Roselyn Sanchez just booked a one-way ticket to Fantasy Island: The Devious Maids and Grand Hotel alum will star in Fox’s reboot of the classic TV show.
Sanchez will play Elena Roarke, a direct descendant of Ricardo Montalban’s Mr. Roarke from the original 1977-84 ABC series. “Elena set aside her own ambitions, and even the love of her life, to uphold her family’s legacy,” according to the official description. “Sophisticated, insightful and always charming, Elena’s calm exterior masks the challenges of the responsibilities she has assumed as steward of this mysterious island.”
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Sanchez will play Elena Roarke, a direct descendant of Ricardo Montalban’s Mr. Roarke from the original 1977-84 ABC series. “Elena set aside her own ambitions, and even the love of her life, to uphold her family’s legacy,” according to the official description. “Sophisticated, insightful and always charming, Elena’s calm exterior masks the challenges of the responsibilities she has assumed as steward of this mysterious island.”
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- 4/27/2021
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Fox has put in development Forte, a supernatural musical soap based on the Fox International series Cumbia Ninja, from writer Justin Lo (Parenthood, Mistresses), producer Ben Silverman (Jane the Virgin), former Devious Maids star Roselyn Sanchez and Eric Winter (Secrets and Lies).
Written by Lo, Forte is set in mystical Miami where magical beings have lived secretly among humans for decades. Two rival nightclubs set the stage for this supernatural Latin musical soap that will explore our fractured American society through tales of unrequited love, the perils of greed, and above all, the power of música.
Lo executive produces with Silverman and Sean Canino via Propagate and the married producing duo of Winter and Sanchez. 20th Century Fox Television produces with FX International and Silverman’s Propagate.
“Justin has created a timely series set in a captivating, fantastical world that we can’t wait to bring to life with our partners Eric Winter,...
Written by Lo, Forte is set in mystical Miami where magical beings have lived secretly among humans for decades. Two rival nightclubs set the stage for this supernatural Latin musical soap that will explore our fractured American society through tales of unrequited love, the perils of greed, and above all, the power of música.
Lo executive produces with Silverman and Sean Canino via Propagate and the married producing duo of Winter and Sanchez. 20th Century Fox Television produces with FX International and Silverman’s Propagate.
“Justin has created a timely series set in a captivating, fantastical world that we can’t wait to bring to life with our partners Eric Winter,...
- 4/5/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
“Carmen Luna” might have sung her last note, but Devious Maids star Roselyn Sanchez is staying put at Lifetime with a killer new project.
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Sanchez star in Death of a Vegas Showgirl, a new movie based on the true story of Debbie Flores, a professional dancer who went missing the night before she was set to make her debut as the lead in a major stage production. She will also executive-produce, along with husband Eric Winter (Witches of East End).
Per Lifetime, “the investigation into [Debbie’s] disappearance reveals the...
RelatedDevious Maids Ep Breaks Down Biggest Finale Twists, Imagines Season 5 Mystery
Sanchez star in Death of a Vegas Showgirl, a new movie based on the true story of Debbie Flores, a professional dancer who went missing the night before she was set to make her debut as the lead in a major stage production. She will also executive-produce, along with husband Eric Winter (Witches of East End).
Per Lifetime, “the investigation into [Debbie’s] disappearance reveals the...
- 9/13/2016
- TVLine.com
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