David Fumero Lands Role on Spectrum’s “Bad Boys” Spinoff Series “L.A.’s Finest”

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a Finest hour for David Fumero…

The 45-year-old Cuban actor has landed a recurring roles on L.A.’s Finest, Spectrum’s 13-episode series starring Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba.

The spinoff from the Bad Boys movie franchise hails from writers Brandon Margolis and Brandon Sonnier, Sony Pictures Television, Jerry Bruckheimer Television and 2.0 Entertainment.

It follows Burnett (Union), who last was seen in Miami taking down a drug cartel. She now has left her complicated past behind to become an LAPD detective. Paired with a new partner, Nancy McKenna (Alba), a working mom with an equally complex past, Burnett is pushed to examine whether her unapologetic lifestyle might be masking a greater personal secret. These two women don’t agree on much, but they find common ground when it comes to taking on the most dangerous criminals in Los Angeles.

Fumero will play Lt. Jason Calloway, an LAPD lieutenant with the Narcotics Division. He and Syd had a one-night stand that colors their occasionally adversarial relationship around the office. A good cop and a total pro; not above arresting any cop who crosses the line.

Union and Alba executive produce alongside co-showrunners Margolis, Sonnier, and Pam Veasey.

Fumero was a series regular on the Starz drama Power.

Fumero, who first began as an international fashion model for such fashion powerhouses as Versace, Armani, John-Paul Gauthier, and Dior, rose to fame on the ABCsoap opera One Life to Live.

Martin to Star in Ryan Murphy’s FX Limited Series “Versace: American Crime Story”

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Ricky Martin is bracing for a life of American Crime…

The 45-year-old Puerto Rican singer/actor has been cast in Versace: American Crime Story, the third installment in the FX limited series from Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson.

Martin, who starred on ABC’s General Hospital back in 1994-1995, will co-star opposite Édgar Rarmirez, Penélope Cruz and Darren Criss.

The 10-episode Versace examines the shocking July 1997 assassination of Gianni Versace (Ramirez) on the steps of his Miami Beach mansion by sociopath and serial killer Andrew Cunanan (Criss).

Martin will play Versace’s longtime partner Antonio D’Amico; Cruz plays Versace’s sister Donatella.

This is a reunion for Martin and Murphy, who first cast the Latin music superstar in an episode of his Fox series Glee.

Versace, from Fox 21 and FX Productions, is based on the book Vulgar Favors by Vanity Fair writer Maureen Orth.

Tom Rob Smith is writing the first two and multiple subsequent episodes, and Murphy, who received an Emmy nomination for directing the opening episode of The People v. O.J. Simpson, will direct the first hour.

Versace will begin production later this month in Los Angeles and Miami for a 2018 premiere. It will follow the second installment in the franchise, Katrina: American Crime Story.

American Crime Story’s core producing team — Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, all Emmy winners for People v O.J. Simpson as Best Limited Series — executive produce Versace alongside Smith.

Martin has sold more than 70 million albums and has done runs on Broadway in Evita and Les Miserables. The “Livin’ la Vida Loca” singer’s most recent 10th studio album, 2015’s A Quien Quiera Escuchar, won Best Latin Pop Album at the 2016 Grammy Awards.

A dedicated global advocate for tolerance via his Ricky Martin Foundation, Martin can be seen in Las Vegas at his residency at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino.

Lionsgate to Release Derbez’s “How to Be a Latin Lover” in April 2017

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Eugenio Derbez will spread the Love(r) next spring…

Lionsgate has scheduled the 54-year-old Mexican actor’s comedy How to Be a Latin Lover for release on April 28, 2017.

The film centers on Maximo (Derbez), a fading gigolo who is kicked out of the house by his aged mistress and is forced to return to live with his estranged sister and her preteen son in their humble home. Sporting a wardrobe consisting mostly of Versace speedos, Maximo focuses on finding another sugar mama to support his expensive tastes.

Rob Lowe, Kristen Bell, Raquel Welch and Rob Riggle co-star in the film for Lionsgate’s Pantelion label.

Ken Marino is directing from a script by Chris Spain and Jon Zack.

Derbez to Star in Pantelion Films’ “How to Be a Latin Lover”

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Eugenio Derbez is looking for a sugar mama…

The 54-year-old Mexican actor, director and producer will star in the comedy How to Be a Latin Lover for Lionsgate’s Pantelion Films label.

Derbez will star opposite Rob Lowe, Kristen Bell, Raquel Welch and Rob Riggle in the film, which will be directed by Ken Marino.

