Celia Cruz, also known as the "Queen of Salsa" continues to reign and her extraordinary talent will be celebrated with a biopic TV series that Fox Telecolombia Network is developing with Canal RCN.
The highly anticipated TV tribute will be made up of 80, one-hour episodes that will tell the story of Cruz's life from her birth to the height of her fame.
There's no rhyme or reason to deny that composer, rapper, lyricist and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda has crazy lyrical skills that are reflected in his comedic hip-hop improv show and Pivot TV series, Freestyle Love Supreme, or that he has the creative vision to write and star in a four-time Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical like "In the Heights." Well he's at it again, and theater lovers are in for another treat with the upcoming release of his latest off-Broadway musical, "Hamilton."
Mexico's most beloved comedic film star of all time, Cantinflas (played by Mario Moreno) was considered to be "the best comedian alive," according to the great Charlie Chaplin. Today, his influence continues to thrive not only with Pantelion Films' recent release of his biopic, "Cantinflas," but with modern-day Latino comedic actors, such as Cheech Marin who recalled meeting Moreno in a Latin Post exclusive interview.
Tony and Grammy Award-winning, "In the Heights" composer-lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda knows how to grab the audience's attention, bring forth stellar performances and pay homage to Washington Heights.Once again, he's is taking it back to the streets of 'The Heights,' but this time he's doing it through Pivot's new TV series, "Freestyle Love Supreme," the on-screen version of Miranda's popular stage show featuring freestyle rap.
Patience and confidentiality doesn't often exist on the Internet, and that's just fine with avid Marvel fans who are eager to learn more details about the upcoming "Avengers 2 : Age of Ultron."
Who knew that a creepy little doll named Annabelle would be such a hit around the globe, drawing in more than $150 million at the worldwide box office. It looks like "The Conjuring" prequel's doll would be better suited to have her entrancing eyes filled with dollar signs instead of evil fury!
Many people know comedic actor Cheech Marin for his stoner comedy "Cheech & Chong" films in the '70s and '80s, but he's also made his mark as a director, writer, musician and a Chicano advocate and art collector. He's starred in feature film comedies and animated movies and has made bestselling bilingual children's music albums.Marin recently spoke to Latin Post about his role in the animated fantasy-adventure, "The Book of Life," directed by Jorge Gutierrez and produced by his longtime friend and Oscar-winning Guillermo del Toro. During the Latin Post exclusive interview, Marin reminisced of his early days and recalled other Latino trailblazers in film, including renegade filmmaker and fellow Mexican-American, Robert Rodriguez.
Being in the presence of the legendary Oscar de la Renta, one just felt more elegant and feminine, even his name flowed like his impressive designs that celebrated the female form with a Latin-inspired twist that merged delicate beauty, sensuality, strength, style and sophistication.The fashion icon, the consummate professional, master of haute couture and the classic gentleman has died Monday evening at his Connecticut home at age 82, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy and an imprint of the fashion industry worldwide.
If you are ever in need of a wing man and a singing entourage to help woo your true love, Cheech Marin is your man!In "The Book of Life," Marin voices the hysterical role of Pancho Rodriguez, one of Manolo's (voiced by Diego Luna's hilarious mariachi friends, the "Rodriguez brothers" (also voiced by Gabriel Iglesias and Ricardo Sanchez "Mandril"). In the film, they try "fun, though hardly romantic versions of Rod Stewart's 'Do Ya Think I'm Sexy' and Biz Markie's 'Just a Friend' - the latter to the accompaniment of a toy piano."
Celebrated actor Hector Elizondo, who was recently honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Hispanic Organization of Latino Actors in New York, takes his roles very seriously, whether it's on the stage, the small or big screen, or on the radio as a member of the distinguished L.A. Theatre Works for National Public Radio.
Imagine seeing your life's work come alive on the big screen, watching your heartfelt storytelling and illustrations inspired by your upbringing and culture unfold -- all with the help of your favorite producer, Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro, a stellar cast, including Diego Luna, Channing Tatum and Zoe Saldana and a soundtrack that features the legendary Plácido Domingo. Now imagine it all in 3D.
Many people use the word "icon" loosely when singing a star's praises, though it's rarely truly justified. But sometimes the word and the subject are interchangeable, especially if it's a Latina trailblazer at the culmination of Hispanic Heritage Month.
How do you find the extraordinary in the ordinary? What makes a performer truly come alive on stage?After recently watching Brooklyn-based, Venezuelan-born, singer, dancer, artist and storyteller, Migguel Anggelo perform "Between Dreams / Entre Sueños" to a sold-out crowd at Joe's Pub at the Public in New York, I was reminded of how life can imitate art and art can imitate life.
Have you ever had a bad day? Have you ever had a "terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day?"Well Alexander, brilliantly played by Ed Oxenbould, in "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day," which hit theaters on Friday, Oct. 10 knows a thing or two, or a million about enduring the worst of the worst days.
Inspired by superheroes, such as Wonder Woman, Batman and Robin since her childhood, L.A.-born, Bronx-raised Latina Vanessa Verduga, who appeared on a panel called "Women of Color" at New York Comic-Con 2014, shared her enthusiasm for her campy, comedy-drama comic book and web series, "Justice Woman," as well as her pride for Hispanic Heritage Month with Latin Post.
Have you ever wondered what would be like to be inside the cockpit of a spaceship? Or are you curious what could happen if the world comes to an end? Well, you're not alone.
El Rey Network and its founder and chairman, filmmaker Robert Rodriguez, are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with an exclusive video that highlights its Latino talent featured on its popular TV series, including "From Dusk Till Dawn," "Matador" and "El Rey Network Presents: The Director's Chair."
Enrique Iglesias is once again reigning over the charts and breaking records with his latest single "Bailando," and he's probably 'bailando' (dancing) all the way to the bank -- and back to the studio where the music magic happens!
"The Book of Life" creators are asking their fans, "Quieres bailar?" (Do you want to dance?) as they are gearing up for the official release date of the highly anticipated animated film's soundtrack on Oct. 13.
The makers of "The Conjuring," 2013's hugely successful supernatural thriller are bringing spooky back. "The Conjuring" cinematographer, John R. Leonetti has taken the reins this time to direct "Annabelle," which hit theaters Friday, Oct. 3.
We've seen Oscar nominee Alfre Woodard command both the big and small screen in "Twelve Years a Slave," "Cross Creek," and her latest project, "State of Affairs," but she decided to take on an unconventional role in New Line Cinema's super-natural thriller and "The Conjuring" prequel, "Annabelle," which hit theaters today, Friday, Oct. 3.
Guatemalan runway couture designer Guillermo Jop, who is also head designer for the GUiSHEM brand, has created innovative and edgy designs for top celebrities, such as Kristen Stewart, Kelly Osbourne, Julianne Hough, Connie Britton, as well as Latina celebrities Christina Milian and Bella Thorne, among many others. His contemporary yet vintage flair features razor-sharp edges, mesh and geometric shapes, yet he still manages to accentuate the curves of the female form.
Teachers often have the greatest impact on their students; they help mold us into the people we are today, yet sometimes it's only until later in life that you truly recognize the profoundness of their method of teaching or approach.
"Orange Is the New Black" cast members Dascha Polanco and Selenis Leyva may have to sport bland, orange jail uniforms as an inmates at the Litchfield Penitentiary on the popular Netflix dramedy, but when they're not on the clock, these ladies know how to work the red carpet.
