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The Good Doctor with A Twist on ABC

Richard Schiff, Hill Harper, David Shore, Freddie Highmore, Antonia Thomas, Nicholas Gonzalez

L-r: Richard Schiff, Hill Harper, David Shore, Freddie Highmore, Daniel Dae Kim, Antonia Thomas and Nicholas Gonzalez.

Angela Ortíz, The Good Doctor, Richard Schiff, Hill Harper, David Shore, Freddie Highmore, Daniel Dae Kim, Antonia Thomas, Nicholas Gonzalez

Freddie Highmore and Angela Ortíz

The story: Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore), a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join a prestigious hospital’s surgical unit. Alone in the world and unable to personally connect with those around him, Shaun uses his extraordinary medical gifts to save lives and challenge the skepticism of his colleagues.

The Good Doctor series was developed by showrunner David Shore, based on the 2013 South Korean drama and executive produced Daniel Dae Kim (Hawaii Five-0).

Angela Ortíz, The Good Doctor, Richard Schiff, Hill Harper, David Shore, Freddie Highmore, Daniel Dae Kim, Antonia Thomas, Nicholas Gonzalez

Freddie Highmore

Angela Ortíz, The Good Doctor, Richard Schiff, Hill Harper, David Shore, Freddie Highmore, Daniel Dae Kim, Antonia Thomas, Nicholas Gonzalez

Harper, Thomas & Gonzalez

Angela Ortíz, The Good Doctor, Richard Schiff, Hill Harper, David Shore, Freddie Highmore, Daniel Dae Kim, Antonia Thomas, Nicholas Gonzalez

Nicholas Gonzalez

We caught up with a few of the actors at the ABC Summer TCA, they told us how jazz they were to have the show on the air and to make sure that I rank the it number one. Now listen in on the conversations with Freddie Highmore, Nicholas Gonzalez, Antonia Thomas, and Hill Harper.

I watched the pilot and it The Good Doctor is on ABC Mondays.

The 19th Annual NHMC Impact Awards in Pictures

On the red carpet and in the ballroom

On the red carpet and in the ballroom

I enjoy covering the annual National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) Impact Awards; I feel that their awards and awardees have merit compared to so many awards that seem to be based on popularity.

Angela Ortíz with icon Angelica Maria Photo: Diana Carolina @gypset

Angela Ortíz with icon Angelica Maria
Photo: Diana Carolina @gypset

The event honors Latinos making positive impact in film and TV. And 2016 marks the 30-year anniversary of NHMC, a media advocacy and civil rights organization for the advancement of Latinos, working towards a media that is fair and inclusive of Latinos and others.

1-NHMCThe event took place on February 26 at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The evening’s co-hosts were actor Nicholas Gonzalez (Bordertown) and Jackie Guerrido (Univision Network personality.)

The awardees of the evening were, ABC Correspondent John Quiñones, who received the Lifetime achievement Award. The Outstanding Performance in a Television Series went to actors Andrea Navedo (CW’s Jane the Virgin), Stephanie Beatriz (FOX’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine), and Luiz Guzmán (CBS’ Code Black). Other awards giving were to executive producer Mauricio Mota for Outstanding Online Series (East Los High), and ESPN for Outstanding Commitment and Outreach to the Latino community, executive John Kosner accepted the award for the network.

Now enjoy the 2016 pictures, click here.

Photos: ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

 

Bordertown is Coming to Your Living Room

L-r: Judah Friedlander and Hank Azaria with Se Fija!’s Angela Ortíz

L-r: Judah Friedlander and Hank Azaria with Se Fija!’s Angela Ortíz

Bordertown is a new series created and written by Mark Hentemann (Family Guy-writer) and he’s executive producer along with Seth MacFarlane, creator of Family Guy.

The series premieres Sunday, January 3 at 9:30P on FOX, voiced by the talents of Hank Azaria, Nicholas Gonzalez, Alex Borstein, Missi Pyle, and Judah Friedlander. Consulting producers include artist/political cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz (La Cucaracha) and editor/author Gustavo Arellano (¡Ask a Mexican!).

The comedy series explores family, politics and everything in between with a cross-cultural wink.

