Amazon MGM Studios will release the cinematic original

Watch the Official Trailer:

This Is Me…Now: A Love Story will stream globally on Prime Video on February 16th. This is the same day the new album This is Me…Now will be released, which is currently available for pre-order at https://jenniferlopez.lnk.to/ThisIsMeNowPR 

Directed by: Dave Meyers

Written by: Jennifer Lopez, Matt Walton 

Story by: Jennifer Lopez, Dave Meyers, Chris Shafer

Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Fat Joe, Trevor Noah, Kim Petras, Post Malone, Keke Palmer, Sofia Vergara, Jenifer Lewis, Jay Shetty, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Sadhguru, Tony Bellissimo, Derek Hough, Trevor Jackson, Paul Raci, Bella Gagliano, Brandon Delsid, Ashley Versher, Malcolm Kelner, Alix Angelis, Danielle Larracuente, Matthew Law and Ben Affleck

Runtime: 65 Minutes

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The six-episode TV series will chronicle the complex, successful and tragic life of Griselda Blanco, a Colombian woman who is said to have created one of the most profitable cartels in history. While supposedly a devoted mother, she was also a brutal cartel head who built a billion-dollar-worth drug empire that extended from her home country to the United States. Her ruthlessness and drug-trafficking prominence earned her nicknames like “Black Widow,” “Godmother of cocaine” and “La Madrina,” or the Godmother. Reportedly she was responsible for much of the drug-related violence that engulfed Miami during the Cocaine Cowboy Wars in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

“Griselda Blanco was a larger-than-life character whose ruthless but ingenious tactics allowed her to rule a billion-dollar empire years before many of the most notorious male kingpins we know so much about,” says Vergara. The Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG-nominated actress had been developing the project for eight years through her company Latin World Entertainment before taking it to Netflix. 

The series’ executive producers are Vergara and her partner Luis Balaguer at Latin World Entertainment. The creative team behind another popular Netflix show about drug lords, Narcos, Eric Newman, Doug Miro, Andrés Baiz and Carlo Bernard are also on board to executive producer with Baiz also on board to direct all six episodes. 

The show will be penned by Ingrid Escajeda, whose writing credits include the multiple Primetime Emmy Award-winning FX action crime series Justified. She co-wrote Griselda‘s first episode with Miro, who did the screenplays for Netflix’s two other successful series about drug lords, Narcos and Narcos: Mexico. Escajeda will serve as showrunner and also executive produce. 

For his part, Peter Friedlander, vice president of Ucan Scripted Series for Netflix, praises exec producer Newman, who also produced the three-time Oscar-nominated film Children of Men by Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón.

“Eric Newman has deftly brought to life among the most dynamic characters and stories on screen today,” says Friedlander. “We’re excited to continue on this creative path with him and for this collaboration with Sofia Vergara—a force in entertainment and a world-beloved talent.”

Vergara is best known for playing Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in the five-time Emmy Award-winning ABC comedy Modern Family. She recently wrapped her second season as a judge on the NBC hit summer series America’s Got Talent. Her movie credits include Bottom of the 9th, New Year’s Eve, Four Brothers and Hot Pursuit, the latter opposite Oscar-winner Resse Witherspoon and on which she also served as a producer. In the 1990s, Vergara established Latin World Entertainment, dubbed as a full-service, diversified entertainment and media company with a specialty in client management, production and licensing. 

Featured Photo: Sofia Vergara (Credit: Netflix)

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Actress Sofia Vergara and singer/songwriter Luis Fonsi are among several Latino artists joining the annual holiday campaign of a nonprofit hospital that cares for children with cancer.

The Latino stars are among more than 20 actors, artists, entertainers and sports personalities supporting St. Jude Thanks and Giving, an annual campaign to help raise funds for the world-famous hospital that treats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases totally free of charge. They recorded public service videos in English and Spanish.

Designated by the National Cancer Institute as the only comprehensive cancer center devoted to children, the hospital also conducts research and creates treatments that it shares with the world’s medical and scientific community.

“The children of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital hold a special place in my heart and I am thrilled to once again participate in the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign,” says Vergara (Modern Family), one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actresses. “St. Jude treats children from across the country and around the world and they freely share the discoveries they make worldwide to save thousands more children.

Says singer songwriter Fonsi of Despacito mega-fame, “The kindness and love that surrounds the children at St. Jude motivates me each and every day. And the positivity and strength of the children is inspiring.”

