Behind the Scenes at Levy’s “Sexy” People en Español Cover Shoot

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

It’s full steam ahead for William Levy… at least when it comes to steaming up the cameras…

The 32-year-old Cuban American telenovela star and Dancing with the Stars contestant was named “El hombre más sexy del 2012” last week by People en Español.

And, now the Spanish-language magazine is sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes video of Levy’s “sexy” photo session, which took place at a mansion in Los Angeles.

Whether he’s flashing his pearly whites or playfully lifting his shirt for the camera, it’s hard to resist Levy’s charm.

Levy Named “El Hombre Más Sexy” by People en Español

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

William Levy is bringing sexy back… again.

The 32-year-old Cuban-American telenovela star, who set hearts a flutter during his stellar run on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, has been named the sexiest man by People en Español. It’s his second consecutive “el hombre más sexy” designation by the magazine.

A smoldering and shirtless Levy graces the September cover while showing off his adorable smile.

In the exclusive interview with the magazine, the El triunfo del amor star, who was raised by his mother, aunt and grandmother, says the experience has proven to be was “the best school” for learning about what women really want.

Other Latino celebrities making the 2012 list include Mexican actor David Zepeda, Mexican telenovela star Fernando Colunga, Dominican singer Prince Royce and Colombian actor Fabian Rios.

Lochte In Talks to Star in Reality Show on E!

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Ryan Lochte could soon be getting real on national television…

The 28-year-old half-Cuban American swimmer has confirmed that he’s currently in talks with E! to star in his own reality television series.

But that’s not all… He’s planning to launch his own fashion line, an entrepreneurial experience he’d most likely share on screen with viewers.

“Pretty much, they follow me on my normal day, just training, doing my own fashion line… It’s gonna be me, me being myself,” said Lochte, who will be guest-starring on the CW’s 90210 this season. “And I’m pretty much going to show the world that and my new fashion line.”

There’s no word on where in the negotiation stage Lochte, a five-time medalist at this year’s London Games, is with E!

And the Lochtenator, as he’s lovingly called, is reportedly mulling offers to star on other reality shows, including The Bachelor and Dancing with the Stars.

One thing is certain… Lochte has set his sights on Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympic Games.

Bryan Claims Final Spot on Dancing with the Stars All-Star Edition

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Sabrina Bryan lives to (ballroom) dance another day…

The 27-year-old half-Mexican actress and former The Cheetah Girls star won the viewers’ choice vote to become the thirteenth contestant on Dancing with the Stars.

“I am so excited. I’m getting teary eyed just right now,” Bryan said on Good Morning America when the results of the vote were announced. “It was a fight…we all three really wanted it. I’m the lucky one with some amazing, incredible fans that have really stuck behind me.”

Bryan, who competed in the fifth season of ABC’s hit reality celebrity dancing competition, earned the most fan votes online to beat out fashion commentator Carson Kressley (Season 13) and fellow Disney Channel alum Kyle Massey (Season 11). All three had been campaigning to win the thirteenth spot.

Bryan will be paired with professional dancer Louis Van Amstel.

Vasi’s VH1 Series “Single Ladies” Picked Up for Third Season

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

It looks like Denise Vasi should be back on the small screen next year…

VH1 has officially picked up the network’s dramedy Single Ladies for a third season.

The 31-year-old half-Dominican, half-Puerto Rican actress joined the Single Ladies cast for its sophomore season, which will have its season finale on Monday, August 27 at 9:00 PM ET.

Vasi, who recently shared scenes with Dancing with the Stars finalist William Levy, joined the cast as a businesswoman named Raquel—a friend of one of the show’s original characters, Keisha, played by LisaRaye McCoy.

Single Ladies has been averaging 3.2 million total viewers during premieres plus first encores, up 10% from season one.

The series continues to be basic cable’s #1 ad-supported regularly scheduled scripted show among women 18-49 over the course of the summer.

Season 3 will to premiere later in 2013.

Lochte to Guest Star on the CW’s “90210”

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Ryan Lochte will be making an appearance in one of the country’s swankiest zip codes…

The 28-year-old half-Cuban American swimmer, who picked up five medals at the London Games, will make his television series debut with a cameo appearance on CW’s 90210.

Lochte, who has expressed interest in appearing on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, will play a guest at a resort where Naomi and Max are staying to strengthen their relationship.

The episode featuring Lochte, who plans to move to LA in the near future, is set to air October 29.

Castroneves to Perform on DWTS: All-Stars with Chelsie Hightower

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Hélio Castroneves will begin his quest for a second mirror ball trophy when Dancing with the Stars‘ first All-Star season premieres in just over a month… And, now he’s received his partner assignment.

ABC revealed the pro partners who’ll guide celebs including the 37-year-old Brazilian auto racer Kirstie Alley, Pamela Anderson and Bristol Palin in their second time on the dance.

Castroneves, the fifth season champion of the hit celebrity ballroom dancing competition, will perform with pro Chelsie Hightower. He’d previously performed with Julianne Hough, who won’t be participating in the show this season.

