Exclusive: Cic Media is teaming up with the Frida Kahlo Corporation and Venezuelan composer and singer Carlos Baute to create drama series following the life of the iconic artist that has influenced, inspired and had a significant impact on the Latinx diaspora, the art world, feminism and culture as a whole. The writing team of Joel Novoa and Marilu Godinez are set to create the series. Novoa, who has worked on Arrow, Blood and Treasure and the feature film God’s Slave is attached to direct. The partnership will create a slate of content to celebrate the life of Frida Kahlo in different genres.
Novoa and Godinez said that they are developing a “high concept series” that will blend the new wave of international content with their experience in the American studio system.
“The idea is to talk about what the books don’t,” said the writing duo in a joint statement.
Novoa and Godinez said that they are developing a “high concept series” that will blend the new wave of international content with their experience in the American studio system.
“The idea is to talk about what the books don’t,” said the writing duo in a joint statement.
- 1/19/2021
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
This story was originally published in Spanish by Rolling Stone Colombia‘s editors. Read the original Spanish version here.
Update 2/23/18: The moment of music has long passed. It was nearing 7 a.m. on Saturday when the Colombian authorities were preparing to pass along humanitarian aid to Venezuela. The night before, however, Delcy Rodríguez, vice president of Venezuela, announced the closure of the Simón Bolívar, Unión and Santander Bridges for “serious and illegal threats attempted by the Government of Colombia against La Paz.”
By 8 a.m., members of the Bolivarian...
Update 2/23/18: The moment of music has long passed. It was nearing 7 a.m. on Saturday when the Colombian authorities were preparing to pass along humanitarian aid to Venezuela. The night before, however, Delcy Rodríguez, vice president of Venezuela, announced the closure of the Simón Bolívar, Unión and Santander Bridges for “serious and illegal threats attempted by the Government of Colombia against La Paz.”
By 8 a.m., members of the Bolivarian...
- 2/24/2019
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
International charity concert “Venezuela Aid Live” kicked off Friday morning on the Colombian border town of Cúcuta, which sits on the Venezuelan border. Sponsored by Virgin Group CEO Richard Branson, as well as Colombian transportation mogul Bruno Ocampo, the humanitarian fundraiser was inspired by Bob Geldof’s Eighties ‘Live Aid’ telethons. Broadcasted today via livestream, 32 artists from all over the world are confirmed to perform through 5pm local time — including Colombian rock star Juanes, Puerto Rican hitmaker Luis Fonsi, Mexican pop star Paulina Rubio and many more.
The event was...
The event was...
- 2/22/2019
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
British billionaire and Virgin Group CEO Richard Branson announced a benefit show last week to raise funds for food and medicine for the citizens of Venezuela. Modeled after Bob Geldof’s Eighties ‘Live Aid’ telethons for Ethiopia, the concert is set to take place this Friday in the Colombian border town of Cúcuta, which sits on the Venezuelan border.
On Tuesday, Roger Waters entered the fray, criticizing the concert and citing concerns over the ramifications of foreign intervention. “The Red Cross and the U.N., unequivocally agree, don’t politicize aid,...
On Tuesday, Roger Waters entered the fray, criticizing the concert and citing concerns over the ramifications of foreign intervention. “The Red Cross and the U.N., unequivocally agree, don’t politicize aid,...
- 2/19/2019
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
People en Espanol's "50 Most Beautiful" issue celebrates its 15th annual edition, honoring the hottest and freshest names in Hispanic entertainment. This year the magazine goes back in time to depict four iconic decades: the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. The exclusive photographs were shot by celebrity photographer Omar Cruz on location in a total of six major cities: New York, Miami, Orlando, Los Angeles, Mexico City and London.
Helping to commemorate the issue are two special honorees; Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias, who was featured in the magazine's first ever Bellos issue; and Sofia Vergara, who has appeared on this list an incredible six times. In a recent interview for the issue, Iglesias opened up about his fears: "I've always been afraid of not being happy, of loosing the motivation to keep fighting. That's why I want to enjoy every moment," says the singer. Joining them is Mexican actress Kate del Castillo...
Helping to commemorate the issue are two special honorees; Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias, who was featured in the magazine's first ever Bellos issue; and Sofia Vergara, who has appeared on this list an incredible six times. In a recent interview for the issue, Iglesias opened up about his fears: "I've always been afraid of not being happy, of loosing the motivation to keep fighting. That's why I want to enjoy every moment," says the singer. Joining them is Mexican actress Kate del Castillo...
- 4/25/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
After 14 weeks on the chart, Aventura spends its 7th week at #1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart with their hit, "Dile Al Amor." "Dile Al Amor," the group's fourth single from their album "The Last," is their fourth #1 on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs. The group recently picked up five major awards at "Premio Lo Nuestro," including Artist of the Year and Best Tropical Album for "The Last."
At #2 for another week are Banda Los Recoditos with "Ando Bien Pedo," while Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga is at #3 for another week with the former #1 single, "Me Gusta Todo De Ti." Up a spot from #5 last week are Carlos Baute Con Marta Sanchez with "Colgando En Tus Manos" at #4 this week, the single's peak position.
Camila is down a spot from #4 last week to #5 with "Mientes" from the album "Dejarte de Amar." Shakira climbs back into her peak position of #6 for her latest Spanish single,...
At #2 for another week are Banda Los Recoditos with "Ando Bien Pedo," while Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga is at #3 for another week with the former #1 single, "Me Gusta Todo De Ti." Up a spot from #5 last week are Carlos Baute Con Marta Sanchez with "Colgando En Tus Manos" at #4 this week, the single's peak position.
Camila is down a spot from #4 last week to #5 with "Mientes" from the album "Dejarte de Amar." Shakira climbs back into her peak position of #6 for her latest Spanish single,...
- 2/26/2010
- icelebz.com
On their 11th week in the chart, Aventura move back in the to the #1 spot with their single "Dile Al Amor." "Dile Al Amor" is the bachata group's fourth single from their album, "The Last," which is rumored to be their last album. The single is their fourth #1 on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs.
"Ando Bien Pedo" by Banda Los Recoditos climbs into a peak position of #2 this week, all the way from #6 last week. Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga is at #3 for another week with the former #1 single, "Me Gusta Todo De Ti." "Hay Ojitos" by Intocable remains at #4 for another week.
Alejandro Fernandez drops from #1 to #5 this week with "Se Me Va La Voz," from his latest album "Dos Mundos: Evolucion." At #6 this week is La Arolladora Banda El Limon with "La Calabaza," down a spot from #5 last week.
Carlos Baute Con Marta Sanchez climb into the top...
"Ando Bien Pedo" by Banda Los Recoditos climbs into a peak position of #2 this week, all the way from #6 last week. Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga is at #3 for another week with the former #1 single, "Me Gusta Todo De Ti." "Hay Ojitos" by Intocable remains at #4 for another week.
Alejandro Fernandez drops from #1 to #5 this week with "Se Me Va La Voz," from his latest album "Dos Mundos: Evolucion." At #6 this week is La Arolladora Banda El Limon with "La Calabaza," down a spot from #5 last week.
Carlos Baute Con Marta Sanchez climb into the top...
- 2/5/2010
- icelebz.com
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