign lineup…

The campaign also includes queer stars Chella Man, MaryV, Tommy Dorfman, Jari Jones, Mina Gerges, Gia Woods, Reese King and Ama Elesser.

The shoot’s photographer made it clear the importance of having these stories told by queer people for queer people.

“Using a cast and crew that spans the full LGBTQ+ spectrum, we wanted to make sure that the entire community feels represented, included and celebrated,” said Ryan McGinley. “My goal is always to create honest photos that connect to the viewer on a human level and show the subject’s power and vulnerability as human beings. This mix is perhaps my most core value as an artist.”

Jillian Mercado to Guest Star on Showtime’s “The L Word: Generation Q”

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Tom Castaneda

Jillian Mercado is headed to the small screen…

The 32-year-old Dominican model will make her scripted television debut on the forthcoming The L Word: Generation Q, which is set to premiere December 8 at 10:00 pm ET/PT on Showtime.

Mercado will play the character of Maribel Suarez, an immigration attorney and the little sister of Sophie (Rosanny Zayas). The two are very close, and Maribel is always there to give Sophie advice and support.

The L Word: Generation Q continues the stories of the critically acclaimed and groundbreaking series The L Word, which ran from 2004-2009. The new series has familiar faces and new ones as it follows the intermingled lives of Bette Porter (Jennifer Beals), Alice Pieszecki (Leisha Hailey) and Shane McCutcheon (Katherine Moennig), along with Dani Nùñez (Arienne Mandi), Micah Lee (Leo Sheng), Finley (Jacqueline Toboni), Sophie Suarez (Zayas) and Gigi (Sepideh Moafi) as they experience love, heartbreak, sex, setbacks and success in L.A.

This season’s guest stars include Brian Michael, Stephanie Allyne, Olivia Thirlby, Fortune Feimster and Latarsha Rose.

The series is executive produced by showrunner Marja-Lewis Ryan with series creator Ilene Chaiken, Kristen Campo, Allyce Ozarski, Steph Green (pilot), and original series stars Beals, Moennig and Hailey.

Mercado is best known as a model with muscular dystrophy and has been praised for her representation of the differently-abled in fashion. She has appeared on E! News and has modeled in campaigns for Olay, Bumble 100, Calvin Klein fragrances, Nordstrom, Targetand Tommy Hilfiger.

On the editorial side, she was featured on the cover of Teen Vogue‘s first digital cover and was in September issues of Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Jejune and many others.

She’s also an active disabilities advocate who has spoken at various summits.

FKA Twigs Directs & Performs in Calvin Klein #MyCalvins Video

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

FKA Twigs isn’t afraid to let you see her Calvins….

The 28-year-old part-Spanish singer, songwriter, producer and dancer directed and performed in her Calvin Klein undies to an extended version of her own single “Good to Love.”

FKA Twigs is one of the celebrities featured in Calvin Klein’s latest #mycalvins ad campaign. Other stars featured in the campaign include Kendrick Lamar, Fetty Wap, Joey Bada$$ and Justin Bieber.

To publicize the campaign, the singer performed alongside dancer Kaner Flex in a sensual black-and-white video.

The singer was able to promote everything from jeans to underwear in the four-and-a-half-minute clip.

FKA Twigs Appears in Calvin Klein’s Spring 2016 Underwear Campaign

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

FKA Twigs is making her modeling debut…

The 28-year-old part-Spanish singer, songwriter, producer and dancer appears in Calvin Klein’s spring 2016 underwear ads.

FKA Twigs flaunts her svelte, athletic figure in the shots as she strips down to some nude intimates.

“i excel in ‪#mycalvins. here’s a first look at the new spring 2016 ‪@calvinklein campaign, shot by tyrone lebon,” tweeted the singer.

FKA Twigs showcases her incredible physique in a plunging nude crop top with cut-out detailing, the perfect style to exhibit Twigs’ impressive abs.

The garment is paired with a coordinating midi skirt, which features a sizable split that the musician twists and holds in a bid to show off her toned legs.

The shoot certainly succeeds in capturing FKA Twigs’ love of dance as she balances on one leg, while raising the other, with her right arm holding on to the back of her neck as she subtly leans her body forward, making her abs more prominent.

Fergie Flaunts Post-Baby Bod in Special Calvin Klein Video

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Fergie isn’t afraid to show off her post-baby body…

The 38-year-old part-Mexican American singer, who gave birth to her first child last August, is the latest celebrity to reveal a sexy picture wearing Calvin Klein underwear.

