Tami Roman to Star In & Executive Produce Lifetime’s  “Double Double Trouble 2”

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Tami Roman is facing additional double-trouble…

The 56-year-old half-Puerto Rican actress is expanding her relationship with Lifetime with the announcement of Double Double Trouble 2, a sequel to Double Double Trouble, the network’s No. 1 highest-rated original movie of 2026.

Tami Roman Roman will executive produce and star opposite Roger Cross in the project.

She will reprise her original roles as identical twins Drea and Ali. Cross will play a shocking new character in the movie slated to premiere in 2027.

In Double Double Trouble, reeling from a devastating miscarriage and the collapse of her marriage, Drea (Roman) struggled to rebuild her life while her identical twin sister, Ali (Roman), found love with Ryan (Colin Lawrence), a man who represents everything Drea believed she had lost. As old wounds reopen, buried resentments and twisted loyalties resurface, Drea is pulled into a dangerous psychological battle with her twin, leading to deadly consequences.

In Double Double Trouble 2, after Drea made the fateful choice to assume Ali’s identity, Drea gets everything she has always wanted – the cooking show, the fiancé, the name on the wedding invitations- that is, until the hospital calls to reveal the real Ali isn’t dead after all. Drea must continue to navigate her identity as Ali, under the watchful eye of their aunt, who knows something is amiss, while Ali’s fiancé, Ryan, also starts to notice his bride doesn’t remember her own life. To complicate matters even more, a long-lost twin brother, Randy (Cross), slides into Ryan’s identity as easily as Drea slid into Ali’s. By the time Ali’s memory comes roaring back, the sisters end up face to face again with a knife between them and a lifetime of resentment behind it.

The original movie, which premiered on February 21, delivered 625k adults 25+ in Live+Same Day viewing, outperforming Lifetime’s FY26 original-movie premiere average by 54%. Among women ages 25–64, Double Double Trouble delivered 235k viewers, exceeding the average by 90%, according to Nielsen.

Double Double Trouble 2 is produced by Navid Soofi for Novus Pictures in association with Studio TF1 America. Timothy O. Johnson, Meghan Hooper White, Abbey Sibucao-MacDonald, Jill Ramsey and Roman serve as executive producers.

The film is directed by James Bamford from a script by Sa’Rah L. Jones.

Denzel Papillon to Star in Angel’s Dramedy “Quitters”

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Denzel Papillon is preparing to hang with quitters…

The half-Puerto Rican actor and model has joined the cast of the Angel dramedy series Quitters.

Denzel PapillonPapillon will star in the series alongside Thomas Lennon, Emily Bett Rickards, Jolie Handler, Lonzo Liggins and John Novosad.

The eight-episode half-hour addiction-themed dramedy is now in production in Utah starring Craig Ferguson and Megyn Price.

The series will be distributed by Angel.

Craig Ferguson stars as Nick McTavers and Megyn Price stars as Liza.

In Quitters, “after Liza, an upbeat soccer mom, falls into the cycle of opioid addiction, she lands at Unplugged, an unconventional recovery center run by Nick McTavers, a former heavy-metal legend. To put her life back on track, Liza must learn to rely on an eclectic family of patients and counselors who help her navigate the long road of recovery.”

Tristan Whitman serves as director of photography, Eric Wilson as production designer and Jayme Bohn as costume designer on the series.

Directed by Darrin “Fletch” Fletcher and Chet Thomas and produced through their FletChet Entertainment banner, the series was written and created by Dave Parkin.

Executive producers include Chet Thomas, Darrin Fletcher, Eric Handler, Chase Vergari, Ibrahim Mohammed, Dave Parkin, Edward Neumeier, Rob Gibbs, HR Brown and Alema Harrington.

“This ensemble is everything we hoped for,” said Fletch and Chet. “Every role has been cast with someone who brings real heart and humor to it, on both sides of this story — the recovery center and the families whose lives it touches. Watching it all come to life has been a joy, and we can’t wait for audiences to meet these characters.”

