Buena Onda Presents has unveiled the star-studded lineup for the 2026 edition of Festival La Onda, returning May 30–31 to the Napa Valley Expo in the heart of downtown Napa. Headlining this year’s two-day Latin music celebration are Maná, Ivan Cornejo, J Balvin, and Christian Nodal, leading one of the most dynamic Latin festival lineups in the country.

Timed for the weekend following BottleRock Napa Valley, La Onda delivers a premium festival experience spotlighting the hottest Latin artists across genres including Mexican Regional, Reggaeton, Rock, Hip Hop, Latin Pop, Salsa, and more. The 2026 lineup also features Danny Ocean, Los Tucanes de Tijuana, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Paulo Londra, La Arrolladora, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Grupo Niche, Molotov, Orishas, Chiquis, Kinky, Ozomatli, and dozens of rising and established acts.

Beyond the music, Festival La Onda offers a fully immersive experience complete with curated Latin cuisine, specialty beverages, shaded lounges, spa activations, a dance club, silent disco, and elevated viewing areas — all infused with Napa Valley’s signature hospitality.

Premium ticket options elevate the weekend even further. VIP guests enjoy access to the VIP Village with premium bars, shaded seating, air-conditioned restrooms, and prime sightlines. El Mirador offers elevated decks with all-inclusive drinks and shaded lounges, while Suite and Platinum Experiences deliver unmatched luxury, including private viewing areas, concierge services, premium dining, and front-row access.

Weekend and single-day tickets are on sale at LaOndaFest.com. General Admission weekend passes start at $218, VIP at $448, El Mirador at $1,287, and Platinum at $3,318, with flexible layaway plans available.

For updates, visit LaOndaFest.com, sign up for text alerts, and follow @LaOndaFest across social platforms.

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A powerful cultural movement is taking shape as Latino celebrities and influencers step into their power—not just as entertainers, but as advocates for justice and unity. The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), a century-old Quaker organization dedicated to peace and equality, has launched its first-ever Hispanic celebrity PSA and publicity campaign, “Immigrants Make Our Communities Stronger.”

The bilingual, nonpartisan campaign represents a cultural awakening across the Latino creative community. For the first time, some of the most influential names in film, music, and media are aligning to uplift the dignity of immigrants, celebrate their contributions, and push back against divisive narratives with truth and pride.

A New Era of Latino Leadership

Latino immigrants have long fueled America’s progress—powering industries, enriching culture, and driving innovation. Yet in today’s political climate, fear and misinformation threaten to erase their humanity. AFSC’s campaign responds with compassion and storytelling, led by voices that reflect the very communities under fire.

“Immigrants make our communities stronger—neighbors, coworkers, students, and business owners,” said Brian Minter, AFSC’s Chief Marketing & Communications Officer. “But right now, immigrants are being detained and disappeared, tearing apart families and neighborhoods.”For Mexican-American actor Tonatiuh, the message is deeply personal: “My mother came to this country not knowing the language and without a roadmap. She faced an impossible task and persevered. Our story isn’t unique—it’s the story of countless Americans before us. Immigrants are not a problem to fix; we are the living embodiment of America’s values.”

Cultural Power Meets Social Impact

The campaign’s star lineup reads like a cross-section of Latino excellence: labor legend Dolores Huerta, actors Melissa Barrera, Tonatiuh, and Mishel Prada, Grammy-winning icons Los Tigres Del Norte, Ozomatli’s Wil-Dog Abers, Latin Grammy winner Chiquis, beloved singer Marisela, Univision journalist Daniela Ganoza, and radio personalities Don Cheto and Said Garcia Solis.

“Immigrants aren’t just part of America’s story; they are central to its success,” said Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers. “The people being targeted are not just immigrants; they are the indigenous people of these continents. People are being harassed because of the color of their skin—it’s ethnic cleansing.”

