Michael Trevino Among Voice Actors for Fictionz’ Upcoming Dramas

It’s a thing of fiction(z) for Michael Trevino.

Fictionz, a female-centric narrative podcast subscription app, is launching in mid-October with dramas featuring the 36-year-old Mexican American actor and others.

Michael Trevino

In addition to Trevino, his Roswell: New Mexico co-star Jeanine Mason will also voice content alongside the likes of Judy Greer, Max Greenfield, Meghan Rienks, Bahni Turpin, Sierra Swartz, Kylie Sparks, Adam J. Harrington.

Musicians Kori Withers, Sofia Toufa and Chester See will also participate in the projects.

Run by former Untitled Entertainment and Relativity Media exec Kendall Rhodes of Paraluman Media and finance partner Greg Lawrance of Ready Go Ventures, the company is adapting short stories and originals into narrative audio stories that put diverse female protagonists at the forefront. The dramas are predominantly written by female authors and directed by women.

Releasing a new series every two weeks, the first seasons of each series will run between three to seven episodes and anywhere from five to 12 minutes per episode. All content will be available on the Fictionz platform.

The initial October launch includes four series: So, You Want to Be a Honeypot? by sci-fi author Kelly Robson (A Human Stain), Farrina by Brazilian writer Cidinha da Silva (Sobre-viventes!),  and Don’t Feed the Bums by Lisa Brackmann (Getaway).

It also includes a Fictionz Original, The Break Up Diet, a comedy series written and directed by Meredith Littas (Escape) and executive-produced by David DeSantos (Animal Kingdom) of Cottonwood Production. The Break Up Diet tells a relatable COVID-19-era story and stars Greer.

Mason will portray a millennial version of Else in a modern retelling of feminist classic The Yellow Wallpaper.

“Collaborating with the Fictionz team on The Breakup Diet, one of the initial launch series, has been an exciting adventure. Bringing Meredith Littas’ brilliant and timely script to life through audio recording and then direct to audiences through the new platform, is providing listeners with a new way of listening to content, unlike other podcasts,” said Archer and Ant-Man star Greer.

The Yellow Wallpaper is one of my favorite short stories and I loved working with TonyV and Cottonwood to retell this as a horror audio series for Fictionz,” added Mason.

“We started Fictionz as a fresh new audio platform that puts female voices and diverse stories at the forefront,” explained Kendall Rhodes, Fictionz co-founder.

“From the outset, we are committed to delivering great short stories with the option to expand them into more seasons with new writers and directors. Working closely with these creatives, Fictionz invests in the underlying intellectual property and engages with writers on adaptation into audio stories. There are an exuberant number of fascinating stories that are ready to be turned into entertaining audio content for listeners on the go, and Fictionz was created as the app to make them easily available and ad-free to our target audience.”

The CW to Premiere Jeanine Mason’s “Roswell, New Mexico” in January

Jeanine Mason is headed to the Land of Enchantment in January…

The CW will the premiere its new drama series Roswell, New Mexico, starring the Cuban American actress and dancer, onTuesday, January 15 at 9:00 pm ET behind Flash.

Jeanine Mason

The series, the second television adaptation of the Roswell High book series by Melinda Metz, centers on Liz Ortecho (Mason), a jaded biomedical researcher and the daughter of undocumented immigrants who discovers her teenage crush is an alien who has kept his unearthly abilities hidden his entire life. She protects his secret as the two reconnect, but when a violent attack points to a greater alien presence on Earth, the politics of fear and hatred threaten to expose him.

The series also stars Nathan Parsons, Lily Cowles, Michael Vlamis, Tyler Blackburnand Michael Trevino.

Mason, the first Cuban American to win So You Think You Can Dance, previously appeared on television in Grey’s Anatomy, Bunheads, and Daytime Divas.

Michael Trevino to Star in the CW’s “Roswell” Reboot

Michael Trevino is flying (saucer) high…

The 33-year-old Mexican-American actor has landed a role in the CW’s untitled Roswell pilot that acts as a reboot of the cult sci-fi series.

Michael Trevino

Trevino joins a cast that includes Jeanine MasonNathan Parsons, Lily Cowles, Michael Vlamis, Tyler Blackburn and Heather Hemmens.

The project hails from Amblin Television, Bender Brown Prods, Warner Bros. TelevisionJulie Plec and Carina MacKenzie.

Trevino, who played Tyler Lockwood on the CW’s The Vampire Diaries for eight seasons, reunites with Plec on the Roswell reboot, which was written by The Originals scribe MacKenzie.

Plec, who is directing the pilot, co-created Vampire Diaries and its spinoff The Originals.

The reimagined Roswell — like the original WB/UPN series based on the Roswell High book series by Melinda Metz — has an immigration twist, reflecting the realities of its location in a state bordering Mexico. After reluctantly returning to her tourist-trap hometown, the daughter of undocumented immigrants discovers a shocking truth about her teenage crush who is now a police officer: He’s an alien who has kept his unearthly abilities hidden his entire life. She protects his secret as the two reconnect and begin to investigate his origins, but when a violent attack and long-standing government cover-up point to a greater alien presence on Earth, the politics of fear and hatred threaten to expose him and destroy their deepening romance.

Trevino will play Kyle Valenti, the popular son of the town sheriff who questions his carefree outlook on life after learning the terrifying truth of his family’s legacy.

