Melissa De Sousa to Appear on Fourth Season of the CW’s “Black Lightning”

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Tom Castaneda

Life’s a flash for Melissa De Sousa.

The 53-year-old Panamanian American actress will appear on the fourth season of the CW’s Black Lightning in a key recurring role.

De Sousa plays Chief Anna Lopez, the new Chief of Police of Freeland. Determined to rebuild the city and bring it to a place of peace and justice, Lopez has strong views on the metahuman population that differ from her predecessor, the late Chief Henderson. Seeing metahumans as “freaks” equally as bad as The 100 gang members, Lopez believes they should all be documented, tagged, and monitored at all times. In the end, Lopez will do whatever it takes to level the playing field and protect her officers from the metahumans.

Based on the DC characters, the series hails from Berlanti Productions and Akil Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.

De Sousa most recently starred opposite Kirsten Dunst on Showtime’s On Becoming a God in Central Florida. She also led the cult hit series Single Ladies for BET Networks.

In film, De Sousa is best known for her work in The Best Man and The Best Man Holiday, starring opposite Terrence Howard.

Stacey Dash Signs with Management Company Key Talent

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Tom Castaneda

Stacey Dash has new representation…

The 53-year-old part-Mexican American actress has signed with Los Angeles-based management company Key Talent.

Dash is best known for starring as Dionne Marie Davenport in the 1995 film Clueless and its television spin-off of the same name.

Dash’s roles also include the first season of the television series Single Ladies, and the films Moving, Mo’ Money, Renaissance Man, and View From The Top.

“Our goal is to focus on acting, production and development,” said Key Talent founder Tal Drori. “Stacey is an incredible actress, and we are focused on this and the great attributes she will bring to the industry.”

Lesley-Ann Brandt Signs with ICM Partners

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Tom Castaneda

Lesley-Ann Brandt has new representation…

The 38-year-old part-Spanish actress, who plays Maze on Netflix’s drama series Lucifer, has signed with ICM Partners.

The Cape Town, South Africa-born actress began her career in New Zealand after her family immigrated there when she was in her teens. Her breakout role came in playing Naevia in Starz’s Spartacus: Gods of the Arena.

Brandt’s other television credits include Gotham, Single Ladies, The Librarians, Legend of the Seeker and Memphis Beat. She also co-starred in the 2013 surf film Drift.

Brandt’s Lucifer will return for a fifth season on August 21 on Netflix.

Dash Joins Fox News Channel as a Contributor

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Stacey Dash is ready to speak her mind on Fox News…

The 47-year-old part-Mexican American actress, best known for starring opposite Alicia Silverstone in Clueless, has landed a permanent gig on Fox News Channel.

Dash joins the news channel as a paid contributor, offering cultural analysis and commentary on various daytime and primetime programs.

“Stacey is an engaging conversationalist whose distinctive viewpoints among her Hollywood peers have spawned national debates,” says Bill Shine, network executive vice president of news. “We’re pleased to have her join Fox News.”

She joins a list of contributors that includes Karl Rove, James Carville, George Will, Dennis Miller and Sarah Palin.

Dash was criticized in the black community for endorsing Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney instead of Democrat Barack Obama in the 2012 presidential election.

She has guest starred on The Game and most recently The Exes. She also starred in the first season of VH1‘s original series Single Ladies.

Levy Starring in Three Upcoming Lionsgate Projects

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

William Levy may be in desperate need of a vacation in the near future…

The 32-year-old Cuban American actor and telenovela star has signed on for three Lionsgate movie projects.

Levy, who set hearts aflutter on Dancing with the Stars during the last season, has been cast In Tyler Perry’s latest project Single Mom’s Club.

People en Español’s “El Hombre Más Sexy” will portray a character named Manny in the film, which is set to start shooting after Thanksgiving.

Levy has also been cast in Addicted, a film that will be directed by Billy Woodruff. He’ll play Quentin Matthews in the film, which is based on the novel Zane’s Addiction.

And last but not least, Levy will star in the horror-western Rio Sangre. He’ll portray Brujo in the Chris Wyatt-directed fillm.

Rio Sangre will co-star Alex Vegas in the film.

Levy most recently guest-starred on VH1′s Single Ladies and previously starred in Univision’s Sortilegio and the telenovela Triunfo del Amor.

Vasi’s VH1 Series “Single Ladies” Picked Up for Third Season

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

It looks like Denise Vasi should be back on the small screen next year…

VH1 has officially picked up the network’s dramedy Single Ladies for a third season.

The 31-year-old half-Dominican, half-Puerto Rican actress joined the Single Ladies cast for its sophomore season, which will have its season finale on Monday, August 27 at 9:00 PM ET.

Vasi, who recently shared scenes with Dancing with the Stars finalist William Levy, joined the cast as a businesswoman named Raquel—a friend of one of the show’s original characters, Keisha, played by LisaRaye McCoy.

Single Ladies has been averaging 3.2 million total viewers during premieres plus first encores, up 10% from season one.

