Latinos Out Loud

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel La Loca  is on location at the 13th annual Dominican Film Festival. WEPA! 

With so many electrifying events celebrating the filmmakers, it was hard to be everywhere! She was able to check out the Dominicans of the Diaspora block of shorts as well a screening of the feature film, Mangu Aquí 2. 

Check out mini interviews with actress, Maribel Collazo, returning guest Sargeant Aquilino Gonell, actress Adargiza De Los Santos, Producer Maegan L. Philmore, Director Airham Almonte and Director/Writer and returning guest, Ricky Yo Yoooo Rosario.

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On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, Rachel La Loca is on location at the new Radio Hotel in Washington Heights, NYC. At the top of the episode, Rachel recaps her experience, including loads of moonwalking in and out of the aisles, while seeing MJ The Musical on Broadway.

Then she chats with Business Coach, Victoria Jenn Rodriguez about the challenges in being a Latina small business owner, workplace stress, and taking the leap from corporate to entrepreneurship. They also chat about Victoria's upcoming "Secure The Big Bag & Wellness Summit" taking place in NYC 11/15 & 11/16, where Rachel will be a featured speaker (on 11/16). Secure your ticket here: https://www.securethebigbag.com/

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On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, Rachel La Loca virtually pulls up on actress Genesis Rodriguez, who stars in season two of LIONESS, the espionage thriller from Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan. The eight-episode second season premiered Sunday, October 27, with two episodes, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and international markets where the service is available. 

The two reminisce on first meeting back on the red carpet of People en Español’s Los 50 Más Bellos and her transition from telenovela actress (Doña Barbara, Dame Chocolate among many others) to Hollywood.   

LIONESS features a star-studded cast, including series lead and executive producer Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Genesis Rodriguez and Emmy Award nominee Michael Kelly, with Oscar winner Morgan Freeman, and Oscar and Emmy winner and executive producer Nicole Kidman. The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios exclusively for Paramount+. 

In season two, as the CIA’s fight against terror moves closer to home, Joe (Saldaña), Kaitlyn (Kidman), and Byron (Kelly) enlist a new Lioness operative to infiltrate a previously unknown threat. With pressure mounting from all sides, Joe is forced to confront the profound personal sacrifices she has made as the leader of the Lioness program. The series also stars Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Thad Luckinbill and Hannah Love Lanier. 

The series is executive produced by Taylor Sheridan, David C. Glasser, Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Jill Wagner, David Lemanowicz, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Friedman and Keith Cox, and distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

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On this episode of #LOL, Rachel virtually meets up with actress Renata Vaca. Renata's energy is infectious, and her talent is immense. You may know her from Saw X, Rosario Tijeras and The X Factor.

She currently stars in two powerful projects: she portrays the lead in Apple+’s TV series Midnight Family (premiered on September 25) and costars in Roadside Attraction’s feature film City of Dreams which debuted on August 30. 

We learn so much about Renata on this interview...she loves her cats, she loves to cry and she loves the DRAMA! Listen to the full episode for more laughs and inspiration.

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On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, Rachel sits in on the press conference for Season 3 of Vox Machina. If you're like her, you're fascinated by TV and Film based on video games. This series doesn't disappoint, with an amazing roster of talent behind non-stop action. Everything is at stake in the long-awaited Season Three of The Legend of Vox Machina The Chroma Conclave’s path of destruction spreads like wildfire while the Cinder King hunts down Vox Machina. Our lovable band of misfits must rise above inner (and outer) demons to try and save their loved ones, Tal’Dorei, and all of Exandria.

Voice Actors/EPs: Laura Bailey (The Last of Us: Part II), Taliesin Jaffe (World of Warcraft), Ashley Johnson (The Last of Us), Matthew Mercer (Baldur’s Gate 3), Liam O'Brien (Marvel’s Avengers), Marisha Ray (Fallout 76), Sam Riegel (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle), and Travis Willingham (Marvel’s Avengers).

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On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, Rachel La Loca chats with award winning actor Ismael Cruz Córdova. Aside from highlighting his current projects, Ismael shares his incredible journey to this point, including traveling form his native Puerto Rico with just two bags of clothes and a pocket full of dreams. He shares his experience of couch surfing to make it to Hollywood, and his desire keep the torch lit for those that will follow him.

On THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER Ismael returns as ‘Arondir’, a Silvan elf, in Amazon Prime Video’s series adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s popular novel. Ismael is the first person of color to appear as an elf in the Tolkien canon. His work in Season 1 garnered him a Critics Choice Awards nomination in the ‘Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series’ category. He was additionally honored with the ‘Breakthrough Actor Award for Television’ at the Critics Choice Association’s 2nd Annual Celebration of Latino Cinema & Television. 

