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Diego Ramos Bechara editor Amazon MGM Studios’ Gato Grande label will launch a new division focused on producing English language series and films sourced from Latin American intellectual properties. Its first project, “Clipperton,” is based on best-selling Colombian author Laura Restrepo’s novel “The Isle of Passion.” “Clipperton” follows the true story of a group of Mexican castaways stranded on a remote island who must try to survive while maintaining their relationships. The new division’s goal is to produce premium, scripted television and features for mainstream U.S.

Karol G is on tour. The Colombian singer and international sensation is currently on the Manana Sera Bonito Tour, which is taking her all over Latin America. At her last concert in Mexico, fans captured a sweet exchange between Karol G and one of the concert’s security guards, who knew her songs by heart.

EXCLUSIVE: Channel 5 has pulled the plug on Ross Kemp‘s doc series in which the former EastEnders star was spending time in the world’s most dangerous prisons, with factors ranging from budget difficulties to an Ecuadorian coup to blame.

While the rest of the country was watching NFL playoff football, Sofia Vergara was a streaming sensation with her new Netflix limited series, Griselda. It was the new leader of the Nielsen streaming ratings for the week of Jan. 22-28 by a wide margin.

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women’s soccer teams from countries in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean in order to find the best team of the year. It’s a cup filled with soccer stars, from the US’ Trinity Rodman to Colombia’s Linda Caicedo, who stunned at the Women’s FIFA Soccer Cup last year.

Shakira has fans eagerly awaiting her upcoming album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran. The singer is a professional when it comes to building anticipation, and along with being in the studio, she seems to be preparing something huge for its official release on March 22.Taking to social media, Shakira shared a preview of what we can expect. Known for her impressive hips and dancing, the Colombian was in the dance studio rehearsing some moves with backup dancers.The two dancers, sat in chairs as they watched Shakira passionately move.

Karol G has accomplished so much in her life, and the singer is only getting started. The Colombian artist turned 33 years old last week on February 14.

Sofia Vergara is going strong in her relationship with Justin Saliman. The Colombian icon has been enjoying the success of her latest Netflix series ‘Griselda,’ following her promo tour across the world, going on multiple interviews and special appearances to promote the series.

Jessica Kiang As with so much, you can blame Pablo Escobar. Following the druglord’s 1993 death, the exotic animals that populated the menagerie at his sprawling Hacienda Nápoles estate faced an uncertain future. Many were sent to zoos, but the hippos remained – although not indigenous to the Americas, they were thriving in Colombia.

Marta Balaga In “Pepe,” Nelson Carlos De Los Santos Arias tells the story of a very special hippopotamus. Or rather, he allows the hippopotamus to tell the story himself. “Pablo Escobar brought three hippos to Colombia back in 1981.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent International Sports Broadcasting, which specializes in broadcasting and distribution of live sports events including the Olympics, is officially launching a standalone film shingle called ISB Films at the EFM. The CEO of Madrid-based ISB Films is ISB managing director Ursula Romero.

A rare baby spider monkey has been wowing visitors at Chester Zoo. These pictures show the Colombian black-headed spider monkey, named Olive, being cradled by her mum Kiara.

EXCLUSIVE: Giannina Scott has optioned the rights to journalist Mat Youkee‘s book proposal Children of the Jungle: The True Story Behind the Survival of Four Children in the Amazon.Giannina brought the project to Scott Free, who is producing, under her Cara Films banner, alongside Ridley Scott and Scott Free President Michael Pruss. There are no other attachments at this time and it’s not set-up at a studio yet. 

Feid has a few instructions for his fans regarding his upcoming tour.“Prepare the outfit, the apartments, the glasses, the babys,” the 31-year-old rapper shared on Instagram.He has a point — his upcoming ‘FERXXOCALIPSIS Tour’ is not one you’ll want to miss.Taking place from April through July, the popular Colombian rapper will be debuting his recently released “FERXXOCALIPSIS” album at arenas all over North America.That includes Newark’s Prudential Center on Friday, June 7 and New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Sunday, June 16.And if you want to sing along to “Luna,” “Perro Negro,” “Feliz Cumpleaños Ferxxo” and so many more bangers live, you can grab tickets to all upcoming Feid concerts as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Thursday, Feb.

Scots businesswoman Michelle Mone and her entrepreneur husband Doug Barrowman have sold their £19million London townhouse despite it previously appearing on a list of frozen assets. The six-bedroom Belgravia property was bought in 2015 for £11million by two companies registered in the British Virgin Islands, according to Land Registry records.

