Tonatiuh of ‘Kiss of the Spiderwoman’ on Becoming an Actor and the Birthright to Joy

October 9, 2025 Rosana Maris Arias

Tonatiuh plays Molina in the 2025 rendition of Kiss of the Spiderwoman, slated to hit theaters on October 10. We had the opportunity to speak to Tonatiuh about their journey to becoming an actor, one’s birthright to joy, and what this film can teach audiences in light of ongoing ICE raids in the United States.

Movies, Reviews

NOC Review: Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna, and Tonatiuh in ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’

September 23, 2025October 10, 2025 Rosana Maris Arias

Kiss of the Spider Woman, starring Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna, and Tonatiuh, is slated to hit theaters on October 10. The two-hour film pays tribute to Hollywood, the film industry, the movie musical, actors, and the idea of celebrity. Highlights from the film include actor Tonatiuh’s performance, Lopez’s dancing, and the use of Technicolor film processing.

Sports, Theatre

CASA 0101 Theater Celebrates Fernando Valenzuela in ‘Fernandomania’

September 10, 2025September 18, 2025 Rosana Maris Arias

CASA 0101 Theater opened its Fernandomania Ten-Minute Play Festival on August 29, 2025 as part of its 25th Anniversary season. The festival featured the world premiere of twelve 10-minute plays that honor the legacy of Fernando Valenzuela, the late and great Major League Baseball pitcher and former Los Angeles Dodger who passed in October of last year.

Music, Reviews

Juanes at the Hollywood Bowl: A Night of Peace, Unity, and Great Tunes

July 30, 2025July 31, 2025 Rosana Maris Arias

Musical icon Juanes took the stage at the Hollywood Bowl on July 16 for the first time since 2018, during which he advocated for peace, unity, and love. This concert was one of many the 52 year-old rock singer from Medellin, Colombia performed at for his 2025-26 tour of Latin America and the United States.

Movies, Reviews

Lighthearted ‘Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado’ Ultimately Fails to be Inclusive

July 2, 2025July 1, 2025 Rosana Maris Arias

Nickelodeon is set to release a new live-action Dora film — Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado — tonight on Paramount+. It stars Samantha Lorraine as Dora and Jacob Rodriguez as Diego, who take over the live action roles from Isabela Merced and Jeff Wahlberg, respectively.

Interview, Movies

The Stars of ‘Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado’ on Reimagining a Childhood Classic

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 Rosana Maris Arias

Nickelodeon’s live-action Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado, starring Samantha Lorraine as Dora and Jacob Rodriguez as Diego, will simultaneously debut on Nickelodeon and Paramount+ on July 2. We had the opportunity to speak to Lorraine and Rodriguez about this new story set in the Dora universe, as well as co-stars Mariana Garzón Toro and Acston Luca Porto.

Television, Theatre

History Had its Eyes on the ‘Hamilton’ Original Broadway Cast Reunion at the Tonys

June 9, 2025June 11, 2025 Rosana Maris Arias

The 78th Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo, were held on Sunday, and Maybe Happy Endings swept many of the major categories. As usual, the show included an array of powerful performances, including a number from Real Women Have Curves, but most notably, the 10-year reunion of the original Broadway cast of Hamilton turned the world upside down.