Melissa Barrera, who has built a thriving Hollywood career while staying true to her Mexican roots, echoed the urgency: “As a proud Mexican actress working and living in the U.S., I’ve seen the strength and beauty that immigrants bring. We are not outsiders; we are an integral part of the fabric of the United States.”

Mishel Prada added, “Immigration is the heartbeat of American culture. Nothing great here was built alone. We’re all living proof of someone else’s courage to start again.”

The Numbers Tell the Story

• Entrepreneurship: Latino immigrants represent 52% of all Latino-owned employer businesses, employing 3 million workers nationwide.
  
• Economic Growth: Latino-owned businesses grew by 44% between 2018 and 2023, far outpacing their non-Latino peers.
  
• Tax Impact: Immigrants contributed $579 billion in U.S. taxes in 2022, including $96.7 billion from undocumented immigrants.
  
• Essential Work: Over 500,000 Hispanic immigrants power U.S. agriculture, and Latinos make up one in four workers across the food and service industries.
  

Culture, Courage, and Community

Running through the end of the year, AFSC’s “Immigrants Make Our Communities Stronger” campaign will appear across broadcast, digital, and social media platforms. The storytelling-driven effort highlights resilience, family, and cultural pride—core values that define the Latino experience in America.

By leveraging their platforms, Latino stars are not only raising awareness but reasserting leadership in shaping the national narrative on immigration. What emerges is a shared call to action: to recognize immigrants not as strangers, but as the heart of America’s story.

To learn more about the campaign, visit https://afsc.org/stronger-immigrants.

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“I wanted to make a show that tells the journey of inspiring chefs and owners who have their own immigrant story, who have inspired me to connect with their culture through their dishes and the people making and serving the food.” Chiquis who was first introduced to television audiences on her mother’s, the late performer Jenni Rivera reality show, I Love Jenni. In 2014 she started her singing career which has lead Latin Grammy winns and Grammy nominations and six million followers in Instagram.

Chiquis, known for her entrepreneurial spirit and passion for storytelling, “When I travel, one of the first things I do is find the best local restaurants and learn their story. I get inspired by food—who is creating it, the ingredients, the aromas, the brilliant mistakes that make a great dish,” is ready to take the show on the road. She steps into the kitchens of top chefs and local culinary innovators to uncover the rich stories and traditions behind their beloved dishes. The series highlights the deep connection between food, family, and community, showcasing small businesses that serve as cultural cornerstones in their cities.

The 30-minute episodes blend travel, culture, and culinary exploration, offering audiences an intimate look at the people who make American cuisine so diverse and vibrant. The series will air on the LATV linear channel, LatiNation FAST channels, and be available for streaming on the LatiNation+ app for iOS and Android users.

Featured Episodes

Episode One (March 13): Chicago – Volare Restaurant
Chiquis kicks off her journey in Chicago at Volare, a renowned family-owned Italian restaurant. Led by Chef Massimo, a Bologna, Italy native, the restaurant has been a staple of the community for 27 years. Chiquis and Chef Massimo prepare two of the restaurant’s signature dishes—squid ink risotto with seafood and tiramisu—celebrating Chicago’s deep Italian American roots.

Episode Two (March 20): Solvang, CA – Peasants Feast
Next, Chiquis visits Peasants Feast in Solvang, a town rich in Danish heritage. She meets Chef Michael Cherney, who, along with his wife Sarah, founded the restaurant during the pandemic. Together, they create the Copenhagen Caesar Salad and the Solvang Hot Chicken Sandwich. Chiquis is inspired by their resilience and their dedication to honoring local farmers and culinary traditions.

Future episodes will take Chiquis to restaurants in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Miami, featuring a mix of high-end dining, neighborhood gems, and street food vendors. Some of the highlighted locations include Sayulitas in Las Vegas, Mex Peru Gipsy and Yang Chow in Los Angeles, and Miami’s iconic Versailles restaurant.

Foodie on the Go is executive produced by Chiquis, Richard Bull, Sebastian Jimenez, and LatiNation Media’s Andres Palencia, Bruno Ulloa, and Flavio Morales. Busy Bee Productions, co-founded by Chiquis, Jimenez, and Bull, continues its mission of creating impactful and inclusive content that resonates with diverse audiences.

