Ganem to Star in the Indie Film “Ana Maria”

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Edy Ganem is ready for her telenovela close-up…

The half-Mexican actress has landed the lead role in the indie feature film Ana Maria.

Ganem will portray the title character, a receptionist obsessed with a telenovela who suddenly finds herself transferred to the TV world of her beloved characters, where everyone thinks she’s the fabulous and beautiful star of the show.

Georgina Riedel will direct the pic, which she co-wrote with Jose Marquez.

Ganem currently stars as Valentina Diaz on Lifetime’s Devious Maids. Her other television credits include appearances on Rob, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Entourage and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

She’ll next appear in the feature film After The Wedding.

Sandoval Upped to Series Regular on NBC’s “Bad Judge”

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Expect more bad judgment from Miguel Sandoval.

The 62-year-old Latino actor has been upped to series regular on NBC’s single-camera comedy Bad Judge.

The seriescenters on a hard-living, sexually unapologetic woman (portrayed by Kate Walsh) whose life on the edge is constantly in balance as she also happens to be a judge in the criminal court system.

Sandoval, who guest starred in the pilot, plays Judge Connors, her boss on the San Bernardino County bench, who gives her extra work because he believes in her as a judge.

Sandoval previously starred in the NBC/CBS series Medium, and has appeared on TNT’s Dallas, HBO’s Entourage and TNT’s The Closer.

Sandoval to Star in NBC’s Comedy Pilot “Bad Judge”

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Miguel Sandoval is getting benched…

The 62-year-old Latino actor, best known for portraying District Attorney Manuel Devalos on the long-running NBC/CBS series Medium, will star in NBC’s single-camera comedy pilot Bad Judge.

Starring Private Practice alum Kate Walsh, the series centers on a hard-living, sexually unapologetic woman whose life on the edge is constantly in balance as she also happens to be a judge in the criminal court system.

Sandoval will portray Judge Connors, her boss on the San Bernardino County bench, who gives her extra work because he believes in her as a judge.

Sandoval’s television credits include appearances on HBO’s Entourage and TNT’s The Closer.

He’ll next appear in an arc on TNT’s Dallas.

Kid Cudi to Serve as Special Guest on E!’s “Chelsea Lately”

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

It’s an E!-xtra special assignment Kid Cudi…

The 30-year-old part-Mexican American hip-hop artist and actor, who will star in the film version of HBO’s Entourage series, will be a special guest on Chelsea Handler’s E! late-night talk show Chelsea Lately when the comedian takes a short break this month.

On Tuesday, March 4, Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe will serve as a fill-in host for Handler, with Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, joining her as a special guest.

The following day on Wednesday, March 5, reality television star Khloe Kardashian will take over the reins, with guest Justin Willman.

Actress Mary McCormack, one of Handler’s dear friends, then guest hosts Thursday, March 6, with Mom star Allison Janney as the evening’s interviewee.

Chelsea Lately airs nightly on E! at 11:00 pm.

Kid Cudi to Star in the Film Version of HBO’s “Entourage” Series

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Kid Cudi has found a new entourage…

The 30-year-old part-Mexican American singer-songwriter and actor has been cast in the film version of HBO’s hit series Entourage.

Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, will portray Ari Gold’s (Jeremy Piven) new assistant now that Lloyd (Rex Lee) has moved up to rep.

It’s the latest role on an HBO-based project from Kid Cudi, who previously starred on the cable network’s comedy series How to Make It in America.

He’s about to appear opposite Aaron Paul in the DreamWorks video game adaptation Need For Speed.

Kid Cudi just wrapped the films James White and Two Night Stand.

He’s also set to perform at this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Alba to Star in “The Wright Girls”

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Jessica Alba has the Wright stuff…

The 32-year-old half-Mexican American actress has signed on to star in The Wright Girls.

Directed by Entourage star Kevin Connolly, the film is based on the Japanese film 2LDK.

The story, based on a screenplay written by Bert V Royal, centers on Kate and Vanessa, co-stars on a past-its-prime sitcom and roommates in real life. When they realize they are both up for the same lead role in a big movie that could catapult their careers, they go from best friends to worst enemies in the course of one action-packed night.

