Some said she would not have a career past "Rebelde." Maite Perroni may be a leading lady and singing sensation, but there was a time when many said she'd never have a career.
When ALMA Award-winning actor Kirk Acevedo, who is of Puerto Rican and Chinese descent, got the acting gig as Carver in the action-packed thriller "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," he pondered what he would do if he were actually put in the same scenario as the film, where "a growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier."
Sandoval doesn't resemble the late singer, but a source says the transformation is surprising. It may not be the official Jenni Rivera movie, but Lupita Sandoval may still be portraying the late singer.
"I don't think you can better a Beatles song, they are all amazing," said lead singer Marisol "La Marisoul" Hernandez of the Grammy winning band, La Santa Cecilia. Yet somehow, La Santa Cecilia has managed to do just that, by highlighting the tireless efforts of migrant workers who tend to our very own 'Strawberry Fields' in the United States.
Relive some of the best moments, as told by social media. Romeo Santos went big for his Bronx concert. And this is fitting, as he is the first Latino to host two concerts on two consecutive days at Yankee Stadium and this event served as a sort of Homecoming for the Bronx native, notes El Jaya.
"This is the best time ever for Latinos and Hispanics to try and get into this business...not try, succeed. The studios finally get it. It's finally on the front page news, it's finally on the front of Variety and The New York Times. The studios and the TV networks get it," writer/producer Roberto Orci told Latin Post during the premiere of "Matador," the second scripted TV series, which was just renewed for Season 2 on director Robert Rodriguez's English-language network, El Rey.
Over 1,000 employees will receive notice that the casino is expected to close. Trump Plaza could be the next casino to close in Atlantic City as the area continues to struggle.
Rosie Rivera believes Eugenio Derbez will make the movie that Jenni Rivera deserves. Rosie Rivera has confirmed that she and her family are already working towards a Jenni Rivera movie.
Kickstarter has become one of the most popular crowdsourcing websites for filmmakers and artists to raise money for their projects. Now two of the world's most famous Latin America actors, Diego Luna and Gael Garcia Bernal, have embarked on a Kickstarter campaign. Their project is called "Ambulante," a documentary festival they want to bring to Los Angeles.
Remember when there was violence and gore in "El Chavo del Ocho?" Remember when there was violence and gore in "El Chavo del Ocho?" Of course not, but there is now.
Writer, producer and science-fiction guru Roberto Orci is the literary and cinematic mastermind behind some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters, from "Mission Impossible 3," to "The Amazing Spider-Man 2," and "Star Trek." He hopes to present a new face for the American hero with Tony "Matador" Bravo (portrayed by Gabriel Luna), who uses his cover as a professional soccer player to execute covert missions for the CIA in his latest 13-episode TV series, "Matador" on Rodriguez's English-language, Latino-centric network, El Rey.
Belinda is asked about the nature of her relationship with Giovanni Medina. The rumors about Ninel Conde and Giovanni Medina just do not stop. The latest say Medina has been unfaithful to Conde with Belinda.
Latin alternative, indie band La Vida Bohème, who hails from Caracas, Venezuela, has wowed the world with its punk-rock, political and thought-provoking lyrics. Now the popular band is getting animated with the release of its new video for the song "Flamingo" off of their Latin Grammy nominated album, "Nuestra."
Gunshots were heard and panic ensued at a Mexican concert. After La Arrolladora Banda El Limón finished performing a song at an Ecatepec concert, a fight broke out, which killed three and injured 15.
Shakira showed major talent even at 11 years old. It's not the first time videos of a young Shakira have surfaced, and based on her star quality even as a young girl, it would be surprising if it's the last.
The varied and distinct collection of Latino sub-groups and cultures fail to be properly represented on the screen, and the highest-earning Latinos in Hollywood tend to be noticeably lighter. While darker Latinos have increased in numbers onscreen, they are almost exclusively cast in supporting roles, and often they play exclusively black characters.
Rivera never won a Grammy, but her family is doing what they can to make that happen. Jenni Rivera may have accomplished a lot in her lifetime, but she never won a Grammy.