Papillon’s previous credits include Sunshine Station and Falling for the Nanny.

Karol G Makes History on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart with Top Three Tracks

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Karol G is making history on the Billboard charts…

The 35-year-old Colombian Grammy-winning superstar has become the first artist on Billboard’s 32-year-old Latin Airplay chart to hold Nos. 1, 2 and 3 simultaneously with songs from one album, on the chart dated November 7.

Karol GFurther, she’s just the third act, and only woman, to hold the entire top three, following Bad Bunny and J Balvin, who both did it in 2019 — but not with songs from the same album.

“It brings me so much happiness to see how music continues to connect with people in this way,” Karol G shares with Billboard. “Having three songs occupy the top three spots on the Latin Airplay chart is something that thrills me and fills me with pride — but above all, it makes me feel deeply grateful.”

As “BbY WOW” is back on top of the overall Latin Airplay chart, Karol sweeps the top three. The track, with Judeline and rusowsky, returns to No. 1 for a third week, generating 11.1 million audience impressions in the United States during the October 23-29 tracking week, up 29%, according to Luminate.

All three songs come from her album No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto, released in August, which spent 11 weeks at No. 1 on Top Latin Albums.

“Karol is in a special moment where different songs are connecting with different audiences at the same time,” Jose Cedeño, EVP & GM of Interscope Capitol Miami, tells Billboard. “Each record has its own story and momentum, and our job is to support what fans and radio are responding to. We don’t see these songs as competing with each other. There’s real demand for all three, and seeing them at No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 on Latin Airplay speaks to that connection and the range of her music.”

“BbY WOW” trades places with “Ahí,” with Drake, which dips to No. 2 after one week in charge, with 8.3 million impressions, down 10%. Meanwhile, “Alguien Que Te Amaba,” climbs to a new No. 3 high, up 31% to 7.6 million impressions.

“Behind every song, there is a story, a great deal of hard work, and an incredible team that makes it possible for the music to reach so far,” says Karol. “Thank you to everyone who listens to these songs, makes them their own, and takes them to places we sometimes never even imagined.”

“Karol G’s historic Billboard achievement is a testament to her global impact and the deep connection her music creates with audiences,” shares Ismar SantaCruz, SVP – Audio-First Content & Music Strategy at TelevisaUnivision. “As the leading Spanish-language audio network in the U.S., TelevisaUnivision has a close relationship with Hispanic listeners and a deep understanding of what moves them, and we have been proud to support Karol’s journey since the early days of her career… We congratulate Karol and her team on this remarkable milestone, and we look forward to continuing to amplify her music across our platforms.”

While Karol G goes 1-2-3 on Latin Airplay with songs from the same album, Bad Bunny and J Balvin tripled up atop the list for a week each in August and September 2019, respectively.

On the August 3, 2019-dated ranking, Benito was credited on all three top spots. Starting with “Callaita,” from his album Un Verano Sin Ti, the song surged 7-1 for his first and only week in charge. The No. 2 spot belonged to “Que Pretendes,” with J Balvin, from their collaborative album, OASIS. Standalone cut “Soltera,” with Lunay and Daddy Yankee, rounded out the top three at No. 3.

J Balvin took over the top three on the chart dated Sept. 28, 2019. “Que Pretendes,” with Benito, led at No. 1. “No Me Conoce,” from Jhayco’s album Famouz, also with Bunny, rose to No. 2, and “China,” the all-star collaboration by Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Karol G, Balvin and Ozuna, came in at No. 3.

Elsewhere, “BbY WOW” adds an 11th week at No. 1 on the multi-metric Hot Latin Songs chart — the second-longest command in 2026 (behind Bad Bunny’s 31-week reign this year — 72 overall — through “DtMF”).

Erislandy Lara to Defend His WBA Middleweight Title Against Tim Tszyu

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Erislandy Lara has locked in his next opponent.

The 43-year-old Cuban professional boxer, who is the reigning WBA middleweight champion, will put his title on the line on December 12 against former junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu in Australia.