Joe Manganiello is close to getting two full sleeves. The 47-year-old Hollywood star is going the traditional route when it comes to his new tattoos, after unveiling his recent lettering design on his forearm, the actor decided to get an even larger dragon tattoo that goes from his arm, all the way to his shoulder and part of his chest, matching his right side.Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O’Connor stop by the gym with BubblesSee Sofía Vergara’s curated Beverly Park mansion and impressive walk-in closetWhat Sofia Vergara thinks about Joe Manganiello’s new romance with Caitlin O’Connor after divorceThis time the actor decided to add some color to his new design, and his tattoo artist produly showed the new ink on social media.

Sofia Vergara to show off her impressive skill as a coffee connoisseur, proving that she is proud of her roots during a recent fun interview with Netflix, where she guessed what type of coffee was served in her cup.See Sofía Vergara’s curated Beverly Park mansion and impressive walk-in closetWhat Sofia Vergara thinks about Joe Manganiello’s new romance with Caitlin O’Connor after divorceJoe Manganiello reveals huge chest and shoulder tattoo after divorce from Sofia VergaraThe ‘Griselda’ star wore a stylish red shirt and sat down for the test, where she was able to identify a variety of coffees and even describe how they were brewed. Sofia did not disappoint and successfully guessed the first round while sipping on Folgers coffee, which was brewed from a drip machine.“It was poorly made,” she said during the interview. For the second round Sofia showed her knowledge and once again guessed the brand and the machine.

Sofia Vergara is enjoying the success of her latest Netflix series ‘Griselda’ and her popular beauty brand ‘Toty,’ and while she is focused on her professional career, the Colombian icon still has time to give love a second chance, as she has been romantically linked with doctor Justin Saliman following her divorce from Joe Manganiello.Sofia Vergara praised Karol G for her acting skills in ‘Griselda’ and talked about their friendshipSofia Vergara continues romance with Justin Saliman after split rumorsSee Sofía Vergara’s curated Beverly Park mansion and impressive walk-in closetMeanwhile, the actor has been dating actress Caitlin O’Connor, making his red carpet debut with his new girlfriend at the Children of Armenia Fund Gala back in December. The former couple filed for divorce last summer, but it seems like there is no bad blood between them, as a new source has revealed what Sofia thinks about Joe’s new romance.An insider revealed to ET that the ‘Modern Family’ star “wishes Joe the best.” The publication reported that “his relationship with Caitlin doesn’t faze [Sofia]” as she is focused on her personal life and professional success.The source went on to say that Joe and Caitlin “are doing really well and getting more and more serious and talking about their future.

As Sofía Vergara 's Netflix series Griselda wraps up, fans are left eager to uncover the true story behind the notorious Colombian drug dealer. While the series is labelled as a "fictionalised dramatisation," it loosely traces the life of Griselda Blanco, who earned herself the title "Godmother of Cocaine." Netflix's portrayal captures Griselda's ascent in the '70s and '80s drug scene, chronicling her life in Miami with four sons.

Sofia Vergara fans have all made the same demand after watching her new Netflix series, Griselda. The six-parter sees the Colombian actress transform into fearsome drug boss Griselda Blanco.

Lisa Kennedy In the biographical documentary “Igualada,” the space between the presidential candidate Francia Márquez and the underrepresented Colombians she inspires is often electric with hope, yearning and recognition. Her 2021 campaign and movement motto, reflective of her African roots — “I Am Because We Are” — struck a chord with its deep humility and humanity. The image of a Black woman in a crowd listening raptly, her eyes brimming, comes as confirmation.

Sofia Vergara stars in the new Netflix series Griselda, a fictionalized dramatization inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most powerful cartels in history.

Karol G is making her acting debut. The Colombian superstar is featured in “Griselda,” the new Netflix series starring Sofia Vergara and exploring the story of the drug lord Griselda Blanco. In a new Instagram post, Karol teased a little bit of her character and shared some photos alongside Sofia Vergara.Orlando Pineda fulfills his Hollywood dreams by starring in ‘Griselda’‘Griselda’s’ Julieth Restrepo: Working with Sofia Vergara and chasing dreamsA post shared by KAROL G (@karolg)Karol shared various BTS images, showing her enjoying the set and having fun while playing the character of Carla.

Sofia Vergara spent HOURS in hair and makeup for her new show — and she’ll be damned if Kelly Clarkson doesn’t recognize it!

