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Time for American Idol… Latina Style

pablo — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 04:33:14 +0000

Last year BF Cafe featured talented singer/songwriter Julie Zorrilla and this year it’s American Idol for Julie! Julie auditioned for American Idol in San Francisco, and she will presumably be featured on this week’s episode. Whether you’re a fan of the show or not, DO NOT miss Julie. If ever there were a talent destined Continue reading →

OSCARS: Where are the Latino Films in 2010? Tambien la lluvia (Even The Rain)

pablo — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 14:28:16 +0000

The film awards “blitz” season is here! Now, I searched long and hard for films and television with Latino casts, crews and themes this year and… shocking as it may be… we’ve come up a bit short. I did find a Spanish language, Oscar contender that I wanted to share about. Tambien la lluvia has Continue reading →

ALL THAT GLITTERS Podcast by Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez

pablo — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:17:31 +0000

Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez is a the perfect kind of superstar. Time magazine has named her one of the 25 most influential Hispanics in America, alongside George Lopez, Bill Richardson, Jennifer Lopez and others but she can easily go shopping without being noticed or chased by paparazzi. Her book “The Dirty Girls Social Club” is soon to Continue reading →

Inspired Drama: A week with Family, Food and Film

pablo — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:41:15 +0000

Image via Wikipedia A couple of weeks ago, life in Los Angeles got crazy. I needed a break so as usual I took off to Vegas to visit my sister. I love hiding out at my sister’s house but this visit was set to be a little extra special; for over a year we’d been Continue reading →

Dance Show! Our Interview With Ana Maria Alvarez Artistic Director, CONTRA-TIEMPO

pablo — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:06:43 +0000

(photo of Ana Maria Alvarez) Some of you may not know that I attended the High School of Performing Arts in New York City as a dance major. Dance was my first love. As a child I remember my mom taking me to see everything from The Bolshoi to Ballet Folklorico. As a teen I Continue reading →

At the NALIP Conference

pablo — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:15:52 +0000

Edwin Pagan and Angel Day 3 Ready for another exciting day, Angel and I rushed to the Press room to get our interview schedule for the day. Then rushed to room 1901, to set up our video equipment, but when we entered the room, we found Yareli and Sergio filming a documentary. As it tuned Continue reading →

Handicrafts Hecho A Mano

pablo — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:20:31 +0000

I remember going to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC and seeing The Little Fourteen-Year-Old Dancer, by Edgar Degas and connecting to her. Her little perfect bronze body so still, even as a child I felt awed by the sculpture. Olga Ayala is an artist who also sculpts dancers that I connect with on Continue reading →

Chicana Power! Akiva Penaloza’s La Chiva

pablo — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:42:07 +0000

I’ve watched all the films on the Mercury Film Challenge website and while all are praise worthy, La Chiva is my personal favorite by Akiva Penaloza. The beautiful lighting, rustic location, well cast actors and simple story all contribute to a film that feels nostalgic and personal. Screenwriter/director Akiva shares her experience. [Editor note: this Continue reading →