Erislandy LaraThe bout, which will take place at Cbus Super Stadium in Queensland, will be the fifth consecutive title defense for Lara (32-3-3, 19 KOs). It will also be the first time he has fought outside the United States since his second professional fight in 2008.

“I’ve worked my entire life to be in this position, and I’m blessed to have more opportunities like this to be a world champion and defend my title,” said Lara. “Travelling to Australia to fight Tszyu is something I’m really looking forward to. I know he’s a tough fighter, and I respect what he brings to the ring, especially fighting in front of his home fans. But I’ve been in big fights my whole career and I know what it takes to win at this level.”

Tszyu (28-3, 18 KOs), meanwhile, has been picking up the pieces following a pair of losses to Sebastian Fundora and an upset at the hands of Bakhram Murtazaliev. The son of Hall of Famer Kostya Tszyu has won his past three fights, his most recent being a unanimous victory over Errol Spence Jr., who retired after the fight.

“This is what I live for,” Tszyu said. “Lara is a great champion and one of the most avoided fighters in the world. That is exactly why I wanted him. Spence was the first step. This is the one that matters.

“This fight is about legacy. My dad is a Hall of Famer and the greatest fighter this country has produced. Becoming a two-weight world champion is the one thing he never did. That is what I am chasing, and it drives me every single day.”

The blockbuster card will also feature former undisputed super welterweight world champion Jermell Charlo, who makes his long-awaited return against Australia’s Brock Jarvis.

Another Australian, Liam Wilson, will battle Elnur Samedov for the WBA super featherweight world title.

“We’ve got a reigning world champion, a former undisputed champion and two world titles in a stadium on the Gold Coast,” said Tszyu’s promoter, George Rose of No Limit Boxing. “Tim Tszyu wanted the best middleweight in the world and we got him.”

Isabela Merced to Portray Lorena Bobbitt in Next Season of Hulu’s “Good American Family” Series

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Isabela Merced is set to portay an infamous Latina…

The 25-year-old half-Peruvian American actress will portray Lorena Bobbitt in the second installment of Hulu’s true-crime anthology Good American Family.

Isabela MercedMerced, who most recently starred in The Last of Us, will star opposite Patrick Schwarzenegger, who will portray John Bobbitt.

Not yet titled, the limited series is inspired by the ripped-from-the-headlines story of the infamous Virginia couple, who incited a media circus that treated trauma as entertainment, launched a thousand dirty jokes and ignited a gender war.

The story revolves around an infamous 1993 incident in which Lorena cut off her husband’s penis with a kitchen knife after an argument at home. She later chalked up the act to abuse during their marriage.

The Bobbitt-focused season comes from the same studio, 20th Television, and the same creative team as the first. Katie Robbins is creator, writer and exec produces alongside Ellen Pompeo, who starred in the first season revolving around the stranger-than-fiction adoption story of Ukrainian orphan Natalia Grace Barnett.

Good American Family debuted in March 2025 and has amassed more than 140 million hours streamed globally on Hulu and Disney+. Its finale was the biggest of 2025 across those platforms. Pompeo and Laura Holstein executive produce the series under their Calamity Jane banner, alongside Robbins, Andrew Stearn and Sarah Sutherland. We announced the anthology expansion in August.

Merced is perhaps best known for playing Dina in HBO’s The Last of Us and for her role as Hawkgirl in James Gunn’s Superman.

Additional credits include the John Green adaptation Turtles All the Way Down and Fede Álvarez’s Alien: Romulus.

Upcoming, she’ll be seen in The Last of Us Season 3 and the Superman follow-up Man of Tomorrow, as well as films Ibelin, Psyche and The House of the Dead.

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Andy Garcia Among This Year’s Kennedy Center Honors Award Recipients

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Andy Garcia is receiving a prestigious national honor…

The 70-year-old Cuban-American actor, director, producer and musician is among the individuals set to be feted at this year’s Kennedy Center Honors.

Andy Garcia

Garcia, a Grammy-winner, is among a roster of honorees that includes Paul Anka, David Foster, David Mamet and Barbara Mandrell.

