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On the heels of another successful year at the 5th International Cuban Sandwich Festival, Latin Times Media, Inc., was able to crown an international winner: Jama Cubana from London, England, plus recrown local favorites such as Faedo’s On the Go, Tia’s Authentic Latin Food, Pipo’s Cuban Café, the Floridian and MORE! We successfully hosted events at the Valencia College in Metro West, Orlando, Florida, in Miami, at Sergio’s Cuban Restaurant, and ended it all in Ybor City, Florida. The best part about the Cuban Sandwich Festival is that this year we were able to feed almost 1,000 homeless people! We are very excited to share with you all the great coverage of these memorial moments on our website at: www.iLOVECubanSandwiches.com I am also excited to share that our magazine has expanded its coverage to include national news via both print and online via: www.LatinTimesMedia.com As we continue celebrate our 15th season of Latin Times Magazine, I would like to share with you again how it all started. 16 Years ago, I moved from Chicago to the areas of Tampa & Orlando, Florida (I couldn’t decide where I wanted to live, but eventually settled in Tampa) – less than 6 months later, I was starting my first publication – a bilingual publication that

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When I started my magazine, a little over 15 years ago, I never dreamed that 15 Years later, I would still be publishing the “same” magazine, my goal was 1 year, and then it 5 years, and then I dreamed of 10 years, but 15 years, this is an emotional moment knowing that impossible goals can be reached, by working really hard, staying focused and never giving up, all of which can be summed up in just one word: Faith! (thank you GOD!) Fast forward, 15 years later, that little publication, now known as Latin Times Magazine is known world-wide, and we are STILL at it! Thank you to my husband Victor and my children, Nikko, Michaela, Zion and Victoria for putting up with my workaholic tendencies, and for helping me get it all done. You are the most precious gifts that God ever gave me.

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In closing, I am looking forward to the adventures and the challenges that lay ahead, as we focus on growing our ministry, our media business, and our event schedule, and introducing our NEWEST EVENT, the Taste of Latino festival, which will be held in the Tampa bay area in the fall of 2016. I want to extend an invitation to you to attend one of our upcoming events, and say hi to us, we would love to Sandwich Festival & meet you! Help us celebrate these two huge Schedules: 6th Annual achievements!

Ironically enough, we are ALSO just celebrated the 5th Anniversary of our International Cuban Sandwich Festival, an event that has enjoyed world-wide attention, and is now being held in Orlando, South Florida and Tampa Bay!

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Rita Moreno, the Isley Brothers, Lucian Grainge, Milton Nascimento Honored at Berklee College of Music Commencement Nearly 900 graduates from 68 countries received degrees today at Berklee’s 2016 commencement. Berklee President Roger H. Brown presented honorary doctor of music degrees to music legends Rita Moreno, the Isley Brothers, Lucian Grainge, and Milton Nascimento. Moreno delivered the commencement address

to the graduating class and an estimated audience of nearly 7,000 guests at the Agganis Arena. The annual commencement concert, held the previous evening at the Agganis Arena, featured some of the college’s most accomplished students paying tribute to the honorees with performances of music associated with their careers. In what is surely a first for a Berklee commencement address, Moreno broke into a rap mid-speech. She rhymed, “You must have the au-dacity, the pluck, the grit the pers-pi-cacity. Your talent may be terrific, your writing pro-lific—but do you have the mo-ti-vation to use your cre-a-tion for this gener-ation, to give it the passion, the voice to speak its choice? Will you invent the vo-cab-u-lary of dis-o-nance for love, for good, for rev-olution, if needed, in the insti-tution of society, should it fail to provide the variety to include all people, races, kinds? If it is blind to the human condition, will you call it to contrition? Speak truth to power, infuse the news— there are other views to choose.” To great cheers, she added, “Yo, I’m sayin’ write your score for more than popularity—live life with clarity— of who you are—your worth on earth. Don’t try to stop the critics. Keep writin’ the lyrics. Do that and pass the

Master Class.” Ernie Isley, moved by the previous evening’s student tribute concert, accepted the doctorate with these words: “Berklee, I want you to know, last night, you outdid yourselves. You’re professionals. Ronald and I, and in the spirit of all the brothers, appreciate it beyond words, and appreciate you. And I’m fully confident that the future of music rests in good hands because of Berklee.” Lucian Grainge also praised the graduates in his acceptance. “The respect that I have for you, this class, your graduation, your contributions, and your musicianship—I’m in awe of you...I’m very honored and humbled to be here. I want to thank you for this honorary doctorate…[and] congratulate you all, really well done. And I hope that you have as much joy from music as I have done in my career.”

With strikingly good looks and an infectious personality, Latin beauty Jacqueline Piñol has had a successful career in Hollywood as an on screen and voiceover actor, currently starring on Fox's "Bordertown," (Sunday's at 9:30/8:30c) the newest animated series from comedic genius Seth MacFarlane alongside an outstanding cast which includes Hank Azaria, Missi Pyle, Judah Friedlander and Alex Borstein. Shockingly on the show Piñol is the voice of 'Pepito,' a rambunctious 5-year-old boy whose curiosity gets him into trouble with nearly everyone in the neighborhood. Additionally, audiences will see a completely different side of her as the in-control, veteran detective 'Julie Espinose' in Season 2 of Amazon's "Bosch." The half Colombian, half Guatemalan knockout was born in Queens and moved to LosAngeles at a young age with her parents and 2 sisters. A determined child, Piñol always knew she wanted to be an actress. While attending Beverly Hills High School, she was busy early on with commercial jobs and landed her first television role as Ricky Martin's younger sister on "General Hospital." She went on to attend college at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and continued to pursue her dreams. Her resume grew quickly, landing major roles on popular shows including "Ponderosa," "Resurrection Blvd," "CSI: New York," "Lincoln Heights" and many more. A woman that can do it all,

Piñol has also excelled as a voiceover actress in feature films such as BRIDE WARS (Anne Hathaway & Kate Hudson) and in some of the most popular video games including "Transformers: The Game," "Unchartered 3" and most recently "Quantum Break," which comes out April 2016. Not just a multifaceted actress, Jacqueline is a jack of all trades in her personal life. Most don't know that Piñol fluently speaks 4 languages: English, Spanish, French and Italian. She is also a passionate animal advocate and works with various charities throughout the states and is currently working on a documentary about saving abandoned animals across the country. As if that wasn't enough to keep her busy, Piñol is also expecting her first child in 2016. With back-to-back projects in 2016, we would love to arrange an interview with you and Jacqueline to discuss the premiere season of "Bordertown" and her role in "Bosch." We can be reached at AGPR@andersongrouppr.com to arrange and look forward to hearing from you.

President Brown, in his introduction of Milton Nascimento, quoted jazz legend Wayne Shorter, who said, “As a Brazilian asset, Milton’s cultural value cannot be measured. Milton‘s treasure can be divided in ways not yet imagined.” This year’s honorary doctorate recipients were recognized for their achievements in contemporary music, for their enduring contributions to popular culture, and for the influence their careers and music have had on Berklee’s international student body. Past recipients include Duke Ellington (the first, in 1971), Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones, Smokey Robinson, Steven Tyler, Loretta Lynn, Juan Luis Guerra, Annie Lennox, Paco de Lucia, Carole King, Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss, George Clinton, Julio Iglesias, Plácido Domingo, and A. R. Rahman.

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Actress Aimee Carrero, who voices the title role in Disney's "Elena of Avalor," gets a first-look at the new Elena doll during a recording session for the series in Burbank, California. The doll, from Hasbro, will debut at Toy Fair in New York City on Friday, February 12, and "Elena of Avalor," a new animated TV series set in a fairytale kingdom inspired by Latin cultures and folklore, will premiere this summer on Disney Channel.

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Boehringer Ingelheim Launches “Conoce a Don many families that are struggling with guardianship Francisco” Sweepstakes. One Lucky Winner and For issues, a Guardian Ad Litem can better help Children a Guest Will Meet Beloved TV Host and Entercommunicate with an oftennon-comital court system tainer out, and that families and As anyone that has ever been carried children in need receive the help Don Francisco in Miami Boeh- portunity to meet the winner face ringer Ingelheim Continues to En- to face.” gage and Educate Hispanics in the In order to join the conversation U.S. with Type 2 Diabetes about the sweepstakes, friends and Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceu- family can share their stories on ticals, Inc. (BIPI) announced today social media using #ConoceADonthat it is launching the “Conoce a Francisco. The winner will be choDon Francisco” sweepstakes, offer- sen by June 16, 2016, and the trip ing a chance to meet iconic enter- will take place between June 27 and tainer Mario Kreutzberger (better July 1, 2016. known as Don Francisco), who for the past two years has been the For official sweepstakes rules, face of the company’s “Cuida Tu terms and conditions and to enDon” initiative. Aimed at engaging ter the Conoce a Don Francisco and educating Hispanics with type sweepstakes, please visit www. 2 diabetes, which Don Francisco is ConoceADonFrancisco.com. For affected by, Cuida Tu Don provides helpful tips and resources in Spanresources for treatment options ish about type 2 diabetes, please and tips for long-term healthy life- visit www.CuidaTuDon.com, and always remember to speak to your style choices. healthcare provider about any The Conoce a Don Francisco questions or concerns you may sweepstakes prize includes round- have. trip airfare for two to Miami, hotel accommodations, and transporta- About Diabetes tion to-and-from a private dinner Approximately 29 million Amerwith Don Francisco. Entries can be icans and an estimated 415 milsubmitted by visiting www.Con- lion people worldwide have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and nearly 28 oceADonFrancisco.com. percent of Americans with diabe“We are proud of our partnership tes—totaling 8 million people—are with Don Francisco to engage and undiagnosed. In the U.S., approxieducate the millions of Hispanics mately 12 percent of those aged 20 in the U.S. living with type 2 diabe- and older have diabetes. T2D is the tes Cuida Tu Don has focused on,” most common type, accounting for said Thomas Seck, M.D., vice pres- an estimated 90 to 95 percent of all ident, Clinical Development and diagnosed adult diabetes cases in Medical Affairs – Metabolism at the U.S. Diabetes is a chronic conBoehringer Ingelheim. “Our new dition that occurs when the body sweepstakes offers fans the chance either does not properly produce, to meet Don Francisco in person, or use, the hormone insulin. providing another way for him to inspire others to face the challeng- For more information please visit es that come with living with type www.us.boehringer-ingelheim. 2 diabetes." com, or follow us on Twitter @ BoehringerUS. “Type 2 diabetes is part of my life, and I’ve experienced first-hand that by staying informed I can still do everything I love and live life to the fullest,” said Mario Kreutzberger. “I’m excited to have the op-