LatiNation Media is a bilingual, multiplatform media company dedicated to transforming Latino representation in the modern media landscape. Through its LATV linear channel, LatiNation FAST Network, and digital platforms, it reaches millions of viewers across the U.S. with content celebrating Latino culture, Latina empowerment, LGBTQ+ representation, and Afro-Latino pride.

For more information about Foodie on the Go and other LatiNation Media programming, visit www.latination.com.

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Chiquis is a dynamic force in the entertainment industry who recently picked up her third GRAMMY. She is a businesswoman, entrepreneur, author, and media personality. The series will premiere in 2025 and is a 30-minute, six-episode unscripted limited docu-follow series. It is Executive Produced by Chiquis, Richard Bull, Sebastian Jimenez, and LatiNation Media’s Andres Palencia, and Bruno Seros Ulloa. Chiquis’ Busy Bee Productions produced the series with LatiNation Media.

In the 30-minute series Foodie on the Go, Chiquis embarks on epic road trips to uncover the country’s most unique and delicious eats. From 5-star restaurants to food trucks, neighborhood staples, and street food carts, each episode features Chiquis engaging with chefs and staff while savoring their creations. Chiquis’ natural charm brings out the rich stories behind the food and the vibrant personalities of the people who make it. With a passion for supporting small businesses, the series celebrates local entrepreneurs and their love for cooking and culinary creativity.

Chiquis’ journey to success is marked by remarkable achievements and a relentless drive to inspire and empower others. In 2024, Chiquis released her fifth studio album, Diamantes, which earned her a third Latin GRAMMY for Best Banda Music Album and a 2025 GRAMMY nomination for Best Música Mexicana Álbum.  Beyond music, she has her top-rated podcast, “Chiquis and Chill,” and a thriving social media presence, allowing Chiquis to continue to connect with millions of fans around the globe. In 2023, Chiquis expanded her reach by co-founding Busy Bee Productions alongside established industry professionals Sebastian Jimenez and Richard Bull. Committed to creating impactful and inclusive content, the company aims to amplify diverse voices and share authentic stories that resonate with audiences worldwide. Busy Bee Productions’ first project was the “Chiquis Sin Filtro” docu-series, which became VIX’s #1-rated show in the United States.

“I wanted to have Foodie on the Go be one of Busy Bee Productions’ first shows because I want people to know the story of who’s cooking the food and why, Chiquis explained. It’s one of my favorite parts of the show – getting inspired by the food, the culture, the crunch, the spice, and meeting the owners and staff. I love connecting with the culture through the dishes and the people making and serving the food.”

For his part Andres Palencia, CEO, LatiNation Media enthused, “Few things represent Latino culture better than our relationship with food. Foodie on the Go aligns perfectly with our mission to amplify content and culture created by Latinos for a multi-generational audience, and it’s infused with LatiNation’s sabor,” said . “We’re excited to showcase a different kind of food culture show, one that is uniquely Chiquis.”

“We are excited to have Chiquis as a part of the LatiNation Media family,” added Bruno Seros Ulloa, COO & President, LatiNation Media. “She embodies the fusion of dual cultures and heritage, and this show highlights the rich experiences and meaningful stories tied to food across the country. Watching her visit diverse locations on tour – and on camera – offers the ultimate road trip experience.”

LatiNation Media is a bilingual, multi-platform media company whose mission is to transform Latino representation in the modern media landscape by creating content that organically represents today’s Latino experience.

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The four-episode series, which was filmed in Los Angeles and Miami, launches October 13 on The Roku Channel in the U.S. and Mexico. The series was created by Greice Santo (Jane The Virgin) and is produced by Den of Thieves, Trebina Music, Greice Santo, as well as Jesse Ignjatovic, Evan Prager, Jared Morell, and Jordan Barrow for Den of Thieves. Gil Lopez serves as executive producer and showrunner.

