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Manuel Garcia-Rulfo stars in the Netflix series "The Lincoln Lawyer." He can currently be seen starring as the title character in "Pedro Paramo," the directorial debut of Rodrigo Prieto based on the iconic book by Juan Rulfo, and co-stars in "Jurassic World: Rebirth" opposite Scarlett Johansson, coming out July 2025. Born in Mexico, Garcia-Rulfo studied in the U.S. and found his passion in acting. After returning to Mexico and appearing in television and film there, he returned to the US and made his feature debut in Carl Franklin's "Bless Me Ultima." Ensuing film credits include "A Man Called Otto," "6 Underground," "Sicario:Day of the Soldado,", "Murder on the Orient Express," and "The Magnificent Seven."

Guillermo del Toro was born October 9, 1964 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Raised by his Catholic grandmother, del Toro developed an interest in filmmaking in his early teens. Later, he learned about makeup and effects from the legendary Dick Smith (The Exorcist (1973)) and worked on making his own short films. At the age of 21, del Toro executive produced his first feature, Dona Herlinda and Her Son (1985). Del Toro spent almost 10 years as a makeup supervisor, and formed his own company, Necropia in the early 1980s. He also produced and directed Mexican television programs at this time, and taught film.

Del Toro got his first big break when Cronos (1992) won nine Ariel Awards (the Mexican equivalent of the Oscars), then went on to win the International Critics Week Prize at Cannes. Following this success, del Toro made his first Hollywood film, Mimic (1997), starring Mira Sorvino.

Del Toro had some unfortunate experiences working with a demanding Hollywood studio on Mimic (1997), and returned to Mexico to form his own production company, The Tequila Gang.

Next for del Toro, was The Devil's Backbone (2001), a Spanish Civil War ghost story. The film was hailed by critics and audiences alike, and del Toro decided to give Hollywood another try. In 2002, he directed the Wesley Snipes vampire sequel, Blade II (2002).

On a roll, Del Toro followed up Blade II (2002) with another successful comic-book inspired film, Hellboy (2004), starring one of Del Toro's favorite actors, Ron Perlman.

Del Toro is divorced, has a daughter and a son and lives in Los Angeles and Toronto.

Iyari Limon was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, but in her infancy she and her parents made Southern California their new home. Although English is her primary language, she's fluent in Spanish from being raised in a Spanish- speaking household. She's also semi-fluent in French, and being of Spanish, French, German, and Mexican-Indian descent, it seems only right that she is able to speak these languages. She is very well-traveled and has lived in Australia, France, Mexico, and England.

She began her acting career in 1995 with a guest appearance on an "ER" episode, followed by other significant guest roles on various TV shows, including as a guest regular in 2000 on the MTV anthology "Undressed." Her biggest break came in 2002 when she was offered the part of Kennedy, one of the 'Slayer Potentials' on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Because of supportive fan mail, she appeared in the last 13 episodes of "Buffy"'s 7th and final season. Being the "Scoobie Gang's" latest addition has brought Iyari a whole new fame; she now makes personal appearances at conventions around the world.

Most recently, she guest starred in the 2004 premiere episode of the Emmy-winning series "Without a Trace." She also appeared in numerous television commercials such as SBC, Always, Toyota, and Dr. Pepper. In 2001, she hosted Radio Disney's world tour 2001, traveling to all of the major cities in the U.S.

Mirelly Taylor is recurring on Monarch: Legacy of Monsters on Apple TV. She recurred on Power: Force on STARZ, as well as on Seal Team on CBS as a Mexican Cisen CIA operative. This was before shooting CBS ALL ACCESS show Interrogation opposite Peter Sarsgaard. She is best known for playing Isabella Alpert, Nestor Carbonell's wife in the last season of the ABC series "Lost."

Born the daughter of two med-students in their last year of medical school in Guadalajara, Jalisco - Mexico, by age 5 she was taking karate, ballet, tap, and gymnastics. Raised by her mother, at age 11, they moved to Dallas, Texas where she studied acting.

In high school she was heavily involved in choir and theater and graduated with high honors. Her academic achievements allowed her to attend SMU (major: Cinema - double minor: Psychology and Spanish).

Not too long after, she was cast in the spin-off of the Oscar winning film "Crash" entitled the same, created by Glenn Mazzara (Walking Dead)and Paul Haggis (Crash) on STARZ.

Under recommendation, she was accepted into the famous Actor's Studio teacher Alan Miller's private masters' class. Allan Miller has coached many notable names such as Barbra Streisand, Meryl Streep, Dustin Hoffman, Al Pacino and more.

