Showing posts with label telenovelas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label telenovelas. Show all posts

Friday, March 11, 2011

20 Hot New Telenovela Stars

Don't you just love telenovelas? You know, Spanish-language soap operas! We feel that there's definitely more to them than the crazy drama, over-the-top storylines and exotic locations which grab our attention. But it's really the hot, sexy studs and beauty queens that keep us glued to our screens.

We thought you might be curious to know who the hottest new Latino telenovela stars are, so get ready to meet the new generation of telenovela talent.


Name:
Ariadne Diaz
Date of Birth:
August 17, 1986
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Her?
In 2007, she made her debut as one of the lead girls in the remake 'Muchachitas como tu' (Girls Like You). She was most recently seen in 'Manana es para siempre' (Tomorrow is Forever) as the always-suffering Aurora.


Name:
William Levy
Date of Birth:
August 29, 1980
Country of Origin:
Cuba

Where Have We Seen Him?
His first telenovelas were 'Olvidarte jamas' (Never Forget You), 'Mi vida eres tu' (You're My Life) and 'Acorralada' (Cornered). In 2007, he relocates to Mexico to act in 'Pasion' and then he landed his first lead in 'Cuidado con el angel'. Last year, he starred in 'Sortilegio'. Undoubtedly, one of the busiest and most talked about telenovela stars these days.



Name:
Maite Perroni
Date of Birth:
March 9, 1983
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Her?
She made her acting debut in the huge smash 'Rebelde', the telenovela that also made her a singing sensation with the music group RBD. Since then, the fan favorite has also starred in 'Cuidado con el angel' (Look out for the Angel) and 'Mi Pecado' (My Sin).


Name:
Jencarlos Canela
Date of Birth:
April 21st, 1988
Country of Origin:
U.S.A.

Where Have We Seen Him?
The Cuban-American has acted in 'Pecados Ajenos' (Other People's Sins), 'Dona Barbara' and his first starring role in 'Mas sabe el diablo'. He also recently started a very successful singing career.

Name:
Angelique Boyer
Date of Birth:
July 4th, 1988
Country of Origin:
France

Where Have We Seen Her?
She hasn't scored a leading role yet, but she's impressed with her roles in 'Rebelde', 'Muchachitas como tu', 'Alma de Hierro' and her current role as a gypsy in the remake of 'Corazon Salvaje' (Wild Heart).


Name:
Roberto Manrique
Date of Birth:
April 23rd, 1979
Country of Origin:
Ecuador

Where Have We Seen Him?
We met him in such titles as 'Corazon Dominado', 'Victoria' and 'Dona Barbara'. Last year he was the lead in Telemundo's production 'Victorinos'.


Name:
Ana Brenda Contreras
Date of Birth:
December 24th, 1986
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Her?
Her first break was as part of the young cast of 'Barrera de amor' (Barrier of Love). In 2008, she earns her first starring role in 'Juro que te amo' (I Swear I Love You) and in 2009, she made an impact as the villain in 'Sortilegio'.
Name:
Carlos Ferro
Date of Birth:
July 5th, 1984
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Him?
'Encadenados' (Chained), 'Aventuras en el tiempo' (Adventures Through Time), 'Rebelde' (Rebels) and 'Dame chocolate' (Give Me Chocolate). His most recent performance was a guest-starring role in Telemundo's 'Mas sabe el diablo' (The Devil Knows Best).


Name:
Carmen Villalobos
Date of Birth:
July 13, 1983
Country of Origin:
Colombia

Where Have We Seen Her?
'La Tormenta' (The Storm) and 'Amores', but she gained notoriety with her lead in 'Sin senos no hay paraiso' (No Breasts, No Paradise). She currently stars in Telemundo's 'Ninos ricos, pobres padres' (Rich Kids, Poor Parents).

Name:
Jose Ron
Date of Birth:
August 8, 1981
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Him?
He started acting in 2004's 'Mujer de Madera' (Wood Woman). Since then, he's been in 'Rebelde', 'Muchachitas como tu' (Little Girls Like You), 'Juro que te amo' (I Swear I Love You) and 'Los Exitosos Perez' (The Successful Perez).


