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Built to Fight Born to Love, Ferdinand

Gina Rodriguez, Flula Borg, Nick Jonas, John Cena, Boris Kodjoe, Gabriel (Fluffy) Iglesias, Ferdinand, Kate McKinnon, Daveed Diggs, Bobby Cannavale, David Tennant, Anthony Anderson, Sally Phillips, Jerrod Carmichael, Raul Esparza, Karla Martinez, Miguel Angel Silvestre, Carlos Saldanha, Disney/Pixar’s Coco, The StarFamilies got to finish up the year with three animations, the amazing Disney/Pixar’s Coco, Sony’s The Star and the very sweet, Ferdinand. From Blue Sky Studios and Carlos Saldanha, the director of Rio and inspired by the beloved book The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf and Robert Lawson, Ferdinand is a heartwarming animated comedy adventure with an all-star cast that includes John Cena, Kate McKinnon, Gina Rodriguez, and Anthony Anderson.

Gina Rodriguez, Flula Borg, Nick Jonas, John Cena, Boris Kodjoe, Gabriel (Fluffy) Iglesias, Ferdinand, Kate McKinnon, Daveed Diggs, Bobby Cannavale, David Tennant, Anthony Anderson, Sally Phillips, Jerrod Carmichael, Raul Esparza, Karla Martinez, Miguel Angel Silvestre, Carlos Saldanha, Disney/Pixar’s Coco, The Star

Kudjoe & Iglesias

Gina Rodriguez, Flula Borg, Nick Jonas, John Cena, Boris Kodjoe, Gabriel (Fluffy) Iglesias, Ferdinand, Kate McKinnon, Daveed Diggs, Bobby Cannavale, David Tennant, Anthony Anderson, Sally Phillips, Jerrod Carmichael, Raul Esparza, Karla Martinez, Miguel Angel Silvestre, Carlos Saldanha, Disney/Pixar’s Coco, The Star

Jonas & Cena

Gina Rodriguez, Flula Borg, Nick Jonas, John Cena, Boris Kodjoe, Gabriel (Fluffy) Iglesias, Ferdinand, Kate McKinnon, Daveed Diggs, Bobby Cannavale, David Tennant, Anthony Anderson, Sally Phillips, Jerrod Carmichael, Raul Esparza, Karla Martinez, Miguel Angel Silvestre, Carlos Saldanha, Disney/Pixar’s Coco, The Star

Borg & Rodriguez

We thought the film was very cute. We loved the colors, the characters and the story. I really liked that the filmmakers kept the sensitivity of the book in the film.

We had the opportunity to talk to a few of the stars of the animation, Gina Rodriguez, Flula Borg, Nick Jonas, John Cena, Boris Kodjoe, and Gabriel (Fluffy) Iglesias. Now you can listen in by clicking on the audio boxes.

Gina Rodriguez, Flula Borg, Nick Jonas, John Cena, Boris Kodjoe, Gabriel (Fluffy) Iglesias, Ferdinand, Kate McKinnon, Daveed Diggs, Bobby Cannavale, David Tennant, Anthony Anderson, Sally Phillips, Jerrod Carmichael, Raul Esparza, Karla Martinez, Miguel Angel Silvestre, Carlos Saldanha, Disney/Pixar’s Coco, The Star

T-b: Flula Borg, Gina Rodriguez, Nick Jonas, John Cena, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias and Boris Kudjoe.

Gina Rodriguez, Flula Borg, Nick Jonas, John Cena, Boris Kodjoe, Gabriel (Fluffy) Iglesias, Ferdinand, Kate McKinnon, Daveed Diggs, Bobby Cannavale, David Tennant, Anthony Anderson, Sally Phillips, Jerrod Carmichael, Raul Esparza, Karla Martinez, Miguel Angel Silvestre, Carlos Saldanha, Disney/Pixar’s Coco, The Star

Angela Ortíz at Ferdinand press day with Boris Kudjoe and Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias.

Gina Rodriguez, Flula Borg, Nick Jonas, John Cena, Boris Kodjoe, Gabriel (Fluffy) Iglesias, Ferdinand, Kate McKinnon, Daveed Diggs, Bobby Cannavale, David Tennant, Anthony Anderson, Sally Phillips, Jerrod Carmichael, Raul Esparza, Karla Martinez, Miguel Angel Silvestre, Carlos Saldanha, Disney/Pixar’s Coco, The Star

Fun Ferdinand Swag

The story: Ferdinand tells the story of a giant bull with a big heart. After being mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure. Set in Spain, Ferdinand proves you can’t judge a bull by its cover.

