Belén Cuesta to Star in Disney+’s First Spanish Period Drama About Celebrated Fashion Designer Cristóbal Balenciaga

Belén Cuesta is dressin’ up her resume with a little Balenciaga

The 38-year-old Spanish actress, who has starred in Netflix’s hit series Money Heist, will star opposite Gemma Whelan and Albert San Juan in Disney+’s first Spanish period drama Balenciaga (working title).

Belén Cuesta Other actors set to appear in the drama include Lourdes Iglesias, Jose Mari Goenaga, Jon Garaño and Aitor Arregi.

The six-part drama centers on Cristóbal Balenciaga (San Juan), the son of a seamstress and a fisherman who uses his natural talent, constant work and sharp nose for business to become one of the most prominent fashion designers of all time.

It began filming in June and will continue until autumn in several locations in Spain and France with a team of 100 professionals and 2,000 extras.

Cuesta won the Goya Award for Best Actress for La Trinchera Infinita — a previous series from Iglesias, Garaño and Arregi. She will play Fabiola de Mora y Aragón before she became Queen of Belgium. Balenciaga designed her wedding dress in 1960.

Whelan will play Prudence Glynn, a journalist for The Times newspaper.

Elsewhere, Patrice Thibaud will portray Christian Dior; Josean Bengoetxea will play San Sebastian businessman Nicolás Bizkarrondo; Cecilia Solaguren, his wife, Virgilia Mendizabal; Adam Quintero will be Ramón Esparza, partner and collaborator of Balenciaga; and Elvira Cuadrupani plays Bettina Ballard, correspondent for Vogue magazine in Paris.

The main cast is rounded out by actors Thomas Coumans (Wladzio D’Attainville, Balenciaga’s partner and associate), Gabrielle Lazure (Carmel Snow, fashion director of Harper’s Bazaar), Isabelle Bres (designer Jeanne Lanvin), Anna-Victoire Olivier (actress Audrey Hepburn) and Eva Bley (designer Elsa Schiaparelli).

Streamer Disney+ unveiled the show last November as its first Spanish original as it seeks to meet its target of 60 international originals by 2024.

Christy Turlington to Be Honored at Harper’s Bazaar Icons Party

Christy Turlington has reached Iconstatus…

The 50-year-old half-Salvadoran American former model will be honored at this year’s Harper’s Bazaar Icons Party, set to kick off New York Fashion Weekon September 6 for a sixth consecutive year at the Plaza Hotel.

Christy Turlington

In addition to Turlington, the magazine will fete more notable names featured in Harper’s Bazaar global fashion director Carine Roitfeld‘s 2019 “Icons” portfolio, including Alicia KeysCeline DionAwkwafinaRegina KingShailene WoodleyLakeith StanfieldKate Moss,Alek Wekand Devon Aoki.

“I am excited to once again bring Harper’s Bazaar editors from around the world together to kick off New York Fashion Week and celebrate the 10 cultural forces that make up this year’s Icons portfolio,” said Roitfeld in a statement. “I am especially honored that the truly iconic Alicia Keys will be delivering this year’s special performance, which promises to be as inspirational and show-stopping as the artist herself.”

Added Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and Marie Claire senior vp and publishing director Carol Smith: “Bazaar is delighted to return to the Plaza to celebrate our sixth annual Icons portfolio by Carine Roitfeld. From Alicia Keys to Christy Turlington and Awkwafina to Lakeith Stanfield, the iconic men and women featured in this year’s portfolio embody the essence of being an independent — they’ve challenged the norm, defied expectations, broken boundaries and rewritten the rules — personally, professionally, politically, creatively, in life and around the world.”

At last year’s Icons party, pop diva Christina Aguilera took a break from her North American Liberation Tourto perform for a star-studded crowd. 

More past Icons performers include The WeekndKaty Perry and Kanye West, among others.

She represented Calvin Klein’s Eternity campaign in 1989 and again in 2014,and also representsMaybelline. Turlington was named one of GlamourWomen of the Yearin 2013,and, in 2014, was named included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.Turlington initially attracted fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a supermodel.

More/Medavoy Management Signs Ferrer

Emma Ferrer is one step closer to making her mark in Hollywood

More/Medavoy Management, the relaunched company of Erwin More and Brian Medavoy, has added the 22-year-old part-Cuban/Spanish model/aspiring actress to its roster.

Emma Ferrer

Ferrer is the granddaughter of iconic film star Audrey Hepburn and actor Mel Ferrer.

She made her modeling debut back in 2014 on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar magazine in a shoot that re-created classic photos of her grandmother.

Emma Ferrer in Harper's Bazaar

Ferrer will continue to be represented by Alan Nevins at Renaissance & Talent, Lena Bodet of Elite Model Management Paris for modeling, and Rick Ferrari of L.A. Talent.

Baccarin Starring in New Hearts on Fire Diamonds Campaign

Morena Baccarin’s modeling career is on Fire

The 34-year-old Brazilian American actress and Homeland star appears in the new Hearts On Fire Diamonds campaign as part of the jewelry company’s first celebrity print ad.

