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Ana de Armas Signs with William Morris Endeavor (WME)

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Ana de Armas has new representation…

The 37-year-old Spanish-Cuban actress has switched agencies, moving to William Morris Endeavor (WME) for representation.

Ana de Armas

de Armas became one of the film industry’s most sought-after actresses after her breakout with 2019’s Knives Out, which earned her a first Golden Globe nomination for her starring role opposite Daniel Craig.

Subsequently, de Armas landed her first Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her turn as Marilyn Monroe in Andrew Dominik’s Netflix film Blonde, also scoring a BAFTA nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role, a SAG nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role, and a Golden Globes nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama.

Additionally, she won the Hollywood Rising Star Award at the Deauville American Film Festival for the role.

Most recently, de Armas has been seen leading the John Wick spin-off Ballerina from Lionsgate.

Other recent credits include Ron Howard’s Eden, Blade Runner 2049, Bond film No Time to Die and Ghosted.

de Armas continues to be represented by Bailey Brand for endorsements, as well as by Grubman, Shire, Meiselas & Sacks and Wolf Kasteler.

Kali Uchis to Receive Billboard Latin Women in Music’s Rising Star Award

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Kali Uchis’ star is on the rise…

The 29-year-old Colombian American singer and songwriter will be honored at the 2024 Billboard Latin Women in Music program, per Billboard and Telemundo.

Kali UchisThis celebration, which highlights the efforts of Latin women musicians who are “proactively working for positive change, inclusion and gender parity in the music industry,” will see Uchis receive the Rising Star award.

Uchis “has quickly climbed the charts since releasing her first album in 2018,” the statement continues, “earning her this year’s Rising Star honor, a recognition and celebration of an emerging talent’s success in growing their musical prowess and solidifying their place in the industry.”

The singer, songwriter and record producer has successfully alternated between English and Spanish-language projects, while defying music genres with music that blends elements of R&B, neo-soul, pop, and Latin rhythms.

Her smash hit “telepatía” has amassed over 2 billion streams and is the Billboard Hot 100 longest-running Spanish song by a solo act this decade with a 23-week streak.

Uchis joins a list of previously announced honorees for this year that include Camila Cabello, Gloria Estefan (Legend), Ana Bárbara (Lifetime Achievement), Ángela Aguilar (Musical Dynasty) and Kany García (Spirit of Change).

In the coming weeks, additional honorees and details will be announced for the second annual Billboard Latin Women in Music ceremony, which will be hosted by actress Jacqueline Bracamontes.

The Billboard Latin Women in Music program will air exclusively on Telemundo on Sunday, June 9, at 9:00 pm ET, and will be simultaneously available on the Telemundo app and Peacock.

Rosalia to Receive the Rising Star Award at Billboard’s Women in Music Event

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There’s no denying Rosalia’s status as a rising star…

With Billboard‘s 14th annual Women in Music event just weeks away, the 26-year-old Spanish singer/songwriter, a big Latin Grammy winner this year, among the artists being celebrated for their contributions to female empowerment.

Rosalia

Rosalía, nominated for a Best New Artist Grammy this year, will receive the Rising Star Award after changing the sound of today’s mainstream music with her fresh flamenco-influenced pop.

She joins newly announced honorees Alicia Keys, who will receive the Impact Award, and Megan Thee Stallion, this year’s Powerhouse Award honoree.

“Women in Music is a celebration of artists and executives who are changing the world through their work. We are excited to honor Alicia Keys, Rosalía and Megan thee Stallion, whose singular visions and voices are shifting our culture while inspiring fans to stay true to themselves,” said Hannah Karp, Billboard’s editorial director.

The trio will join previously announced honorees Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Alanis Morissette,Nicki Minaj, Brandi Carlile and Roc Nation chief operating officer Desiree Perezat the 2019 Women in Music event, presented by YouTube Musicand hosted by last year’s Rising Star honoree Hayley Kiyoko.

The event and red carpet pre-show will stream live from the Hollywood Palladium on December 12 at YouTube.com/Billboard starting at 9 p.m. ET.