Rodriguez “Freakin’ Stoked” About Britney Spears’ Upcoming Appearance on “Jane the Virgin”

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Gina Rodriguez is ready to bust a move to one of her childhood favorites…

It was announced earlier this week that Britney Spears will guest-star on the CW‘s cult hit Jane the Virgin this season. And the 31-year-old Puerto Rican actress couldn’t be more excited, saying Spears “is my childhood.”

“I just want to do the dance from ‘…Baby One More Time‘ with her on set … and record it,” Rodriguez told People magazine. “I want to do that so badly!”

The Golden Globe-winning actress is “so freakin’ stoked” to have Spears on set. “She was literally the first pop star I ever knew existed.”

Spears will appear in the fifth episode of the upcoming second season as the nemesis of Jane’s dad, telenovela star Rogelio De La Vega (Jaime Camil).

Jane the Virgin returns for its second season on October 12 on the CW.

Jesse & Joy Honored at the ASCAP Film & Television Music Awards

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Jesse & Joy have a new premio to add to their trophy case…

The Mexican pop group, comprised of the brother-sister tandem of Jesse Huerta and Joy Huerta, was honored by its peers Monday at ASCAP‘s 30th annual Film & Television Music Awards, which honor the composers behind the top films at the box office, the most-performed television music and the top video game music of 2014.

Jesse & Joy were honored for penning their single “Mi Tesoro,” which served as the theme song for the Mexican telenovela Qué Pobres Tan Ricos, starring Jaime Camil and Zuria Vega. The duo previously earned a Best Theme Novelero at the 2014 Premios Juventud.

But Jesse & Joy weren’t the only Latino honorees…

Enrique Iglesias and Descemer Bueno were also honored at the ASCAP Film & Television Music Awards.

The Spanish superstar and the Cuban singer were honored for Iglesias’ duet with Marco Antonio Solis, “El Perdedor,” which served as the opening theme to Mexican telenovela Lo que la vida me robó. It’s the fifth time that an Iglesias song was chosen as an opening theme of a telenovela after “Cosas del Amor“, “Nunca Te Olvidaré“, “Cuando Me Enamoro” and “Marisol.” The song was composed by Iglesias and Bueno.

Meanwhile, Gustavo Santaolalla was honored in the Top Box Office Films category. The legendary Argentine musician and film composer was honored for his work on the animated film The Book of Life.

Other Latino honorees in the film category include Brazilian composer Pedro Bromfman for his work on RoboCop, Brazilian composer Heitor Pereira for If I Stay, and Spanish composer Fernando Velázquez for Hercules.

Moreno to Appear on the CW’s “Jane the Virgin”

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Rita Moreno is heading to Virgin territory…

The 83-year-old Puerto Rican actress and singer, the only Hispanic entertainer with win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award, has joined the cast of the CW’s hit telenovela-inspired series Jane the Virgin.

Moreno will portray the mother of Rogelio De La Vega, Jane’s telenovela-star father, portrayed by Jaime Camil. That, of course, makes her Jane’s (Gina Rodriguez) grandmother

Moreno’s character, according to TVLine, will appear in episode 18 and is apparently “fiercely protective” of Rogelio.

Moreno, who earned the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2014 SAG Awards, is best known as the “America”-singing Anita in the film version of West Side Story.

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.

Montilla Signs with The Gersh Agency

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Pili Montilla has new representation in Hollywood…

The Latina television host/producer and actress has signed with has inked with The Gersh Agency.

Montilla is a former MTV veejay who has worked as an entertainment reporter and producer for outlets including Fusion, MTV, E! Latino and MundoFox.

She also created, produces and hosts the music show Té Para Tres con Pili Montilla, which is also covered as part of her deal with Gersh.

Montilla’s acting credits include the comedy 200 Cartas, which co-stars Jaime Camil, Dayanara Torres and Lin Manuel Miranda.

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.

Camil to Star Opposite Gina Rodriguez in the CW’s “Jane the Virgin” Pilot

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Jaime Camil has a date with la virgen…

The 40-year-old Mexican actor/singer, who most recently starred in a gender-bending role on the telenovela Por Ella Soy Eva, is making his U.S. pilot debut with a starring role opposite Gina Rodriguez in the CW’s drama project Jane the Virgin.

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

Camil will play the series regular role of Rubio, who happens to be a world-famous telenovela star with a surprising connection to Jane.

Camil is currently starring on Univision’s new rom-com novela, Qué pobres tan ricos.

He made a successful feature debut in the U.S. as the star of the bilingual Patelion/Lionsgate indie hit rom-com Pulling Strings, which ranked as the third highest-grossing foreign language film of 2013.

Additionally, a recent guest appearance by Camil on Devious Maids delivered strong ratings for the Lifetime series, which also has Latin roots.

Jane the Virgin, from CBS Television Studios, is written by Jennie Snyder Urman and directed by Brad Silberling.

Vazquez’s “Rob the Mob” to Premiere at the Miami International Film Festival

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Yul Vazquez is preparing to rob the mob in Miami…

The Cuban American actor’s latest film, Rob the Mob, will have its world premiere at the Miami International Film Festival in March.

Directed by Raymond De Felitta and starring Andy Garcia, the film also stars Michael Pitt, Ray Romano, Burt Young, Griffin Dunne, Frank Whaley, Cathy Moriarty, Aida Turturro and Nina Arianda.

Rob the Mob, which centers on a couple that targets the Mafia for heists and stumbles upon something big at an underground club, is one of nearly 100 films set to be screened at the Miami International Film Festival.