The other voices in the film include Daveed Diggs, Bobby Cannavale, David Tennant, Sally Phillips, Jerrod Carmichael, Raul Esparza, Karla Martinez, and Miguel Angel Silvestre.

A film for the Holiday festivities! In theaters now. !Una película para toda la familia está vacaciones navideñas!

Photos: ©2017 Angela María Ortíz S.

Ferdinand is Coming!

FERDINAND, John Cena, Kate McKinnon, Gina Rodriguez, Daveed Diggs, Gabriel Iglesias, Bobby Cannavale, David Tennant, Anthony Anderson, Flula Borg, Sally Phillips, Boris Kodjoe, Jerrod Carmichael, Raul Esparza, Karla Martinez, Miguel Ángel Silvestre, Carlos SaldanhaThe story: Ferdinand tells the story of a giant bull with a big heart. After being mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure. Set in Spain, Ferdinand proves you can’t judge a bull by its cover.

Directed by Carlos Saldanha (Rio, Ice Age), and the voices of John Cena, Kate McKinnon, Gina Rodriguez, Daveed Diggs, Gabriel Iglesias, Bobby Cannavale, David Tennant, Anthony Anderson, Flula Borg, Sally Phillips, Boris Kodjoe, Jerrod Carmichael, Raúl Esparza, Karla Martinez, and Miguel Ángel Silvestre.

FERDINAND in 3D and in theaters December 15.

Music and Mayhem for Latinos on TV this Wednesday

  • L-r: Ryan Seacrest, Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez
    and Harry Connick Jr.

    Jennifer Lopez judges and enjoys on American Idol, 8P on FOX

  • Mat Vairo on Revolution, 8P on NBC
  • Congratulations to Kevin Alejandro now (secretly Latino!) Mayor of Starling City on Arrow, 8P on The CW

    Lindsey Morgan The 100

  • Lindsey Morgan is challenging on The 100, 9P on The CW
  • Sofía Vergara and Rico Rodriguez on Modern Family, 9P on ABC
  • Danny Pino and Raúl Esparza are the best thing about a strong show: Law & Order: SVU, at 9P on NBC
  • Our friend Romi R Dias is guest starring along with Esai Morales on a new episode of Criminal Minds, at 9A on CBS
  • America Olivo and other Latino guests join Jon Seda on Chicago PD, 10P on NBC

Friday, April 18

Hector Elizondo is a stand-up amigo on Last Man Standing, 8P on ABC…Raúl Esparza is in terrible, terrible trouble on Hannibal, 10P on NBC…PLUS: George Lopez visits the Arsenio Hall Show in a repeat from April 2.

Photos: Hector Elizondo, George Lopez and Raúl Esparza

Guest Stars and Standout Performances from Latinos on a Full Friday

Philip Anthony-Rodriguez

Not just the regulars, but some surprising guest stars seven times over:

  • Otto Sanchez guests on Unforgettable, finally returning to CBS at 8P
  • Hector Elizondo is Tim’s best friend on Last Man Standing, 8P on ABC
  • John Ortiz is a solid best friend on the hugely underappreciated Rake, 8P on FO

    Otto Sanchez

  • Jorge Garcia’s already on board Hawaii Five-O, 9P on CBS
  • Philip Anthony-Rodriguez, soon to be seen on Gang Related, guest stars on Grimm, 9P on NBC
  • Marisa Ramirez is righting wrongs, as always, on Blue Bloods, 10P on CBS
  • Raúl Esparza continues to be crazy good (maybe literally?) on Hannibal, 10P on NBC

Nine Separate Chances to See Latinos at Work on TV this Wednesday

Cristina Cibrian The Middle

Modern-day classics, up-and-comers, and musical

  • J.D. Pardo, Mat Vairo and Gonzalo Menendez are, well, revolting on Revolution, 8P on NBC
  • Jennifer Lopez judges the hopefuls on American Idol, 8P on FOX
  • We found Eddie Cibrian’s cousin, Cristina Cibrian guest starring on The Middle, 8P on ABC

