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Fans Are Obsessed With The Casting Of ‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace’

By January 18, 2018 at 5:33 pm

Last night, FX premiered the first installment of “The Assassination of Gianni Versace” and it was everything we dreamed it would be.

There was gay clubbing, ’90s fashion, retro music, and so many dramatic looks. The intro of the show had Gianni Versace (played by Édgar Ramírez) walking through his mega mansion in Miami.

And btw, the show shot at the real house, and at every turn it was pure decadence.

It was a perfect way to start the show.

And people were really blown away by how much the cast resembled their real-life characters.

As we told you, the cast featured an amazing group of actors, many of them Latino, including Ramírez, Ricky Martin, Dascha Polanco, and Penelope Cruz.

They also couldn’t get enough of the killer lines (no pun intended).

The first 30 minutes of the show basically consists of getting to know the characters. Gianni, an iconic Italian designer, was the epitome of high-fashion and built an empire as a family business. People who’ve perhaps never heard of Versace could still understand the his history through the show.

Penelope Cruz as Donatella Versace left people floored.

While the Versace estate denounced the making of this show, it was reported that Penelope spoke to Donatella about portraying her.

“When [ACS creator] Ryan [Murphy] told me, I said to him, ‘This sounds really interesting, but I have to make this call and I have to talk to Donatella,'” she said to Entertainment Tonight’s Nancy O’Dell. “I called her and we spoke, like, for an hour. I needed that conversation to say yes.”

Apparently that phone call convinced Penelope that she could take the role.

“It was a conversation where, I cannot share everything we talked about, but we have a good relationship,” Penelope added. “She just sent me flowers before I came here.”

Ricky Martin is also incredible and people think he deserves an award for his role.

Ricky played the role of Antonio D’Amico, Gianni’s partner of 15 years. This portion of the story, which focuses on the tension between he and Gianni’s sister, is incredible. It’s been rumoured that Donatella didn’t really like Antonio and now we can actually see that dynamic.

Most people on social media were really taken by Darren Criss.

Darren Criss plays Andrew Cunanan, Gianni’s killer, who’s probably one of the most complex serial killers ever.

And this was just the first episode!!! Can’t wait until next week. “American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace” airs every Wednesday through March 21 on FX.

READ: ‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story’ Has Lots Of Latinos And We’re Here For It

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Our 5 Favorite Covers on CNCO’s ‘Déjá Vu’ Album: Ricky Martin, Aventura, and more

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Our 5 Favorite Covers on CNCO’s ‘Déjá Vu’ Album: Ricky Martin, Aventura, and more

By February 5, 2021 at 11:10 am
BY  | February 5, 2021 AT 11:10 am

Latin boyband CNCO is back with the new album Déjá Vu out Feb. 5. For their third LP, the guys are covering the Latin pop hits of the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s by artists like Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias, Aventura, and Ricardo Montaner. Whoever your mom was bumping when it was time to clean the house on Sunday, CNCO has most likely tackled their song.

CNCO is taking on the Latin pop classics on Déjá Vu.

Not only will the fans of the original artists be excited to hear CNCO’s updates, but the group is doing a service to their Gen-Z fans by introducing them to these classics in a refreshing way. The guys – Joel Pimentel, Zabdiel de Jésus, Erick Brian Colon, Richard Camacho, and Christopher Vélez – also push themselves more as singers on these beloved songs to give the best vocal performances of their career.

Déjá Vu is CNCO’s trip through the history of Latin pop music. Latido Music is here to guide you through five of our favorite covers on the album.

“Tan Enamorados”

“Tan Enamorados” was the first song to kick off CNCO’s Déjá Vu era. The guys put a fresh reggaeton spin on the classic by Argentine icon Ricardo Montaner. Every member gets their shine in soaring performances that lift this love song to new heights, especially Pimentel. In the music video, CNCO pays homage to one of the greats that came before them, New Kids on the Block.

“Hero”

“Hero” marks the first time that CNCO has recorded a song that’s completely in English. The guys capture the tenderness of the original by Spanish pop star Enrique Iglesias. There’s an especially endearing moment at the end when Colon promises, “I can be your hero.” Save us, Erick! CNCO seemingly channels the Backstreet Boys in the music video.

“Dejaría Todo”

CNCO turns Boricua superstar Chayanne’s “Dejaría Todo” into a tropical bop. The guys come through with charming performances, especially de Jésus, who reps Puerto Rico proudly on the song. Vélez and Colon also are captivating with their breezy interpretations matching the song’s reggae influence. The music video reflects CNCO right now as the guys sit back and just sing from the heart.

“Un Beso”

“Un Beso” is a big moment for Camacho, who proudly reps the Dominican Republic by way of New York City. That’s the same story for the song’s original act, Aventura, who is led by the king of bachata Romeo Santos. CNCO turns the song into a trapchata bop, which is a mix of bachata and trap music. Santos is known for his sensual lyrics and the guys rise to the occasion. They’re quite the smooth operators here.

“El Amor de Mi Vida”

“El Amor de Mi Vida” is a full-circle moment for CNCO. The song is originally by Ricky Martin. The Puerto Rican superstar not only paved the way for them in Menudo, but he also helped put CNCO together on the reality TV series La Banda in December 2015. Now more than five years later and the guys are proudly carrying on his legacy with this hypnotizing update.  

READ: CNCO’s Joel Pimentel is Flexing His Muscle Gains in Thirst Trap Photos

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Menudo Series ‘Súbete a Mi Moto’ to Air on Estrella TV This Month

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Menudo Series ‘Súbete a Mi Moto’ to Air on Estrella TV This Month

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BY  | February 5, 2021 AT 9:54 am

Before there was CNCO, there was Menudo. The Latin boyband arguably paved the way for Latin boybands to come. Estrella Media announced this month that its channel Estrella TV will air Súbete a Mi Moto, a series based on the Puerto Rican group. Menudo launched the careers of former members Ricky Martin and Draco Rosa.

Menudo fans can catch Súbete a Mi Moto on Feb. 14.

Súbete a Mi Moto launched in Mexico and Latin America in October 2020, but Estrella Media will be airing the series in the U.S. for the first time. Menudo fans can the first episode on Sunday, Feb. 14 at 9 PM EST.

“We are truly delighted to bring Súbete a Mi Moto to the U.S. Hispanic audience,” said Ivan Stoilkovich, EVP of television programming at Estrella Media, in a statement. “Menudo was an international smash hit and the first Latin pop band to cross over to the American mainstream market. I am certain this series will appeal to the nostalgic fans in the U.S. as well as transcend generations to attract new followers to Menudo’s musical legacy.”

The story will be told from the perspective of the band’s creator.

The boyband was first put together in the late ’70s and in the following decade, the quintet became the biggest Latin boyband on Earth. After a few line-up changes, Ricky Martin and Draco Rosa joined in the ’80s, just before the band reached its peak international success.

The show’s title is a reference to one of Menudo’s biggest hits “Súbete a Mi Moto.” Each episode is 60-minutes long and the band’s story is told from the perspective of the businessman who put them together. In the series, Menudo’s founder Edgardo Diaz is played by Yamil Urena.

Súbete a Mi Moto was filmed in Mexico and Puerto Rico. Other stars of the series include Braulio Castro and Rocio Verdejo. Get ready to come along for the ride of Menudo’s life.

READ: 19 Facts About The Boy Band Menudo You Might Not Know

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