Elena Sanchez to Star in the Genre-Bending Film “Open”

It’s open season for Elena Sanchez.

The half-Spanish actress will star in Miles Doleac’s genre-bender Open, which will begin production in Hattiesburg, MS next week.

Elena SanchezThe film will also star William Forsythe, Yohance MylesJeremy London, Lindsay Anne Williams and Doleac.

The film, written by Doleac and Williams, tells the story of a woman in a troubled marriage who falls for a former television star, all the while hallucinating that she’s the frontwoman of an ’80s new wave band, populated by the major players in her personal life.

The film will contain 10 original songs, inspired by the ’80s post punk/new wave era.

Miles Doleac and Williams are producing, with John Lawrence Doleac serving as executive producer.

Sanchez’s previous credits include television appearances on NCIS: New Orleans, The Walking Dead and Sleepy Hollow.

David DeSantos to Appear on the CW’s “Roswell, New Mexico”

David DeSantos is heading to the CW

The 45-year-old Mexican American actor has landed a recurring role on Roswell, New Mexico.

David DeSantos

DeSantos will portray Edgar, a character described as “an enigmatic leader who intersects with Roswell’s heroes on a clandestine mission to better understand the unknown. Though he comes from an army background, Edgar has a wistful outlook on the universe. He believes that sometimes the best approach to an established problem is a fresh and creative perspective. Edgar will seek out those who align with his cause — but as a keeper of secrets he’ll expect loyalty and discretion, no matter the cost.”

DeSantos currently recurs on the CBS drama All Rise and TNT’s Animal Kingdom.

His other credits include The Rookie, NCIS: New Orleans, The Good Doctor and SEAL Team.

On the feature side, he can be seen in the indie Windows on the World alongside Luna Lauren Velez, Edwards James Olmos and Ryan Guzman.

Lopez to Co-Host This Year’s Daytime Emmy Awards

Mario Lopez is the host with the most…

The 43-year-old Mexican American television host and actor has been tapped as hosts of the 44th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards set for Sunday, April 30 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, CA.

Mario Lopez

Lopez’s co-host will be The Talk’s Sheryl Underwood.

Lopez is in his ninth consecutive year as host of Emmy-winning entertainment news program Extra. As an actor, he recently guest-starred on NBC’s breakout hit This Is Us, as well as NCIS: New Orleans, Still the King and Nashville.

The Daytime Emmy Awards recognize outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production and are presented to individuals and programs broadcast from 2:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. during the 2016 calendar year.

The 44th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards is a presentation of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.