There are other Latinos in a long roster of entertainment and sports luminaries helping St. Jude’s holiday effort with public service announcements, radio spots and social media calls to action. They are actress Blanca Soto (Eva Luna, Dinner for Schmucks) and traditional Mexican music artists Banda El Recodo, Gerardo Ortiz, and Luis Coronel. The complete list includes Jennifer Aniston, Michael Strahan, Yara Shahidi, Anthony Hamilton, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Dwane Casey, Erica Campbell, Jake Owen, Jekalyn Carr, JoJo Siwa, Keith Urban, Kirk Franklin, Lady A, MAJOR., Tim McGraw, Sam Hurley, and The Game Theorists Matthew and Stephanie Patrick.  

Sofia Vergara Featured picture photo credit: St. Jude

To check out the public service announcements in English, visit St. Jude’s website.

For Spanish-language videos click here.

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Fashion Fresh will be bringing you the latest in current fashion trends and celebrity inspired looks. Fashion Fresh will highlight all things fashion, from celebrity collaborations, to new designers and the latest fashion news. Find out where to get chic pieces and styling tips, without breaking your budget. From red carpet glam to working from home outfits, you will see it all here. 

“Sunglasses, like lipstick, change everything”

Looking for some new sunglasses or maybe clear lenses to complete your look? Check out “Becky G x Dime” an eyewear line just launched by Becky G in collaboration with Dime Optics. Becky G posted on her Instagram Thursday announcing her new venture. The new shades capture her feminine yet edgy street style. They come in different oversized frames, like aviator and chunky square. The lenses in the sunglasses are polarized and offer 100% UV protection. The clear lenses are blue light blocking glasses which help prevent digital screens from damaging the eyes. At $30 dollars for a pair, Becky G’s frames are a great price for topping off any outfit. Due to popular demand, the Becky G eyewear sold out. However, no need to worry because there’s a waitlist for when the lenses drop again.

“Fabric Masks…who wears them, when and where?”

Face mask fashion has become part of our new normal. Not only is it mandatory to wear one in public, but it has become the ultimate accessory to make a fashion statement. Leave it up to Jennifer Lopez to show us how to rock a face mask with bling! Jlo posted a selfie on her Instagram wearing a pink sequin face mask and other pics with her children and Alex Rodriguez in Central Park sporting their face masks. Lopez captioned the photo, “Can you tell I’m smiling under this mask? We wear our masks to protect ourselves and each other. Wearing is caring #WearAMask #CentralPark #NYC”

Inspired by Jlo’s look? Sequin face masks can be found on Etsy.com, they come in different colors and many are handmade. 

Too Glam to Give a Damn!

Sofia Vergara has been wearing some glamorous looks on NBC’s show America’s Got Talent. Vergara who joined Season 15 of the show, is one of the judges alongside Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and host Terry Crews. Vergara shared her recent looks on an Instagram post captioned, “Which look do you like better, 1 or 2?? #AGT #fashionselfi – Tuesday’s look: Dress: @dolcegabbana, Shoes: @charlotteolympia Jewelry: @iradjmoini – Wednesday’s look: Dress: @romonakeveza, Shoes: @alevimilano Jewelry: @anitakojewlery.”

Both of Vegara’s outfits are stunning and a breath of fresh air in a time when red carpet looks are hard to come by. Vergara has also partnered with Walmart for a denim line called “Sofia Jeans.” The denim line offers several on trend styles in flattering silhouettes.

More Fashion Fresh next week.

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By Luis Reyes

Real life star couple Joe Manganielloand Sofia Vergara star in an upcoming drama film Botton of the 9th, the story of a man who returns to his Bronx home following a 20-year prison term that curtailed a promising baseball career and ruined the relationship with his long-time love played by Vergara.  Botton of the 9th will be distributed by Saban Films on July 19, 2019.

Bottom of the 9^th marks the joint acting debut for the real-life couple and their loving chemistry comes across on screen. Manganiello is best known to audiences for his work in True Blood and Magic Mike. Vergara stars in the long-running hit ABC comedy /drama Modern Family and her previous film credits include Hot Pursuit and Chef.   Yancey Arias (Queen of the South) stars in the film

Manganiello produced the film with his brother, Producer Nick Manganiello, and Vergara along with William Chartoff and Lynn Hendee. Bottom of the 9^th is directed by Raymond De Felitta (City Island, Madoff) and written by Robert Bruzio.

Joe Manganiello is repped by William Morris Endeavor (WME) Entertainment and Sofia Vergara is repped by United Talent Agency (UTA), Latin World Entertainment (LWE) (Management), and Narrative (Publicist).

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A very busy week for Latinos in Hollywood.  From film premieres to castings, distribution news and award recognition. However, the top story goes to Gina Rodriguez.  This powerhouse actress, producer and outspoken advocate for Latinos in Hollywood is killing it.

Gina Rodriguez Owns This Week’s News

Coming off the premiere of her animated Netflix TV Show Carmen SanDiego (where she voices the title character) last week, this week is all about Gina Rodriguez playing a badass in Miss Bala which premieres today.  