through a sticky divorce involving the custody of minor children knows, fighting for custody of an abused child can be a challenging journey. Today’s family court judiciary system is often afraid of making one decision or another and therefore allow unfit parents to retain their parental rights. A to the children, they have very little rights or say in the matter and even teenage victims are denied the opportunity to speak on their behalf. The Guardian ad Litem program can help, “IF” the court allows. What is a Guardian ad Litem (GAL)? A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a volunteer who has made a decision to speak up for a child in the dependency system, commonly referred to as the foster care system. Each year, there are more than 3,000 abused, abandoned and neglected children in Hillsborough County who are the subject of court proceedings. Their voices often go unheard and their best interests are overlooked because there is no one to take their case. A GAL is an adult member of the community who volunteers to become a part of the court program and represent the best interest of a child.

What exactly does a GAL do? The Guardian ad Litem (GAL) represents the “best interests” of a child in a variety of ways. The first way is by gathering information. The GAL independently conducts a thorough investigation on behalf of the child. Furthermore, the GAL serves as a monitor of the agencies and persons who provide services to the child. The GAL assures that orders of the court are

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that they should. The GAL compiles the information received through various sources, and advocates for the child by assuring that his or her wishes are heard and that the best interests of the child are presented to the Court and affiliated agencies. The GAL is a vital part of the court process for any child involved in the child welfare system. What does it take to be a GAL and make a difference in the life of a child? Our Program will prepare you and teach you everything you need to know! We provide you with GAL certification training. This is a three-part training including: an independent study, class time and work, and handson training with an experienced Guardian ad Litem. The independent study portion of the training combines an on-line segment and readings.

The classroom portion is only 15 hours in over five evenings or two Saturdays. The completion of the 15 hour training and the independent study portion of the training will then provisionally certify you so that you may be assigned a case and begin the field component of the training under the guidance of an experienced GAL volunteer, called a mentor. With the help of your mentor, you will learn and experience what it is like to be a GAL. Please give them a call to learn more about how you can make a difference in the life of a child! Contact us at www.galtampa.org or (813) 272-5110.

and held cameras and cellphones in the air waiting to capture the moment. As Obama was seen entering the seating area, the crowd erupted with cheers and applause. After the National Anthems of Cuba and the United States were played, thousands of doves were released from the centerfield wall at the admiration of all in attendance.

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With the new diplomatic relations announced between the United States and Cuba, several actions have taken place to promote travel and communication between American people and the Cuban people. On August 17th, 2015 the American Embassy was opened in Cuba and a United States flag was hoisted above by the same marines that were present when the embassy was closed in 1961. Historical events are in the making as more time passes on. The most recent historical event occurred on March 22nd, 2016, when the Tampa Bay Rays flew to Cuba and played an exhibition game against the Cuban National Baseball Team, which was televised live around the world on ESPN and ESPN Deportes. Not only was this an event in itself, but among the 55,000 plus in attendance were the special guests sitting in the seats behind home plate, President Raul Castro and President Barack Obama with First Lady Michelle Obama and their two daughters. President Obama was the first sitting American President to visit Cuba in 88 years, and just before attending the baseball game, he addressed the nation by giving a speech at the Gran Teatro in Havana. This speech was directed toward the Cuban people, which was broadcast live around the county

on the Cuban state television network. In his speech, President Obama spoke on American Ideals, promoted small business entrepreneurship, and conveyed the message of reconciliation by putting the past in the past and attempting to move forward for a new relationship and future. When the speech concluded, the roads were closed as both presidents travelled by motorcade to the Estadio Latinoamericano baseball stadium. The game had a scheduled start of 2:00pm, but all attendees had to be in the stadium by 11:30am. Getting to the Stadium was difficult but fairly organized. Streets were blocked by police for several blocks out to allow only buses to enter the closed off area near the stadium. Security was visible but not overwhelming. There were thousands of people from both the US and Cuba hoping to get into the "invitation only" game as tickets were not sold. Some American visitors walked in the streets without a ticket, hoping to scalp one outside the stadium. One man was overheard willing to pay $500 USD for a ticket, however there were no such scalpers and some Americans were upset that with Dollars, they couldn’t buy their way into the game. Just like the American's attendees were invited in the US, the Cubans attendees were also invited and selected through their work centers. Entering the stadium, one thing noticed about the ticket was that there was no seat number on it, it only had a section. Attendees flocked into the stadium, found their section and filled in the seats where ever they could. While waiting for the opening ceremonies to start, Latin music played over the sound system, players warmed up on the field, and fans danced and cheered them on. Closer to 2:00pm, the music went silent and the entire stadium stood on their feet as there was activity behind home plate for the entry of the presidents. Fans stood on their chairs

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Each player from both teams were escorted into the field by a child. After the introduction of players, each of the Tampa Bay Rays player approached the stands behind home plate to shake hands with the president of the United States and delivered flowers to the First Lady and daughters of the president. As the game started, there was an excitement in the air with the full stadium. The game started just like any other game in the US, with the Cubans chanting, “Cuba, Cuba, Cuba”. There were no “USA” chants heard. The stands were filled with children, parents, couples, elders all dressed like one normally would dress to a baseball game in the US. Some of the Cubans came to the game prepared with their bags of homemade food, snacks and drinks and were observed sharing their food with US attendees sitting next to them. Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher Matt Moore pitched six scoreless innings, giving up six hits and one walk while striking out three. James Loney hit an RBI single in the 2nd inning to put the Rays up 1-0, and then a two-run homerun in the 4th inning to put the Rays up 3-0. In the top of the 7th inning, the Rays scored another run on an RBI single by Steve Pearce. Amazingly, a lot of the crowd was applauding, Cuban and US fans alike. The game continued and Cuban player Rudy Reyes hit a home run in the bottom of the 9th inning. The crowd went wild but friendly with chants of, "Cuba, Cuba, Cuba!" The crowd regained their enthusiasm even though they were down by 3. On the final out of the game, the score read Tampa Bay Rays 4, and Cuba National 1. At the end of the game, both team lined up to shake hand but instead of shaking hands, each of the players took their jerseys off and exchanged them with their counterpart player out in the middle of the infield. It was a truly historical event seeing the President of the United States seating next to Raul Castro watching a baseball game in the Estadio Latinoamericano in Havana, Cuba.

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English for Academic Purposes at Hillsborough Community College - Ybor City Campus The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program is designed to meet the needs of those individuals who desire to improve their English language skills, in order to pursue college degrees, career goals, or increase better employment opportunities. Students attending the EAP program on the Ybor City campus come from various walks of life, and are representative of countries from around the world. There is a rich cultural and ethnic diversity among the EAP student population and its professors. This same element of diversity found on the campus, is also found in Ybor City, which is listed as one of only two National Historic Landmark Districts located in Florida. There is much to see and do when not attending EAP classes. As a student at Ybor City Campus you can attend theatre performances free at the Visual & Performing Arts building, participate in Student Government Association sponsored events, join the International Club, or other groups with common interests, browse the campus art gallery, and access free tutoring services at the Academic Success Center in the campus library. If you have time, you can wander around Ybor City, admire the architecture of old buildings, visit historic sites, shop, ride the street car, or enjoy culturally diverse foods in the many restaurants and eateries in Ybor City. The Ybor City Campus is also conveniently located to downtown Tampa, providing opportunities for students to take advantage of what the area has to offer to enhance their education while attending the EAP program at the Ybor City Campus. Info: Susan Eschrich Email: seschrich@hccfl.edu Phone: 813-259-6442; 813-253-7642 (EAP Reception Desk)

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NBC 4 NEW YORK Y TELEMUNDO 47 LANZAN NUEVA RONDA DE BECAS PARA ORGANIZACIONES SIN FINES DE LUCRO LOCALES La competencia “21st Century Solutions” otorgara $200,000 en becas para organizaciones sin fines de lucro que promueven programas innovadores NUEVA YORK, NY – (7 de junio del 2016) – NBC 4 New York / WNBC y Telemundo 47 / WNJU hoy anunciaron la inauguración de su competencia anual de becas “21st Century Solutions”. El programa otorgará $200,000 a tres organizaciones sin fines de lucro locales que promueven programas innovadores para avanzar a las comunidades locales en los campos de compromiso cívico, la educación, el medio ambiente, el desarrollo laboral, el apoderamiento económico, los medios y la tecnología. La competencia de becas abrió sumisiones ayer, lunes 6 de junio y aceptará solicitudes de organizaciones sin fines de lucro hasta el viernes 26 de agosto por medio de NBCNewYork.com/21stCenturySolutions. La organización ganadora recibirá $100,000 en becas y dos organizaciones finalistas recibirán $50,000. Los ganadores serán anunciados a finales del año 2016. “Nuestra región incorpora muchas organizaciones sin fines de lucro que están haciendo una diferencia muy importante en las comunidades que servimos. Nos agrada mucho de otra vez poder apoyar la competencia de becas para ayudar a nuestros innovadores locales que están avanzando nuestra región hacia el futuro,” dijo Eric Lerner, Presidente y Gerente General de NBC 4 New York. “La competencia de becas 21st Century Solutions permite a organizaciones locales recibir consideración para recibir fondos críticos para que puedan ayudar y hacer una diferencia en las comunidades que servimos. Telemundo 47 se enorgullece en apoyar esta importante iniciativa,” dijo Cristina Schwarz, Presidente y Gerente General, Telemundo 47.