Production is set to begin in the second quarter of this year in Los Angeles.

Ramirez Expecting Twins with Husband Bev Land

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Dania Ramirez is preparing to pull double-duty in the mommyverse…

The 33-year-old Dominican-American actress, currently starring on Lifetime’s new sudser Devious Maids, has announced that she’s pregnant with twins.

“I am proud 2 Announce our 2 NEW BUNDLES OF JOY! Yes, I’m having TWINS!” wrote Ramirez on her official Twitter account.

Ramirez, who plays Rosie Falta on the Eva Longoria-produced series, posted on the Instagram social network a photograph of an ultrasound on which the shapes of two fetuses can be made out.

The two babies will be the first children of the actress and her husband, film director Bev Land, whom she married in February.

Ramirez, who starred in the film American Reunion and the HBO series Entourage, joked on Twitter that the father of the twins is not the character Mr. Spence on Devious Maids, the man her character works for as a maid and who confessed in one episode that he is attracted to her.

After making her announcement, Ramirez received several online messages of congratulations from her fans.

“Thank you all so much for all of your incredible messages!!! I am beyond grateful for all of you!!!!” she said on Twitter in response.

Romero Hard at Work on English and Spanish Projects

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Fernanda Romero is setting out to be a crossover queen…

The 30-year-old Mexican actress and singer, who just finished starring in the highly acclaimed film El Fantastico Mundo de Juan Oro by Sebastian del Amo, has a number of projects to premiere in Spanish and English, as she hopes to make her mark in the entertainment world on both sides of the border.

Romero is currently appearing in Chamacas, a comedy show on the Hispanic online entertainment channel Nuevon, which is broadcast on YouTube and is the property of actress Sofia Vergara.

She’s also just wrapped production of the English-language films Ghost Team One, a supernatural adventure, and Mission Park, the story of four close friends who head off in very different directions. Addtionally, Romero’s romantic comedy Pendejo, in which she stars opposite Raja Fenske, Danny Trejo, Laksh Singh and others was recently released on DVD.

“I feel blessed by all the projects coming my way. I believe you start sowing and suddenly all those little seeds start to flower. But you can’t sit back and rest – you have to keep giving your all and opening new doors,” Romero, born and raised in Mexico City, told Efe.

Romero’s credits include El alma herida, La ley del silencio, The Eye and a guest-starring role on Entourage.

Sandoval to Star in CBS’ “The Surgeon General” Drama Pilot

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Miguel Sandoval is getting political in his next role…

The 61-year-old Latino actor has signed on to star in CBS’ drama pilot The Surgeon General.

The project centers on Dr. John Sherman (portrayed by Jason Isaacs), the most powerful doctor in the nation, the Surgeon General, who has 315 million patients.

Sandoval, best known for portraying D.A. Manuel Devalos on Medium, will portray Senator Nortega in the pilot.

Sandoval’s other television credits include appearances on Entourage, The Closer and Alias. His film credits include Get Shorty, Tortilla Heaven and Do the Right Thing.

Ruehl to Star in ABC’s Legal Drama Pilot “Doubt”

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Mercedes Ruehl has no doubt what her next television project will be…

The 65-year-old part-Cuban Oscar– and Tony-winning actress has signed on to star opposite Steve Coogan and Carla Gugino in ABC’s legal drama pilot Doubt.

From Sony Pictures Television, the project centers on Vincent (portrayed by Coogan), a former police officer who is now a cunning but charming low-rent lawyer using his street smarts to work the system for his clients while battling his own demons and wooing his ex-wife Linda (Gugino).

Ruehl will portray Mrs. Syn Newman, a lawyer who works and constantly bickers with her husband (John Pankow) in offices they rent from Vincent. Though frequently exasperated by her landlord, she also considers him a son and her frustration with him never dampens her desire to fight alongside him.

Ruehl, who has an upcoming guest-starring role in the episode of TNT’s Monday Mornings, has guest-starred in Law & Order, Psych and Entourage.

The Fisher King star will next be seen in the film Chu And Blossom.

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