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THE BRIDGE BETWEEN YOUR BUSINESS AND THE COMMUNITY - ADVERTISE NOW!
Gina Lapiana:“Avoid the Casting Couch”
Enough is Enough!We Need Latinos...
Mi Barrio, my beef
AND THE WINNER
IS...
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HERE NO MORE
Su hermano Lupillo Rivera precisó
que esta fue una Nochebuena difícil
pues su muerte aún los afecta.
La última Navidad fue una de las
más nostálgicas y tristes para la familia
de la fallecida cantante Jenni Rivera,
debido a que su reciente muerte aún los
afecta. Su hermanos Lupillo Rivera
expresó el sentimiento que los embargó
ese día.
"Una Navidad difícil pero le agradezco
a Dios por todas sus bendiciones!",
escribió. Además, horas antes de cele-
brarse la Nochebuena, compartió un
video en homenaje a su hermana, la
canción 'Yo te extrañaré' del grupo
Tercer cielo y que fue la que presentó
el día de su funeral.
The news of Camacho's shooting has
taken over newspaper headlines and
TV programs in Puerto Rico, where the
retired boxer holds somewhat of a
rockstar status.
In the United States Camacho also
stayed in the limelight by participating
in "Mira Quien Baila," a Univision
show that resembles Dancing with the
Stars. Camacho also made several
appearances on the Univision show "El
Gordo y La Flaca".
According to Captain Reinaldo
Santiago, a detective with Bayamon
Police, Camacho and his friend,
Alberto Mojica, were parked in front
of a local store when an SUV with two
gunmen
PHOTO OF JENNI RIVERA IN "FILLY BROWN" (RELEASE DATE: SPRING 2013
Macho Camacho became the show's unofficial "Mira Quien Baila" critic.
Howser was born in Gallatin,
Tennessee. Howser received his first
name from a portmanteau of his par-
ents' names, Harold and Jewell, as
revealed in the California's Gold
episode "Smartsville". After serving in
the U.S. Marine Corps and on the staff
of Sen. Howard Baker, Howser began
his television career at WSM-TV in
Nashville. He began a series of "human
interest" stories for WSM.
After working in New York, he
moved to Los Angeles in 1981 to work
as a reporter for KCBS-TV. During
1982-83, he served as weekend host
and correspondent for Entertainment
Tonight. In 1985 he joined Los Angeles
television station KCET, then a PBS
affiliate, as a producer of Videolog,
covering short topics including lint
artist Slater Barron. among other topics
relevant to Los Angeles and adjacent
communities. On November 27, 2012,
the Sacramento Bee reported that
Howser was retiring from making new
shows. Howser died at home on the
morning of Monday, January 7, 2013,
of cancer, which he had been battling
for several years, at the age of 67.
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E N O U G H I S E N O U G H !E N O U G H I S E N O U G H !We need Latinos To Play Latino Roles in Movies & on TV
By Kirk Whisler
While many
aspects of
Hollywood have
made major
changes in the
past two decades
in terms of providing roles in front and
behind the camera for Latinos, prob-
lems still exist. Hollywood has one tra-
dition that only seems to get worse
with the years: Allowing non-Latinos
to play Latinos in key roles.
I've been working far too many hours
lately with on political campaigns.
After victories for the propositions I
was working on November 6th my
wife, Magdalena and I went to see the
movie ARGO. The movie is very well
made: excellent script, great cast, mov-
ing story... At the end of the movie
they have individual cast photos next
to each individual cast member. The
producers have done a great job of get-
ting actors who like the real persons
they are portraying, except with one
role: the lead character of real life CIA
technical operations officer Tony
Mendez that is played by Ben Affleck.
Here's ten reasons this is wrong:
1. Talented Latino actors are over-
looked. Big budget films want lead
actors with name recognition. In 2012
it's fortunate there are dozens of
Latinos that have earned key entertain-
ment industry awards and have had
leads in high grossing films. For the
role of Tony Mendez couldn't the pro-
ducers have called an award winning
actor like Benicio del Toro, Jimmy
Smits, Edward James Olmos, Tony
Plana, Andy Garcia, or Esai Morales,
to name a few possible actors that
could have excelled in this role. SAG-
AFTRA, the Screen Actors Guild, has
over 6,000 Latino members for casting
directors to choose from so there is no
lack of Latinos to cast into roles.
2. Awards. ARGO will win many
movie industry awards in the coming
months, but none of these will go to a
Latino because NO Latino was cast in
the lead role. The same is true for
many of the other films listed in this
article.
