It looks like Adam Rodriguez could be developing television content in the near future…
The 38-year-old Puerto Rican/Cuban-American actor has signed a development deal for unscripted projects with Bunim/Murray Productions’ BMP Latin.
The CSI: Miami and Magic Mike star has been slated to develop and executive-produce numerous unscripted series, some of which will highlight his personal interest in social and philanthropic issues.
The company also has development deals with former The X Factor judge Paulina Rubio, multi-platinum reggaeton singer Daddy Yankee and the Leonardo Lopez family, a successful Mexican-American family living the dream in Encino, CA.
Bunim/Murray produces The Real World, Project Runway and Keeping Up With The Kardashians.
The 47-year-old Colombian-born fashion journalist and Project Runway judge has been promoted to creative director by the fashion magazine’s new editor-in-chief, Anne Fulenwider.
Garcia, who previously held the position of fashion director, replaces Suzanne Sykes, who left Marie Claire in September to be the creative director of Elle UK.
Garcia, who saw her visibility rise with her role as a judge on Heidi Klum‘s Project Runway, will be joined by the glossy’s new artistic director, Alex Gonzalez, who joins the Marie Claire team from W magazine.
The 46-year-old Dominican-born fashion designer will be competing on the second season of Project Runway: All Stars.
Sosa, who took second place on the show’s seventh season, will face off against 12 other returning competitors: Wendy Pepper (season one); Andrae Gonzalo (season two); Kayne Gillaspie and Uli Herzner (season three); Suede Baum (season five); Althea Harper (season six); Peach Carr, Ivy Higa and Casanova (season eight); and Joshua McKinley, Laura Kathleen and Anthony Ryan Auld (season nine), according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Sosa immediately started working on the costumes for the Broadway musical of Porgy and Bess after the reality show’s finale and even earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Costume Design for a Musical earlier this year. In addition, he co-owns a fashion design business with his three brothers.
“After ‘Project Runway,’ I opened our company esosa designs with Jose, Nicolas and Felipe,” Sosa told NBC Latino. “They are the core of my support team…and now my nephews and nieces can have something to continue the Sosa legacy.”
He’ll now have the chance to accomplish what fellow Latino Project Runway runner-up Mondo Guerra did: win the show’s all-star edition. Project Runway: All Stars debuted in January, with Guerrabeing declared the season one winner.
Model Carolyn Murphy will take over hosting duties from Angela Lindvall. Katie Holmes was previously revealed to be one of the season two guest judges.
The second season is set to premiere at 9:00 pm on October 25.
Mariah Carey didn’t just host a fundraiser for President Barack Obama recently… She also performed a new song that she wrote in his honor.
During the star-studded event at New York City’s Plaza Hotel on Thursday night, the 42-year-old part-Venezuelan singer performed “Bring It On Home,” a triumphantly inspirational ballad, similar to Carey’s hit “Hero.”
“Just finished performing Hero, We Belong Together and BRING IT ON HOME — a song I wrote especially for the event,” Carey tweeted, posting a photo of herself in a black ball gown.
Before the Plaza party, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attended Sarah Jessica Parker‘s presidential fundraiser at the actress’ Manhattan home.
Meryl Streep, Project Runwayjudge Michael Kors,Vogue‘sAnna Wintour and Bravo‘s Andy Cohen were among the celebrities in attendance.
Parker introduced Obama at the event, giving him a hug and kiss and saying those in attendance were gathered “hopefully, with enormous enthusiasm.” She also called Michelle Obama “radiant and extraordinary” and said she had been doing “amazingly important things these last four years.”
The 30-year-old half-Mexican American actress will be a star panelist at Lucky magazine’s inaugural West Coast Fashion and Beauty Blog (a.k.a. FABB) Conference. She’ll join a list of celebrity bloggers that includes Elizabeth Banks, Dianna Agron and the events’s keynote speaker Zac Posen.
Covering beauty and fashion, the conference will also feature panelists like Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant, Project Runway producer Desiree Gruber, the founders of whowhatwear.com, Easy A director Will Gluck and others.
Panel topics and speaker sessions will include What Fashion Can Learn From Hollywood, Working with fashion and entertainment brands and talent in cyberspace, and Finding your voice and monetizing for the blogosphere.
Lucky’s FABB conference will take place in Santa Monica, California on April 30.
Mondo Guerra has seized the moment and sewn up a big Project Runway…
The 33-year-old Mexican-American fashion designer—who finished in second place during the reality competition show’s eighth season—took home the ultimate prize on Thursday night’s finale of Project Runway All Stars.
Guerra claimed the victory after his runway show went off without a hitch. Tommy Hilfiger and Neiman Marcus’ Ken Downing joined judges Angela Lindvall, Isaac Mizrahi and Georgina Chapman in picking a winner from the three finalists, which also included Austin Scarlett and Michael Costello, who finished in fourth place during seasons 1 and 8, respectively.
The three finalists were each given four days to design a line, which were then presented during a special runway show at New York City’s Gotham Hall.