Name:
Zuria Vega
Date of Birth:
January 10, 1989
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Her?
This young actress has talent running through her veins, as her father is famous actor Gonzalo Vega. Her first acting role was in 2008's 'Alma de Hierro' (Iron Soul) and she landed her first lead last year with 'Mar de amor' (Sea of Love).


Name:
Erick Elias
Date of Birth:
June 23rd, 1980
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Him?
This former boy-band member turned to acting, winning a reality show called 'Protagonistas de Telenovela'. His first starring role came with 'Tormenta en el paraiso' (Storm in Paradise), although he's also acted in 'Zorro, la espada y la rosa', 'El cuerpo del deseo' (Body of Desire) and 'En nombre del amor' (In the Name of Love).
Name:
Malliyani Marin
Date of Birth:
September 23rd
Country of Origin:
Cuba

Where Have We Seen Her?
Her breakthrough role came in the recent 'Hasta que el dinero nos separe' (Til Money Do Us Part), as a deceitful woman, unafraid to use her physical charms to get her way.


Name:
Eugenio Siller
Date of Birth:
April 5th, 1981
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Him?
He showed his physique in 'Codigo Postal' (Zip Code) and 'Al diablo con los guapos' (To Hell with Cute Guys). In 2009, he had another starring role with 'Mi Pecado', along Maite Perroni, his co-star from 'Rebelde'.


Name:
Altair Jarabo
Date of Birth:
August 7th, 1986
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Her?
New and hardworking, this young star has shown she has the acting chops to match her looks, appearing in recent hits like 'Codigo Postal' (Zip Code), 'Lola', and as the villain in both, 'En nombre del amor' (In the Name of Love) and 'Mi Pecado' (My Sin).


Name:
Alfonso Herrera
Date of Birth:
August 28, 1983
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Him?
'Clase 406', but it was his stellar role in 'Rebelde' and its music group RBD that made him an international star. He just recently finished 'Camaleones' (Chameleons) with fellow singer and teen idol Belinda.


Name:
Africa Zavala
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Her?
At 21, she was picked to star in 'Peregrina' (Pilgrim). Other recent projects include 'Codigo Postal', 'Cuidado con el angel' and 'Los exitosos Perez'.


Name:
Gonzalo Garcia Vivanco
Date of Birth:
December 25, 1981
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Him?
Before his big break as the male lead in 'Verano de amor' (Summer of Love) with former RBD singer Dulce Maria, he'd acted in 'Las Juanes' y 'Sonaras' (You'll Dream).


Name:
Jacqueline Bracamontes
Date of Birth:
December 23rd, 1979
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Her?
At 30 years old, this sexy and charismatic beauty has become one of the most important telenovela stars, with leads in 3 major hits: 'Heridas de amor' (Wounds of Love), "Las tontas no van al cielo' (Silly Girls Don't Go To Heaven), and 'Sortilegio'.


Name:
Eleazar Gomez
Date of Birth:
May 29, 1986
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Him?
Despite his young age, he's been acting for a long time, in youth-oriented titles like 'Luz Clarita', 'Mi pequena traviesa' (My little rascal girl), 'Asi son ellas' (That's the way these girls are), 'Rebelde' and 'Las tontas no van al cielo'. His big break was as the lead in the Mexican adaptation of 'Atrevete a Sonar' (Dare to dream).



Source:By Equipo Celestrellas


Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Our 10 Favorite Telenovelas of All Time

Are you as excited as we are about Kate del Castillo’s return to the world of telenovelas with La Reina del Sur?

In the new Telemundo drama, del Castillo plays Teresa Mendoza, an unexpected drug lord. The new soap is based on the best-selling book by the same name written by Spanish author Arturo Pérez Reverte. After Mendoza’s lover, Güero Davila, is killed by drug cartels, she knows she is the next target for the assassins and flees from her small Mexican town to the Costa del Sol in Spain. Eventually, Mendoza becomes a big time Cocaine Queen, running a drug dealing ring spanning three continents—but it becomes clear to Teresa soon enough that there are only two ways out of the drug business: death or jail.
In honor of the first new telenovela to get us super excited in a while, we decided to take a trip down memory lane and round up our ten favorite Spanish-language soaps of all time. Let us know if we forgot any!