Deeply touched by church janitor Alfredo’s dedication to his parish, the legendary band Los Lobos pays tribute to him in a special way in the first episode airing on October 13. Not only has Alfredo served St. Anne’s for almost two decades, he met his wife and got married at the cherished church, where his children also attended school. With the help of Deacon Raul and the ruse of a church fundraiser, Los Lobos honors him with a surprise performance of their #1 hit, “La Bamba.”

The first Latina CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California, Fatima, has been a long-time fan of three-time Grammy-winning band Ozomatli. Her dedication to helping families affected by cancer has touched the hearts of many, including her best friend Brenda, who helps Ozomatli surprise Fatima with a private personal performance while on a dinner date with her husband Lucio.

Renowned Latin Grammy winner Chiquis is all about honoring her beloved mom, Jenni Rivera, so she’s deeply moved to learn of Ashley’s heartfelt desire to celebrate her own mother, Socorro, for her resilience. Socorro, who taught herself to read and write and now owns a successful business called Tacos Manzano, has persevered through many challenges, including the painful loss of her brother to COVID. Chiquis and The Mariachi Divas surprise mother and daughter with an unforgettable serenade.

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Celebrities featured in the pay-it-forward chain include Chiquis, Gina Torres, Jaime Camil, Javier “Chicharito” Hernández, Lauren Jauregui, Michael Peña, Michelle Rodriguez, Pau Gasol, Sofia Reyes, and Wilmer Valderrama.

The 10-episode series is produced by B17 Entertainment and Nuyorican Productions, with Jennifer Lopez, as well as Rhett Bachner, Brien Meagher, and Aliyah Silverstein for B17 Entertainment and Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Larry Del Santo for Nuyorican Productions, serving as executive producers. Alex Davies serves as executive producer and showrunner.

The series launches on August 11 on The Roku Channel in the U.S. and at a later date in Mexico.

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Singer-songwriter Chiquis has reached yet another milestone in her career garnering her first GRAMMY nomination for “Best Regional Mexican Music Album” for Abeja Reina. She is currently nominated to aLatin GRAMMY in the same category she won in 2020 with her album Playlist, becoming the first solo female artist to garner the Best Banda Album Latin GRAMMY.

“I feel very blessed with this amazing news. Thank you so much to the Academy, all of the industry colleagues that voted, my production and work team for making this possible. Abeja Reina is the culmination of tw years of dedication and passion,” Chiquis expressed.

Chiquis’ fourth album Abeja Reina was released in May,representing a new chapter in the artist’s career. Most of the album’s tracks are banda and Chiquis also includes some cumbia, R&B and rap-style fusions, in Spanish with some English, reflecting her 200 percent essence and culture, as she considers herself 100% Mexican and 100% American. To stream or download Abeja Reina click HERE.

Executive-produced by Janney Marin (Chiquis) and produced by Ulises Lozano El Licenciado, Luciano Luna, Richard Bull and Martin Castro, Abeja Reina has 18 tracks that include 5 songs written by Chiquis (“Abeja Reina”, “Entre Besos y Copas”, “Cualquiera”, “La Ex”, and “A Lo Menso”). The album was recorded at studios in Laurel Canyon in Los Angeles, California; Mazatlan, Sinaloa; and Brownsville, Texas.

The 2023 GRAMMYs, officially known as the 65th GRAMMY Awards, will air live on Sunday, Feb. 5, from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, and it will broadcast live on the CBS Television Network and stream live and on-demand on Paramount+ at 8-11:30 p.m. ET / 5-8:30 p.m. PT+.

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Burbank, CA, — A year ago “Omar “Rude Boy” Fuentes only dreamed of Hollywood in his native Honduras, now he has been was crowned the winner of EstrellaTV’s hit show Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento and received a grand prize of $100,000.