Para más información sobre los requisitos de elegibilidad, incluso como entregar su solicitud en línea, por favor visite la página web NBCNewYork.com/21stCenturySolutions Las organizaciones sin fines de lucro 501(c) (3) que estén localizadas dentro de los siguientes condados podrán entregar una solicitud: Bergen, Bronx, Dutchess, Essex, Fairfield, Hudson, Hunterdon, Kings, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Nassau, New York, Ocean, Orange, Passaic, Pike, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Somerset, Suffolk, Sullivan, Sussex, Ulster, Union, Warren y Westchester. La competencia de becas 21st Century Solutions es financiado por la fundación de NBCUniversal y en colaboración con NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations (por su título en inglés) para apoyar a organizaciones sin fines de lucro que están desafiando el pensamiento convencional y poniendo ideas innovadoras en acción. Este año, el programa otorgará 30 becas con valor total de $1.2 millones. Desde el comienzo del programa en 2012, 21st Century Solutions ha otorgado aproximadamente $4.8 millones a 120 organizaciones en diez mercados de los Estados Unidos. Sobre NBC 4 New York NBC 4 New York / WNBC es la estación principal de NBC Owned Television Stations, sirviendo el área triestatal de Nueva York con un compromiso incomparable a la excelencia periodística por casi 75 años. La estación cuenta con el equipo investigativo más grande de Nueva York (I-Team) e incluye periodistas galardonados con los premios Edward R. Murrow y Emmy quienes satisfactoriamente ha conseguido las respuestas a las preguntas de los televidentes. El equipo del clima de la estación, Storm Team 4, está comprometido a brindarles y mantener a los televidentes del área tri-estatal informados y seguros. Además del canal principal de NBC 4 New York, otros medios de programación incluye COZI TV, el canal de multidifusión, y otras plataformas de fuera del hogar que incluye pantallas de televisión en taxis y en los trenes de NJ PATH. Para obtener más información, visite nuestra página www.nbcnewyork.com

Josefina López' "Trio Los Machos" Explores Machismo, Music & Exploitation of Bracero Program A Musical Love Letter to Bracero Migrant Laborers BOYLE HEIGHTS, CA Playwright

Josefina López once again captures her soulful magic in Trio Los Machos, a play that revisits the life journey of three men who forged a friendship in their youth and takes them on a 50year life odyssey. A simple story of a bond so strong that decades later, in the autumn of their lives, the men face the stark realities of getting old-and for aging Mexican machos, not an easy reality to accept. Trio Los Machos returns for a Father's Day weekend opening: June 17, 18 and 19, 2016 at the Casa 0101Theater located in Boyle Heights. An audience pleaser, Trio Los Machos is the perfect gift to bring the family, especially parents and elders. Play runs through July 10th. López presents the tale of Nacho (Danny Edward Mora), Lalo (Héctor Márquez) and Paco (Henry Aceves Madrid), three aging musicians who play the best of the legendary "Trio Los Panchos" classics at local cantinas (bars). Theirs is a journey borne out of a mutual love of music and a deep dislike of the inhumane treatment caused by the exploitation of the 1942 Bracero Program. The three men are each so different

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yet they found common ground on the agricultural fields having been brought in as part of the U.S. Mexican Farm Labor Agreement with Mexico. Most of us, especially Latinos know about the Bracero Program, some of us even have elder male family members who came here through this program. But like all of López's plays, there is always something new to learn. One powerful scene is when the young laborers are stripped of their clothes; forced to stand side by side, naked and then inhumanly sprayed with chemicals to disinfect them. It is such a formidable moment that one can't help but think of the Jews being sprayed during the Holocaust. It is a profound historical reminder of the labor long and treacherous hours they were forced to work, paid 30 cents per hour and then to further be cheated by the bosses, who deducted additional fees, justifying that it was the social security deduction. The Bracero Program brought millions of Mexican guest workers to the United States, starting in August 1942 and ended more than four decades ago in 1962. It is the largest U.S. contract labor program ever enacted. It was called "Bracero" because it means manual laborer or "one who works with his arms," and during the current immigration reform rhetoric, it has been discussed to reenact by some politicians. Three young friends meet under dire work circumstances, soon discover they could sing and make more money playing in public venues than laboring in the fields. Hence, Trio Los Machos rose above the agricultural fields to entertain the workers. Read complete article at www.LatinTimesMedia.com

Ms. Acevedo, who earned her bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering from New Mexico State University and a master of science from Stanford University, has long championed the importance of STEM education for young women.

Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) today announced that Sylvia Acevedo, a member of the organization's National Board of Directors and longtime advocate for Hispanic, girls', and women's causes, has been appointed interim chief executive officer. She succeeds Anna Maria Chávez, who has served as CEO of GSUSA since 2011. Earlier this month, Ms. Chávez notified the National Board of Directors of her desire to actively explore a return to public service. Ms. Chávez and the National Board have mutually agreed on an effective departure date of June 30, 2016. Ms. Chavez will assist Ms. Acevedo in her transition to interim CEO. Kathy H. Hannan, President of GSUSA's Board of Directors, said the organization would begin an immediate national search to find a permanent successor to Ms. Chávez. Ms. Acevedo, who is secretary of the National Board and serves on its executive committee, is also a White House commissioner on the Presidential Initiative for Hispanic Educational Excellence and a national advocate for STEM education. She is a strategic consultant to companies that wish to use technology to capitalize on demographic trends, and she previously served as president and CEO of Communicard LLC, a firm that used innovative technology to harness market trends. Ms. Hannan said, "Sylvia Acevedo is the ideal choice to lead GSUSA during this transitional period. She is an officer of the National Board of Directors and a talented technology executive who has held positions with some of the world's most respected companies. She has earned national prominence with regard to women's and Hispanic issues. Most importantly, she understands our mission and is committed to leading us forward." Latin Times Magazine

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"I am honored to have been selected for this role," said Ms. Acevedo. "Throughout my career, I have been committed to giving girls the skills they need to excel in life, and I truly believe they can change the world at this decisive moment in history through their courage, confidence, and character." Ms. Hannan added, "Anna's efforts have elevated Girl Scouts' brand and created a stronger partnership with the Girl Scout councils. We thank her for her commitment to Girl Scouts and the important role she played in shaping and achieving our priorities. We wish Anna great success as she directs her boundless energy to public service."

Toronto will be HOT-HOT-HOT this summer with a bigger and better Salsa in Toronto Festival running from June 30 to July 17. Long-time supporter TD Bank Group (TD) has made a multi-year commitment to the event, which culminates in the popular Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival, now in its 12th year. The largest Latino-themed cultural celebration in Canada, the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival occurs over a three week period with a series of city wide events that kick off with Triple Latin Grammy winning Cuban Duo "Gente de Zona" concert on June 30th at 8pm and culminate in the 12th Annual Salsa on St. Clair free street festival on July 9th and 10th.

"It has been a tremendous privilege to lead Girl Scouts," said Ms. Chávez. "It is an organization very close to my own beginnings, and I credit Girls Scouts with building in me the confidence and desire to make this a world where girls can realize their full potential. Girl Scouts and its leadership, at every level, are dedicated to achieving that goal, and I am honored to have been part of the mission."

The Salsa on St. Clair festival was conceived and initiated by Telelatino Network in collaboration with the Hillcrest Village BIA in 2005 as a local event centred around the emerging St. Clair West streetscape of small Latino restaurants and businesses. The event has grown into a nationally recognized festival that attracts hundreds of thousands of people from across the region and beyond who love salsa and Latino culture. The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival brings an international calibre of Latin music and non-stop dancing in the streets of St. Clair, garnering attention from international major media such as CNN en Español, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Univision Network's biggest national shows, Despierta America and El Gordo y la Flaca.

She added, "Over the last eight years my Girl Scout work at the local and national level has been extremely satisfying, and I leave with the knowledge that the Girl Scout Movement is poised to move in exciting new directions and achieve even greater success." We're Girl Scouts of the USA We're 2.7 million strong—1.9 million girls and 800,000 adults who believe girls can change the world. It began over 100 years ago with one woman, Girl Scouts' founder Juliette Gordon "Daisy" Low, who believed in the power of every girl. She organized the first Girl Scout troop on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, and every year since, we've made her vision a reality, helping girls discover their strengths, passions, and talents. Today we continue the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. We're the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs for girls from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to do something amazing. To volunteer, reconnect, donate, or join, visit www.girlscouts.org.