The honors celebrate the lifetime contributions of influential artists in music, dance, theater, opera, motion pictures and TV.

The quintet will be feted on December 7 during a gala ceremony event held for the first time at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. as the Kennedy Center is closed for potential renovations.

No word yet on who will host this year’s event. President Donald Trump hosted last year’s ceremony, which honored Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, Michael Crawford, Gloria Gaynor and KISS.

“We are recognizing amazing artists whose lifelong work has shaped American culture and inspired generations of audiences,” Trump said in a statement. “We are proud to honor this year’s class and to continue a tradition that has defined the Center for nearly 50 years.”

Garcia has been honored for his work as an actor and director in film and television and as a music producer. His performance in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather: Part III earned him Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actor. He later received an Emmy nomination and his second Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of legendary Cuban trumpeter Arturo Sandoval in HBO’s For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story, which he also executive produced.

In 2026, Garcia premiered his film Diamond at the Cannes Film Festival to critical acclaim. He wrote, directed and stars in the film alongside Brendan Fraser, Vicky Krieps, Dustin Hoffman, Bill Murray, Danny Huston and Rosemarie DeWitt. He also wrote its original score with longtime collaborator Arturo Sandoval.

Garcia’s upcoming films include The Prince with J.K. Simmons and Giancarlo Esposito and Maseratiopposite Anthony Hopkins. He was most recently seen in Eenie Meanie and Pain Hustlers.

His other film credits include Steven Soderbergh’s Ocean’s Eleven, Ocean’s Twelve and Ocean’s Thirteen, the Book Club films, Father of the Bride, which he also executive produced, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, The Mule, The Untouchables, Internal Affairs, Dead Again, Black Rain, When a Man Loves a Woman, Modigliani and City Island, which he also produced. He also earned acclaim for his performance opposite Jeff Bridges in Hal Ashby’s 8 Million Ways to Die.

On television, Garcia most recently appeared in Season 2 of Taylor Sheridan’s Landman. His other television credits include Modern Love, HBO’s “My Dinner with Hervé and Ballers.


Through his production company, CineSon Productions, Garcia made his directorial debut with the documentary concert film Cachao… Como Su Ritmo No Hay Dos. He also produced, directed, wrote the music for and starred in The Lost City. Under his CineSon label, Garcia has won Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards for producing and performing on albums by Israel “Cachao” López.

Garcia’s honors include a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Crystal Globe from the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and lifetime achievement awards from the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors and the Imagen Foundation. This fall, he will receive the Stella della Mole Award at the Turin Film Festival, where Diamond will also screen.

Guitarricadelafuente Earns Hollywood Music in Media Awards Nod for “La Bola Negra” Original Song

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Guitarricadelafuente is hoping to ice out the competition.

The 2026 Hollywood Music in Media Awards nominees have been announced, with the 29-year-old Spanish singer-songwriter, guitarist and actor’s “La Nieve” earning a nod in the Song – Independent Film category.

Guitarricadelafuente, La Bola NegraGuitarricadelafuente’s original song appears in the critically acclaimed film La Bola Negra, in which he stars.

He wrote the song with Raül Refree and Lucas Duran.

Refree has earned a nod for the La Bola Negra score.

The 50-year-old Spanish music producer, musician, composer and writer earned the nod in the Score – Independent Film category.

Arturo Cardelús has earned a nod in the Score – Independent Film (Foreign Language) category for his work on Girl and Wolf.

The 44-year-old Spanish-American film and concert music composer’s previous scored include Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles and Dragonkeeper.

The Hollywood Music in Media Awards honor composers, songwriters, music supervisors, and artists for outstanding contributions to music in film, television, video games, and other visual media.

Winners will be feted during the 17th annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards ceremony on November 18 at the Avalon Hollywood.

