Standing at a daunting 6’2” and weighing in at roughly 295 pounds, Shawn Hernandez is no small guy, which has always worked in his favor as far as his career is concerned. Born in Houston, Texas, Hernandez is an American professional wrestler of Mexican, Puerto-Rican, and white descent who’s best known for his appearances in sports...
As a young girl living in Sunnyside, Washington, Kristina Guerrero would spend many nights glued to “Entertainment Tonight,” the CBS television news show on all things pop culture. She was certain that becoming a reporter and discovering upcoming trends was exactly what she wanted to do. Since then, Guerrero has never looked...
Paola Turbay, the Colombian-American actress who was runner up at the 1992 Miss Universe Pageant will be attending the 2009 Alma Awards, one of the most prestigious ceremonies for Latinos in entertainment. She is up for nominations on two shows, “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” and “The Closer.” This rare double is the result of a career...
When people stand outside for over an hour after the time a film is supposed to begin, you know something amazing is about to happen. I was among at least 50 other ticket holders to see Machetero, one of the last movies shown at the New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF). Cataloged under “On The Edge,” Machetero tells a story of what...
I remember when Hurricane Katrina hit the United States. Since I was outside the U.S., I wasn’t really paying attention to the American news, so it wasn’t until a few days after the city of New Orleans was under water did I realize what was occurring. At that time, the conversation focused on racism, poverty, government inaction, and rising death...
One of the exciting advantages of supporting up and coming artists and directors through the New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) is that there’s a sense of community among audiences and those involved in creating the films. Often the directors, writers, producers, and actors are present to speak with viewers after a screening....
Patricia De Leon has worn a slew of career hats. The Panamanian beauty began her career as Miss Panama in the 1995 Miss World Pageant and later put aside her tiara for a chance to become a news anchor/reporter for Univision. Since then, De Leon has created a name for herself in both TV and film. She has appeared on shows, such as “Cold...
After taking over the world of music with their hypnotic urban Latino sound, the Puerto Rican duo behind Calle 13 will be premiering their first film of their recent travels to South and Central America. The Grammy-Award winners will be presenting their documentary, titled Sin Mapa, at the New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) where...
Summer in New York City can be torturous for its sweltering heat, but that shouldn’t keep you cooped up inside your casa all day. There are tons of parties and concerts to fill your calendar with before the season ends. One special event you can’t miss is the NY International Latino Film Festival, the premier celebration of urban...
The urban music icons of Puerto Rico, known as Calle 13, have successfully revolutionized the world of hip-hop by adding their own Latin twist, and they’re now doing the same with film.
The Grammy Award-winning artists are finally revealing a rarely-seen side of themselves in their first documentary, titled Sin Mapa. Audiences will have a chance...