3. Role Models. When Latinos are not
cast in these highly visible, POSITIVE
ROLES a MAJOR opportunity is lost
to provide meaningful Latino role
models. While Hollywood has NO
problem casting Latinos in negative
roles as gang members, drug users, and
maids they continue to have a problem
casting Latinos into highly professional
roles - even when it's real characters.
4. Successful films are viewed by mil-
lions and last for decades. Successful
films like Stand and Deliver have been
viewed by millions of people over the
past three decades and hundreds of
thousands of young Latinos have been
motivated to stay in school and go onto
college by the impressive and talented
Latinos in the cast. Would the film
have the same impact if Jaime
Escalante had been played by someone
other than Edward James Olmos?I sin-
cerely doubt it.
5. It's not just for Latinos. Films and
television are the most common ways
than many non-Latinos see the roles
that Latinos are playing or have played
within American society. When those
roles are played by non-Latinos
MAJOR OPPORTUNITIES ARE
LOST FOREEVER.
Going back to ARGO no one is
going to say the role played by Ben
Afflack is a great Latino role model -
and the movie will never show non-
Latinos the true Latino hero that
Mendez was.
6. It has happened before - and will
again. Please keep in mind that I have
no problems with any of these actors,
only when they are cast in roles that
should be going to Latinos. Here's a
few key examples of how this has been
happening for too many decades in
movies and television shows like:
released that went on to earn many
awards and generate hundreds of mil-
lions in revenues. A Beautiful Mind
was well received and yet most view-
ers had no idea at all that the lead char-
acter's wife to be, played by Jennifer
Connelly, was based upon the real life
Alicia Lopez-Harrison de Landé, born
in El Salvador. The character's ancestry
was completely white washed and for-
gotten. Result: Connelly got an
Academy Awards - the Latino commu-
nity got NOTHING.
7. Other communities would NOT tol-
erate this. In the 21st Century no stu-
dio or producer would dream of casting
in a real life drama a white actor as an
African American or Asian American -
just would not happen. Cries of
RACISM would be heard everywhere.
Why does it happen so often with
meaningful Latino roles?
THIS MUST STOP NOW.
8. Dozens of biopics or hundreds? In
Hollywood today we've seen more big
budget biopics funded about South
Africans than we have about Latinos
born in the USA. Over the past three
decades we've seen over a hundred
African American biopics filmed for
theatrical and television release. These
African American projects are wonder-
ful and the Southern African ones are
motivating - I just wonder when we'll
see a more realistic number of Latino
biopics.
9. Latinos Buy Movie Tickets. While
Latinos in the USA now represent 16%
of the USA, they purchase 22% of all
movie tickets at theaters - and repre-
sent 24% of all frequent movie goers.
10. If we truly want to change
America and offer accurate picture we
MUST DEMAND that Latinos play
Latino characters. While working in
1982 with my compadre Edward James
Olmos on the movie The Ballad of
Gregorio Cortez I learned first-hand
the enormous power film has over
audiences. As Eddie likes to point out
as the lights go down the involvement
and connection increases. Let's work to
make sure that the power of film is
correctly used. Compromises are no
longer acceptable.
I'm sure that many of you can come
up with equally important reasons why
MISCASTING is unacceptable - and I
sincerely hope that you'll share them
and other stories with me. Writing is
not my strongest skill - but I'm
extremely proud of the words that I've
put upon this paper. If you agree with
what I've shared here, please email me
at [email protected] with your
thoughts.
Dtodos Editor Leo Ventocilla and Miss Venezuela Luisa Diaz
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BY LEO VENTOCILLA
Actress, singer, and
composer Gina La
Piana stars on the
new TV Series, "Rock
in a Hard Place", by
Brett Ratner and
Huffington Post writer David Fagin.
She plays 'Prism', daughter of aging
Jewish punk rock star 'Lance "Lint"
Jones', played by Steven Weber.
Rosanna Arquette and Lesley Ann
Warren are also in the series.
I interviews Gina at my Studio in
Hollywood. Her smile and personality
I found very contagious. She had so
many thing to say and work to tell.
Gina's upcoming film roles include
'Stacey' in "Audrey" and 'Clea' in
"BG3: Play Kids". Her previous roles
'Gloria' in "Black Widow", 'Sophia' in
"30 Days to Die" from Lionsgate,
"Theresa" in "Meet Dave" with Eddie
Murphy, 'Sandra Lopez' in "Knockout",
and Tom Cruise's former girlfriend in
"Jerry Maguire". Gina also starred
opposite Sacha Baron Cohen in "Al G
Indahouse", his first working title film
before "Borat".