This past Wednesday, August 5, EstrellaTV held the grand finale of its #1 talent search show Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento and announced the final audience voting results, 23-year-old Rude Boy, a Honduran native living in Dallas, Texas, who has only been in the US for a year was selected by the audience. A long journey to the U.S., Rude Boy rode the “La Bestia” (Train of death) to get here. He was incarcerated in an ICE prison for 7 months and missed the birth of his first son. But that is all in the past, as he looks forward to a brighter future with his win at Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento.

Fuentes, who goes by the stage name of “Rude Boy,” impressed the judges and the audience week after week, performing his own original lyrics in a Latin Urban style. His deep lyrical prowess and rapping technique catapulted him to the finale, establishing him as a front runner and fan-favorite with the viewing audience and the celebrity judges.  On Wednesday night, “Rude Boy” garnered the majority of votes and took home the winning title for the show’s 22^nd season. Prior to joining the competition, Fuentes was a landscaper in Dallas, Texas, where he lives with his expecting wife and son.

The show, which was taped at the network’s Estrella Studios in Burbank, was a celebration of Latin music, where 13 finalists battled for the opportunity to launch a music career and take home the coveted cash prize.

The two-hour grand finale featured musical performances by the show’s own celebrity judges, Chiquis and Ana Barbara, as well as guest performances by some of Regional Mexican music’s top brass, including Edwin Caz and the show’s host and heartthrob, Luis Coronel. Filled with excitement and anticipation, Season 22 of Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento came to a final wrap after briefly going on hiatus due to the ongoing health crisis.  The show’s production was altered and underwent a set redesign to adhere to new safety and sanitary protocols, keeping the set closed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the show’s staff, celebrity judges, and contestants.

This season, Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento also enlisted the help of celebrity guest judges Lupillo Rivera, Carolina Ross, Edwin Caz, and El Escorpión Dorado to sit on the judges’ panel and give their feedback to contestants throughout the season. The show’s regular judges include Pepe Garza, a leading radio programmer, composer, music producer and tastemaker in Regional Mexican music, recording artists Ana Barbara and Chiquis and TV and radio personality Don Cheto, of Estrella Media’s nationally syndicated Don Cheto Radio Network.

Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento holds auditions for thousands of contestants across the country in search of America’s next big Hispanic superstar. The judges and millions of viewers make one talented person’s dreams come true with a $100,000 grand prize, along with the career-launching support of EstrellaTV. Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento continues to be the longest-running talent competition program in Spanish-language television in the U.S.

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Burbank, CA, — EstrellaTV announced today that it has resumed production of their longest running Spanish-language talent competition show, Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento, putting in place the new COVID-19 safety protocols across the board and in the new show set design.

Following California’s recently issued COVID-19 Best Practices Guide for Television and Film and the CDC’s recommended safety guidelines, the network has established rigorous sanitary, social distancing and safety measures to resume production of its #1 hit series Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento, which has been modified to adapt to the current health crisis.

The design of a new closed set on Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento reflects the newly adopted social distancing standards with safety as a top priority, adding limited access to production staff and essential personnel only. The set features innovative virtual screens to accommodate a remote audience and contestants’ family members’ participation via video conferencing technology. The new look, along with the added virtual audience element is both fun and impressive.

“Our new set design follows strict social distancing guidelines, and we are taking every possible measure to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all those involved in making this show, said Ivan Stoilkovich, EVP, Television Programming at EstrellaTV. “Ensuring the safety of our crew, talent and contestants has always been of utmost importance to EstrellaTV. 

Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento is Estrella’s longest running show with a panel of judges which includes singer and TV personality Chiquis (I Love Jenni), composer and music producer  Pepe Garza, recording artist Ana Barbara and popular TV and radio personality Don Cheto.   Luis Coronel continues as host for the talent competition.

New quarter final episodes started airing Thursday, July 8, and will continue airing M-F 8P/7P C on EstrellaTV.

Estrella Media, one of the largest producers of Spanish-language television content in the U.S., owns and operates the national Estrella Network, producing over 2,500 hours annually of original news and entertainment programming at their studios in Burbank, CA.

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