    L-r: Ty Burrell and Soledad St. Hilaire Modern Family

  • Guest stars Elena Campbell-Martinez, Soledad St. Hilaire, Zilah Mendoza and Karolin Luna join Sofía Vergara and Rico Rodriguez on Modern Family, 9P on ABC
  • Lindsey Morgan is beautiful and challenging on The 100, 9P on the CW
  • Danny Pino and Raúl Esparza enforce and prosecute on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, 9P on NBC
  • Adan Canto and Alexis Carra keeps drinkin’ and jokin’ on Mixology, 9:30P on ABC
  • Aimee Carrero continues her arc on The Americans on FX at 10P
  • Jon Seda is a hero and a hunk on Chicago PD, 10P on NBC

Friday, March 21

Mario Lopez, on his second day as guest co-host on The View on ABC, check local listing and Jennifer Lopez visits the Ellen DeGeneres Show, check local listing. Later, Raúl Esparza guests on Hannibal, 10P on NBC…and John Ortiz stars as a solid best friend to Rake, 8P on Fox. Watch it while you can, this fascinating little show is on the edge of cancellation.

Classics, Contests, New and Cancelled Shows All on Display this Wednesday

  • Lindsey Morgan The 100

    Jennifer Lopez sits in on American Idol for a little while longer, 8P on FOX

  • J.D. Pardo and Mat Vairo makes the energy apocalypse a fascinating place as part of the ensemble on Revolution, 8P on NBC.
  • Tonight’s the premiere of NUVOtv’s Nu Point of View hosted by actress Gina Rodriguez, at 8P

    Gina Rodriguez NUVOtv

  • Lindsey Morgan is on the CW’s midseason drama The 100, at 9P
  • Witness the wonder final episodes of Psych with James (Rodriguez) Roday at 9P on USA
  • Danny Pino and Raúl Esparza are the heart and soul of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, 9P on NBC
  • Adan Canto and Alexis Carra are the best thing about Mixology, 9:30P on ABC
  • Jon Seda makes his mark on Chicago PD, 10P on NBC

Raúl Esparza Holds Down Two Jobs and Does it Brilliantly

Law and Order Special Victims Unit

For years, Raúl Esparza has been doing amazing things–on stage and on TV. T’s about time he got noticed.

Born in the U.S., but “a Cuban-American at heart,” Raúl Esparza is barely in his forties, and he’s already pretty much conquered Broadway. Now he’s working his way up to the stardom he deserves in television as well.

First it was a couple of episodes of Pushing Daisies back in ’07, then appearances on dramas produced in New York, like the Law and Order franchises and A Gifted Man, all the while continuing his stage work.

And his stage work has been nothing short of amazing. Nominated for Tony Awards on multiple occasions, he’s performed everything from Sondheim to Shakespeare, Pinter to Mamet, Shakespeare to Stoppard. His Great Performances performance as “Bobby” in Sondheim’s Company is a joy to watch even now.

Hannibal

And if exposure alone can make people notice him, then Esparza’s doing the right thing. He’s an undeniable asset to two separate NBC series right now, and terrific in both roles–as intense Assistant D.A. Rafael Barba on every episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit along side the solid Danny Pino, and as the entirely unlikable and equally memorable psychiatrist Robert Chilton on the cult favorite Hannibal, also on NBC (and don’t worry, as all good Hannibal fans know, Chilton–who’s already lost a kidney to the insatiable psychopath–is certain to come to a bad end).

Still, Esparza’s done some other amazing things that don’t get noticed as often:

  • Along with everything else, Esparza’s a talented audio book narrator. The best? He read Stephen King’s Under the Dome in 2009.
  • In 2010, he performed alongsize Lucie Arnaz and Desi Armaz, Jr. In Bablue: The American Songbook Goes Latin, an event honoring Desi Arnaz and his band.
  • He’s even done horror movies before, like Wes Craven’s My Soul To Take in 2010 (though sadly, he doesn’t last long)

Intense, intelligent, funny and sometimes forbidding, Raúl Esparza is a man of many talents. And maybe now, when he’s all over NBC, he’ll get a fraction of the notice he deserves.

Friday, March 14

Jorge Garcia continues his arc on Hawaii Five-O, 8P on CBS…Angelique Cabral is tomorrow’s soldier today on Enlisted, 9P on Fox…Karina Ortiz guests with Marisa Ramirez on Blue Blood, 10P on CBS…and Raúl Esparza continues his arc as the insufferable Dr. Chilton on Hannibal, 10P on NBC. PLUS: Jordana Brewster appears on Ellen DeGeneres Friday afternoon. Check your listings for time and channel.

Photos: Jorge Garcia, Angelique Cabral and Marisa Ramirez

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