A multidimensional artist, Mirelly elevates her career in all facets and mediums.

Mirelly : "Live your passion and be grateful for everything. Never forget to thank those who believe in you and help you on your path."

Susana Dosamantes was born on 9 January 1948 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. She was an actress, known for Darker Than Night (1975), Morir para vivir (1989) and Corazón salvaje (1977). She was married to Luis Rivas, Carlos Vasallo and Enrique Rubio González. She died on 2 July 2022 in Miami, Florida, USA.

Blanca Araceli

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Blanca Araceli is a distinguished actress, choreographer, director, producer, and professional dancer. She is best known for her role as EMCEE in the two-time Oscar-winning film "COCO" from Disney/Pixar. With over 120 theater performances, including more than 70 leading roles, Blanca has established a formidable presence in the performing arts. Her extensive television and film credits include "The Neighborhood" (CBS), "Killing It" (Peacock TV), "The Conners" (ABC), "Home Economics" (ABC), "American Horror Stories" (FX on Hulu), "I'm Sorry" (TruTV), "S.W.A.T." (CBS), and "Kajillionaire," among others.

Blanca has received numerous accolades for her work, including the "Favorite Actress Award" at the 29th Annual Fred Awards for her portrayal of Carmen in Josefina López's "Real Women Have Curves" at the Pasadena Playhouse. Her unwavering commitment to promoting Mexican and global culture for over 30 years has earned her the GOLDEN EAGLE AWARD by COMMUNITY IMPACT in 2019, the "BE THE LIGHT" award at the Danzantes Unidos Festival in 2022, the Latin American Motion Pictures Award in 2022, and the Azteca Inka Gold Award in 2023.

Since 2022, Blanca has been teaching audition and acting classes and serving as an acting coach at The Village Acting Studio. She has been the driving force behind the Tierra Blanca Dance Company since 1996. Her passion for cultural education led her to establish the Tierra Blanca Arts Center in 2002, where she developed programs such as Semblanza, Cultural Summer Camp, Foro de Arte y Cultura, and Danza Escénica. During times of contingency, she pioneered online programs like the "Las Madre Hadas" radio program and "Mexicanos a la Distancia Unidos por la Danza."

Blanca's 32 years of experience as an actress culminated in the opening of the "Blanca Araceli Acting Studio" in August 2024.

Blanca Araceli's guiding principle is: "Cultural awareness makes better communities."

Ximena Sarinana is an actress, singer, songwriter producer from Mexico City. Born in Guadalajara to Director Producer Fernando Sarinana and Writer Carolina Rivera, she started acting at the age of 8 in musical theater in her hometown. When the family moved to Mexico City, Ximena did 3 lead roles in 3 Soap operas for Mexican TV network Televisa, and then began her career in film, doing a total of 11 films, including box office hits such as Amar Te Duele (2002) and Niñas Mal (2006) and internationally awarded films like Dos Abrazos (winner of the 2007 Tribeca Best New Narrative Filmmaker award). Ximena is also a Grammy award and Latin Grammy award nominee for her career in music. She has released two platinum selling albums under her name through Warner Music Group, as well as contributed to soundtracks of some of the movies she has participated in, not only as a performer (Amar Te Duele, Niñas Mal, Amor Extremo) but as a music supervisor as well (Enemigos Intimos). She has toured as a performing artist in the US, Europe, Latin America and Japan.

Margarita Cordova was born on 26 February 1939 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. She is an actress, known for Sunset Beach (1997), The Twilight Zone (1959) and Mission: Impossible (1966).

Aaron Diaz Spencer, born March 7, 1982 in Puerto Vallarta, México. His father is Mexican and his mother American. While still very young, he moved with his family to the city of San Miguel de Allende, where he spent much of his childhood. He later moves to California to attend high school, he also starts working as a model during this period. His idea was to study Hospitality Management and Tourism in Las Vegas, but gets invited to audition for the Centro de Educación Artística (CEA) of Televisa, an opportunity he did not hesitate to take, this is when he realizes that acting was his passion.

His first opportunity in a soap opera comes while still a student of CEA. He became known in 2002 while playing the role of 'Kike' in the teen telenovela "Clase 406", this hit telenovela broke records for running uninterrupted on air 1 year & 7 months.