She has algo done lots of work for
TV and when I asked her if it was easy
to reach “the fame” that she now
enjoys, she said: “I work sohard to do
what I love to do and I deserve all of
it”. She is determined to continue
working and -of course- exploit her
youth. Something vital that she recog-
nized reings in Hollywood, and recom-
mends to all aspiring actor not to
accept “couch casting”.
Gina's Television credentials include
guest roles on the FOX Series "Bones",
"The Mentalist" and "Criminal Minds"
on CBS, "Everybody Hates Chris" on
UPN, Aaron Sorkin's "Studio 60 on the
Sunset Strip", and the original "Beverly
Hills 90210". She also makes recur-
ring appearances on "Days Of Our
Lives" as 'Gabby Ortiz'.
Her talents extend to composing as
well, having worked on major sound-
tracks for Avi Arad's production com-
pany, best known for owning Marvel
Comics. She scored two films for him,
"Tekken" and "Robosapien: Rebooted".
Gina also scored the soundtrack for
"Opposite Day".
Song writing is also in her repertoire,
with songs written for Walt Disney
Pictures' "Beverley Hills Chihuahua 2"
and the end title song for "Cinderella:
Part Two". Gina wrote and performed
two songs for the Fox 2000 "Ramona
and Beezus" (starring Selena Gomez).
While on "Studio 60 on the Sunset
Strip", Gina had the wonderful experi-
ence working alongside Matthew Perry
and performing two original songs, "I
Don't Want to Start Over" and "Fly
Away".
Gina's entertainment career began
when she signed a major label deal
with SONY in an all girl group called
"Carmen Jones". Later on she signed
with Columbia Records to be in anoth-
er all-girl group called "Movida". As a
mature artist, she pursued a solo album
with MCA alongside Randy Jackson.
Gina has released two albums, "On
top", an electropop album released in
Europe, and a self-titled pop rock
album released on iTunes.
Born in Brooklyn and raised in
Corona, California, Gina was raised by
her father, a brilliant guitarist and
vocalist. From the time she could walk,
she was already a "little performer",
raised on The Rolling Stones, Cat
Stevens, Journey and other legendary
bands. Another source for her per-
forming personality came from Lucille
Ball and "I Love Lucy", which became
a childhood fascination that inspires
her to this day. It was this eclectic mix
that motivated her to pursue a career in
acting. She received a scholarship to
attend the esteemed American
Academy of Dramatic Arts, where she
studied classical theater, film, and tele-
vision acting.
Gina resides in Los Angeles where
strives to combine her two favorite
passions; acting and music.
At the end of the interview, she sung
beautiful songs, together with her gui-
tarrist. Her songs were based in per-
sonal experiences, she said.
“I WORK SO HARD TO DO WHAT I LOVE TO DO AND I DESERVE ALL OF IT”
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DEATH RACE 3:
INFERNO
Repentant convict Carl Lucas
(Luke Goss) - aka
Frankenstein- is a legendary
driver in the brutal prison blood sport
known as Death Race. Only one victo-
ry away from winning freedom, Lucas
is plunged into his most vicious com-
petition yet: the first ever Desert Death
Race. Through South Africa's infernal
Kalahari Desert, Lucas is pitted against
ruthless adversaries and powerful
forces at work behind the scenes to
ensure his defeat. Also, starring Danny
Trejo and Ving Rhames, Death Race 3:
Inferno is an insane, action packed
thrill-ride.
Greatest Death Race driver of all
time battles for his freedom through
South Africa's infernal desert when
Death Race 3: Inferno comes to Blu-
ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On
Demand on January 22, 2013, from
Universal Studios Home This explo-
sive, unrated addition to the high-
octane franchise revs up the adrenaline
with more extreme action, outrageous
new vehicles, brutal stunts and an all-
star cast. Combo Pack allows con-
sumers to watch Death Race 3: Inferno
anytime, anywhere on the platform of
their choice. It includes a Blu-ray™
disc, a DVD, a Digital Copy and
UltraViolet™ for the ultimate, com-
plete viewing experience.
AANNDD TTHHEE WWIINNNNEERR IISS.. .. ..
