Remembering Vanessa Marquez
By Robert Wood As shy as she was, still in high school, Vanessa Marquez figured out a way to get an audition to the film Stand and...
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Bel Hernandez
Aug 11, 20202 min read
Vanessa Marquez: A Chicana Moratorium
By Robert Wood Too often, rising stars within the Latino community have had their lives, and their potential for greater contributions,...
Bel Hernandez
Aug 6, 20202 min read
José Luis Ayala from Los Bravos del Norte Dies of COVID-19
In Memoriam José Luis Ayala 1956-2020 José Luis Ayala, a member of Los Bravos del Norte, passed away on July 30th, as a result of...
Bel Hernandez
Jul 6, 20203 min read
Linda Cristal Star of “The High Chaparral” Dies at Age 89
By Luis Reyes Linda Cristal, an actress of outstanding beauty and acting ability passed away at the age of 89 on Saturday June 27th in...
Bel Hernandez
Jun 12, 20203 min read
In Memoriam: Carmen Jiménez Friedman
By Elia Esparza August 26, 1926 – May 20, 2020 Born in Hamburg, Germany to Spanish parents the same year as Marilyn Monroe and Queen...
Bel Hernandez
May 26, 20206 min read
Diane Rodriguez: Remembered
A towering figure of California and American theatre…” — American Theater Organization Hollywood has lost a giant in the Theatre arena....
Bel Hernandez
May 23, 20203 min read
In Memoriam: Latinos in Entertainment
Jorge Camara, Karmin Murcelo, and Geno Silva Leave The Gifts of Their Careers and Accomplishments In Film, TV, Stage, and Advocacy Jorge...
Bel Hernandez
Jan 30, 20201 min read
Shelley Morrison's Memorial Invite for 10 Latin Heat Subscribers
Walter Dominguez, husband of the late Shelley Morrison has given Latin Heat ten invitations for Latin Heat readers who might want to...
Bel Hernandez
Jan 29, 20208 min read
Shelley Morrison: Beloved Actor Forever Remembered
By Elia Esparza On December 1, 2019, we lost one of Hollywood’s most talented actors. Her wit and biting sense of humor consistently hit...
Bel Hernandez
Jun 10, 20195 min read
‘Humble Harve,’ Former L.A.’s KHJ ‘Boss Radio’ DJ, Dies at 84
Life of Los Angeles Radio DJ Remembered By Dave Silva Harvey Miller, known on the air as “Humble Harve,” was a key member of KHJ’s “Boss...
Bel Hernandez
Jan 4, 20194 min read
Patrice Martinez: Real Life Dignity — In Memorium
June 12, 1963 – December 24, 2018 By Luis Reyes She was the beautiful senorita the Three Amigos could not say no to; the ethereal girl...
Bel Hernandez
Nov 1, 20181 min read
Remembering Casting Director Bob Morones
In Memorium Bob Morones 1943-2018 By Luis Reyes It has been recently announced that pioneering Mexican-American Hollywood casting...
Bel Hernandez
Sep 4, 20187 min read
Vanessa Marquez: A Vivid Voice with a Meaningful Resonance
By Robert T. Wood Vanessa Marquez One of the hallmarks of Vanessa Marquez’s array of cinematic, televised, and theatrical performances...
Bel Hernandez
Sep 3, 20187 min read
Vanessa Marquez: Former Cast Mates, Friends Mourn and Ask, Why?
By Elia Esparza Vanessa Marquez was an accomplished and talented actor. Her untimely death came as a result of a South Pasadena Police...
Bel Hernandez
Jul 9, 20182 min read
Remembering Mina Vasquez: Pioneering Actress/Casting Director/Producer
Mina Vasquez December 3, 1946 to June 30, 2018 She started out her career as a professional dancer, a Vegas showgirl, who performed with...
Bel Hernandez
Jun 30, 20163 min read
In Memoriam: Actor James “Jimmy” Victor
James Victor or “Jimmy Victor” as he was affectionately referred to by family and friends, was a character actor who you have surely seen...
Bel Hernandez
Jan 9, 20152 min read
Film & Broadway Stage Performer Navarre Matlovsky, dies at 63
Survivors include his wife of 33 years, actress/author Miluka Rivera, his son Elan L. Matlovsky, his daughter Miluette Nalin Matlovsky...
Bel Hernandez
Oct 28, 20148 min read
Remembering Elizabeth Peña: Greater Than the Sum of Her Roles
Character She Most Loved: Aunt Bibi on Resurrection Blvd. By Elia Esparza While there are many fine actors who possess that certain je ne...
Bel Hernandez
Feb 11, 20142 min read
Education Fund Launched in Memory of Hispanic PR Exec Hector Galvan
Los Angeles, CA – On February 1, 2014 the Hispanic business and marketing community lost an advocate when Hector Galvan, Hispanic Corp....
Bel Hernandez
Jan 24, 20142 min read
Luis Avalos: Farewell to A Talent, Mentor and Best Friend
In Memoriam September 2, 1946 – January 22, 2014 On Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 3:30pm, Luis Avalos, a most beloved actor/director...
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