After the success of his first Telenovela he solidified himself as an actor in the following:

TELEVISON

Quantico Leon Velez 2016 ABC Tierra de Reyes Arturo Gallardo Lead 2015 Telemundo Los Miserables César Mondragón Lead 2014 Telemundo Santa Diabla Santiago Cano Lead 2013 Telemundo Rosario Esteban Martínez Lead 2013 Univision El Talisman Antonio Negrete Lead 2012 Univision PAN AM Miguel Guest 2011 ABC Teresa Mariano Sánchez Lead 2010 Televisa Lola Érase Una Vez Alexander Von F. Lead 2007 Televisa Barrera de Amor Andrés Romero Lead 2005 Televisa Corazones al Límite Braulio Valladares Lead 2004 Televisa

FILM

Marcelo Marcelo Lead 2011 Omar Yñigo, México Dinoshark Luis Lead 2010 Kevin O'Neill, USA Amor Xtremo Sebastián Lead 2006 Salvador Cartas,México Thunderbirds Alan Tracy Spanish Voice Over 2004 Jonathan Frakes, USA

THEATRE

Vaselina Danny Seco Lead 2006 Julissa, México

COMMERCIALS Direct TV (6 commercials in total) TV campaign 2015 US hispanic market Honey Bunches of Oats TV campaign 2013 US hispanic market Pepsi TV campaign 2013 Mexico Doritos/Sabritas TV campaign 2013 Mexico Colgate TV campaign 2011 Mexico

SPECIAL SKILLS Singing, Drummer, Music writer and producer, Water sports (skiing, kitesurfing, flyboarding, jet skiing) horseback riding,

Aside from Acting, one of his biggest passions is singing, in 2009 he released 'Enamorate de mi', his first solo album and music production in the rhythm of big band.

That same year he released his second album self titled "Aaron Diaz". "Teresa" & "No Puedo Dejar de Amarte" where two singles from this album he composed for the soap opera "Teresa".

2011 he released his first calendar featuring artistic and exclusive photos, capturing his good taste and creativity as the director of the project.

That same year, he makes an important guest appearance, for the ABC Network series PanAM, where he received great reviews from the TV critics and his public.

He decides to release his second Calendar in 2012 following the same success he had on his previous one, at the hands of renowned photographer Uriel Santana.

Also known for his Publicity Campaigns for brands such as: Pepsi, Sabritas, Honey Bunches of Oats, Colgate, Direct TV to name a few.

George J. Lewis was born on 10 December 1903 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He was an actor, known for Zorro's Black Whip (1944), Malice in the Palace (1949) and Radar Patrol vs. Spy King (1949). He was married to Mary Louise Lohman. He died on 8 December 1995 in Rancho Santa Fe, California, USA.

Mexican writer who was important in the development of the "magic realism" school of Latin-American fiction. As a child growing up in the rural countryside, he witnessed the horrors of the later Cristero uprisings of 1926-29. His family of prosperous landowners lost a considerable fortune. When moved to Mexico City, Rulfo worked for a rubber company and as a film script writer. Many of the short stories that were later published in "El llano en llamas" (1953) first appeared in the review "Pan"; they depict the violence of the rural environment and the moral stagnation of its people. In them Rulfo first used narrative techniques thet later would be incorporated into the Latin-American new novel, such as the use of interior monologue, stream of consciousness, flashbacks, and shifting points of view. "Pedro Páramo" (1955) treats the physical and moral disintegration of a laconic 'cacique' (boss) and is set in a mythical hell on earth inhabited by dead individuals who are constantly haunted by their past transgressions. From 1933 Rulfo lived in Mexico City. He became director of the editorial department of the National Institute for Indigenous Studies and advised young writers at the 'Centro Mexicano de Escritores'.

Michael Ronda was born on 28 September 1996 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He is an actor, known for Cuando sea joven (2022), Milarepa and Bacalar (2011).

Esmeralda Pimentel was born on 8 September 1989 in Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco, Mexico. She is an actress and producer, known for El color de la pasión (2014), Cachito de cielo (2012) and Casi el Paraíso (2024).

Erick Elias was born on June 23, 1980 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. A descendant of a family of architects, he started by studying for acting, music, dance, and modeling at a young age. He has been appearing in some telenovelas and other television series. His protagonist debut was in the telenovela Tormenta en el paraiso with Sara Maldonado in 2007. He has also dabbled in film dubbing and tape. In 2008, he married Karla Guindi. In 2010, he starred in the telenovela Niña de mi Corazon with Paulina Goto. In 2014, he starred in the telenovela El color de la Pasion with Esmeralda Pimentel. He has 2 daughters with Karla Guindi: Penelope and Olivia.