BEST PICTURE
Argo
Grant Heslov, Ben Affleck and
George Clooney, Producers
Lincoln
Steven Spielberg and Kathleen
Kennedy, Producers
Silver Linings Playbook
Donna Gigliotti, Bruce Cohen and
Jonathan
Gordon, Producers
ACTOR IN A LEADING
ROLEBradley Cooper
Silver Linings Pla ybook
Daniel Day-Lewis
Lincoln
ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING
ROLEAlan Arkin
Argo
Robert De Niro
Silver Linings Pla ybook
Tommy Lee Jones
Lincoln
ACTRESS IN A LEADING
ROLEJennifer Lawrence
Silver Linings Pla ybook
Naomi Watts
The Impossible
ACTRESS IN A SUPPORT-
ING ROLEAmy Adams
The Master
Sally Field
Lincoln
Jacki Weaver
Silver Linings Pla ybook
DIRECTINGLincoln
Steven Spielberg
Silver Linings Playbook
David O. Russell
FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILMNo
Chile
D T O D O S E D I T O R P R E D I C T S T H E O S C A R W I N N E R S
Best Picture: Lincoln
Best Director: David O. Russell
Best Leading Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis
Best Supporting Role : Alan Arkin
Best Leading Actress: Noami Watts
Best Supporting Role: Sally Fields
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2013 NAMM Show Opens with Grand Plaza
Inauguration Festivities
by Greg Pawlak
The NAMM Show gathers
90,000 members of the music
product industry from around
the world to preview new product
debuts from more than 4000 of brands
across every category.
The opening of the 2013 NAMM
Show on January 24, 2013 marks not
only the start of the world's premier
gathering for the music instrument and
product industry, but also the debut of
the Anaheim Convention Center's new
outdoor venue, The Anaheim Grand
Plaza.
To make full use of the Grand Plaza,
NAMM has booked four jam-packed
days of live music, tributes, events and
networking opportunities in the new,
outdoor space.
Kevin Cranley, NAMM chairman of
the board and president of Willis Music
Company and the NAMM Executive
Committee welcomed attendees and
participate in ribbon cutting cere-
monies. Following the ribbon cutting,
the 1st Marine Division Band from
Camp Pendleton performed on the
plaza. The 50-piece band entered the
Anaheim Convention Center to march
through the aisles, serenading show-
goers with "The Star-Spangled Banner"
and other patriotic songs.
The NAMM Show's exciting opening
day continues with what has become
one of the most important industry tra-
ditions, the Annual Tribute, an event
honoring the leaders of the music-mak-
ing industry who have passed away in
the last year.
The show ended with it's traditional
surprise performance on the main stage
at the Hilton Hotel, and this year the
surprise guest was Stevie Wonder. An
amazing talent, incredible performer,
and somebody that any musician could
learn a thing or two from.
I am already looking forward to next
year!
Gene Simmons and special guests Photo: Greg Pawlak
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MI BARRIO - MY BEEF !By Zen Casak
From now on, I will be writing
about what I see in my barrio,
mainly I will be watching the
behavior of my fellow homo sapiens.
The more I see them, the more I
believe now, that the monkey comes
from humans and not all the way
around.
About two times per month, I see
young people cleaning the sidewalks in
Sunset Boulevard at the corner where
my office is. Why? You may ask: Well,
merely because "lost young idiots"
think they still live in the jungle. They
use the sidewalks to urinate, defecate
and throw their trash around and start
hunting for food around the donut
place.
The young people that come and
clean the sidewalks of my barrio want
see the streets clean and without the
scents of these "lost idiots". I would
like to find out where these cleaning
young people come from, I think I
could donate couple of thousand dol-
lars for their cause, what do you think?
If you see them at work, you'll see
them actively cleaning using brooms,
shovels and what I admire the most, is
that they all work together and you can
see that they take this task seriously.
So, if you see them around your barrio
anytime, greet them and try to emulate
them, ok?
Another thing that really…really
bugs me! Is that when I walk west on
Sunset Blvd toward Western Avenue, I
see so much trash, “illegal aliens” are
begging for work around Home Depot;
they are hanging from fences… My
question is: Who is generating all that
trash at bus stops, trash cans? There are
no city cleaning trucks to do their jobs.
But you know who I see 24 hours a
day working and babysitting cars? Yes,
you guessed it! The Parking
Enforcement Hybrid Car. I'm not kid-
ding! I have seen them working after
midnight hour almost every day.
Next week I will tell you more about
my beloved Hollywood Town.
CLEANING CORNER OF SUNSET BLVD @ HOBART ST.
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