Here are the nominees for the 17th annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards:

SONG – FEATURE FILM
“Draw You Out” from THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING, Written by Noah Kahan and Aaron Dessner. Performed by Noah Kahan.
“House Featuring John Cale” from WUTHERING HEIGHTS, Written by Charlotte Aitchison, John Cale, Finn Keane, and Nathan Klein. Performed by Charli XCX.
“Light Over the Hill” from REMINDERS OF HIM, Written by Noah Cyrus, Justin Franks, and PJ Harding. Performed by Noah Cyrus.
“One Right Here” from MASERATI: THE BROTHERS, Written by Diane Warren. Performed by Andrea Bocelli and Jennifer Hudson.
“When I’m Home” from THE ODYSSEY, Written by James Blake, Travis Scott, Ludwig Göransson, and Christopher Nolan. Performed by James Blake, Travis Scott, and Ludwig Göransson.
“Your God Is Sleeping” from BEHEMOTH!, Written by Lukas Frank. Performed by Loren Kramar, Pascal Stevenson, Lukas Frank, and Gregory Uhlmann.

SONG – INDEPENDENT FILM
“Brothers Keep Goin’ Anyway” from BROTHER VERSES BROTHER, Written and performed by Ethan Gold.
“Hollywood Man” from BILLY KNIGHT, Written and performed by Beck.
“How Could You Leave” from BLOOM, Written by Brandon Jarrett and Amber Frank. Performed by Amber Frank.
“La Nieve” from LA BOLA NEGRA, Written by Álvaro Lafuente, Raül Refree, and Lucas Duran. Performed by Guitarricadelafuente.
“On Video” from PRIMETIME, Written by Phoebe Bridgers, Jack Antonoff, and Christian Lee Hutson. Performed by Phoebe Bridgers.
“This City May Have Chewed Me Up (But It Hasn’t Spit Me Out)” from THE DEBUT, Written by Jesse Eisenberg. Performed by Julianne Moore.

SONG – DOCUMENTARY FILM
“Let Me Sell You a Dream” from MUSK, Written by David Byrne and Daniel Pemberton. Performed by David Byrne.
“Light Up” from KYLIE, Written by Kylie Minogue, Richard Stannard, Duck Blackwell, Luke Fitton, and Chris Martin. Performed by Kylie Minogue.
“Stay True” from NOTHING TO SEE HERE: WATTS, Written by Brandon “Stix” Salaam-Bailey, Marcus Hodge, Christopher Black, Johnny McKenzie, Rosemarie Peralta, and Daysha Morgan. Performed by Rosemarie featuring Jay Rock.
“What Lies With You” from LINDA PERRY: LET IT DIE HERE, Written and performed by Linda Perry.
“Younger You” from HANNAH MONTANA 20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, Written by Miley Cyrus, Michael Pollack, Stefan Johnson, Jordan K. Johnson, Gregory “Aldae” Hein, and Jon Bellion. Performed by Miley Cyrus.

SONG – ANIMATED FILM
“Bottle Up” from PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE, Written by Ed Sheeran, Savan Kotecha, Johnny McDaid, and Ilya Salmanzadeh. Performed by The Backstreet Boys.
“BRB” from FORGOTTEN ISLAND, Written by Ryan Tedder and Gabriella Wilson. Performed by H.E.R. and Liza Soberano.
“I Knew It, I Knew You” from TOY STORY 5, Written by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff. Performed by Taylor Swift.
“Someone to Hold” from STEPS, Written by Justin Tranter. Performed by JENNIE.
“The Better Part of Bravery” from WILDWOOD, Written by Colin Meloy. Performed by The Decemberists.

SONG – ONSCREEN PERFORMANCE (FILM)
Ethan Gold, “Brothers Keep Goin’ Anyway” from BROTHER VERSES BROTHER.
Jaafar Jackson, “Bad” from MICHAEL.
Julianne Moore, “This City May Have Chewed Me Up (But It Hasn’t Spit Me Out)” from THE DEBUT.
Linda Perry, “What Lies With You” from LINDA PERRY: LET IT DIE HERE.
Nick Jonas, “How To Write A Song Without You” from POWER BALLAD.