The Kelly Clarkson Show, host Kelly Clarkson commented on Sofia Vergara’s appearance in her latest project, “Griselda.” In a clip shared on the show’s TikTok account, Kelly referred to Sofia’s physical transformation as “slight,” to which Sofia hilariously responded by telling her to “shut up.” Kelly went on to say, “This is incredible… I feel like they only changed your nose or something.” Sofia was visibly taken aback by the comment, responding, “What? Are you crazy?”“They did a lot to me! It was teeth. It was wig.

Shakira with her ex-mother-in-law has gone viral on social media. And no, it is not Gerard Piqué 's mom Montserrat Bernabeu. It's Inés Pertiné Urien, the mother of Antonio de la Rúa, the heartthrob to whom 'Shaki' dedicated songs like “Día de Enero” and “Suerte.” In the picture, the Colombian not only appears alongside her exes mother, but next to Gabriela Vaca Guzmán, her ex-sister-in-law, who was the partner of Aíto de la Rúa, Antonio's brother.

Sofia Vergara is perhaps most recognisable as Modern Family's Gloria Delgado-Pritchett - a role that saw her become one of America's highest-paid actresses. Now, she's back as fearsome cartel leader Griselda Blanco for a six-part Netflix series of the same name.

Modern Family ’s Sofia Vergara is a household name after playing fiery Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on the US sitcom – however, the Colombian actress is heading into new territory for Netflix’s latest crime drama, Griselda. Based on the story of real-life Colombian drug trafficker Griselda Blanco, the six-parter stars Sofia as the “godmother of cocaine” as she flees her home country with her sons to begin a cartel operation in 1970s Miami, Florida. While Sofia admits she’d never heard of Griselda Blanco – who was assassinated in 2012 aged 69 – before moving to the States in the late 90s, the queenpin’s story hit close to home.

The Colombian actress, 51, stars as the drug queenpin in the Netflix series “Griselda,” and is nearly unrecognizable in the role.But according to Blanco’s son, Michael Corleone Blanco, the “Modern Family” alum’s interpretation of his late mother is nothing short of “disrespectful.”“Sofía Vergara did not consult with any members of the Blanco family as a sign of respect or elicit family details in portraying my mother,” Blanco, 45, told Fox News.“When I learned of the ‘Griselda’ project, my team reached out to Sofia’s camp and offered my consultation services.”He claimed that Vergara, who serves as Executive Producer on the show, and her team told him that there was “no room on the project” to consult with him or any other members of his family.“Sofia’s camp and the Netflix creators were disrespectful and ultimately produced the ‘Griselda’ project on their own for commercial gain, without key details from the Blanco family,” he told the outlet. “After the sit-down at the table, my lawyers formally sent a cease-and-desist letter to Netflix and Sofia’s camp.

Sofía Vergara was — jokingly — offended by Kelly Clarkson saying her jaw-dropping physical transformation in the new Netflix series “Griselda” looked natural. The 51-year-old Columbian beauty stopped by Clarkson’s daytime talk show on Wednesday and discussed morphing into the real-life Griselda Blanco, a Colombian cartel leader known as “The Black Widow.”“This is incredible,” Clarkson, 41, said of Vergara’s makeover. “I feel like they only changed your nose or something.”“What?” Vergara loudly asked the “American Idol” alum.

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Zack Sharf Digital News Director Sofia Vergara is taking on her most dramatic role yet in Netflix’s “Griselda,” in which she plays infamous Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco. The show marks a rare opportunity for Vergara to flex her dramatic acting muscles as her career has largely been defined by comedy projects, from playing Gloria Pritchett on ABC’s “Modern Family” (which ran for 11 seasons and garnered Vergara four Emmy nominations) to films like 2015’s “Hot Pursuit” with Reese Witherspoon. “I’m always looking for characters because there’s not much that I can play with this stupid accent,” Vergara recently told the Los Angeles Times, poking fun at herself.

Sofia Vergara recently publicly appeared in Miami to promote her latest Netflix series. Her co-star, Karol G, accompanied her, and the two posed together at the “Griselda” premiere at The Fillmore Miami Beach in Miami Beach, Florida, on Tuesday, January 23.It was a star-studded event that drew much attention from fans and paparazzi alike.

Sofia Vergara is stepping out in Miami to promote her Netflix series!

Carlos Aguilar A backyard swimming pool tells part of the story in Colombian American writer-director Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio’s “In the Summers.” As it goes from refreshing site of joyful congregation to an ignored eyesore in mounting disrepair, the recreational amenity establishes itself as a potently grave motif for the passage of time in this unsentimental, and yet immensely affecting debut feature about a complicated parent-children relationship. Told in four elliptical segments, it spans roughly two decades.