"We are thrilled to expand our participation in Salsa in Toronto as title sponsor for the next several years," said Scott Mullin, Vice President Community Relations, TD Bank Group. "TD celebrates the vibrancy of Latin culture in Toronto with so many things to experience and enjoy! The Salsa in Toronto Festival captures them all." "We are extremely proud of how our small Latino celebration has become one of the most important cultural festivals in the country and we are thrilled to continue working with TD Bank Group to grow the influence of Hispanic Canada in the years to come," added Aldo DiFelice, Canadian Salsa Festivals Project and Telelatino Network Inc. President. The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival is also generously supported by the City of Toronto, the Province of Ontario and the Hillcrest Village BIA and is produced by the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project, a federally incorporated Not-for-Profit organization. For a full calendar of TD Salsa in Toronto Festival events go to SalsainToronto.com

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U.S. Latino News Bites U.S. Hispanics:

An Unstoppable Evolution

Culturati Releases Results For Two-Year Segmentation Tracking Study

Bob Henriquez,

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U.S. Hispanic segment evolution projections through 2030

Please tell us a little bit about yourself and your history in Tampa, and politics? I am a fifth-generation resident of Tampa and a graduate of Princeton University; I have worked in both the public and private sectors. I was a consultant for engineering and planning firms and was a government affairs coordinator for the Tampa Bay Builders Association. On the public side, I served four terms as a State Representative in the Florida Legislature and, later, headed up the Pinellas and Pasco counties division of the Department of Children and Families. In addition, I served two stints as head football coach at Tampa Catholic and twice led the Crusaders to the state title game. What do you do for a living now? I have the honor of serving as the countywide elected Hillsborough County Property Appraiser.

In 2011 the Culturati U.S. Hispanic Segmentation Model proved that acculturation is non-linear and the start/end points are not definitive. However, along with its eminent growth, the U.S. Hispanic population continues to evolve and defend its core values. Therefore, it is imperative for marketers to be one step ahead of this evolution to ensure that their U.S. Hispanic strategy is reflective of today's Hispanic consumer.

Tell us about your family? I am married to my beautiful wife Carrie Henriquez, and we are the proud parents of our son, Drew and our two daughters, Elin and Emma.

Through forward and retro acculturation, continued Hispanic population growth, and increasing rate of U.S. Hispanic births, Culturati projects that in the next decade the influential bicultural Savvy Blender segment will become larger (37%) compared to the other segments. This marks the importance of understanding Hispanic acculturation, its evolution and future implications as Hispanics continue to assert their Hispanic-American identity. Furthermore, the Latinista (Culturally Hispanic) segment remains very

What do you enjoy most about what you do? I enjoy the ability to help others. I have a lifelong passion for public service and have been blessed to be able to give back in both my private and public life. How do you handle obstacles? The first thing is that I don’t consider an obstacle in the traditional sense; obstacles are nothing more than opportunities veiled in a cloud of uncertainty. A true test of leadership is facing difficulties with resolve, intelligence and a steady hand. I always attempt to create a solution that is a win/win for all parties concerned. Who is your hero or role model, and why? I have been blessed to have so many positive influences on my life. My greatest role models are my parents. My father was my rock and showed me the value of hard work, how to be a great father and how important it is to treat people with respect. My mother was the glue that held our loving family together. She taught me kindness, compassion and to dream big. She also taught me to cook with love.

To help marketers stay ahead of these changes, Culturati conducted a longitudinal study that presents the why's behind the shifts that have shaped this market in the past two years and that will continue to form this population in the years to come. The results are aligned with 2011 predictions. The study confirmed that U.S. Hispanic identity is multidimensional. It does not follow a linear path and it is shaped by a continuous transformation where profound shifts in cultural identity occur as Hispanics forward or retro acculturate.

important, although it will slowly shrink while the Heritage Keeper (Bicultural) and Ameri-Fan (Culturally American) segments will remain stable. The following illustration shows the dimension of the Culturati Segments, which are currently leveraged by Fortune500 companies for primary research and syndicated data through Nielsen-Culturati Homescan Panel. The results show that the Hispanic Identity journey consists of three distinct cultural states: Deliberate Hispanic Dominant Culture, Natural State of Biculturalism, and Deliberate American Dominant Culture. These states are driven by conscious and subconscious forces that shape an individual’s cultural mindset and value system and occur at each person’s own pace; however, the journey is not necessarily sequential nor do Hispanics eventually travel through all three states. The Hispanic identity journey is unique to each individual and is often interrupted and modified by internal and external factors. Life decisions and unexpected events or changes in lifestyle can send an individual to another state, causing them to forward or retro acculturate. The 2013-2015 longitudinal study (N=400) was followed by in-depth qualitative interviews. The full report: “U.S. HISPANICS: AN UNSTOPPABLE EVOLUTION”©2016 is now available. Contact Marissa Romero-Martin at Culturati: Marissa. Romero@CulturatiResearch.com

For Bilingual Hispanic Families, New College Search Tools Shine A Light On Financial Aid College Abacus, a free online tool that helps families easily comparison shop for affordable college options, today announced the release of two first-of-theirkind Spanish-language college search tools: College Ábaco, and its Pell Grant-specific partner tool, Pell Ábaco. These free online resources make it possible for bilingual Hispanic families to navigate the often complex financial aid process in Spanish, allowing them to calculate and compare their personalized financial aid estimates across 5,600 U.S. colleges in a fully translated format. Abigail Seldin, College Abacus co-founder and vice president of Innovation & Product Management at ECMC Group, unveiled the tools today at the sixth annual Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) America meeting in Atlanta, GA. Of the roughly 17.9 million Hispanic children in the U.S.,

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many come from Spanish speaking families. In fact, the Pew Research Center reports that nearly three-in-four Hispanics over the age of five speak Spanish at home. College Ábaco and Pell Ábaco were designed to address the language barriers many bilingual families face when evaluating their college options, as well as the tuition "sticker shock" many first generation and minority students experience when considering higher education. In one recent survey of young Latinos who chose not to attend college, nearly three-quarters attributed their decision to financial concerns. More info: https://collegeabacus.org/about

HOLLYWOOD’S MOST POWERFUL LATINA PUBLICISTS:

JASMINE ESPADA AND BRENDA HERRERA Latin Times Magazine: What inspired you to be a major Publicist for Hollywood’s most famous Latinos?

Jasmin Espada: Working with actors such as Esai Morales and Ivonne Coll for as long as I have, more than inspiration is constant growth, a constant learning experience. But we also laugh a lot. You have to be able to find humor in what we do.

Brenda Herrera: It wasn’t something I planned, it was just something I fell into after years of experience working in entertainment, the opportunity to do publicity came to me through a publicist friend who offered me a position at the agency she worked for and I didn’t think twice about taking it and I’m glad I did because I truly love what I do and I’m inspired everyday by securing new clients, working on new projects and the opportunities to expand our business. Latin Times Magazine: How does it feel to be named two of the industry’s leading publicists and Hollywood’s most powerful Latinas?

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recognition was very humbling. I see it as an opportunity as a Latina publicist working in Hollywood to hopefully inspire young people and lead by example. It is time we end the long running lip service from the studios about Latinos and really give our talent the roles they deserve. Our talent is ready.

Brenda Herrera: It’s an honor to be included in the LA Times Diverse 100 among so many talented individuals. As publicists, it’s our job to make our clients shine and we are just quietly in the background pulling the strings to make that happen. It’s a thankless job and one that many don’t recognize the value in what we do, so to be recognized for all our hard work is an incredible feeling! Latin Times Magazine: Tell us one of the funniest moments you have experienced with an Actor?

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moments in my career. However, this one happened many years before I became a

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publicist. While a college student I did an internship at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston during the Robert Maplethorpe exhibit. We were told Paul Newman was going to be visiting that day with his wife Joanne Woodward. I was young and clueless and completely missed them getting in. So there I was minding my own business when all of a sudden Paul Newman comes to me and says “Honey, do you have a Kleenex?” It was a surreal experience. From all the people there he went directly to me. It is almost like he knew I was going to be a Hollywood publicist somehow when I didn’t even know it myself.

Brenda Herrera: I was with Esai Morales in an elevator, and a middle-eastern man walked in. Esai knew a little Farsi that he decided to use at that moment. He said something to the man in Farsi which I did not understand and the man gave him a crazy look and ran out of the elevator. I asked Esai what he said to the man and he said he told him the first thing that came to mind and that was, “what are you looking at”? He didn’t mean to be rude, but that was the only phrase in Farsi that he could think of at that moment. When he realized that the man probably got offended, he felt terrible and tried going after him to explain and apologize but the man was already gone. So for the next half an hour, Esai made me drive around looking for the man so he could apologize to him. It was one of those times you wish you had a video camera. Latin Times Magazine: What is your favorite Latin food and do you love Cuban Sandwiches? Jasmin Espada: At the risk of getting my interview cut short I am a vegetarian trying very hard to become vegan, however when I did eat meat, Cuban sandwiches were a favorite.

Brenda Herrera: I love all Latin food but if I had to choose a favorite, I would have to say my mom’s chicken mole. I do love Cuban sandwiches especially the Cuban sandwich from Portos Cuban Bakery.

Effective Public Relations by Cutlip & Center (First edition) and the other is How to Make Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. Those two books summarize in beautiful precision what public relations is. If you are really passionate about becoming a publicist do an internship at Espada Herrera & Associates. You will learn a lot. I started working with Communications since I was at UMASS Boston. My first on campus job was Assistant to the Student Trustee. That gave me (and a group of selected friends) access to a lot of private receptions with the top brass of the University. It also taught me a lot about the world of public relations. Celebrities and VIPs alike trusted me. It was like a domino effect. Celebrities are a very specific public which requires special handling. I have always respected and honored their talent so they recognized I was there to help bring their talent to the attention of the media. I started working with Latino talent and it was a natural progression.

Brenda Herrera: I would say, just follow your heart. Don’t do anything for any other reason but for the love of it. If you ‘re an actor, you should do it for the art of it not because you want to be a celebrity. We see it all the time, real actors stay out of the spotlight and work everyday at honing their craft, but wanna-be actors don’t want to do the work to be a great actor, they just want to be photographed on the red carpet because all they really care about is being famous. If you’re a publicist starting out, ask yourself, what are you passionate about? If your answer is Publicity, then you’re on the right track. It may look like a fun job (which it can be), but the truth is it’s a lot of hard work, long hours and at times, very stressful. So you really have to have thick skin and really love what you do, otherwise, you will not be successful.