SCORE – ANIMATED FILM
Coyote Vs. Acme, Steven Price
Hexed, Kris Bowers
Ray Gunn, Michael Giacchino
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Brian Tyler
Toy Story 5, Randy Newman
The Violinist, Ricky Ho
Wildwood, Dario Marianelli

SCORE – FEATURE FILM
Artificial, Damon Albarn
Behemoth!, The Behemoth! Collective
Heart of the Beast, Jared Michael Fry
Tenzing, Rebekka Karijord
The Odyssey, Ludwig Göransson
Wild Horse Nine, Carter Burwell
Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, Son Lux

SCORE – SCI-FI/FANTASY FILM
Disclosure Day, John Williams
Dune: Part Three, Hans Zimmer
Hope, Michael Abels
Project Hail Mary, Daniel Pemberton
Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Michael Giacchino
The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping, James Newton Howard
Whalefall, Joseph Trapanese

SCORE – HORROR/THRILLER FILM
Backrooms, Edo Van Breemen And Kane Parsons
Clayface, Volker Bertelmann
Obsession, Rock Burwell
Resident Evil, Hays Holladay
Scream 7, Marco Beltrami
Send Help, Danny Elfman

SCORE – INDEPENDENT FILM
Billy Knight, Lesley Barber
La Bola Negra, Raül Refree
Primetime, Ari Balouzian
The Drama, Daniel Pemberton
The Incomer, Tom Kingston
The Invite, Devonté Hynes
Wicker, Anna Meredith

SCORE – DOCUMENTARY
Avedon, David Fleming
Running Wild: Return To The River, Alex Heffes
The Cycle Of Love, Patrick Jonsson
The Eyes Of Ghana, Kris Bowers
The Truth And Tragedy Of Moriah Wilson, Marco Beltrami
You Can See Everything, Ari Balouzian

SCORE – INDEPENDENT FILM (FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
Ezma, Mina Samy
Fadia, Daniel Markovich
Girl And Wolf, Arturo Cardelús
Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!, Nathan Halpern
Heads Up, Florian Simon Krefting
The Cauliflower Of Destiny, Magdalena Sowul

MUSIC-THEMED FILM, BIOPIC OR MUSICAL
Behemoth!, Tony Gilroy (Director)
Brother Verses Brother, Ari Gold (Director)
Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, Kimmy Gatewood (Director)
Michael, Antoine Fuqua (Director)
The Muppet Show, Alex Timbers (Director)

MUSIC DOCUMENTARY, SPECIAL PROGRAM
40 Watts From Nowhere, Sue Carpenter (Director)
Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, Sam Wrench (Director)
Linda Perry: Let It Die Here, Don Hardy (Director)
Man On The Run, Morgan Neville (Director)
Mark Isham: The Voice Within, Scientology Media Productions (Director)
Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger, Will Lovelace And Dylan Southern (Directors)
The Rise Of The Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel, Ben Feldman (Director)

MUSIC SUPERVISION, FILM
40 Watts From Nowhere, Mara Kuge
Michael, John Warhurst
Mr. Irrelevant, Gabe Hilfer
The Devil Wears Prada 2, Julia Michels
Tony, Mandy Malmet
Wuthering Heights, Nicolette Di Dia

Manuel García-Rulfo to Receive Árbol de la Vida Award at GuadaLAjara Film Festival

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Manuel García-Rulfo is bracing for a tree-mendous honor…

The 45-year-old Mexican actor, best known for his starring role in the American television legal drama series The Lincoln Lawyer, will receive the GuadaLAjara Film Festival’s honorary Árbol de la Vida Award.

Manuel Garcia-RulfoGarcía-Rulfo will be handed the award at the festival’s Opening Night Gala on November 5 at the United Theater in Los Angeles.

Born in Guadalajara, García-Rulfo is best known for his breakout performances in The Magnificent Seven and Cake.

He later starred in A Man Called Otto, alongside Tom Hanks, Jurassic World Rebirth and Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyerseries.