Here’s a look at the pairings:

Season 4 champ Apolo Anton Ohno & pro Karina Smirnoff
Kirstie Alley & her season 12 pro partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Joey Fatone & his season 4 pro partner Kym Johnson
Season 8 champion Shawn Johnson & Derek Hough
Bristol Palin & her season 11 pro partner Mark Ballas
Season 3 champ Emmitt Smith & his pro partner Cheryl Burke
Kelly Monaco & pro Val Chmerkovskiy
Melissa Rycroft & her season 8 pro partner Tony Dovolani
Pamela Anderson & pro Tristan McManus
Season 2 champ Drew Lachey & pro Anna Trebunskaya
Gilles Marini & pro Peta Murgatroyd

Meanwhile, the All-Stars edition’s 13th contestant will be voted on by the public. Carson Kressley, Sabrina Bryan and Kyle Massey are all jockeying on ABC.com for viewer votes before the August 24 deadline, with the winner being revealed on Good Morning America August 27.

Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars will premiere on September 23.

Lochte to Appear on a Reality TV Show?

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Now that he’s set his sights on competing at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, is Ryan Lochte preparing to learn the samba in front of a national audience?

The 28-year-old half-Cuban American swimmer, who picked up five medals at the2012 Olympic Games, appeared on Good Morning America this week and was asked if he’d rather appear on ABC’s The Bachelor or Dancing With the Stars?

Lochte’s pick: ballroom or babes!

“It’s a competition, and I have that competitive edge in me,” explained Lochte, who plans to move to Los Angeles now that the Olympics have come and gone.

Teammate Michael Phelps has also said he’d be interested in Dancing with the Stars, according to Us Weekly. So maybe they’ll soon get to face-off on the dance floor.

“Ryan would make the perfect next Bachelor. … He has the ‘it’ factor. Especially after his mother’s one-night-stand comment, everyone wants to know who is the real Ryan and what would it be like to date him,” a media expert told HuffPost. “Forget dancing shows — this guy should be doing dating shows, for sure.”

Meanwhile, according to the The Hollywood Reporter, Lochte’s agent says the Olympian has three offers for a reality show on the table.

If he did one, he promised GMA it would be unusual. “It wouldn’t be your normal reality TV show because I’m definitely not your normal guy.”

Today’s Matt Lauer followed up on the reality question on Friday and Lochte replied, “I’m definitely looking towards Dancing With the Stars and The Bachelor, so we’ll see what happens. I definitely want to move to L.A. That’s been a big goal of mine, getting into fashion because that is my passion. I definitely want to get into fashion and design my own clothing line.”

Castroneves to Compete on “Dancing With the Stars: All-Stars”

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Hélio Castroneves is racing back to the ballroom to prove he’s the best of the best…

The 37-year-old Brazilian auto racer and former Dancing with the Stars champion will be competing in the upcoming All-Star season on the ABC celebrity ballroom dancing competition series.

During its presentation at the Television Critics Association summer press tour on Friday, the network announced plans to bring back season five winner Castroneves and other former competitors, including previous finalists Kirstie Alley, Gilles Marini and Bristol Palin.

Along with Castroneves, the full roster also includes previous winners Kelly Monaco, Drew Lachey, Emmitt Smith, Apolo Anton Ohno and Shawn Johnson — and a slew of runners-up. The only competitor not to actually make it to a finale is season ten competitor Pamela Anderson.

In addition, three previous contestants not chosen for the season are still eligible to participate, if they can garner enough public support. Kyle Massey, Sabrina Bryan and Carson Kressley are all up for inclusion in the upcoming season.

Meanwhile, Castroneves and his fellow competitors have not been assigned their professional partners. That announcement will come in August.

Check out the full cast list for Dancing With the Stars: All-Stars, which premieres on September 24, below:

The All-Stars

Kelly Monaco (season one winner)
Drew Lachey (season two winner)
Emmitt Smith (season three winner)
Apolo Anton Ohno (season four winner)
Hélio Castroneves (season five winner)
Shawn Johnson (season eight winner)
Bristol Palin (season eleven second runner-up)
Kirstie Alley (season twelve runner-up)
Gilles Marini (season eight runner-up)
Melissa Rycroft (season eight second runner-up)
Joey Fatone (season four runner-up)
Pamela Anderson (season ten, eliminated week seven)

The Wildcards

Carson Kressley (season thirteen, eliminated week five)
Kyle Massey (season eleven, runner-up)
Sabrina Bryan (season five, eliminated week six)

Levy Starring in “Boom Town”

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Following his star-making run on Dancing with the Stars, William Levy is experiencing a massive career boom in Hollywood… And, now he’s locked-in his next project.

The 31-year-old Cuban-American telenovela superstar—who guest-starred on VH1’s Single Ladies earlier this year, in his first acting role on an English-language television series—is starring in the western-action-drama film Boom Town.

“I love Boom Town because it’s a love story between a love and a woman; [also] a story about the unbreakable bond between a father and his little girl,” said Levy. “And it’s the story of an everyday man stepping up and becoming a hero, something all of us as children dream of becoming one day” concludes the Latin dancing sensation.

Produced by award-winning screenwriter Oscar Torres and written by Christian Sesma, Boom Town tells the story of a savvy businessman (Levy) in the early 1900s, who becomes the target of a corrupt border town sheriff and a notorious land boss after they discover that he’s sitting on a fortune. But this unassuming young man might be more of a hustler than anyone knows.

“The men will love the action and the women the charm and talent that someone like William Levy brings to the big- screen,” proclaims Torres.

Along with Levy, the film will star Alfred Molina, Chris Cooper and Danny Trejo.

Boom Town, currently in pre-production, is slated for a summer 2013 release.

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