CLR (National Council of La Raza)-the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization-today announced that this year's revamped 2009 ALMA Awards® will showcase more Latino talent in more arenas than ever before. NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía and Executive Producer Eva Longoria Parker made the announcement at a news conference at Beso Restaurant, Longoria Parker's Latin-themed restaurant in Hollywood. Among the major changes to this acclaimed show is the addition of a co-host, the actor, comedian, and talk show host George Lopez.
Freddy Rodriguez will guest star as Gio on Ugly Betty on the upcoming episode 'Betty Suarez Land' airing January 29th on ABC.
'Gio returns and Betty tries to make amends, but he's not having it. Meanwhile, Daniel struggles with some shocking family news, on ABC's 'Ugly Betty.'
'Ugly Betty' stars America Ferrera as Betty Suarez, Eric Mabius as Daniel Meade, Tony Plana as Ignacio, Ana Ortiz as Hilda, Ashley Jensen as Christina, Becki Newton as Amanda, Mark Indelicato as Justin, Michael Urie as Marc, Judith Light as Claire Meade and Vanessa Williams as Wilhelmina Slater. Rebecca Romijn is a recurring guest star as Alexis Meade.
San Diego REPertory Theatre will present a one-night only special performance of actor/writer and native San Diegan RICK NAJERA's new comedy, DADDY DIARIES on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 7pm. A local favorite, RICK NAJERA is an award-winning playwright and the father of three young children, including a one year old. DADDY DIARIES explores life as a father through his eccentric and comedic point of view. San Diego REP has previously hosted Najera's four original productions, A Quiet Love, Latins Anonymous, Latinologues and Sweet 15 Quinceanera. DADDY DIARIES is written and performed by RICK NAJERA and directed by GARY BLUMSACK.
'A new play from Rick Najera is always of immediate interest to San Diego REP. We are thrilled to once again host Najera's unique comic point of view and talent on our stage,' said San Diego REP Artistic Director SAM WOODHOUSE.
Najera is one of the most powerful voices in the Latino world today, honored twice as '100 Most Influential Latinos in America' by Hispanic Business Magazine. He is the writer of the current feature film in theatres nationwide, NOTHING LIKE THE HOLIDAYS starring John Leguizamo, Debra Messing and Freddy Rodriguez. Najera, an established playwright, published author and award-winning writer/actor/director/ producer, is one of the most produced Latino playwrights in the country. His nationally recognized comedy Latinologues ran on Broadway for 137 performances, a historical achievement for a Latino-oriented show. Najera is co-creator of KartoonTV.com and currently developing original programming for Mio.TV. His writing credits include comedies such as MAD TV and In Living Color. For the last four consecutive years, Najera has directed CBS' Multicultural Sketch Comedy Showcase.
San Diego REPertory Theatre will present a one-night only special performance of actor/writer and native San Diegan RICK NAJERA's new comedy, DADDY DIARIES on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 7pm. A local favorite, RICK NAJERA is an award-winning playwright and the father of three young children, including a one year old. DADDY DIARIES explores life as a father through his eccentric and comedic point of view. San Diego REP has previously hosted Najera's four original productions, A Quiet Love, Latins Anonymous, Latinologues and Sweet 15 Quinceanera. DADDY DIARIES is written and performed by RICK NAJERA and directed by GARY BLUMSACK.
'A new play from Rick Najera is always of immediate interest to San Diego REP. We are thrilled to once again host Najera's unique comic point of view and talent on our stage,' said San Diego REP Artistic Director SAM WOODHOUSE.
Najera is one of the most powerful voices in the Latino world today, honored twice as '100 Most Influential Latinos in America' by Hispanic Business Magazine. He is the writer of the current feature film in theatres nationwide, NOTHING LIKE THE HOLIDAYS starring John Leguizamo, Debra Messing and Freddy Rodriguez. Najera, an established playwright, published author and award-winning writer/actor/director/ producer, is one of the most produced Latino playwrights in the country. His nationally recognized comedy Latinologues ran on Broadway for 137 performances, a historical achievement for a Latino-oriented show. Najera is co-creator of KartoonTV.com and currently developing original programming for Mio.TV. His writing credits include comedies such as MAD TV and In Living Color. For the last four consecutive years, Najera has directed CBS' Multicultural Sketch Comedy Showcase.
Freddy Rodriguez will guest star as Gio on Ugly Betty on the upcoming episode 'Betty Suarez Land' airing January 29th on ABC.
'Gio returns and Betty tries to make amends, but he's not having it. Meanwhile, Daniel struggles with some shocking family news, on ABC's 'Ugly Betty.'
'Ugly Betty' stars America Ferrera as Betty Suarez, Eric Mabius as Daniel Meade, Tony Plana as Ignacio, Ana Ortiz as Hilda, Ashley Jensen as Christina, Becki Newton as Amanda, Mark Indelicato as Justin, Michael Urie as Marc, Judith Light as Claire Meade and Vanessa Williams as Wilhelmina Slater. Rebecca Romijn is a recurring guest star as Alexis Meade.
The hit ABC comedy 'Ugly Betty' paid a visit to the Pantages Theatre, home of the Los Angeles production of the smash musical Wicked, to film coming-episode 'Something Wicked This Way Comes.' The episode airs on Thursday, November 1 (8-9PM, ET) on the ABC Television Network in the United States. The episode airs on Wednesday, November 7 at 9PM on E4 and on Friday, November 9 at 9PM on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom.
The November 1 episode of the ABC comedy 'Ugly Betty,' titled 'Something Wicked This Way Comes,' includes scenes filmed on location at the Pantages Theatre, where the Los Angeles production of the smash hit musical Wicked is currently playing.