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you give young Latino Publicists and actors:

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Chuti Tiu Latin Times: Tells about yourself, your family and your family History? Chuti Tiu: I am mixture of Chinese, Filipino, and Spanish Born in Louisiana. My Dad is Chinese from the Fujian Province, China, but he was born in the Philippines, my mother is Spanish and Filipino. I only spoke English at home.

Oscar Torre work on any projects together?

Chuti Tiu: Yes, right now Oscar actually has two projects we are working and collaborating together on; one is about death and the meaning of life. Oscar and I believe in pushing the envelope in terms of filmmaking. We are always working.

Latin Times: What inspired you to be an actress? Chuti Tiu: I always loved making people happy, making them smile, and entertaining them. I started with playing classical piano, and I loved being in front of a camera and on stage. At a young age, I did my very first play - Snow White, playing the title role. As I was growing up, I wasn’t allowed by my parents to think of acting as a profession; they wanted me to be a lawyer or some kind of professional. It took some convincing, but eventually they finally realized that acting is my true calling.

Latin Times: Being in action scenes, have you studied Martial Arts? Chuti Tiu: Yes, I did. I studied for many years - Shaolin Kung Fu. I definitely appreciate the arts and am thankful for the knowledge of self-defense and the preservation of cultural heritage.

Latin Times: Tell us about some of the movies and TV shows you have been in? Chuti Tiu: Most recently I guest-starred on the show Nashville. I play Tara Ashton - a tough litigator. As you know, I starred in Pretty Rosebud, which is a movie that I wrote and my husband Oscar Torre directed, which won multiple awards on the film festival circuit, including Best Actress (myself), Best Director (Oscar) and Best Film. I was also in the critically acclaimed film Rampart with Woody Harrelson and Brie Larson, and in the fan favorite The Internship with Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson. On television, I’ve guest-starred on Rizzoli & Isles, 2 Broke Girls, and Chasing Life. Others include Southland, 24, General Hospital, Weeds and The Closer. I'm presently writing a dramatic screenplay that is similar in tone to Pretty Rosebud; I enjoy being an architect for life stories. Victor, I just love to work!

Latin Times: What advice would you give diverse young actors and actresses? Chuti Tiu: Welcome! Now is an amazing time for you. We are all in this together; it’s really important that different ethnicities celebrate their backgrounds and it’s so important to tell your stories. Study your butt off; remember that it takes work to be a great actor or actress. It takes education, rehearsal, practice, and vulnerability. Which means not being perfect.

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Latin Times: Married to a Cuban, growing up Filipino and Chinese, what is your favorite Latin food? Chuti Tiu: Ropa Vieja, I love it! And tostones - tostones are so bad for you but sooooooo good. A little slice of heaven.

Latin Times: Who is one of your favorite Latino actors or actresses you have worked with? Chuti Tiu: My husband Oscar Torre, of course! Not only is he an amazing husband and supporter, he is also passionate about what I am working on. He is always coaching me and lifting me up, building me up. He is amazing.

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United States. I still remember being young and moving into a house not having any furniture but I didn’t care - it was fun to sleep on the floor! They’ve always been hard-working; they instilled a strong faith in me. They also taught me to get along and be diplomatic. When my parents first came to the U.S., my father worked at the hospital and went to the cafeteria. To his surprise, there were blacks on one side and whites on the other. Both sides invited my dad to sit with them. Not wanting to make any enemies, my father dragged a table to the middle of the room, because let’s face it - he’s neither white nor black. My parents are my heroes.

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JAINA LEE ORTIZ Star of ROSEWOOD

The show has been called fun and sexy, and Jaina Lee Ortiz is enjoying every minute! “She’s Latina, she’s from New York and she’s a homicide detective,” Jain Lee Ortiz describes Annalise Villa, her character in Fox’s “Rosewood,”, “I’m Latina, I’m from New York, and my father is a homicide detective. I didn’t have to be anyone else. Villa is me to a T.” Jaina, portrays a Miami police detective alongside Morris Chestnut, who plays Dr. Beaumont Rosewood, a charismatic pathologist. But her first leading role isn’t without its so-called hardships, including fight sequences and shootouts with a .45. Then there’s her co-star. “He gives me a difficult time,” she added, “because I have to stare all day into his gorgeous eyes and ridiculous smile.” Jaina Lee Ortiz was born Jessica Ortiz at Fort Ord army base in California and was raised in The Bronx, New York. The only child of first generation Puerto Rican parents, Ortiz spent her early years learning Salsa at a dance studio. What started out as a hobby, later turned into a profession and by her teens, she was instructing and performing internationally. Although she excelled at dance, Ortiz was drawn towards acting and was determined to pursue it professionally. At the age of 16, Ortiz made her entrance into the world of acting by appearing in student films. Several years later, she began training at Maggie Flanigan Studios, specializing in the Meisner technique. After completing two years of study, Ortiz made her theatrical debut in an off-Broadway play. Soon afterwards, she relocated to California where she was cast in the VH1 reality show, Scream Queens 2, in which she competed against other aspiring actresses for an upcoming movie role. Ortiz ended the season as a finalist and went on to appear in several national television commercials while also continuing to perform in local theatrical productions. In late 2013, Ortiz was cast as a series regular in Chris Carter's The After for Amazon Studios. Although the pilot was green-lit to series, the decision was later reversed in January 2015. In March 2015, Ortiz was cast as the female lead opposite Morris Chestnut for the pilot turned series, Rosewood, which is scheduled to air for its 2nd Season on Fox in the fall of 2016.

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Latin Times: Tell me a little bit about yourself, where you grew up, and about your family. Jaina Lee Ortiz: Well I grew up in Bronx, NY and I have such small family, I am the only child, I am the only grandchild. I only have one uncle and my dad was an only child too, no first cousins, total opposite of a big Latino family. Growing up in the Bronx my mom put me in dance when I was nine, I originally wanted to do gymnastics and since my mom couldn’t afford it she put me in dance instead, so I danced Mambo and Salsa from the age of nine thru twenty and by sixteen I was already a professional Salsa Dancer traveling the world internationally performing and teaching which lead me to be interested in the acting.

ed from scratch with the little train- Latin Times: Do you l ing I had from New York. Then even- ike Cuban Sandwiches and if so – who makes your favorite? tually I booked Rosewood. Jaina Lee Ortiz: I do love them, Latin Times: Tell us about your role but I haven’t had one in a while, but I do love them. on the hit series Rosewood? Jaina Lee Ortiz: We started in 2015, and We shot the pilot in Miami, which we just finished season one and are working on season two which is going to come out in September 2016. It was really challenging moving out here to LA, it is so competitive and having little experience, but in this role I felt a connection and it was very much me and I just brought myself into character with my experiences growing up in New York as a Daughter of a Homicide detective and Latina. It is hard work and very demanding, long hours of work. I just really love it and I love my character.

Latin Times: How did you end up in show biz? Jaina Lee Ortiz: The salsa led to acting, then at sixteen performing in the Bronx these students from NYU asked me if I wanted to be in their thesis film and I said of course I would love to, I had no experience whatsoever. Then I went to the screening and remembered how horrible I was and I just threw myself in there having no clue what to do, I thought “Oh yeah you just mesmerize these lines and say it out loud.” and I truly liked that experience and I decided at the age of twenty-one that I didn’t want to be a dancer for the rest of my life and decided to hang up the dancing shoes and just do acting and study, because I said to myself if I am going to do this then I am going to do it right. I then studied two years in New York, took a conservatory program and I studied the Meisner Technique. Then straight out of that I got Scream Queens which was a reality show for aspiring actresses and competed for a role in the Horror Film Saw 7. That was a good foundation to start off with and was able to get a good demo reel from it. I then moved to LA with no credit, no training, basically start-

Latin Times: How do you like working with Morris Chestnut? Jaina Lee Ortiz: OMG, you what drives me crazy about him… Yes, he’s hot, Sexy, Eye candy, and on top of that, he is a gentleman and he is very nice. I love working with him, he is so great and everyone else that is in the cast are great, we all love and respect each other.

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“OMG, you what drives me crazy about him… Yes, he’s hot, Sexy, Eye candy, and on top of that, he is a gentleman and he is very nice. I love working with him, he is so great and everyone else that is in the cast are great, we all love and respect each other.”

Latin Times: What is next for you? Jaina Lee Ortiz: Rosewood Season two is my primary focus, my husband who is a screen writer and we are creating a production company that will create short films, and TV shows. I would love to produce my own version of “Whiplash” Incorporating my dance background and training, something physically active. Latin Times: Who is your role model? Jaina Lee Ortiz: That is really hard but, Jennifer Lopez who started off as a dancer and performer and she comes from the Bronx also, she has been a huge role model for me growing up.

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(no-THEY DO NOT serve a Cuban Sandwich!) Ceviche 41 is a family run restaurant located in Bonita Springs, Florida. Ceviche 41 offers Seafood with a Peruvian Fusion. What we tried!? Trilogia de Ceviche, which was a Delicious Ceviche combination of three variations Traditional Fish Ceviche, Red Rococo Pepper and Yellow Pepper sauce in one dish AND Arroz con Mariscos, Seafood Rice, Peruvian style. Full flavored with the chef 's secret Peruvian ingredients. For dessert, we enjoyed the Crema Volteada Creme brule Peruvian style! The Menu also included; Classico 41 a Traditional fish ceviche, served with Fried Mixed Seafood; el Choros a la Chalaca Steamed mussels served chilled and to with fine diced onions,tomatoes and peruvian peppers, marinated with lots of lime juice

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For over thirty years, we have prepared these dishes for family, friends and special events throughout the Tampa Bay Area. At Tia's we love serving our traditional dishes made daily from the freshest ingredients found. We are currently open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering catering, delivery and takeout. Stop by and meet our staff, learn about our foods and try something special. This is the place for a great home-cooked style meal priced right. Tia's is growing fast while offering the Tampa Bay Area quick service and incredible Latin Food. Our Roast Pork is made daily in house and seasoned to perfection and the menu includes our World Famous, Award Winning Cuban Sandwich and the Bay Area's finest Cafe con Leche.