His other credits include Bless Me, Ultima (2013), Murder on the Orient Express (2017), Widows (2018), 6 Underground (2019) and Pedro Páramo (2024).

The Árbol de la Vida Award is one of the GuadaLAjara Film Festival’s honorary awards. The award is set to pay tribute to outstanding individuals who have made a lasting impact in film, entertainment and culture. It is named after the traditional Mexican Tree of Life.

Previous recipients include Yalitza Aparicio, Xolo Maridueña and Nava Mau.

“The Árbol de la Vida Award celebrates artists whose vision and presence bridge cultures and generations,” Festival Director Ximena Urrutia said in a statement.

“Manuel García-Rulfo embodies that spirit completely. From Guadalajara to the global stage, he has brought extraordinary depth, authenticity, and humanity to every role. It is a true honor to recognize his remarkable body of work as we open GLAFF’s sixteenth anniversary.”

The GuadaLAjara Film Festival runs from November 5 to 7.

Omar Courtz Earns First No. 1 on Billboard Charts with “KOKO”

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Omar Courtz is celebrating a special career first.

The 28-year-old Puerto Rican singer and songwriter has earned his first Billboard No. 1, as “KOKO” lifts 2-1 on the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart dated October 3.

Omar CourtzReleased by Mr. 305/Rimas, the song also logs its 17th week in the top 10 on Hot Latin Songs (moving 5-6) —the longest run in the upper tier among his three top 10s on the chart.

“Having ‘KOKO’ reach No. 1 means so much to me,” Courtz tells Billboard. “It’s a song that captures so much of Puerto Rico—our vibe, how we live, and how we enjoy music. Knowing that something so uniquely ours has connected with so many people around the world is incredible. Thank you to everyone who made it their own from the very beginning.”

“KOKO” lands at the summit with 6.6 million audience impressions, up 18%, earned during the September 18-24 tracking week in the United States, according to Luminate.

The new champion takes the lead from Jay Wheeler, whose “De Lejitos” has spent four weeks atop. It dips 1-3, with a 6% decline in impressions, to 5.4 million.

“KOKO” is from Courtz’s album POR SI MAÑANA NO ESTOY, released in February, which opened at No. 3 on both Top Latin Albums and Top Latin Rhythm Albums charts in March.

It was preceded by the set’s “Si Estás Con Alguien,” also a top 10, peaking at No. 9 on Latin Rhythm Airplay in May.

Elsewhere, “KOKO” reached Nos. 75 and 58 on the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts in April.

Omar Courtz Earns First No. 1 on Billboard Charts with “KOKO”

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Omar Courtz is celebrating a special career first.

The 28-year-old Puerto Rican singer and songwriter has earned his first Billboard No. 1, as “KOKO” lifts 2-1 on the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart dated October 3.

Omar CourtzReleased by Mr. 305/Rimas, the song also logs its 17th week in the top 10 on Hot Latin Songs (moving 5-6) —the longest run in the upper tier among his three top 10s on the chart.

“Having ‘KOKO’ reach No. 1 means so much to me,” Courtz tells Billboard. “It’s a song that captures so much of Puerto Rico—our vibe, how we live, and how we enjoy music. Knowing that something so uniquely ours has connected with so many people around the world is incredible. Thank you to everyone who made it their own from the very beginning.”

“KOKO” lands at the summit with 6.6 million audience impressions, up 18%, earned during the September 18-24 tracking week in the United States, according to Luminate.

The new champion takes the lead from Jay Wheeler, whose “De Lejitos” has spent four weeks atop. It dips 1-3, with a 6% decline in impressions, to 5.4 million.

“KOKO” is from Courtz’s album POR SI MAÑANA NO ESTOY, released in February, which opened at No. 3 on both Top Latin Albums and Top Latin Rhythm Albums charts in March.

It was preceded by the set’s “Si Estás Con Alguien,” also a top 10, peaking at No. 9 on Latin Rhythm Airplay in May.

Elsewhere, “KOKO” reached Nos. 75 and 58 on the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts in April.