Edward James Olmos Talks About LALIFF, Filmmakers and Life
By Julio Martinez Academy Award-nominated star Edward James Olmos may be the ultimate actor/filmmaker/activist and the Los Angeles Latino International...
‘In the Heights,’ an Instant American Classic, Breath of Fresh Air
where Latinos are not only the subject matter but also the behind the scenes, front and center of a plot....
Who invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? A major corporation or a Chicano?
Setting the record straight By Bel Hernandez UPDATE May 21, 2021 at 12:08 pm (PT): Just before Latin Heat was...
L.A. Latino International Film Festival to Return With In-Person Screenings
It will offer a special preview of ‘In The Heights’ based on Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical hit. With pandemic protocols...
‘I don’t want to be only an actor’: CW’s ‘Walker’ Alex Meneses
Alexandra “Alex” Meneses, has forged an impressive career on stage, television and film, and is now recurring on the CW’s Walker,...
Did the L.A. Times get the whole Flamin’ Hot Cheetos story right?
By Bel Hernandez The “Los Angeles Times” headline of the 5,385-word article by Sam Dean, a business reporter for the...
Juan Luis Guerra’s Pandemic Concert Comes to HBO Latino, HBO Max
During the pandemic, Juan Luis Guerra, the world’s most famous bachata singer, taped a live concert with no audience on...
Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin in New Paramount+ Music Series
Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin will be among the first stars featured on Paramount+’s revival of Behind the Music, the...
Nadine Velazquez to Co-Star in ABC Series ‘Queens’
ABC has announced a pilot order of Queens, a drama series co-starring Nadine Velazquez (Major Crimes, My Name Is Earl).
HBO Max Greenlights ‘Gorditas Chronicles’ Series
HBO Max has greenlighted the series Gordita Chronicles, a family comedy from Sony Pictures Television executive produced by Zoe Saldana...