There is only one new film release going wide this weekend due to the Superbowl and that is Miss Bala.  The preview screenings on Thursday brought in $650,000 at the box office with critics agreeing that Gina has a future as an action hero!

The unity that the famous 2017 Power Brunch organized by Gina and America Ferrera instigated was still evident as Latinas came out to support Gina at the L.A. the red carpet premiere of Miss Bala. In Attendance were America Ferrera, Eva Longoria, Gina Torres, Rosario Dawson, Wilmer Valderrama, casting director Blanca Valdez and so many more.

Gina made more news this week with the buzz around the Jane the Virgin Spinoff from the CW that she will narrate and produce; the Carmen SanDiego live action feature she is woking on; and her new film she is set to star in for Warner Bros., Bobbie Sue.

So for all you action hero film fans, Miss Bala is about a badass woman – in this case a Latina, go see it. Then make sure to go to Rotten Tomatoes and let them know how you liked it! #WomenActionHeroes, #BadassWomenUnite #LatinaBadass #MakeBoxofficeNews

Vergara Ventures off to The Big Screen

According to a Deadline, Sofia Vergara will not only be producing an upcoming untitled “female ensemble comedy with action” film with Original Film but she will also be producting.  Baywatch and Last Vegas writing duo Kyle Pennekamp & Scott Turpel will write

Dune A-Listers

Hunky Oscar Isaac (Star Trek) and Javier Bardem (Loving Pablo) will be joining director Denis Villeneuve in the adaptation of the 1965 Frank Herbert classic novel Dune.  Isaac will play Duke Leto Atreides, Timothee Chalamet dad in the film and Bardem will play Stilgar, the leader of planet’s nomadic tribes known as Fremen.

Dune is a sci-fi literary classic.  It tells the story of a fallen noble family’s attempt to control a desert planet named Arrakis.  Latinos into the sci-fi future!

Bryana Salaz to Star in Team Kaylie

Actress/Singer Bryana Salaz will be starring in the live-action comedy series Team Kaylie for Netflix. Salaz will play a selfie obsessed celebrity who assigned to community service, Created by Emmy-winning producer Tracy Bitterolf (Emma Approved).

Known to The Voice audiences for her appearance on NBC’s reality TV singing competition for season 7 in 2014.  Since then she has been cast in a pilot (Urban Cowboy) starred in Best Friends Forever for Disney and several other TV show and a few independent films.  You will be hearing more about her, so stay tuned!

Congrats to…

…Red Hot Busy Showrunner of Starz drama Vida, Tanya Saracho who was honored at the Final Draft Screening Awards this week. Here she is flanked by members of her cast and creatives on the red carpet. Gloria Calderon Kellett (another awesome talented showrunner (Netflix’s One Day at a Time) presented her with the award.

But wait there is more. Both of these talented showrunners, Saracho (Vida)  and Calderon Kellett (One Day at a Time), have been nominated for their respective for a GLAAD Award this week! This, just the latest in accolades they have received.

Chisme

Off of social media… @TanyaSaracho gave us an early glimpse of what she has cooking

Tanya Tweet – Jan 16th “Aaww! I’m so happy you like it! My play Enfrascada is sort of the inspiration or jumping off point for my next (hopefully) series called Brujas!” 

Sounds great!  We will light the “velitas” and hope to see “Brujas” soon.

And congratulations to Sophia Santi, a character actress whose work encompasses both TV and film, for receiving the Best Performance award for her role in the short film Sin Cielo at the PA Indie Shorts Film Festival 2018.  Her performance of a strong matriarch dealing with the injustice brought upon the women in Juarez, Mexico was highlighted with this award.

More Castings

Rosario Dawson has joined the cast of Zombieland 2 which is the next installment of the post-apocalyptic zombie comedy from Sony.  She joined Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, and Emma Stone. Ruben Fleischer will be back to direct the sequel.

Corey Hawkins has been cast in the role of Benny in the Quiara Alegria Hudes and   Lin-Manuel Miranda in the feature adaptation of In The Heights a Warner Bros. Prod.  He joins Hamilton’s star Anthony Ramos who will be playing the lead role of Usnai; Rita Moreno (One Day at a Time) as Abuelita Claudia, Joseph Velez as Kevin Rosario (Stranger Things, Iron Man 3)  and Daymien Valentino (Billions)

Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians) is set to direct; Anthony Bregman, Mara Jacobs, Scott Sanders and Miranda are producing. Marc Klein wrote the script, with musical book by Hudes.

Indie Film News

Congratulations Writer/Director Anthony Solorzano on the upcoming release of his film Varsity Punks on February 26th.  If you have followed his journey this coming of age film about high school kids, you know his hands approach in creating buzz, 4-walling this film — could only lead to a wider distribution.  Stay tune for the full story but meanwhile here is the trailer

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