Latino arts, history and culture
The 2025 Latino Film Festival sponsored by the Mexican American Cultural Education Foundation recognized filmmaker, television director, author and social activist Jesús Treviño with the Lifetime … [Read more...]
Richard Yñiguez is the star of the 1979 motion picture Boulevard Nights which co-stars Marta DuBois and Danny De La Paz. Richard spoke to Latinopia about how he prepared for the role of Raymond Avila … [Read more...]
Danny De la Paz is a celebrated actor of stage and screen. With a career that spans decades, he is perhaps best remembered for his riveting portrayals of"Chuco" in the movie "Boulevard Nights" and … [Read more...]
In 1975 Richard Yñiguez starred in the made for television movie The Deadly Tower. The film tells the story of the Austin Texas massacre that left 14 people dead and 21 injured. Richard portrays real … [Read more...]
Danny De La Paz is an accomplished actor of stage and screen whose motion picture credits include Boulevard Nights and American Me. Known for his portrayal of cholos or gang members, Latinopia was … [Read more...]
Nancy De Los Santos Reza is an accomplished writer and producer whose latest project is a romantic comedy, Say A Little Prayer, which she wroter and produced. She spoke to Latinopia about this film … [Read more...]
Nancy De Los Santos Reza is an accomplished writer and producer. She spoke to Latinopia about the long journey it took before she was able to bring her idea to fruition and the miracle of acquiring an … [Read more...]
Hector Galan is an award-winning writer/producer and director of prime time television programs, including the prestigious Frontline and American Masters series. Among his acclaimed documentaries is … [Read more...]
On September 12, 2024, the East Los Angeles Arts Initiative honored filmmaker and director Jesús Treviño with the Gloria Molina Champion of the Art Pioneer Award for his lifetime of pioneering work in … [Read more...]
Paul Espinosa and Mark Day are documentary film makers. Paul's credits include "The Hunt for Pancho Villa" and "The Lemon Grove Incident." Mark's credits include "The San Patricios, " which is … [Read more...]
Rev.Thandeka is a spiritual leader concerned with the divisions evident in American society. In this Latinopia guest video, she points to ways in which average people can combat what she sees as the … [Read more...]
Severo Pérez is an acclaimed filmmaker, director, playwright and novelist who has just published a memoir titled Filmmaker's Journey. The book chronicles Severo's career in film making concluding with … [Read more...]
John J. Valadez is an acclaimed documentary filmmaker whose credits include The Head of Joaquin Murrieta, The Longoria Affair, The Chicano Wave and most recently, American Exile. He spoke to Latinopia … [Read more...]
Severo Pérez is an acclaimed documentary and narrative film director who wrote and directed the feature film, and the earth did not swallow him, based on the novel by Tomas Rivera. Severo spoke to … [Read more...]
This is the trailer for Carlos Avila's film, The Kill Floor. You can watch the entire film by going to PBS.org. … [Read more...]
During the U.S.-Mexican War of 1846, more than 500 immigrant soldiers, mostly Irish, deserted the U.S. Army and fought on the Mexican side of the war. This battalion of Irish soldiers were known as … [Read more...]
Carlos Avila is an acclaimed director and filmmaker whose credits include the feature film The Price of Glory, episodes of the Grimm television series and his landmark PBS drama series FotoNovelas. … [Read more...]
María Jiménez Henley pioneering Latina actress, choreographer and stage manager. She began her career when she played the role of "Teresita" in the motion picture WEST SIDE STORY. Latinopia learned … [Read more...]
Latinopia Cinema Fotos Novelas to Grimm from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. Carlos Avila is a documentary filmmaker and a director of episodic television shows, his latest being na episode of the NBC … [Read more...]
Luis Reyes is an author, publicist and director known as the author of the landmark book, Hispanics in Hollywood. His latest project is a ninety-minute documentary on the life and career of character … [Read more...]
Pepe Serna is an accomplished actor with more than 100 films to his credits and numerous television appearances. One of his most memorable roles was that of "Angel" in the motion picture "Scarface." … [Read more...]
