“Encounters” – The Imagen Award of Yesteryear
Opinion Notwithstanding, our congratulations go out to Dennis Leoni’s Los Americans, and all the talent involved who did win the 2012...
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Bel Hernandez
Aug 9, 20125 min read
The Glades’ Carlos Gomez: Prepared for Success
Spotlight Twenty years after deciding to pursue an acting career, Carlos Gomez is reaping the benefits of his hard work and perseverance,...
Bel Hernandez
Jul 26, 20122 min read
Lupe Ontiveros: Farewell My Friend
By Bel Hernandez Yesterday we lost a friend, a mother, a wife, an icon and an activist for her Latino community that she loved so much. ...
Bel Hernandez
Jul 19, 20123 min read
Latinos Setting Records for Emmy Noms in 2012
This year Latinos make big news as nominees of the 64 Primetime Emmy Awards Louis C.K., Hector Ramirez, and Sofia Vergara, shattering the...
Bel Hernandez
Jul 12, 20122 min read
Josefa Salina’s New Gig on KTLK 1150 Talk Radio
Have you met Josefa Salinas? Josefa is one of the few air on-personalities in the radio industry that can boast successful runs in adult...
Bel Hernandez
Jul 8, 20123 min read
Daniela Bobadilla from Musical Theater to “Anger Management” playing Charlie Sheen’s Dau
When I ask Mexico-born Daniela Bobadilla if she had any concerns auditioning as a series regular on a sitcom starring Charlie Sheen (also...
Bel Hernandez
Jul 3, 20122 min read
Latino American as Apple Pie and Mayberry
Latinowood is pleased to have guest contributor, Adrian Tafoya By Adrian Tafoya I am that American. I knew what it was to be an American...
Bel Hernandez
Jun 21, 20123 min read
Indie Filmmakers on Digital Filmmaking
The Dark Knight Rises director’s comments sparked an avalanche of commentary. One responded with “…Admire Nolan for his stance…it is one,...
Bel Hernandez
Jun 14, 20124 min read
TNT’s “Dallas”Verdict: A Hit! 2 Patas Up!
Best English-Language Telenovela Ever! By Elia Esparza / Latinowood Hollywood, CA– I decided to watch last night’s premiere of TNT’s...
Bel Hernandez
Jun 5, 20125 min read
The Making of The Shifting
Elia Esparza’s The Making of The Shifting Making Low-Budget Doesn’t Mean Low-Quality Filmmaker/Director Julio Saldariaga’s formula for...
Bel Hernandez
Jun 1, 20125 min read
Latinos on TV – Reality Check
Jaime Lynn Sigler Stars in Guys with Kids on NBC The COOList: Hollywood Insight By Bel Hernandez Castillo So are we seeing the glass half...
Bel Hernandez
Apr 27, 20121 min read
“Mamitas” Coming of Age Story Hits Theaters May 27th
USC thesis film gets theatrical release with top talent on board Mamitas? Don’t know what the title of this indie film that opens today...
Bel Hernandez
Apr 27, 20124 min read
Girl in Progress: Sweet and a Tad Spicy
From Latino studio, Pantelion Films, Girl in Progress stars Eva Mendes as Grace, an immature and impetuous single working mother who...
Bel Hernandez
Apr 24, 20122 min read
CinemaCon Message from Chris Dodd: Don’t Ignore Latinos
By Bel Hernandez So many entertainment conferences! One of the biggest is CinemaCon currently taking place in Sin City — Las Vegas Baby!...
Bel Hernandez
Apr 24, 20123 min read
The Avengers: A Superhero Rollercoaster Ride
By Bel Hernandez I hate superhero movies. I was more a Veronica & Betty comic book fan so I was not interested in the least in going to...
Bel Hernandez
Apr 18, 20122 min read
NALIP 2012 – Empowering our Multi-Cultural Creative Identity
NALIP finds itself in a bit of a transition following Kathryn Galan’s departure as Executive Director who spent almost eleven years at...
Bel Hernandez
Apr 9, 20121 min read
Naibe Reynoso Roaming…MIAMI!!
April 13, 2012 ANDY GARCIA’S “GREATER GLORY” We had a special treat as Andy Garcia himself appeared after the screening to do Q & A...
Bel Hernandez
Apr 8, 20123 min read
Latinos: The Invasion of Cool
They say it all started when Ricky Martin shook his bom bom at the 41st Grammy awards in 1999; or that it was the following year when La...
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