The film centers on an aging Latin lover who gets dumped by his sugar mama and is forced to return to live with his estranged sister and her preteen son in their humble home. Sporting a wardrobe consisting mostly of Versace speedos, the man focuses on finding himself another sugar mama to support his expensive tastes.

Other actors who have also joined are Renee Taylor, Rob Huebel, Michaela Watkins and Linda Lavin.

Lowe plays a jaded, legendary gigolo who is a “Yoda-like” source of war stories.

Written by Chris Spain and Jon Zack, the comedy is said to be in the vein of Bad Teacher.

The film is a joint venture between Derbez’s 3Pas Studios, Pantelion Films, Lionsgate and Televisa Cine. The project not only marks Derbez’s first English-language starring role, but is also 3Pas Studio’s first film under its first-look deal with Pantelion.

The project is now before the cameras.

Shakira: The Best-Dressed Latina at the Billboard Music Awards

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

There’s no reason for Shakira to be blue…

The 37-year-old Colombian singing sensation and The Voice coach rocked the red carpet at Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards, earning best-dressed Latina honors.

Shakira, who performed a sizzling rendition of her latest single “Empire,” wore a tight-fitting and oh-so-sparkly blue dress from Julien Macdonald’s Fall 2014 collection

The “Hips Don’t Lie” singer’s long-sleeved dress even showed a little skin with its sheer side panels.

Later, Shakira returned to the stage for her high-octane performance in gorgeous gold dress with intricate details and skin-tight blackboots that came all the way up to her thighs.

But Shakira wasn’t the only Latina to shine on the red carpet…

Jennifer Lopez, this year’s Icon Award recipient, turned heads when she bared plenty of leg in a red-hot sheer Donna Karan number.

The long-sleeved number featured a plunging neckline and high side slits, calling to mind her iconic, revealing Versace gown from the 2000 Grammys.

During the presentation of the Icon Award, Lopez performed “First Love” in a sequined black bodysuit with an illusion panel on the side. To accept the award, Lopez added a metallic gold skirt over the one-shouldered jumpsuit.

Bündchen Gets Cheeky on the Latest Vogue Paris Cover

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

It’s no wonder Gisele Bündchen is one of the world’s most noted supermodels… After all, she isn’t afraid to show off her taut body or get a little sand in her bathing suit.

The 31-year-old Brazilian bombshell appears topless while getting a little “cheeky” for Vogue Paris’ latest issue.

Bündchen appears in the fashion magazine’s June/July issue wearing skimpy black bikini bottoms — and nothing else. And she displays her perfect sand-covered posterior.

Photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin captured the oh-so-seductive shot.

Bundchen—who dazzled at the Met Gala in New York City last week—recently signed lucrative modeling contracts with Versace, David Yurman, Givenchy and Salvatore Ferragamo.

Image courtesy of Vogue Paris/Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin.

Bündchen Bares Bosom in Latest Versace Ad Campaign…

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Gisele Bündchen‘s latest advertising campaign is sure to have heads turning…

The 31-year-old Brazilian supermodel—who could become the first billionaire supermodel—goes topless for Versace‘s new denim campaign, covering her bare bosom with nothing but a denim jacket.

Bundchen, the face of the label’s spring/summer 2012 collection, posed for the black & white photo in Borrego Springs, California.

Renowned photography duo Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott captured Bundchen’s sexy shots, according to the U.K. Daily Mail.

Bündchen: The World’s First Billionaire Supermodel?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Travie McCoy may sing about wanting “to be a billionaire so frickin’ bad”… But Gisele Bündchen is thisclose to actually becoming one.

The 31-year-old Brazilian bombshell is well on her way to becoming the world’s first billionaire supermodel, partly due to her new lingerie line, according to Forbes.

Bündchen earned a reported $45 million between 2010 and 2011, according to reports. And that number doesn’t include the launch of her Gisele Bündchen Brazilian Intimates collection last May. The line has been a tremendous success in Latin America, Portugal, Japan, and Israel—boosting one Brazilian retailer’s turnover by 40 percent. And, the line will soon be available worldwide.

In addition, Bündchen inked new endorsement deals with Versace and Dior, as well as appears in Givenchy‘s spring 2012 ad campaign.

Bündchen’s earnings helped her and husband Tom Brady clinch the title of Highest Paid Celebrity Couple in 2011, edging out Jay-Z and Beyonce.

Forbes says its possible the supermodel could end her remarkable career with a 10-figure bank account.

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