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Martinez Lands Multi-Episode Role on NBC’s Upcoming Series “Aquarius”

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It’s the Age of Aquarius for James Martinez…

The Latino actor will appear in a multi-episode arc opposite David Duchovny in NBC‘s upcoming series Aquarius.

James Martinez

The gritty 1960s drama focuses on a cop (Duchovny) who goes undercover to track Charles Manson and the Manson Family before their infamous murder spree.

Martinez, who has appeared on Low Winter Sun and Breaking Bad, will portray Ruben Salazar, a former war correspondent and a reporter with the Los Angeles Times who is threatening to expose the true identity of an LAPD detective.

Martinez plays a supporting character in the upcoming Liam Neeson-helmed feature Run All Night.

His other credits include television appearances on Intelligence, Elementary, Unforgettable and Beauty and the Beast.

Aspillaga to Appear in Recurring Role on Starz’s Drama “Flesh and Bone”

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Vanessa Aspillaga is seeing Starz…

The 41-year-old Latina actress has landed a guest recurring role on Starz‘s ballet drama Flesh and Bone.

Vanessa Aspillaga

The series follows Claire (portrayed by Sarah Hay), a young dancer with a distinctly troubled past, as she joins a prestigious ballet company in New York.

Aspillaga will portray Monica, the company’s assistant manager, who is stable, extremely good at her job and at managing her boss.

Aspillaga’s previous credits include television appearances on Law & Order, Elementary, The Good Wife and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Her film credits include Gun Hill Road, Morning Glory and Love & Other Drugs.

CBS Orders “Second Sight” Pilot from Cuesta

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It may turn out to be love at first sight for Michael Cuesta’s latest project for the Eye Network.

CBS has given the pilot greenlight for the 49-year-old Latino filmmaker’s Second Sight, which he and CSI executive producer/showrunner Carol Mendelsohn adapted from a 2000 British television series of the same name starring Clive Owen.

Michael Cuesta

Second Sight is described as a gothic psychological thriller about a detective who is suddenly afflicted with an autoimmune virus that causes hallucinations reflective of his subconscious. He discovers that catching the killer depends as much on insight as eyesight.

Cuesta, who recently picked up a Producers Guild Award for Showtime’s Homeland, wrote the adaptation with his brother Gerald Cuesta. The two previously joined forces for another CBS drama project, the cult 2007 zombie pilot Babylon Fields, which Gerald co-wrote and Michael directed.

Cuesta is set to direct Second Sight, which he’s executive producing with Mendelsohn, Julie Weitz, Paula Milne, who created the original series, and Nick Reed.

There are four series currently on the air whose pilots Cuesta directed: Showtime’s Homeland and Dexter and CBS’ Blue Bloods and Elementary.

Lucy Liu Marvels in Herrera’s Floral Fancy Gown…

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Carolina Herrera may not have attended the 70th Annual Golden Globes… But her work was in full bloom on the red carpet and awards show stage.

Elementary star Lucy Liu made a bold and unconventional choice when she dressed in one of the iconic Venezuelan fashion designer’s most eye-catching gowns.

Lucy Liu in Carolina Herrera at the Golden Globes

“It’s quite different, it has a beautiful romantic twist” said Liu of the whimsical strapless gown, which was part of the designers Pre-Fall 2013 collection.

To let Herrera’s dress, one of the most voluminous of the night, get all the attention it deserved, Liu kept her accessories to a minimum with diamond drop earrings from Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

It’s Herrera’s latest big Hollywood moment… She previously designed the bridal gown worn by Kristen Stewart’s character Bella in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part I.

Cuesta to Helm CBS Studios’ Sherlock Homes Pilot…

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He recently received a DGA Award nomination from the Directors Guild of America for directing the pilot episode of Showtime’s Golden Globe-winning new drama Homeland… And, now Michael Cuesta has signed a lucrative contract to work on another highly anticipated television project.

The 48-year-old Latino filmmaker has signed a seven-figure deal with CBS TV Studios that starts immediately and runs through June 1, 2013.

Michael Cuesta

As part of the pact, Cuesta will direct and executive produce the pilot for the studio’s modern interpretation of Sherlock Holmes, a drama entitled Elementary that features the pipe-smoking private eye living and working in New York City.

In addition, he’ll be responsible for developing the series for the next fall television season, according to Deadline.com.

Cuesta will most likely write the pilot, which he’ll direct if green-lighted. If not, he’ll direct another pilot for CBS TV Studios next season.

The overall deal won’t interfere with Cuesta’s current duties on Homeland, where he’ll continue as an executive producer and the primary director at least through the second season.

Cuesta had previously worked with CBS TV Studios, directing the pilot for the CBS drama series Blue Bloods. He also directed the pilot of Showtime’s Dexter.