1)    La Reina del Sur airs on Telemundo starting in February 2011.
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2) Yo Soy Betty la Fea

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Betty La Fea became an international phenomenon after it originally aired in Colombia in 1999. The story follows Beatriz Aurora Pinzón Solano, aka Betty, who works as a secretary at the fictitious fashion empire, EcoModa. Though she is brilliant, Betty is marginalized at the company because of her looks. Eventually she wins everyone over with her charm and smarts. More than a dozen versions of the telenovela have been made all across the world including the U.S. hit Ugly Betty, starring America Ferrera.


3) Pedro el Escamoso
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This popular telenovela about a hapless womanizer also hailed from Colombia and aired in 2001. Starring Miguel Varoni as Pedro Coral Tavera, a charming but unlucky man who moves from his small town to the big city in search of his fortune, the show was an instant hit. Pedro finds work as a driver for high-powered businessman Cesar Luis Freydell, and falls in love at first sight with the beautiful Paula Divel. Too bad for Pedro that Paula's already head over heels in love with Cesar.


4) Gitanas
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This Mexican telenovela aired in 2004 and was about Maria Salome (played by Ana de la Reguera), a gorgeous gypsy woman who falls in love with a non-gypsy man, or "gayo." In a classic Romeo & Juliet tale, it is love at first sight for Maria and Sebastián—but their union is forbidden by Gypsy law and looked down upon be those in mainstream society that consider the Gypsy way of life inferior.


5) Volver a Empezar
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The Mexican telenvola Volver a Empezar became one of the most popular soap opera's in Televisa's history. Starring Mexican singer Yuri as Reni and Puerto Rican heartthrob Chayenne as hiumself, the story follows Reni through a complicated path of love, fame and redemption. After an accident renders her paralyzed and with amnesia, she leans on her friend Tony and the two eventually fall in love after Reni makes a triumphant return to the stage, fully recovered.


6) Marimar

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Marimar starred Thalia as the titular character, a poor girl who lives on the beach with her loving grandparents. Eventually, Marimar falls in love with Sergio, the son of a wealthy family whose mother will stop at nothing to keep them apart. After Sergio's mother frames Marimar and kills her grandparents, the once innocent girl returns seeking revenge.


7) Muchachitas
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Before Rebelde or RBD, there was Muchachitas for Anahi! Shown on Univisión in the early 1990s, this charming telenovela told the tale of four young women(Mónica, Elena, Leticia and Isabel) who join a special school to pursue their dreams of fame and fortune. All the girls are from different walks of life; Monica is wealthy, Elena is an outside, Leticia is a wanna-be and poor Isabel is engaged to a much older man.


8) Rosa Salvaje
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This is an oldie but a goodie. Starring Verónica Castro as the main character, Rosa, this Mexican telenovela aired in 1987. Rosa is a poor tomboy living on the ouskirts of Mexico City when she meets the wealthy Ricardo while trying to steal plums from his yard. Of course, the two fall in love, but Ricardo's evil sisters want him to marry a wealthy woman to assure their place is society and scheme to keep them apart.


9) Cafe con Aroma de Mujer
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This Colombian soap aired in the early nineties and has one of our favorite telenovela titles of all time. Commended for its accurate portrayal of the coffee industry and beautiful cinematography, Cafe con Aroma de Mujer is about the love between Gaviota, a coffee harvester, and Sebastian Vallejo, the grandson of a powerful coffee businessman. After the two are separated, Gaviota learns that she is pregnant with Sebastian's child and tries to track him down in Europe only to get caught in a web of human trafficking.


10) Soy tu Dueña

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This mega-hit telenovela starred Lucero as one of the most kick-ass heroines we've ever seen on a soap opera. Valentina Villalba (Lucero) is a beautiful heiress with bad luck in love. After moving away to the country to run her hacienda in isolation due to the betrayal of her fiance, Valentina finds herself caught up in a complicated web of lies, love and loyalty. Eventually, she is able to find true love with Jose Miguel Montesinos, a rich neighbor whose land Valentina tries to purchase. Airing in 2010,Soy tu Dueña was so popular it set new rating highs for Univision.















Credited to  Mariela Rosario


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