Emmerdale's Anya King star now from new name to normal job that's worlds away from acting

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent “It is undoubtedly the best debut in Spanish cinema for years,” Pedro Almodóvar announced of Alauda Ruíz de Azua’s movie “Lullaby,” as it began to prove one of Spain’s liveliest sleepers of 2022, going on to score a Spanish Academy Goya Award for new director. Having made such an illustrious first feature, what kind of TV debut could Ruíz de Azua make directing her first series? Some large inkling was given on Wednesday as Movistar Plus+ opened up the set of miniseries “Querer” to a select delegation of Spanish press.

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has been sent holiday wishes as she ditched the UK with another famous face. The actress, famed for playing Eileen Grimshaw in the ITV soap, has swapped the cobbles of Weatherfield - and the drizzly autumn weather for Spain this week.

EXCLUSIVE: Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is teaming up with Jorge Granier and Chris Albrecht of Rubicon Global Media to develop and co-produce the Spanish and English-language crime drama, Prey Before You Eat (w/t).

Björk has shared that she will start writing her next album in 2024, along with confirming a ‘Cornucopia’ film.The Icelandic artist was reflecting on the process of her ‘Cornucopia’ concert and theatrical production – which has toured across the world from 2019-2023 – in a recent interview, when she revealed that new music is on the horizon for next year.“Well, Cornucopia was a strange project because we did it for a year, and then Covid came for two years,” she told Rolling Stone. “And then we started it again. We’re finishing it now around Christmas.

An important part of being a member of the Royal Family is being able to communicate with everybody that crosses your path whether that be by speaking another language or using an interpreter to converse with people from all over the world.

Seven years after her skillful debut Park, which played Toronto and San Sebastian, where it won the New Directors Award, Greek filmmaker Sofia Exarchou has returned with her sophomore outing. 

Arnold Schwarzenegger discussed some of the best lessons he’s learned in his life in his new book, “Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life.” One of these discusses the importance of having a clear vision in life, where he name checks El Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of St. James, a historic trail located in Spain that’s been traveled by people since medieval times.

Gogglebox has recently announced a highly-anticipated addition to its celebrity roster.The forthcoming episode will showcase Stephen Graham, 50, and his wife Hannah Walters, along with their teenage children, Grace and Alfie, making their small-screen debut as a family unit. The news was shared via social media with a charming snapshot of the whole family cosily perched on a couch, with Hannah playfully pointing a remote control towards the camera.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent “Funny Birds,” an heartwarming comedy-drama starring Andrea Riseborough, Catherine Deneuve and Morgan Saylor, has sold in key territories in the run up to the AFM. Executive produced by Martin Scorsese, the movie is directed by Marco La Via and Hanna Ladoul.

James Middleton, who is the younger brother of the Princess of Wales, has welcomed his first child with wife Alizée Thevenet.The couple officially shared the announcement on Instagram, after the 36-year-old and Alizée, 32, were spotted in London drinking coffee and pushing a stroller. James was seen with his little one in a £795 navy Silver Cross pram – identical to one that Kate was once seen using when Prince George was a born.

Anna Marie de la Fuente The infamous serial killer Jack the Ripper has been transplanted to America in ViX Original Series “El Dentista” (“The Dentist”) (working title) with Oscar-nominated Demián Bichir (“A Better Life”) in the titular role. Behind-the-scenes pics of the series, now shooting in Mexico, have been exclusively shared with Variety. Based on the novel by prominent Chilean scribe Julio Rojas, creator of podcast sensation “Caso 63” and a co-writer on Pablo Fendrik’s “El Refugio,” the period thriller series is produced by Oscar-winning brothers Pablo and Juan de Dios Larrain (“A Fantastic Woman,” “Jackie,” “Spencer”) and their powerhouse shingle, Fabula, along with the top Spanish pay TV/SVOD service Movistar Plus+, which will also handle international sales.

Thania Garcia Though the year is beginning to draw to a close, Bad Bunny is gearing up for his grand return, starting with the feat of his latest, trap-leaning “Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana” becoming the No. 1 album in the United States. The reggaeton star claims his third consecutive No.

The BBC's most senior Strictly Come Dancing contestant, Angela Rippon, has been delighting fans with her dance skills and impressive flexibility with partner Kai Widdrington. Although Angela is celebrated for her illustrious TV career, she has mostly kept her private life away from the limelight. Angela's life, as fascinating as it is, has been marked by personal challenges, including the end of her marriage to childhood sweetheart Christopher Dare, which was described as a "painful" breakup.The couple, who were sweethearts from an early age, tied the knot in 1967, just as Angela's career was taking off.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent “All of Us Strangers,” Andrew Haigh, U.K., U.S.) Setting a high benchmark for Valladolid’s main competition, “a curious kind of ghost story, at once incredibly tender and profoundly devastating as it slowly reveals its secrets,” Variety wrote in its review. Written and directed by Haigh.

By Photography by Today, Glamour unveils our two global Women of the Year—Millie Bobbie Brown and —who are being honored by Glamour in the US, as well as Germany, Mexico and Latin America, Spain, and the UK. The rest of our incredible class of 2023 will be announced on November 1, 2023.It’s June, and Millie Bobby Brown is pushing a baby carriage through the lobby of a Manhattan hotel. The 19-year-old is accompanied by her fiancé, Jake Bongiovi, and a burly but kind security guard.

Jonnie Irwin's terminal cancer diagnosis has inspired A Place in the Sun's Jasmine Harman to live for the moment.The pair co-presented Channel 4's sun-kissed lifestyle series together for 15 years up until 2019, and during her recent interview with HELLO!, the 47-year-old explained how "very, very special friend" Jonnie's health battle made her "take stock" and move to Spain with her husband and kids. "It has been a huge decision – a year or more in the making. For both of us, it was about making the best life.The years slip away and that was very much why we wanted to make this move; to have more quality time together, more family time," said Jasmine.

Marta Balaga Spanish star Miguel Bernardeau can relate to “Zorro.” “He has to grow up really fast. He has to decide who he wants to be and he has to do it when still very young. Which also happened to me,” he tells Variety in Cannes before the market premiere of his new show.

Christopher Reeve’s youngest son Will Reeve made headlines this week after viral photos showed just how much he looks like his late father. Christopher, who played the beloved character Superman in 1978, with three sequels, left a mark on the entertainment industry, and is known for his resilience and advocacy after a horse-riding accident in 1995 left him paralyzed from the neck down. His legacy lives on with his children, like Will, who continue to raise awareness and funding for spinal cord injury research.

Barbara Knox has starred in Coronation Street as Rita Tanner for the past 56 years. The veteran soap star made her name on the cobbles shortly after its on-screen debut making her one of the longest-serving cast members. After joining the show full time in 1972 following one episode in 1964, 90 year old Barbara established herself as a mainstay on the programme, acting in some of the soap's most dramatic storylines.

Adult Swim has picked up a third season of the animated comedy Yolo.