The Black Eyed Peas singer flaunts her impressive post-baby bod in a 20-second black and white video posted on her Instagram on Friday, February 21.

The mother of six-month-old Axl donned a pair of CK knickers and nothing else in the beginning of the video. Then she put on a bra and writhed on the bed.

Sporting tousled hair, Fergie gives a sultry look at the end. “Boom. #mycalvins,” she captioned the video.

Fergie joins other celebrities who’ve been campaigning for the fashion brand on their personal social network accounts. Miranda Kerr pulled down her pants to reveal her CK underwear and super-flat tummy in an Instagram picture. Singer Trey Songz took two selfies in a bathroom while wearing a pair of CK boxer.s ”

Thanks Calvin Klein for the delivery #MyCalvins,” he wrote.

Calvin Klein has encouraged people to post selfies of themselves wearing the brand’s undies on social media. The selfies will be added to the official #mycalvins online gallery.

Alba: The Best-Dressed Latina at the 2012 Met Ball

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

It’s no wonder they call it the “Oscars of the East Coast”… The Metropolitan Museum of Art‘s Costume Institute Gala may celebrate the annual opening of the Metropolitan Museum‘s fashion exhibit at the Costume Institute… But it’s also the place to see Hollywood’s brightest stars dressed to impress in some of the season’s hautest gowns.

Hosted by Vogue, this year’s event proved to be another high-style affair, with several Latina starlets stealing the spotlight on the red carpet.

Here’s a look at the night’s best-dressed Latinas:

Jessica Alba
It was a golden night for Jessica Alba, who will soon begin filming Machete Kills, the sequel to Robert Rodriguez’s 2010 cult classic Machete. The 30-year-old half-Mexican American actress shined brighter than the sun in a gold lame one-shoulder goddess gown from Michael Kors’ Resort 2012 collection.

Camilla Belle
Much like Alba, Camilla Belle embraced this season’s metallic trend by donning a stunning Ralph Lauren Collection tulle-and-beaded dress in liquid gold. The 25-year-old half-Brazilian American actress accessorized the bold low-cut number with champagne-hued Ralph Lauren Collection sandals, Ralph Lauren Vintage Collection gems and dark red lipstick.

Rosario Dawson
She played a goddess in Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief… And during Monday’s Met Ball Rosario Dawson looked like she was back in character. The 39-year-old actress of Puerto Rican and Afro-Cuban descent—who will be portray Dolores Huerta, the co-founder of the UFW in a film about Latino labor leader Cesar Chavez—flaunted her taut figure in a skin-tight black leather Calvin Klein creation, which she accentuated with bright blue earrings.

Gisele Bündchen
Gisele Bündchen, who is well on her way to becoming the world’s first billionaire supermodel, looked like a billion dollars on the red carpet. The 31-year-old Brazilian supermodel wore a slit-to-there beaded Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci gown, stylish sandals and jewelry by David Yurman.

Lea Michele
There’s nothing blue about Glee star Lea Michele’s navy blue Diane von Furstenberg with a high-slit and plunging neckline. The 25-year-old part-Spanish actress/singer—who was the best-dressed Latina at this year’s SAG Awards—paired her daring sequined gown with a Diane von Furstenberg clutch and Christian Louboutin shoes and a tassel necklace and other diamond jewels by Lorraine Schwartz.

Eva Mendes
She may be starring as a neglectful mother in the soon-to-be-released film Girl in Progress, but there was nothing negligent about Eva Mendes’ look at the Met Ball. The 38-year-old Cuban-American actress wore a Prada tangerine silk strapless peplum dress with whimsical embroidery. Mendes paired the dress with a Prada clutch and Fred Leighton jewels.

Sofia Vergara
It’s no wonder she’s been named the most desirable woman in the world; Sofia Vergara looks absolutely stunning in her silver embroidered Marchesa gown. the 39-year-old Colombian bombshell and Modern Family star paired her standout gown with Casadei pumps and

jewelry.

La La Anthony
Talk about makin’ sparks fly! Reality star La La Vazquez Anthony rocked an electric blue Zac Posen dress with intricate bodice detailing. The The 32-year-old Nuyorican actress and entrepreneur, who recently launched her own cosmetics line, paired her oh-so-bright dress with sleek Mizuki drop earrings.

Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz—who will soon be appearing in the ensemble film about pending motherhood, What To Expect When You’re Expecting—was another of the night’s heavy metal stars! The 39-year-old Cuban American actress wore a snug, long-sleeved Stella McCartney golden gown with dramatic draped back. Diaz paired the dazzling dress with a coordinating gold metal clutch, also by the designer.

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