La Teresita is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, 7 Days a week. In my opinion, this is a favorite spot for dinner, although its also a popular lunch spot! But for us, we enjoy dinner, and the restaurant really packs up! Evenings are our favorite at the Restaurant, and we really enjoy the atmostphere of their nightly LIVE music. La Teresita also serves the BEST Cuban Sandwiches in West Tampa! Our Favorites Include: – Rabo Ensendio / Oxtail (Wedesday Special) Makes you wish Wednesday would come around more often! Pair with white or yellow rice… YUMMY!

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Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in U.S. collaborates with Nuyorican artist Dave Ortiz to showcase "The Goya Series" pop art collection in celebration of Goya's 80th anniversary. "The Goya Series," a collection of 14 silkscreens of Goya products, is part of a larger heritage project conceptualized by Dave Ortiz that celebrates the artist's nostalgic family connection growing up with Goya. Unlike any other American food company, Goya evokes memories for nearly every Puerto Rican and person of Latin heritage. What started as a playful exploration of Boricua heritage in the face of American pop art has become a very personal project for the artist in the review and analysis of his own life and cultural heritage. The story behind the series compliments the artist's rich Puerto Rican culture, family traditions, and the essence of what Goya has always represented. "We are honored and so proud that Dave Ortiz paid homage to the memories of his mother's cooking and the legacy of Goya through his artistic talents," says Rafael Toro, Director of Public Relations of Goya Foods. "Many Latinos can resonate with Dave's story because for 80 years Goya has not just become another food brand, but an iconic institution and symbol for the Hispanic community." Artist Dave Ortiz worked closely with Goya Foods to design the Goya float for the Puerto Rican Day Parade as well as 11 additional cultural parades Goya participates in throughout the year. Featured motives on the float will include images of Goya's Habichuelas Coloradas, Adobo, Malta, Olive Oil, Sofrito, Garbanzos, Frijoles Negros and Salsa de Tomate. The artist has also designed an exclusive t-shirt in celebration of "The Goya Series" that will be given away during the parades and on Goya's Facebook page. "Growing up I was always the black bean in my Boricua family of red beans. I was the artist, my brothers played baseball. When I started my silkscreen print residency in early 2015 I jokingly made a Puerto Rican Andy Warhol - Frijoles Negros. All these memories came up and after speaking with my mom I decided to silk screen the main menu ingredients of my childhood," says Dave Ortiz. "Ultimately 'The Goya Series' turned into a larger heritage project about my Boricua roots, Hispanic community and its cultural context. I am very excited to see my art on the Goya Float in the Puerto Rican Day Parade." The Goya Series will also be exhibited during the week of New York City's Puerto Rican Day Parade celebrations including the Puerto Rican Day Parade gala.

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The rising popularity of competitive cooking shows featuring young culinary masterminds has sparked children's interest in the kitchen. Fueled by this trend and inspired by the positive impact cooking healthy meals has on younger generations, the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), creator of the iconic got milk? campaign, has launched a new statewide program that features recipes created by and for kids. Titled "Jr Got Milk? Chef," got milk? scouted talented kid chefs throughout California and tasked them with developing simple yet creative meals that are perfect for summer and back-to-school menus. Cooking has become a popular pastime with children, and it comes as no surprise since there is an increase in the number of consumers preparing and eating meals at home1. Exposure to cooking at home inspires kids to get involved and allows them to develop a taste for fresh, wholesome ingredients2.The kid-friendly creations prepared by the Jr. Got Milk? Chefs are packed with fresh fruits, vegetables and smart ingredient swaps (e.g. buckwheat instead of traditional flour). And with milk as the pairing beverage of choice for each meal, the overall nutritional value beats that of pre-packaged options. "What better way to keep kids engaged in the summer than by allowing them to express their creativity in the kitchen," said Steve James, executive director of the CMPB. "I was impressed by all of our junior chefs' recipes, and was excited to see how milk plays a key role in complementing each one," said Steve. An example of creativity at work is the "Mole Nachos" dish created by father and son team Scott Davis and Max Davis-Young of "The Culinary Dude," a cooking academy based in San Francisco. With smoked paprika, cinnamon and semisweet chocolate chips, these nachos are sophisticated yet a breeze to make – and their flavor and crunch go perfectly with a creamy glass of milk! Another example are the "Buckwheat and Blueberry Pancakes" created by Tina Fanelli-Moraccini, Valentina and Mimi Moraccini from "Piccolo Chef " in Los Angeles. Their recipe proves that not all pancakes are created equal, as they contain ground flaxseeds and chia seeds that are full of fiber, antioxidants and omega-3 fats (aka good fat) 3. Paired with a glass of milk, it's a well-balanced breakfast or lunch for late sleepers! All of the Jr. Got Milk? Chefs have contributed their own unique styles, reinventing traditional favorites into tasty and easy-to-make meals. "We encourage kids to try these milk pairing recipes at home as a fun way to keep their minds active while getting the nutrition they need," added Steve James. When kids are learning to cook they are also learning science, language, counting, fractions, problem-solving, sharing, fine motor skills and they're also reading and learning about other cultures – all of which make cooking an enjoyable and educational summer activity4. For all of the summer and back-to-school Jr. Got Milk? Chefs' recipes, visit: www.gotmilk.com and follow got milk? via social media on Facebook/ Twitter @gotmilk and Instagram @officialgotmilk. www.latintimesmedia.com

NESCAFÉ® CLÁSICO™ hosted a social experiment where they dared people at bus stops all across downtown Miami to break their routine, board a bus and see what happens next. The world's #1 coffee brand, NESCAFÉ, took those that dared to take a chance with an unexpected trip to a resort for an unforgettable day including a surprise meeting with the international superstar, Ricky Martin, who partnered with NESCAFÉ CLÁSICO on the social experiment. NESCAFÉ CLÁSICO wants to reward those who want to live their lives to the fullest, not waiting for something to happen and rather taking new chances and live life with a little more sabor.

Angel Food Cake with Mango & Toasted Coconut Ingredients: • 1 (12 ounces) premade/purchased angel food cake • 2 cups chopped fresh mango • 8 tablespoons coconut, toasted (optional) • NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Sweetened Condensed Milk (squeezable bottle) Directions: SLICE cake into pieces or cut into cubes. Top each serving evenly with mango and coconut. Drizzle each serving with 1 to 2 teaspoons sweetened condensed milk. Cook’s Tip: Thread cubes of cake and mango alternately onto 6-inch skewers. Drizzle with sweetened condensed milk. Sprinkle with coconut.

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6th ANNUAL LOS ANGELES FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL AUGUST 25-28, 2016

Michelin starred honorees, James Beard Award winners, Food & Wine Best New Chefs, and 200 wineries, will once again converge on the City of Angels during the annual epicurean jubilee produced by Coastal Luxury Management Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival The sixth annual Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival, presented with founding partners FOOD & WINE and Lexus, is set to feature three-nights and four-days of unrivalled tastings, dinners, lunches, seminars, book signings, cooking demonstrations, and special events, showcasing the finest in food and drink culture. In past years, the star-studded lineup has included 2016 James Beard Award winners Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo as well as celebrated chefs Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller, Jonathan Waxman, Tyler Florence, Curtis Stone,

Giada De Laurentiis, Grant Achatz, , Rick Bayless, Duff Goldman, Michelle Bernstein, Wolfgang Puck, Nancy Silverton, Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, Michael Symon, Roy Choi, Michael Chiarello, Scott Conant, Carlo Mirachi, Michael Voltaggio, Robert Irvine, Guy Fieri, Fabio Viviani, Jet Tila, Andrew Zimmern and Graham Elliot, plus local favorites Tim Hollingsworth, Michael Cimarusti, Bruce Kalman, David LeFevre, Jessica Koslow, Ludo Lefebvre, Neal Fraser, Ori Menashe, Walter Manzke, Jason Neroni, Josef Centeno, Sang Yoon, Ricardo Zarate, Ben Ford, Alvin Cailan and Ray Garcia, to name a few. In

addition to the extraordinary culinary talent on-hand, Los Angeles Food & Wine has been lauded for its headlining musical performances from award-wining artists, including Questlove and The Roots, Beastie Boys founding member Mike D, 2015 Academy Award-winner Common, and Grammy-nominee Gavin DeGraw. In the next several weeks, the festival will be announcing confirmed programming and participants for 2016. Please continue to check www.LAFW.com for updates!

The event is scheduled for Thursday, August 25 through Sunday, August 28, 2016, and will take place in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, with main events directly in front of the iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall and The Broad museum (with closures along Grand Avenue, between 1st and 3rd street), the 6th annual Los Angeles Food & Wine festival will also feature tastings, dinners, lunches, seminars, cooking demonstrations, and special events located across parts of greater Los Angeles including Downtown, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Hollywood, and more.