Prior to this, Ismael has been building a diverse filmography from his scene stealing role in THE UNDOING opposite Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant to his leading roles in films MISS BALA and MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS. You may additionally recognize him from his role as ‘Hector Campos’ on RAY DONOVAN opposite Liev Schreiber, and his role as ‘Mando’ on SESAME STREET. He is currently in production for Amazon MGM’s Eddie Murphy heist comedy THE PICKUP. Directed by Tim Story, Córdova stars alongside an impressive cast including Eva Longoria, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer.

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On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, @RachelLaLoca has the honor of chatting with Mexican comedy legend, Eugenio Derbez. After a decade-long hiatus, Eugenio returns to Spanish-language comedy on the new VIX series Y Llegaron de Noche (They Came at Night).

The two chat about the inspiration behind the beautifully shot, Old Hollywood-style comedy series; the little known 1931 Spanish language version of Dracula! Rachel also brings Eugenio back to his childhood, growing up on similar sets with his mother, iconic actress, Silvia Derbez.

Inspired by true events, the hilarious comedy tells the behind-the-scenes story of how a group of Latinos created the ultimate Dracula film, one that few have seen: the Spanish-language version of the classic 1931 film. While Bela Lugosi filmed by day, another cast and crew arrived at night to produce the Spanish-language film, using the same set, costumes and a translated script. Working from dusk till dawn, they created, against all odds, a version superior to the original. The cast includes Diana Bovio, Laura Ferreti, Manuel “El Flaco” Ibañez, Daniel Sosa, John Goodrich, Federico Espejo, Daniel Raymond, Gerardo Velazquez and Fernando Memije.

The series was created and written by Rob Greenberg and Bob Fisher (“The Valet” and “Overboard”). Ben Odell, Eugenio Derbez and Javier Williams are the executive producers on behalf of 3Pas Studios. Eugenio Derbez is also showrunner and director of the pilot. Jorge Ulloa, Pipe Ybarra and Alessandro Damiani are also directors and the production work of Y LLEGARON DE NOCHE is in charge of Visceral, with Pablo Calasso as its executive producer. 

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On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, #RachelLaLoca is on location at #RedBull headquarters in NYC. First she recaps comedian PJ Bryan's 40th birthday bash at Comedy in Harlem which featured the stand up of Huge Jay, Sof's Dope and many more. Then, back for a second time on #LOL, she interviews Dominican battle rapper, Adonys. The two chat it up about his current title of Red Bull Batalla NY Regional champ, and his road to the nationals in Miami in a few weeks. Then they remix Get Loud, infusing improv and battle rap into the game. See how Rachel brings the energy at first, but then loses her wings after a few rounds!  

Big shout out to Red Bull! 

To see @Adonys battle it out and represent NYC at The Red Bull Batalla on October 12th, log on to https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/red-bull-batalla-national-final-usa

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Lights! Cameras! Latino Film Action!

On this episode, @RachelLaLoca keeps it REEL and on location at Regal Cinemas in NYC. First off, her review is in! Hear all about the laughter and fun had when she went to see "The Parenting Musical", a hilarious show about raising children, including a song on the "official mom uniform"—yoga pants...playing now at Theatre Row on 42nd Street in NYC. See link below for more information.

Then...guess who's back? Founder and Executive Director of The New York Latino Film Festival, Calixto Chinchilla. This is Calixto's fourth time on the show, and Rachel promises, he will be greeted with a two-slice toaster and an embroidered jacket next time he is a guest.

The two stroll down memory lane, including Rachel's involvement, growth and a full circle moment she's had with #NYLFF. She started as a red carpet correspondent back in 2009 & 2010, starred in and voiced the commercial, spoke on a panel, served on a Q&A after the screening of a feature film she co-starred in, and it's only right the podcast continues to support the lights of nuestros filmmakers.

The two also speak on the films playing this week, the ancillary programming and opportunities this robust festival has to offer this Hispanic Heritage Month in NYC. Shout out to all the past guests of #LOL whose work will be a part of this year's festival @SelenisLeyva @Ramonpesante @ElianaReyes @yoyorick @GlorelysMora @nelsonestevez @FranceliChapman @ZolaDarton @EdgardoMiranda-Rodriguez @ChefKelvin and @BenDeJesus . Calixto shares plans on the fest traveling to Puerto Rico and other cities this year, as well as the many opportunities for those behind and in front of the cameras...so be sure to follow them on social @NYLatinoFilm

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On this LA throwback episode of #LOL, @RachelLaLoca interviews multi-hyphenate writer, filmmaker, actress, model and musician Eliana Reyes on set at Latination studios. The two discuss her new film, Vida Nueva, the inspiration behind it, her roles at Latination, and her Afro-Latina roots. She speaks her truth about family, weight loss, race and much more. You don't want to miss this one!

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