One question about his family’s past led author Michael Travis down an unforgettable and astonishing life changing path of discovery, history, and ultimate appreciation. In “El Gancho: A Saga of an Immigrant’s Family Journey out of Mexico,” Travis infuses family history with fiction to create a memorable book of wonder. We asked the award winning author how it all got started…
Lasting longer than most Hollywood marriages, the members of Culture Clash have been together for an astounding 23 years! The troupe of Ricardo Salinas, Richard Montoya and Herbert Siguenza weaves history, comedy, a little drama and a lot of storytelling into unforgettable performances. Ricardo Salinas shares with us how the group came to be, their purpose and their latest work, “Zorro In Hell”…
Rising star Carlos Moreno, Jr. knew he was stepping out on a limb when he packed his bags for Hollywood after failing out of the University of New Mexico. But from where he stands, failure never looked so good. The Texas native wrote, acted, directed and produced his first short film “Habanero,” recently honored at the CineSol Film Festival. Get to know this man on a mission.
I’m driving down famed Sunset Avenue on a bright, sunny afternoon in Los Angeles when I come across a massive billboard of TNT’s gigantic hit show “The Closer,” looming over the cars, pedestrians and tourists below. It features all the major players in their obligatory cop suits and sporting some very serious faces. It’s somewhat ironic as I just happen to be on my way to meet one of that show’s stars, Gina Ravera and I wonder if I should be concerned, given those stern faces looking back at me.
The brilliant and beautiful Valida has DJ’d for the likes of George Lopez, Salma Hayek, Penelope Cruz, and Bebel Gilberto, to name a few. She’s spun at clubs and events around the world, is the spokesmodel for Wet’n’Wild Cosmetics, has graced dozens of magazine pages, and has lent her singing voice on a number of occasions. Valida has traveled a distinct path from her home in Sarajevo to become one of the foremost DJs in the world.
Newlywed, Jennifer Peña, is getting ready for the next chapter in her life – motherhood! The Texas native said ‘I do’ to Obie Bermúdez this past June and the two are now expecting their first child together. With her acting star on the rise and the release of her latest CD, Dicen Que el Tiempo, Jennifer’s entourage is growing by the minute…
Cuban born Vida Guerra may be known for putting FHM Magazine on the map, but there’s more to Vida than meets the eye. She’s working on her self-titled CD and has designs on her own clothing line, VG. And oh yeah, the self-described goofy girl talks about those nasty rumors going around…
Fourteen years ago, a bloody killing spree began in the Mexican border city of Juárez. Young, family oriented, bright women were being attacked, beaten, killed and buried in the deserts surrounding the city. Amnesty International states that as of 2006, over 400 bodies have been found. Emmy award winning Univision journalist, Teresa Rodriguez, began the daunting task of investigating the bloody Juárez murders ten years ago. From incredibly sloppy police work including misidentified victims and the arrest of innocent people, what she found is haunting, heartbreaking and quite unbelievable in “The Daughters of Juárez”.
Whether awarding Paris Hilton as their worst dressed celebrity or throwing pies at pro-fur Vogue Editor In Chief, Anna Wintour, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals are certainly not shy why when it comes to shedding light on animal rights issues. We spent some time with Angela Modzelewski from PETA to find out [...]
“Aimee G., spicy, Mexi-Rican chick in town. Call if you want to see her.” No, it’s not an online dating service or personal ad. It’s actually an announcement actress Aimee Garcia mass mailed to casting directors upon her arrival in Los Angeles three years ago, declaring her presence. “Who does that?” she asks, laughing. “I’ve always come out here with a no holds barred, unapologetic kind of attitude. How are people going to know you’re here if you don’t announce it?” Indeed. Did it work? “I got a gig ten days after I landed,” professes Aimee.