Patricia Riggen was born on 2 June 1970 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. She is a director and producer, known for The 33 (2015), La milpa (2002) and Under the Same Moon (2007). She is married to Checco Varese. They have one child.

Jonathan Becerra was born on 29 March 1993 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He is an actor, known for Misión S.O.S. aventura y amor (2004), Camaleones (2009) and Hijas de la luna (2018).

Sasha González was born on 3 May 1997 in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. She is an actress, known for Thursday's Widows (2023), VGLY (2023) and La Arriera (2024).

Jessica Jurado was born on 12 October 1968 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. She was an actress, known for La usurpadora (1998), Más allá de la usurpadora (1998) and Humble Maria (1995). She died on 9 October 2024 in the USA.

Ariadne Díaz was born on 17 August 1986 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. She is an actress, known for Mañana es para siempre (2008), La malquerida (2014) and Muchachitas como tú (2007). She has been married to Marcus Ornellas since 2015. They have one child.

José Ron was born on August 8, 1981 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico as Édgar José Ron Vázquez. He is an actor known for appearing in Mexican telenovelas. He began his acting career in 2004 in Mujer de Madera with Edith Gonzalez. In 2006, he appeared in Rebelde with Anahí, Maite Perroni, Dulce María, Alfonso Herrera, and others. Later that year, he also appeared in Codigo Postal as one of the protagonists with África Zavala. In 2007, he appeared in Muchachitas como tú with Ariadne Díaz, Gabriela Carrillo, and others. In 2008, he appeared in Juro que te amo with Ana Brenda Contreras. In 2010, he appeared in Cuando me enamoro with Silvia Navarro and Juan Soler. In 2011 he appeared again with Ana Brenda Contreras, but this time in La que no podía amar with Jorge Salinas. In 2012, he appeared in with Ariadne Díaz once again, but this time in La mujer del Vendaval as the male protagonist of that telenovela. In 2014, he appeared in Muchacha Italiana Viene a Casarse (remake of the 1971 telenovela with the same title) with Livia Brito. Currently, he continues to appear in more Mexican telenovelas. He also sometimes acts in theater plays, when not on television.

Ruth has worked extensively in English and Spanish language media. She played Elena Chavez, America Chavez's mom, in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness directed by Sam Raimi. She previously worked with the iconic Sam Raimi in Drag Me to Hell. Ruth starred in the groundbreaking Showtime series Resurrection Blvd., recurred in Beverly Hills 90210, and was directed by Franco Zeffirelli at Rome's Cinecittá Studios. Her voice credits include Disney/Pixar's Cars on the Road for Disney+, Pixar's Golden Globe and Oscar-winning Coco (dir: Lee Unkrich), she Lolita opposite Val Kilmer's Zorro in the 2012 Grammy Awards nominee The Mark of Zorro, a recurring role in Disney's Elena of Avalor, a starring role in the Fwak! animated feature Los Campeones de la Lucha Libre, among others. Videogames include Call of Duty Modern Warfare, Sly Cooper 3, Dead Rising 3. On stage, Ruth has played lead roles at top equity houses including Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre, South Coast Repertory, The Goodman Theatre, The La Jolla Playhouse, The Denver Theatre Center, the Cincinnati Playhouse, and the Long Beach Opera.

Also a WGAw writer, she was featured on the cover of the Writers Guild of America's Written By magazine for being the first writer to join that union via her work in digital media. Ms. Livier received special recognition by the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts, the Breakthrough in Entertainment Industry recognition from California Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante and the NAMIC Legacy Award.

She has been featured in prominent publications including: Written By, TV Guide, Emmy Magazine, People en Espanol, Latino Leaders, Hispanic, and Latino Future, among others.

Paulette Hernandez was born on 3 December 1990 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. She is an actress and writer, known for Saw X (2023), My Demons Never Swore Solitude (2017) and Cuna de Lobos (2019).

Valentín Trujillo was born on 28 March 1951 in Atotonilco, Jalisco, Mexico. He was an actor and writer, known for Violación (1989), Red Dawn (1990) and Perro callejero (1980). He was married to Patricia María. He died on 4 May 2006 in Mexico, Distrito Federal, Mexico.

Manolo Caro is the Creator, Executive Producer and Director of The House Of Flowers - Netflix's original series. Director, producer and script writer of Mexican film and theater. He studied the career of architecture in TEC de Monterrey and Centro in Mexico City, then after, he formed the career of scene director in San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba and Estudio de Juan Corazza in Madrid, Spain. He started his professional life working in publicity for the transnational agency BBDO.