Tres Leches Coconut Mango Trifle Ingredients:

2 cups chopped fresh mangos, divided 1 box (16.25 ounces) Toasted coconut (optionyellow or white cake mix, al) prepare according to package directions using Directions: two 9-inch round cake pan • Place one baked Wooden skewer or cake layer in bottom of wooden spoon trifle dish. 1 can (14 ounces) • Pokeholes in cake NESTLÉ LA LECHERA with wooden skewer or Sweetened Condensed round handle of wooden Milk spoon. 1 cup lite coconut milk • Pour sweetened 2/3 cup (5 fl.-oz. can) condensed milk, coconut NESTLÉ® CARNAmilk and evaporated milk TION® Evaporated Milk into 4-cup volume Pyrex Grated peel from one measuring cup; whisk lime until smooth. Grate lime 1 cup heavy whipping peel over milk mixture; stir cream or 2 cups preuntil smooth. pared frozen, thawed lite • Pour half of the tres whipped topping leches sauce over the

cake. • Whip cream in large bowl until stiff peaks form. Spread half of whipped cream over cake. • Top with half of the chopped mangos. • Top with second cake. • Poke holes in cake. • Pour remaining tres leches sauce over cake. • Spread remaining cream over cake. • Spoon remaining mango over cake. • Chill • Garnish with toasted coconut before serving.

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Who were the 2016 Season Big Winners? Tampa Historic Cuban Sandwich Festival Winners! This category is based on the Tampa Historic Cuban Sandwich Resolution and is judged by a Panel of local VIP and Celebrity Judges!

The 5th Annual International Cuban Sandwich Festival Weekend took place on March 19th & 20th, 2016 2 Great DAYS OF FUN!

1st Place: Faedos on the Go: Representing Tampa, Florida 2nd Place: Papa Joe's: Representing Tampa, Florida 3rd Place: Alessi Bakery: Representing West Tampa, Florida Non-Traditional Cuban Sandwich Winners! This category is based on the Creative Side of the Cuban Sandwich and is judged by a Panel of local VIP and Celebrity Judges!

1st Place: Pipo's Cuban Cafe in Bay Pines: Representing Bay Pines, Florida Huge success at the 5th Annual Interna- 2nd Place: El Cubanito Subs: Representing tional Cuban Sandwich Month, which Orlando, Florida took place on Friday, March 18th, 19th 3rd Place: Wheel House Deli: Representing and 20th, 2016 in Ybor City, Florida. Panama City, Florida Record breaking crowds poured in the area of Ybor City, Florida on Saturday and Sunday, March 19th and 20th for the 5th Annual International Cuban Sandwich Festival. This year the festival went international as we welcomed the “London Boys” as they were so fondly coined by the media. The festival also drew national contestants including the Joy Ride who traveled from Memphis, TN to compete.

Popular Cuban Sandwich Winners! This category is based on the most popular Cuban Sandwich with Festival guests in random polls, online voting and email requests. This category is open ONLY to the Cuban Sandwich Vendors on Sunday, March 20th, 2016. Non-Vending Cuban Sandwich Contestants are not allowed to participate in this category!

1st Place: Sergios's Cuban Restaurant Representing Miami / South Florida The event featured LIVE music and 2nd Place: Tia's Authentic Latin Food dance performances, cultural vendors, Representing Largo, Florida more than 100 vendors, and dozens of 3rd Place: The Floridian - Representing delicious unique Cuban Sandwiches Tampa, Florida from all over the world! Winners from Orlando, South and South West Florida World's BEST Cuban Sandwich Winners! as well as Tampa Bay, presented their This category is based on the Cubano most contest entry with anticipation! recognized as a Cubano throughout Florida See the Competition here! and the World. Can be made with or without Salami and is judged by a Panel of local The 5th Annual National Cuban VIP and Celebrity Judges a well a media Sandwich Festival was held at: and chefs! - VIP Opening Night Party: Friday, March 18th, 2016; hosted by La Teresita (West Tampa) - Saturday, March 19th, 2016: HCC Ybor Campus – The Biggest Cuban Sandwich in the World - Sunday, March 20th, 2016: “The BIG DAY” City2City Smackdown @ Centennial Park in Historic

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Smackdown! #1 Traditional Cuban Sandwich is by Fernandez the Bull #2 Non-Traditional Cuban Sandwich is by Sea Salt Saturday, March 5th, 2016 @ Sergio’s Cuban Restaurants Winners of the Miami Florida Cuban Sandwich Smackdown! #1 Traditional Cuban Sandwich is by The Cuban Press Food Truck #1 Non-Traditional Cuban Sandwich is by Sergio’s Cuban Restaurant Saturday, February 20th, 2016 @ Valencia College: Winners of the Orlando Cuban Sandwich Smackdown! #1 Traditional Cuban Sandwich is by Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar #1 Non-Traditional Cuban Sandwich is by El Cubanito Subs #2 Traditional and Non—Traditional is: CubanoZ Thank you to our 2016 event Sponsores by: Sprint, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Latin Times Media, Inc., Hispanic Resource Foundation, FMCRC, City of Tampa, YCDC, HCC– Ybor Campus, ABC Action News, ACCI, HART, Oliva Tobacco, Tampa Bay Times, Bright House Networks, HART, Ybor City Museum, The Home Depot, Telemundo Tampa, Clear Channel Billboard, Maxima Radio, Yelp, La Segunda Central Bakery, La Teresita Cuban Restaurant, MoreTV, ThisTV, Estrella TV. The 6th Annual International Cuban Sandwich Festival Dates are as follow: Orlando Cuban Sandwich Smackdown Saturday, February 25th, 2017 @Valencia College Miami Cuban Sandwich Smackdown Sunday, March 12th, 2017 @Location TBA 6th Annual Cuban Sandwich Festival in Ybor City, Florida Friday, March 24th, 2017: Opening Night Saturday, March 25th, 2017: Biggest Cuban Sandwich in the World Sunday, March 26th, 2017: SMACKDOWN SUNDAY For the 2017 event, we already have a registered contestant who will be coming from South Korea! See additional info at: www.iLOVECubanSandwiches.com

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VIVA JESUS The Beginning of Revival

REVIVAL is the act or an instance of reviving or the state of being revived and an instance of returning to life or consciousness; restoration of vigor or vitality. Joel 1:28 “And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.” The Prophet Joel was given vision of many things that were going to occur through the ages and the end times before the return of the Lord, one in specific is the pouring out of the Holy Spirit on all people. Throughout History there have been many great revivals, The Great Awakenings, The Charismatic Renewal and Jesus Movement, Azusa Street, The Mid-1990s Revivals including Brownsville, Fl. And The Promise Keepers Revival. All which God moved the hearts of people, but none of which is what the Prophet Joel described. The fact is we have entered into the beginning of the fulfillment of this prophecy and among others towards the Last Great Revival and awakening that is going to occur in these times we are living in. There never been a time such as now when this country, this world needs God, and it is

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evident that we are HERE! There is an awakening occurring in people that is stirring a great hunger for the truth and a growing exodus from mainstream churches into rising ministries that are seeking God in every truth that people are longing for. This is God who is calling, preparing the hearts of those for the greatest outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the preparation of the Supernatural Church that Jesus spoke to Peter about when he said...” Peter, upon you I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail.” Revival comes when people’s hearts are truly turned towards God in repentance when there is devastating events, when there is repentance, and unity in sincere worship in the Spirit. Viva Jesus is about REVIVAL, Miracles, Healing, supernatural signs, and wonders. Chosen by God to usher in the beginning of a great awakening, then the greatest revival mankind has ever seen. This revival will occur and spread as fire around the country, then around the world. One certain Fact is that this revival will involve Israel and the descendants of Sephardic Jews from Spain which will usher in the return of the

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King of Kings and the Lord of Lords Yeshua Hamashiach (Jesus Christ) The Vision God has given VIVA JESUS is to prepare for this great revival and awaken the sleeping giant within the children of God who are asleep. Currently we are holding meetings in preparation for Revival starting in Tampa Bay where God is putting together key people to work together under the direction of his Holy Spirit. These times we live in our not only troubled but exciting because in the wake of it all, God is moving and going to reveal himself to all people who are ready and hungry to know their creator in spirit and truth. If you are ready to make this change and want to know God in spirit and truth, then take that step. -Minister Victor Padilla If you are interested in joining the Viva Jesus team, please contact us at vpadilla@latin-times.com

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Sefardic Food & Music Festival The upcoming Sefardic Food & Music Festival which will take place on Sunday, November 6th, 2016. 12noon - 9:00pm at the beautiful downtown waterfront of the city of Sanford, Florida.

Tom Jurek All Music Guide Born in East Havana, Cuba, and raised in Miami , percussionist and composer Roberto Rodriguez brings groundbreaking new music through his cross-cultural roots.

Enjoy this FREE Cultural Event for the whole Family and Savor all the Delicious Sefardic foods, Featuring the BIGGEST BUREKA (Empanadas & Empanadillas) Showcase & Competition PLUS Food, Cultural and Business Vendors! Enjoy the Unique Waterfront View of Beautiful Downtown Sanford, Florida and experience all the Sefardic Flavors and Rhythms featuring Great Salsa, Charanga, Guajira, Latin Jazz, Flamenco and mucho mucho mas!

Drawing upon his influences across the board of traditional Cuban music roots to contemporary genres of world music and Sephardic music, pop, jazz and improvisation, electronic, classical, he is one of the most versed performers and intriguing composers today. F

PERFORMING LIVE! World Famous Sefardic Cuban Artist: Roberto Juan Rodriguez & HIS Sefardic Cuban ALL STARS & the Breathtaking Performance of Flamenco Sephardit!! Roberto Juan Rodriguez is a bonafide innovator… that rare musician whose creative vision …breathes joy and melancholy with tremendous emotional clarity.

lamenco Sephardit will explore the connection between Ladino and Flamenco music. Presented in one of America’s most beautiful synagogues, audiences will encounter these two cultures surrounded by eclectic Byzantine and Moorish architecture. Featuring a cast of international opera stars, guitarists, flamenco masters, and members of the New World Symphony, Flamenco Sephardit promises audiences a deeply emotional and transcendent experience.