Trevino will next star in the feature film Out of Control.

Lovato Claims Two More Teen Choice Awards

There’s no denying that Demi Lovato is a teen sensation…

The 19-year-old part-Mexican singer, actress and recently appointed X Factor judge proved to be the brightest Hispanic star at Sunday’s Teen Choice Awards.

Demi Lovato

Lovato—who presided over the festivities as co-host with Glee’s Kevin McHale—was the winningest Latina/o by picking up a pair of brand-new surfboards at the 14thannual awards show.

The former Disney Channel star, who received a total of four nominations, claimed the Choice Female Music Star of the Summer and Choice Twit awards.

Including Sunday’s haul, Lovato has won a total of six Teen Choice Awards.

But Lovato wasn’t the only Hispanic star to pick up an award…

The Vampire Diaries’ star Michael Trevino picked up the award for Choice TV Male Scene Stealer during last night’s show. Its the 27-year-old Mexican American actor’s second straight win in that category for his role as Tyler Lockwood on the CW series.

Another Latino playing a werewolf on television, Teen Wolf’s Tyler Posey, claimed the Choice Summer TV Star Male award. It’s the first Teen Choice Award for the 20-year-old half-Mexican American actor, who will be returning for a third season on MTV’s hit supernatural series.

Former American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez, who came into the night as the most-nominated Hispanic celebrity, took home the Choice TV Female Personality award for her role on Fox’s hit singing competition series. It’s her twelfth Teen Choice Award.

Meanwhile, Magic Mike star Adam Rodriguez took home the award for Choice TV Actor Action for his role on CSI: Miami; Selena Gomez & The Scene received the Choice Music Group award; Zoë Saldaña won in the Choice Movie Actress: Action category for her role in Colombiana; and Glee’s Lea Michele was named Choice TV Actress Comedy.

The Teen Choice Awards winners were chosen by fans, who cast a total of 134 million votes, Lovato reported during the show.

Click here for a complete list of winners.

Lovato Scores Three Teen Choice Award Nominations…

The second wave of 2012 Teen Choice Awards nominations have been announced and Demi Lovato leads the pack of Latino nominees.

The 19-year-old part-Mexican singer/actress and new X Factor judge received three nods this round. She’s nominated for Choice Summer Music Star: Female, Choice Love Song and Choice Summer Song.

Lovato had previously received a nomination for Choice Twit, bringing her grand total of  Teen Choice Awards nominations to four.

But Lovato’s late surge wasn’t enough to move past Jennifer Lopez as the overall top Latino nominee.

The 42-year-old Puerto Rican singer/actress received an additional nod this round in the Choice Summer Music Star: Female category, bringing her Teen Choice Awards nomination total to six.

Other Latino/a nominees in this second wave include: Lea Michele, Noomi Rapace, Tyler Posey, Michael Trevino, Lana Parrilla, Francia Raisa and Pitbull.

Meanwhile, previously announced nominees Selena Gomez and Victoria Justice are some of the first presenters announced by event organizers.

The Teen Choice Awards air Sunday, July 22 on Fox. Voting ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on July 21.

Here’s a look at all the Latino/a nominees and their competition:

Choice Movie Scene Stealer: Female
Elizabeth Banks, The Hunger Games
Ashley Greene, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1
Lea Michele, New Year’s Eve
Nikki Reed, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1
Nicole Scherzinger, Men In Black 3

Choice Movie Breakout
Sam Claflin, Snow White & The Huntsman
Julianne Hough, Rock of Ages
Joe Manganiello, What to Expect When You’re Expecting
Noomi Rapace, Prometheus
Rihanna, Battleship

Choice Summer TV Star: Male
Ken Baumann, The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Baby Daddy
Michael Ealy, Common Law
Daren Kagasoff, The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Tyler Posey, Teen Wolf

Choice TV Villain
Joseph Morgan, The Vampire Diaries
Lana Parrilla, Once Upon a Time
Janel Parrish, Pretty Little Liars
Krysten Ritter, Don’t Trust the B— in Apt. 23
Michelle Trachtenberg, Gossip Girl

Choice TV Female Scene Stealer
Candice Accola, The Vampire Dairies
Dianna Agron, Glee
Sarah Hyland, Modern Family
Francia Raisa, The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Casey Wilson, Happy Endings

Choice TV Male Scene Stealer
Max Greenfield, New Girl
Gabriel Mann, Revenge
Michael Trevino, The Vampire Diaries
James Van Der Beek, Don’t Trust the B— in Apt. 23
Damon Wayans Jr., Happy Endings

MUSIC

Choice Summer Song
“All Around the World,” Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris
“Call Me Maybe,” Carly Rae Jepsen
Give Your Heart a Break,” Demi Lovato
“Glad You Came,” The Wanted
“Scream,” Usher

Choice Love Song
“Die In Your Arms,” Justin Bieber
Give Your Heart a Break,” Demi Lovato
“Home,” Phillip Phillips
“I Won’t Give Up,” Jason Mraz
“What Makes You Beautiful,” One Direction

Choice Summer Music Star: Female
Carly Rae Jepsen
Jennifer Lopez
Demi Lovato
Katy Perry
Rihanna

Choice Summer Music Star: Male
Justin Bieber
Flo Rida
David Guetta
Pitbull
Usher