The series continues to be basic cable’s #1 ad-supported regularly scheduled scripted show among women 18-49 over the course of the summer.

Season 3 will to premiere later in 2013.

Levy Starring in “Boom Town”

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Following his star-making run on Dancing with the Stars, William Levy is experiencing a massive career boom in Hollywood… And, now he’s locked-in his next project.

The 31-year-old Cuban-American telenovela superstar—who guest-starred on VH1’s Single Ladies earlier this year, in his first acting role on an English-language television series—is starring in the western-action-drama film Boom Town.

“I love Boom Town because it’s a love story between a love and a woman; [also] a story about the unbreakable bond between a father and his little girl,” said Levy. “And it’s the story of an everyday man stepping up and becoming a hero, something all of us as children dream of becoming one day” concludes the Latin dancing sensation.

Produced by award-winning screenwriter Oscar Torres and written by Christian Sesma, Boom Town tells the story of a savvy businessman (Levy) in the early 1900s, who becomes the target of a corrupt border town sheriff and a notorious land boss after they discover that he’s sitting on a fortune. But this unassuming young man might be more of a hustler than anyone knows.

“The men will love the action and the women the charm and talent that someone like William Levy brings to the big- screen,” proclaims Torres.

Along with Levy, the film will star Alfred Molina, Chris Cooper and Danny Trejo.

Boom Town, currently in pre-production, is slated for a summer 2013 release.

Levy Graces the Cover of People Magazine…

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

He’s one of the hottest imports to the United States since Ricky Martin and Enrique Iglesias… And, now William Levy is getting the of-the-moment celebrity treatment with his first People magazine cover and feature story…

The 31-year-old Cuban actor and hunky heartthrob, who is currently setting hearts aflutter on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, opens up about his journey from “dirt poor to sexy star” in his cover story.

“To come to this country and receive this kind of love from people you don’t even know, it’s amazing,” he tells People.

Levy—a father of two – to son Christopher, 6, and daughter Kailey, 2, with on-and-off girlfriend Elizabeth Gutiérrez—discusses his early lean years in Cuba before emigrating to the United States at 15.

“I try to give my kids everything I never had,” says Levy, who first caught America’s attention when he starred in Jennifer Lopez’s “I’m Into You” video.

But it’s not all serious talk, Levy even discusses his sizzling sex appeal… Levy boasts what his DWTS partner Cheryl Burke calls “12-pack abs.” And his fans have taken definite notice.

“I have never heard it that loud in there,” Burke says of the deafening roar that fills the ballroom when Levy takes the floor. “He’s like a rock star!”

Along with competing on Dancing with the Stars, Levy is making his English-language television acting debut on VH1’s Single Ladies.

For the full story on William Levy, pick up this week’s issue of People, on newsstands Friday

Levy to Compete on Dancing with the Stars

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

He set hearts aflutter as Jennifer Lopez’s love interest in “I’m Into You” music video… And, now William Levy is ready to dance his way into America’s hearts.

The 31-year-old Cuban telenovela star and former model will compete on the upcoming season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars.

Levy—set to guest star on VH1’s Single Ladies, his first acting stint on an English-language television project—will be paired with professional dancer Cheryl Burke, who has claimed the coveted mirror ball trophy twice in the show’s history.

Here’s a look at Levy’s competition on the 14th season of the hit dancing competition:

1) Jack Wagner, soap actor from General Hospital and Melrose Place — with Anna Trebunskaya
2) Melissa Gilbert, actress from Little House on the Prairie — with Maskim Chmerkovskiy
3) Donald Driver, receiver for the Green Bay Packers — with Peta Murgatroyd
4) Sherri Shepherd, co-host of The View — with Val Chmerkovskiy
5) Katherine Jenkins, opera star — with Mark Ballas
6) Gavin DeGraw, singer — with Karina Smirnoff
7) Martina Navratilova, legendary tennis star — with Tony Dovolani
8) Roshon Fegan, star of Disney Channel’s Shake It Up! — with Chelsie Hightower
9) Maria Menounos, co-host of Extra — with Derek Hough
10) Jaleel White, actor from Family Matters — with Kym Johnson
11) Gladys Knight, singer — with Tristan MacManus

Dancing with the Stars will premiere on Monday, March 19.

Levy & Vasi Begin Filming “Single Ladies” Scenes…

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

It appears that “all the single ladies, all the single ladies” love William Levy…

The 31-year-old Cuban actor recently reported for duty on the set of Single Ladies.

He’s guest-starring on two episodes of the VH1 hit series as Antonio, who reunites with his old friend Raquel, a new character played by half-Dominican, half-Puerto Rican actress Denise Vasi.

“William was a pleasure to work with,” wrote Vasi to one of her Twitter followers about her experience working with the hunky telenovela star. “Talented, funny, and a humble gentlemen.”

She even shared photos of her and Levy on-set, as well as at dinner after shooting.

Its Levy’s first acting stint on an English-language show. And, by the sound of things, it won’t be his last!

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