The North American premiere of the Shirley MacLaine–Christopher Plummer pairing Elsa & Fred will take place at the 10-day event, which runs March 7-16.

Directed by Michael Radford, the film is a remake of the 2008 Argentine/Spanish film of the same name. Also in the cast are Marcia Gay Harden, George Segal, Chris Noth, James Brolin, Wendell Pierce, Jaime Camil and Osvaldo Rios.

In total, 92 feature films and 28 shorts representing 38 countries will premiere at this year’s festival, which marks its 31st edition.

“The programming team believes the selection of films showcased in the festival this year is a reflection of our passion for film, and we hope that it will strengthen our community’s love and appreciation for the art of filmmaking,” MIFF executive director Jaie Laplante said.

The festival will present actor-director John Turturro with its Career Achievement Tribute. Turturro will present his latest film, the Woody Allen starrer Fading Gigolo. The film, which debuted at the Toronto Film Festival, also stars Sharon Stone and Sofia Vergara.

Here’s the complete list of competition films:

Festival Competition Categories:

The Knight Competition, open to dramatic works from Latin America, Spain and Portugal as well as Latino-themed works produced in the United States:

All About The Feathers (Por las plumas) (Costa Rica, directed by Neto Villalobos) U.S. Premiere
Asteroid (Asteroide) (Mexico, directed by Marcelo Tobar) World premiere
Club Sandwich (Mexico, directed by Fernando Eimbcke)
The Man of the Crowd (O homem das multidões) (Brazil, directed by Marcelo Gomes and Cao Guimarães) North American premiere
Memories of the Desert (Romance policial) (Brazil/Chile, directed by Jorge Durán) World premiere
Natural Sciences (Ciencias naturales) (Argentina, directed by Matias Lucchesi) North American premiere
Séptimo (Spain/Argentina, directed by Patxi Amexcua) North American premiere
To Kill A Man (Matar un hombre) (Chile/France, directed by Alejandro Fernández Almendras)
We All Want What’s Best For Her (Tots volem el millor per a ella) (Spain, directed by Mar Coll) North American premiere
A Wolf at the Door (O lobo atrás da porta) (Brazil, directed by Fernando Coimbra)

Knight Documentary Competition, open to engaging and thought-provoking feature-length documentaries created by international filmmakers that examine social issues, diverse cultures, icons and inspiring people:

The Art Rush (France, directed by Marianne Lamour) North American premiere
The Dog (U.S.A., directed by Allison Berg and Frank Keraudren)
Europe in 8 Bits (Spain, directed by Javier Polo)
Finding Vivian Maier (U.S.A., directed by Charlie Siskel and John Maloof)
Ivory Tower (USA, directed by Andrew Rossi)
Locations: Looking For Rusty James (Locaciones: buscando a Rusty James) (Chile, directed by Alberto Fuguet)
The Notorious Mr. Bout (U.S.A./Russia, directed by Tony Gerber and Maxim Pozdorovkin)
The Overnighters (U.S.A., directed by Jesse Moss)
Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon (U.S.A., directed by Mike Myers)
Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger (U.S.A., directed by Joe Berlinger)

The Lexus Ibero-American Opera Prima Competition for first-time feature filmmakers emerging from Spain, Portugal and Latin America:

Here’s the Deal (Somos gente honrada) (Spain, directed by Alejandro Marzoa) U.S. premiere
Mateo (Colombia/France, directed by Maria Gamboa) World premiere
Stockholm (Estocolmo) (Spain, directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen) U.S. premiere
We Are Mari Pepa (Somos Mari Pepa) (Mexico, directed by Samuel Kishi Leopo)

Papi Shorts Competition:

A Big Deal (China, directed by Yoyo Yao) U.S. premiere
Blue (U.S.A., directed by Justin Malone) World premiere
Chub (U.S.A., directed by Samuel Albis) World premiere
Flamingo (Venezuela, directed by Carl Zitelmann)
Grace (Graça) (Brazil, directed by Anna Clara Peltier) North American premiere
The Phone Call (United Kingdom, directed by Mat Kirkby)
Skin (France, directed by Cédric Prévost) North American premiere
Shirt Out, Game Over! (Switzerland, directed by Eric Paternot) World premiere
Unicorn (Unicornio) (Bolivia, directed by Rodrigo Bellott)
Xenos (United Kingdom/Greece/Denmark, directed by Mahdi Fleifel) North American premiere

A list of noncompetition films and seminars can be found at MiamiFilmFestival.com.

“Por ella soy Eva” Trailer Featuring Camil & Lucero Released

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Talk about a maldito mujeriego…

In a single hilarious scene, the official trailer for Univision’s highly anticipated telenovela Por ella soy Eva shows just what a wicked womanizer Jaime Camil’s character really is.

In the telenovela, which is based on the Colombian melodrama En los tacones de Eva, the 38-year-old Mexican actor plays Juan Carlos Caballero Mistral, who transforms into Eva María Lion Jaramillo as a way of getting closer to his co-star Lucero’s character Elena.

In the trailer Camil’s disguised character, who faked his own death, visits his own gravesite on his birthday and witnesses the comedic chaos that ensues when his many conquests all show up to pay their respects to the man they think has passed away.

It’s the first time Camil, who previously Tweeted a photo of his sexy makeover, and Lucero play a couple on screen.

Camil and Lucero’s co-stars Por ella soy Eva include: Helena Rojo, Paty Navidad, Mariana Seoane, Leticia Perdigón and Jesús Ochoa.

Por ella soy Eva is set to premiere on Monday, July 16 at 8:00 pm ET on Univision.

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