If the Raindrops United-Drawings and CartoonsBordertown centers on two clans: the Buckwalds and the Gonzalez’. Bud Buckwald is a married father of three and a Border Patrol agent who is just a tad behind the times and feels slightly threatened by the cultural changes transforming his neighborhood. He lives next door to Ernesto Gonzalez (Nicholas Gonzalez), an ambitious family man, who has been in the country less than 10 years, but is already doing better than Bud–which, it turns out, is a bit of an issue for Bud.

Hank Azaria

Hank Azaria

Judah Friedlander

Judah Friedlander

Yahoo TV’s Robert Chan and I got the opportunity to interview Hank Azaria (Bud Buckwald), we talked about his impressive voice career and what he enjoys the most. Then I had a great conversation with Judah Friedlander, the voice of Sanford Buckwald. We talked about his thoughts on his character and his newest project, a book, If the Raindrops United: Drawings and Cartoons.

Now kick back and listen in on the conversations.

Frank Grillo on “The Purge,” “Captain America,” and Being a Bad Ass

Frank Grillo ©2014 Angela María Ortíz S.

Frank Grillo
©2014 Angela María Ortíz S.

We all carry around a lot of preconceptions about actors–especially actors who make their biggest impressions playing iconic characters. That’s certainly the case with Frank Grillo; he’s been playing cops, criminals, and tough guys for close to twenty years, since Silk Stalkings and Minority Report, and these days he’s best remembered as playing Brock Rumlow (the future Crossbones) in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Now he’s about to make an even bigger impression as Sergeant in the sequel to The Purge, The Purge: Anarchy, an action/horror film with a big social message and a number in the mix, including Kiele Sanchez, Justina Machado, Nicholas Gonzalez, Carla Jimenez and Castulo Guerra, among others.

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L-r: Zach Gilford, Kiele Sanchez and Frank Grillo

L-r: Zach Gilford, Kiele Sanchez and Frank Grillo

Se Fija! was part of a panel of journalists that got to sit down with Grillo a few days before the premiere of the picture, and we all got a pleasant surprise: not only was Grillo not the grim and scary guy we’ve seen in so many movies, he’s was actually funny, and a family man, and a professional who knew–and knows–exactly what he’s doing, why he’s doing it, and what he’s doing next. Here are just a few audio clips from our talk:

Grillo really does come from the old-school tradition of Bad Assery. What characters does he look to as historical precedents and inspiration?

Origins (click for audio)

Frank Grillo has a reputation–borne of hard work–that he’s a tough guy in real life as well as in film. But he’s the first to tell you that’s not entirely true.

Tough Guy (click for audio)

And he’s aware of the opportunities his persona gives him…and its limitation. Read the rest of this entry »

So Many Trailers, Not Enough Time

Summer is here and so are the films. We thought we would share a few of the trailers for your enjoyment. Here are the list of films: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, The Purge: Anarchy, Sex Tape, Hercules, Jupiter Ascending, Guardians Of The Galaxy, In the Storm, Frontera, This Is Where I Leave You, The Judge, and Dracula Untold.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (July 11)
Enrique Murciano, Kirk Acevedo, Gary Oldman, Andy Serkis, Keri Russell, Lombardo Boyar

The Purge: Anarchy (July 18)
Kiele Sanchez, Frank Grillo, Zach Gilford, Justina Machado, Noel G, Carla Jimenez, Nicholas Gonzalez

Sex Tape (July 18)
Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel

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Richard Montoya’s Poetic “Water & Power”

Richard Montoya, Wanda de Jesus, Se Fija!’s Angela Ortíz
and Emilio Rivera

By Angela Ortíz

Montoya is well known for being one third of the performance troupe, Culture Clash. They are well known for their satirical look at our society and Chicano culture. Now he’s completed his film, Water and Power.

Montoya is a constant writer, always working on his craft. He’s created everything from hundreds of comedic sketches to full-length plays and screenplays, under his own name and with his Culture Clash mates. Now Water & Power, written and directed by Montoya, is based on his play of the same name about twin brothers–yes, “Water” and “Power”–who were given those nick names by their father, and how those names guided their future.

“You might have to see the film a few times to get all the nuances that run through it. You also need to be up on your L.A. history…”

Created through a grueling but rewarding twelve-day shoot, this film isn’t for everyone; it has a specific audience in mind. It’s dark, gritty, and even funny at times. You might have to see the film a few times to get all the nuances that run through it. You also need to be up on your L.A. history. The film is not perfect but as a first-time film director Montoya manages to take you on a poetic ride.