His first projects as a film maker are short films, the most prominent work is ¨Gente bien atascada¨ . He debuted in theater directing and writing ¨No sé si cortarme las venas o dejarmelas largas¨ the one which turn out to be a real phenomenon in box office; also it has been sold to different countries. Then he wrote ¨Sin cura", "Un dos tres por mi y todos mis amores¨, "I love Romeo y Julieta" and ¨Nunca es tarde para aprender frances¨.

His film carreer started with the cinematographic version of ¨No sé si cortarme las venas o dejarmelas largas¨ which was placed in third place in box office in its year of release, he continued with ¨Amor de mis amores¨. Co-directed a documentary named ¨La fabulosa y patética historia de un montaje llamado I love Romeo y Julieta¨, ¨Elvira, te daría mi vida pero la estoy usando¨ starting Cecilia Suarez and Luis Gerardo Mendez, film that has been presented in several international film festivals and "La vida inmoral de la pareja ideal". Acts as jury for the Netflix Awards, being one of the most prolific and popular director of the moment.

Carlos Santana is a Mexican guitarist, composer, singer and band-leader who helped to shape the concept of "world music" by his experiments with blending many styles of music from a multitude of ethnic sources.

He was born Carlos Augusto Alves Santana on July 20, 1947, in Autlán de Navarro, Jalisco, Mexico. He is one of six children born to José Santana and Josefina Barragán. From the age of 5 young Santana learned the violin from his father, a professional mariachi violinist. He switched to guitar at the age of 8, when the family moved to Tijuana. During the late 50s he was playing gigs at clubs and bars with various bands up and down the Tijuana Strip. In 1961 he moved to San Francisco, California, joining the family, which moved there the previous year. In 1966 he made his debut with the newly formed Santana Blues Band. In 1968 Santana was promoted by Bill Graham to play at the famous Fillmore West in San Francisco. The first album, self-titled 'Santana', was released in 1969.

Santana shot to fame after the legendary performance at Woodstock Music and Art Festival in 1969. His surprise appearance was captured in the film 'Woodstock' which vastly increased Santana's popularity. The psychedelic second album titled 'Abraxas' (1970) reached No.1 on the album charts and went on to sell over four million copies worldwide. Three songs from that album: 'Black Magic Woman', 'Oye Como Va', and 'Samba Pa Ti' became huge international hits. Then he collaborated with poet and guru Sri Chinmoy and jazz guitarist John McLaughlin in a spiritual and musically innovative album 'Love, Devotion, Surrender' (1973).

After years of touring, Santana participated in the first-ever joint US-Soviet "Rock'n Roll Summit" in 1987. At that time Santana evolved to become a multi-faceted artist and prepared to re-emerge as a conscientious member of society. He contributed to the benefit of San Francisco Earthquake Relief, Doctors Without Borders, Indigenous People Fund, Hispanic Media & Education Group, Amnesty International, LA Museum of Tolerance, and other charitable causes. In 1998, Carlos Santana and his wife Deborah started the Milagro Foundation which contributed 1,8 million dollars to help underprivileged youths. Santana also contributed the profits of his 2003 'Shaman' tour to fight AIDS.

'Supernatural' (1999) is considered by many to be Carlos Santana's greatest work. It became the Album of the Year, received eleven Grammy awards, and sold over 25 million copies worldwide. It included such hits as "Smooth" and "Maria Maria" and featured guest artists Rob Thomas, Wyclef Jean, Eric Clapton, and Dave Matthews among others. Santana continued collaboration with various artists in his next albums, 'Shaman (2003) and 'All That I Am' (2005), and also contributed to the 2005 album of Herbie Hancock. He received the Latin Recording Academy's honor as "Person of the Year" in 2004.

During the four decades of his career Santana has been a true multi-cultural artist. He contributed to shaping the concept of "world music" by his experiments with blending many styles and genres of music from a multitude of ethnic sources. His instantly identifiable blend of Latin, salsa, blues, rock, and Afro-Cuban styles has been evolving with the inclusion of elements from jazz, fusion, and world beat. Santana's high-pitched and clean guitar sound has been coming out of his custom-made PRS guitars. His unique and instantly recognizable sound is legendary: "With one note people know me..." says Carlos Santana.

A street and public square in his native town of Autlan de Navarro is bearing his name. Carlos Santana is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He has sold more than 90 million records, and performed to over 100 million people globally.