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Summer started off with a bang for Gaby Natale as the two-time Daytime EMMY winning journalist was featured in Forbes Women and is also getting ready to attend the White House’s United State of Women Summit in Washington DC. “As a Latina entrepreneur, women empowerment has always been a passion for me. From female representation in leadership roles to education access to encouraging positive body image for young girls, I’m convinced that gender equality is not only a female issue. It’s a human rights issue”, explains Natale. The Forbes Woman article Why SuperLatina’s Gaby Natale Wants Latinas To Know That Their Voices Matter narrates Natale’s journey as an immigrant entrepreneur and explains why she wants every Hispanic women to unlearn “calladita te ves mas bonita,” a common saying in the Latino community that roughly translates to “you look prettier with your mouth shut”. Natale’s leadership in gender equality will also take her to the nation’s capital as she was invited to the White House’s first ever United State of Women Summit that will take place on June 14th in Washington D.C. The summit will bring together leaders from the

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public and private sectors to discuss issues impacting women and girls, including educational opportunity, leadership, visibility, entrepreneurship and innovation. About Gaby Natale and AGANARmedia Gaby Natale is a multiple EMMY-award winner media personality, entrepreneur and influencer. She is the executive producer and host of the TV show SuperLatina that airs nationwide in PBS en español (VmeTV). Gaby Natale is one of the few women in the entertainment industry who owns not only the rights to her TV show but also a television studio. This unique situation has allowed her to combine her passion for media and her entrepreneurial spirit. On May 2016, Gaby and SuperLatina won the Daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Daytime Talent in a Spanish Language Program and Outstanding Entertainment Program in Spanish, respectively, making it a first for an independently-produced Spanish language show. In the digital world, Gaby has developed a thriving fan base, with over 50 million views on Youtube (growing at a pace of 1 million per month) and 86,000 Twitter followers of @GabyNatale. She is also the co-founder and President of AGANARmedia, a marketing company with a focus on Hispanic audiences. AGANARmedia’s clients include Fortune 500 companies such as Ford Motor Co., AT&T, Ebay and Amazon, to name a few. Gaby’s upcoming project includes the launch of Celebrastic, a mobile app and digital platform dedicated to special events and celebrations.

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Bochinche Blvd terminaron satisfactoriamente ganando el primer lugar. Poco después Simona estaría abriendo conciertos de artistas reconocidos como Jennifer Peña y presentándose con cantantes como Jay Pérez. Inclusive tuvo también una presentación en vivo en el canal 4 de Dallas, Tx. durante el festival de celebración del Cinco de Mayo.

Latin Iconos: Natalia Denegri Consolidates her Career in the U.S. with Different Movie & Television Projects The actress and television host, Natalia Denegri, continues a year of successes with the debut of her new project, "Que todo el mundo se entere," a documentary that was aired this Sunday by Mega TV in the United States. This special, which captures the turmoil that Venezuela is going through right now, reunites Natalia Denegri with the Venezuelan host Nelson Bustamante, in a collaboration that already earned them an Emmy for the program "Doble exilio: 2da parte," which aired in 2015. Since her arrival in the U.S., Natalia has positioned herself as a local star, and in a short period of time has become an exemplar in television. The mayor of Miami, Tomas Regalado, gave her the key to the city because of her altruistic and journalistic work, plus accolades for her support for foundations for children with autism. She also received a "Premio Carteles," which is granted to the best of Miami's radio and TV, thanks to her social and humanitarian journalism with the program "Corazones Guerreros." On the radio, she was nominated for the Faro de Oro in Mar del Plata. In Mexico, she participated in several fashion shows and was in commercials. She was also on the show "Otro Rollo," with Adal Ramones. Later, she was on the program "Ángel o Demonio," on channel TVA, a magazine with news, fashion, and interviews of politicians and celebrities. She was also on the show "Sólo Polo," which was aired by Channel 13. She was invited to host the Movie Festival in Mexico with actor Gabriel Soto for two consecutive years. She was honored as an actress with the award "Actriz Revelación" in the first Muestra Internacional de Cine Independiente (MICI 2012) in Mexico. She is about to film the movie UMA in Europe, with director Alain Maiki as the protagonist, with an international cast of actors that includes Argentines, Venezuelans, Italians and Spaniards.

En Mayo de 1997 fue invitada a presentarse para el show de apertura de la entrega de premios "Tejano Connection Music Awards" que se llevó a cabo en Bronco Bowl Arena de Dallas, Tx. Donde sorpresivamente fue galardonada con el premio "The Rising Star Award" (estrella naciente) de Simona Beltrán Simona Beltran nació y creció en el norte la música Tejana por David Mares y de Dallas en el seno de una familia fuerte- Leti Guval. mente religiosa y con gran influencia latina. A temprana edad cantaba muy a menudo A pesar de disfrutar enormemente su en reuniones familiares y servicios religio- época como solista del grupo Cielo, sos siendo así como logro identificar su Simona toma la importante decisión don artístico más allá del entretenimiento de continuar su destino como solista familiar, por lo cual decidió seguir una car- de la mano de "Rincon Promotions" rera formal dentro de la industria musical. o Promociones Rincón con quienes se mantuvo vigente de forma local Fue en Dallas, Tx. en 1994, donde Simo- en festivales, clubes, como en la feria na Beltran ingresa con gran impacto a la estatal y en plataformas para artistas música con su flamante estilo en la música como el "Artists Square" en el centro tejana. A la edad de 23 años Simona en- de Dallas. Esta constante separación tra a un concurso de canto organizado por de tiempo entre su música y familun club llamado de Zapp (ahora DMX, que ia, la llevo a evaluar nuevamente sus fuera entonces uno de los sitios más con- prioridades y elegir enfocarse en la curridos del área) donde ganó en esa oca- crianza de sus pequeños hijos, por lo sión el primer lugar por su interpretación a que decide tomar un espacio necesaSelena con el tema "Ya ves" número que la rio pausando su carrera como artista. colocó en la mira de varios empresarios y Sin embargo su pasión nunca se derepresentantes de otros Clubes y sitios de tuvo por completo ya que se dedicó a entretenimiento recibiendo ofertas para re- pequeñas presentaciones para Clubes alizar presentaciones semana tras semana que le permitían también financiar su en la zona metropolitana y en pocos meses propio tiempo de estudio. ya estaba siendo reconocida y promovida por varias personas en distintas formas, Tampoco su promoción se paralizó quizá también como resultado de la publi- ya que su imagen conocida la hizo cación local que le hiciera la revista "Tejano blanco de solicitarle entrevistas de las Conexión Magazine". Con toda la publi- cuales se siente muy orgullosa, como cidad local lo mejor estaba por venir, pron- en las publicaciones para el periódito fue contactada por Pete, un empresario co "El Sol de Texas" y una cobertura que le ofreció representarla formalmente especial en el programa noticioso como Manager para colocarla como solista de actualidad en español llamado dentro de una banda de cuatro integrantes "TelAmerica". Ese tiempo sabático llamada Cielo y comenzaron de inmediato le permitió explorar su otra mitad hispana como una llamada a su idena realizar espectáculos como agrupación. tidad Puertorriqueña que la conecto Durante los primeros 6 meses se mantu- con el género de la música de salsa. vieron en viajes constantes ya que no sólo se presentaban en distintas ciudades pero En el 2009 Simona decide tomar el también participaban en numerosos con- riesgo e interpretar la canción "Si cursos por lo que estaba resultando ser te vas" de Marc Anthony lo cual la una maravillosa exposición para su carrera puso nuevamente en posición de aunque esto tristemente limitaba su rel- despegar una nueva y exitosa etapa ación por la distancia con su vida familiar y como interprete multicultural. Continúa Simona de esta forma entre sus pequeños hijos. espectáculos regulares en "La Joya Fue entonces que por fortuna encontraron Restaurant Club" de Irving, Tx. y con el grupo establecerse en un Club noc- realizando aún eventos particulares turno de Rosita en la zona central más como Quinceañeras, Bodas y distinpopular de Irving, Tx. lo cual resultó un tos festejos familiares. Si finalmente alivio. En este Restaurant/Club estilo Teja- se le pregunta: ¿Cuál es el paso siguino permaneció presentándose cada viernes ente para su carrera? y sábado durante seis meses. En febrero de 1997, el grupo se registró en un duelo Ella respira profundo y con una gran de bandas (una oportunidad muy espera- sonrisa responde: "¡Con la llamada da por ella) concurso que se convocó en del verdadero amor pidiendo Salsa y Houston, Tx. y concluyó en San Antonio, Rancheras... El cielo es el límite!" Tx. para la vuelta final donde

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The 2016 Gasparilla Music Festival took place at Curtis Hixton Park in Tampa! It delivered the lineup and laidback, family-fun atmosphere – personifying the Tampa lifestyle. The first lady of neo soul Erykah Badu headlined the event. She was fashionably late in all her magnificent glory, weaving our spirits together by the end of her set as the spiritual songstress professed “right now we are all one…we are all one in the divine love.” Talib Kweli gave an electrifying high-energy, socially conscious performance as expected commanding the crowd to open their minds to the injustices of the world. Stephen Marley wrapped up the festival on a lighter note with the soothing sounds of reggae including his father Bob Marely’s iconic tunes keeping the Marley legacy alive and well. The Latin Stage on Sunday had an eclectic performance lineup including Larry Duran – modern Colombian Folk artist, Sol Carib – local Tampa salsa band, Pirulo y La Tribu – Latin Billboard Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, and Carlos Varela – Cuban protest singer. The best part of music festivals is discovering new music, I found The Antibalas – an amazing afrobeat jazz ensemble band and grooved away to their tropical-funk soul rhythms! Can’t wait to see what acts 2017 will bring!

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