There’s also some good acting in the feature, by Nicholas Gonzalez, Emilio Rivera, Clancy Brown and Enrique Murciano. And it’s worth mentioning that W&P boasts one of the largest Latino casts and crews in a very long time, including the late  and many more.

Check out the interview below with Montoya, Wanda de Jesus and Emilio Rivera.

A Night with the Stars: Angela Ortíz Goes Big at the NUVOtv Event

In the midst of a LOT of TALENT…
Jon Huertas on left of Se Fija!’s Angela Ortíz, Nicholas Gonzalez,
Carlos Gómez, Douglas Spain and Justina Machado.
Photo: ©2014 Anselmo Sinclair Ortiz

Bottom line: she had a great time, and a series of great talks with some of Latino Hollywood’s brightest lights.

Listen in on her insider report:

“The NUVOtv event was great,” she said. “After I was done with the red carpet. I ran into lots of fun, familiar faces.

“Gina Rodriguez introduced the show she’ll be hosting. Nu Point of View: The Emerging Latino Filmmakers (March 19, 8:30P). It’s a quarterly film showcase that gives talented writers, producers and directors to bring their passion projects to the national stage. The segment is three hours.

E.J. Bonilla and Se Fija!’s Angela Ortíz
Photo: ©2014 Anselmo Sinclair Ortiz

Grace Parra in character skit
Courtesy Grace Parra

“I chatted with Jon Huertas about Castle, too. He really enjoys doing the show and is also doing live singing gigs around town with his band. We had a good laugh with Carlos Gómez, who guest stars on an upcoming episode of Castle, about who messed up the most on the shoot. Carlos won after he passed the 11th take.

“Had a chance to talk to Nicholas Gonzalez. He will be back on Sleepy Hollow after the mid-season break; he just doesn’t know when yet. And he had some other “inside stories” I can’t begin to talk about.

“I even caught up with Justina Machado and E.J. Bonilla. I’m hoping we’ll be doing video interviews with both of them, and soon!

“Our buddy Grace Parra was wonderful and I did a video with her. She’ll be the traveling correspondent for the show and more. She hopes to be able to work in some of her rapping talent.”

Check out the video below.

Monday, January 13

A busy night for some great shows: Almost Human with Michael Irby returns at 8P on Fox, opposite Constance Marie on the return of Switched at Birth at 8P on ABC Family. At 9, you’ll find Cierra Ramirez and Jake T. Austin in new episodes of The Fosters on ABC Family and Raymond Cruz, Jonathan del Arco, and Nadine Velazquez on the season finale of Major Crimes at 9P on TNT, and over on FOX Nicholas Gonzalez in his recurring role on Sleepy Hollow also at 9P, and Jon Huertas and company returns to quip and crime-solve on Castle at 10P on ABC. Later that night, you can see Jennifer Lopez, probably talking American Idol, on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and John Leguizamo in the first of three talk-show appearances this week at 11P on Conan on TBS.

Photos: Constance Marie, Jon Huertas and Cierra Ramirez

Monday, December 9

Catch Constance Marie on the syndicated Wendy Williams Show (check your local listings)…It’s the semi-finals (whatever that means) with Christina Aguilera and The Voice at 8P on NBC, while Almost Human with Michael Irby continues to impress with a new episode at 8P on Fox. And Nicholas Gonzalez may be hanging around in his recurring role on Sleepy Hollow. Farther down the dial, Raymond Cruz, Nadine Velazquez, and pseudo-coroner Jonathan del Arco enforce and solve on Major Crimes, 9P on TNT. Everything else is holiday specials, reruns, and reality. And on late night, Demi Lovato talks with Craig Ferguson on The Late, Late Show, 12:30A on CBS.

Photos: Constance Marie and Jonathan del Arco

Monday, November 25

Xtina and The Voice is down to the top eight and a lot of stretching beginning at 8P on NBC; Michael Irby, Emily Rios, and Alison Araya are all part of the new sci-fi thriller Almost Human at 8P on Fox, and Jon Huertas brings in the bad guys on Castle, 10P on ABC; Nicholas Gonzalez lurks on the background on Sleepy Hollow, 9P on Fox. And strange time of year though it may be, Major Crimes, with three Latinos in high places, is back with new episodes at 9P on TNT (and cool repeats at 8P). Check out the full post about the return here.

You’d think the talk shows would be taking T-Week off, but not so. Demi Lovato is on a brand new Jimmy Kimmel Monday night on ABC.

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