Guerra was praised for his collection’s cohesiveness, while Austin was told that he didn’t have a full “collection.” Michael was complimented for creating a store-ready line, but criticized for a lack of sophistication with his prints.
As the winner, Guerra will ultimately sell his merchandise in a boutique inside select Neiman Marcus stores, as well as online. He also earned $100,000 in cash and a coveted spot as a guest editor for Marie Claire – complete with a full spread.
She’s judged the contestants on Project Runway… And, now Nina Garcia is preparing to critique celebrities on the red carpet at the Oscars.
For the first time ever, the 46-year-old Colombian fashion journalist will co-host Oscars Red Carpet Live, the only Oscar broadcast from the red carpet.
Garcia will join fellow hosts Robin Roberts, Tim Gunn, Louise Roe and Jess Cagle on the 84th Academy Awards pre-show.
Garcia—the fashion director for Marie Claire—and her Project Runway cast mate Gunn will interview celebrities and offer their own red carpet fashion commentary.
Oscars Red Carpet Live will air on ABC at 7:00 pm ET on Sunday, February 26, 2012.
Many believe he should’ve sewn up his Project Runway experience with a win… And, now Mondo Guerra is getting a second chance at victory.
The 33-year-old Mexican-American fashion designer will be back, as previously reported on Project Runway. He’ll be taking part in a special All Stars edition that sees the return of 13 of the show’s most memorable designers.
Premiering tonight on Lifetime, the show will feature anew host, supermodel Angela Lindvall, new judges Isaac Mizrahi and Marchesa co-founder Georgina Chapman and a new mentor, Marie Claire Editor-in-Chief Joanna Coles. Project Runway will not only look different, but it’ll feel quite different as well.
Click here for a first look at Project Runway All Stars in which the designers meet their new host for the first time… and, they learn a new twist: no immunity!
Project Runway All Stars will air Thursdays at 9:00 pm ET.
Mondo Guerra is getting a second chance at becoming a Project Runwaychampion…
The 33-year-old Mexican-American fashion designer has been selected as one of Project Runway’s 13 most memorable non-winners from seasons past to participate in the Lifetime reality competition’s All Star installment.
Evaluating this season’s contestants will be supermodel host Angela Lindvall, designers Isaac Mizrahi and Georgina Chapman and Marie Claire‘s editor-in-chief Joanna Coles, along with guest judges like Miss Piggy, Miranda Kerr and others.
But Guerra—who was thisclose to winning the competition in Season Eight with his —isn’t the only Hispanic designer getting another shot at the title.
El Paso, Texas-native Elisa Jimenez, who finished in 10thplace during Season Four will also return to compete for this season’s top prizes, including a boutique in select Neiman Marcus stores, $100,000 in office space and technology equipment, $100,000 cash and a one-year guest editorship at Marie Claire.
Here’s a look at all 13 contestants competing on Project Runway All Stars, which premieres on January 5, 2012 at 9:00 pm ET/PT:
Kenley Collins (Brooklyn, NY) – Season Five, Second Runner-up Michael Costello (Palm Springs, CA) – Season Eight, Fourth Place Gordana Gehlhausen (San Diego, CA) – Season Six, Fourth Place Mondo Guerra (Denver, CO) – Season Eight, Runner-up Mila Hermanovski (Los Angeles, CA) – Season Seven, Second Runner-up Kara Janx (New York, NY) – Season Two, Fourth Place Elisa Jimenez (New York, NY) – Season Four, 10th Place April Johnston (Savannah, GA) – Season Eight, Fifth Place Rami Kashou (Los Angeles, CA) – Season Four, Runner-up Austin Scarlett (New York, NY) – Season One, Fourth Place Jerell Scott (New York, NY) – Season Five, Fourth Place Sweet P/Kathleen Vaughn (Pasadena, CA) – Season Four, Fifth Place Anthony Williams (Atlanta, GA) – Season Seven, Fifth Place
He’s been the standout contestant on “Project Runway” this season… And now Viktor Luna could be the first Latino to win the reality competition.
During Thursday’s “Finale Part 1” episode, judges Heidi Klum, Michael Kors and Nina Garcia gave the 30-year-old Guadalajara, Mexico-born designer, along with fellow contestants Anya Ayoung-Chee, Joshua McKinley and Kimberly Goldson, five weeks and $9,000 to create their collections.
Luna’s collection featured an eye-catching white leather jacket with pearls down the sleeves, as well as several pieces featuring an abstract print that he created using photographs he’d taken in Mexico, where he grew up.
After showing a three-piece mini-collection of their favorite looks, Luna’s collection seemed to fare best with the judges. But in the end, all four finalists were sent through to compete at New York City Fashion Week.
So, after winning two challenges and receiving high-praise on his final collection, it looks like Luna—a third generation seamster who learned about construction and tailoring from his mother—may have the inside track to taking sewing up the title of “Project Runway” Champion and making history as the first Latino winner.
This week’s final episode of “Project Runway” will air on Thursday on Lifetime at 9:00 pm ET.
