First Trailer Released for Henao’s Single Mom’s Club

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Zulay Henao has joined the Single Mom’s Club…

The first trailer for Tyler Perry‘s new comedy Single Mom’s Club, starring the 34-year-old Colombian American actress has just been released.

The film centers on a group of single mothers from different walks of life who are brought together by an incident at their children’s school. They bond and create a support group that helps them find the humor in life’s obstacles, as well as their inner strength to overcome their personal challenges.

In addition to Henao, the film also stars William Levy, Eddie Cibrian, Nia Long, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Amy Smart, as well as Terry Crews, Sean Carrigan and Ryan Eggold.

Single Mom’s Club will be released nationwide on March 14, 2014.

Santos to Star in MTV’s Comedy Pilot “Happyland”

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Bianca Santos has found her happy place…

The Latina actress has been cast as the lead in MTV’s comedy pilot Happyland, alongside Colombian American actress Zulay Henao, Shane Harper, Katherine McNamara and Cameron Moulene.

Happyland is a hailed as a soapy teen comedy exploring the underbelly of one of the country’s most popular theme parks and the people who work there.

Santos is best known for portraying Lexi Rivera – Cierra Ramirez’s best friend and Jake T. Austin’s love interest –on ABC Family’s Jennifer Lopez-executive-produced drama series The Fosters, which has been renewed for a second season.

Happyland, which was written by Ben Epstein, will be directed by Lee Toland Krieger.

Santos will portray Lucy, a cynical teen working as a greeter at the park where her single mother (portrayed by Henao) has played a fairytale princess for 15 years, and explores the realities of growing up and falling in love while living in a make-believe world.

Henao, who will continue on OWN’s Love Thy Neighbor as a recurring, will appear opposite William Levy in the upcoming feature film Single Mom’s Club.

Levy to Star Opposite Jada Pinkett-Smith in “Salsa”

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Sure, he competed on Dancing with the Stars… But this time William Levy will be dancing with a star.

The 32-year-old Cuban American actor and telenovela star has signed on to co-star opposite Jada Pinkett-Smith in Salsa, which the actress will also produce.

Levy, the star of the popular telenovela Triunfo del Amor, will portray Pinkett-Smith’s salsa teacher in the film that tells the story of a woman at a turning point in her life. Through the dance of salsa she begins to get her life back on track.

Pinkett-Smith and Miguel Melendez will produce for Overbrook Entertainment, with production set to begin in the first quarter of 2014.

Levy recently wrapped two Lionsgate films: Addicted and Tyler Perry’s Single Moms Club. He’s currently shooting the remake of La Tormenta–called La Tempestad–for Univision.

Boyer Races William Levy in New Ruffles/Sabritas Commercial

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Move over Danica Patrick… There’s a new speed racer in town… And, her name is Angelique Boyer.

The 24-year-old Mexican actress takes the wheel for a drag race against former Dancing with the Stars heartthrob William Levy in a Mexican commercial for Ruffles and Sabritas.

In the minute-long clip, the telenovela stars race through the city to reach La Esquina, where a young man is debating which brand of potato chips to buy. Boyer and Levy each tease each other along the way.

After arriving, Boyer and Levy each give good face to persuade the guy to pick their respective brand.

Navarrete Cast as the Lead Opposite William Levy in “La tempestad”

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Ximena Navarrete could be receiving hate mail in the near future…

The 24-year-old Mexican actress, model and former Miss Universe has been named as the leading lady in William Levy’s next telenovela, La tempestad.

“… She is working a lot, studying and I expect that the year she spent at CEA (Televisa’s Centro de Educación Artística) will serve her well,” declared Salvador Mejía of Televisa Espectáculos.

Mejía admitted that it wasn’t easy to select Navarrete as Levy’s co-star.

“Very difficult because, for example, the truth is that Silvia (Navarro) did really well, she’s a great, great actress, but this is about types, chemistry and that’s how this decision came to be,” said Mejía.

Navarrete studied acting prior to entering the Miss Universe contest in 2010, which helped her win the crown as the most beautiful woman in the world, according to Mejía.

“I believe that had a lot to do with her winning the prize of Miss Universe, since it gave her a presence, a leading lady weight, and that’s what we’re looking for,” said Mejía.

For her starring role in La tempestad, Navarrete will be undergoing a makeover, which will be revealed to the media in the next few days.

Filming on the telenovela will begin on March 4 in Veracruz, Mexico, the setting for La tempestad.

Levy Starring in Three Upcoming Lionsgate Projects

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

William Levy may be in desperate need of a vacation in the near future…

The 32-year-old Cuban American actor and telenovela star has signed on for three Lionsgate movie projects.

Levy, who set hearts aflutter on Dancing with the Stars during the last season, has been cast In Tyler Perry’s latest project Single Mom’s Club.

People en Español’s “El Hombre Más Sexy” will portray a character named Manny in the film, which is set to start shooting after Thanksgiving.

Levy has also been cast in Addicted, a film that will be directed by Billy Woodruff. He’ll play Quentin Matthews in the film, which is based on the novel Zane’s Addiction.

And last but not least, Levy will star in the horror-western Rio Sangre. He’ll portray Brujo in the Chris Wyatt-directed fillm.

Rio Sangre will co-star Alex Vegas in the film.

Levy most recently guest-starred on VH1′s Single Ladies and previously starred in Univision’s Sortilegio and the telenovela Triunfo del Amor.

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.

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.

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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