Morena Baccarin

The brand announced to The Hollywood Reporter on Monday that the ads would feature Baccarin wearing pieces by company designer Ilaria Lanzoni and will appear in the September issues of Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire and Town and Country.

“We met Morena back in January at a Women in Television event in L.A. and conversations led to this partnership. With her being nominated for a supporting Emmy on Homeland, the timing is great,” said Caryl Capeci, the brand’s VP marketing.

“We have always admired Morena for her incredible talent, global appeal and natural beauty but found she also embodies so much of the Hearts On Fire DNA — authenticity and passion, coupled with a great sense of self and a timeless, sophisticated approach to style,” Capeci added.

Said Baccarin in a statement: “I had the opportunity to wear Hearts On Fire jewelry on the red carpet and just loved the way their diamonds made me look and feel. According to the Iturralde Diamonds jewelry store, the quality and sparkle of Hearts On Fire diamonds is truly unmatched, and I am really excited to represent the brand.”

In July, Baccarin earned an Emmy nomination in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama category this year for her work on Showtime’s Homeland.

Gomez Nominated for Two Radio Disney Music Awards

Selena Gomez may take the stage more than once at this year’s Radio Disney Music Awards.

The 20-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actress isn’t just scheduled to perform at the awards show; she’s also a two-time nominee this year.

Selena Gomez

Gomez has received a nod in the She’s The One – Best Female Artist category. The Harper’s Bazaar cover girl is up against Cher Lloyd, Taylor Swift 
and Bridgit Mendler.

Gomez is also nominated in the So FANTastic – Fiercest Fans category. The Spring Breakers star is up against her ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber, who could be the subject of her latest single “Rule the World,” as well as One Direction, Austin Mahone and Cody Simpson.

Other Latino nominees include Bruno Mars in the He’s The One – Best Male Artist category and Bella Thorne in the Video VIP – Best Music Video category.

Voting is officially underway and concludes April 14. Votes can be cast on RadioDisney.com, Facebook, Twitter or via text messages.

The Radio Disney Music Awards will take place Saturday, April 27, at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.

Here’s the complete list of nominees:

 

They’re The One – Best Music Group:

One Direction

The Wanted

Mindless Behavior

R5

 

Ultimate Breakout Star – Biggest Viral Artist:

Austin Mahone

Ryan Beatty

Cimorelli

IM5

Christina Grimmie

 

The Bestest – Song Of The Year:

I Knew You Were Trouble – Taylor Swift

Beauty And A Beat feat. Nicki Minaj – Justin Bieber

Live While We’re Young – One Direction

Want U Back – Cher Lloyd
 


 

He’s The One – Best Male Artist:

Justin Bieber

Cody Simpson

Austin Mahone

Bruno Mars
 


 

She’s The One – Best Female Artist:

Selena Gomez


Cher Lloyd

Taylor Swift

Bridgit Mendler

 

Hit The Road – Best Break Up Song:

We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together – Taylor Swift

Payphone – Maroon 5

Wide Awake – Katy Perry

Want U Back – Cher Lloyd

 

XOXO – Best Crush Song:

Wish You Were Here feat. Becky G – Cody Simpson

Say You’re Just A Friend – Austin Mahone

Had Me @ Hello – Olivia Holt

Heart Skips A Beat – Olly Murs

 

Radio Disney Live – Best Acoustic Performance:

Ready Or Not – Bridgit Mendler

Say Somethin’ – Austin Mahone

Loud – R5

Heart Skips A Beat – Olly Murs

 

Funniest Celebrity Take:

How To Audition – Cher Lloyd

Air Guitar – Ross Lynch

Sandwich Rap – Coco Jones

 

Video VIP – Best Music Video:

Fashion Is My Kryptonite – Bella Thorne & Zendaya

Heart It On The Radio – Ross Lynch

Ready Or Not – Bridgit Mendler

Holla At The DJ – Coco Jones

 

So FANTastic – Fiercest Fans:

Beliebers

Mahomies

Selenators


Simpsonizers

Directioners

Gomez: Harper Bazaar’s Latest Cover Girl

Selena Gomez is a cover girl once again…

The 20-year-old half-Mexican American actress graces the cover of Harper’s Bazaar’s April 2013 “Shopping Special” issue.

Selena Gomez - Harper's Bazaar

In the issue, Gomez – who will be starring in Spring Breakers this month – talks about love, fashion and more.

Here’s a sneak peek at what Gomez had to say:

On love being normal: “To me, love is normal. Of course, you see Jay and Beyoncé and you’re like, ‘Oh, my gosh, they’re perfect for each other,’ but at the end of the day their love is just like everybody else’s love.”

On believing in love: “I believe in love—yes, I’m one of those girls. Most of my friends believe in love. I went out with Katy Perry last night. She’s so fun and awesome, but it’s cool to see someone older believe in love too. She is all about it, and that’s how I will always be. I believe in stories like, ‘Oh, I met him in Starbucks.’”

On her style: “I do not give a damn what I look like, I don’t. I wish I could pay attention because Gwen Stefani, say, looks flawless. Of course, when I’m on red carpets, I’m nervous, sweaty, and weird.”

For more from the Wizards of Waverly Place star, visit HarpersBazaar.com.