By: Catalina Perez de Armiñan “I’ve never been interviewed before,” said Isabella Santos. Ironic, for someone who interviews other people for a living. With a welcoming smile, kind eyes, and perfect lighting, Santos looked extremely professional. But don’t let the word professional mislead you into thinking she had a cold personality. It was the complete…
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The Endless Battle of Female Creators in Hollywood
By: Catalina Perez de Armiñan The 64th Annual Academy Awards were groundbreaking for women in film across the globe. Although women have historically been given less opportunities, recognition, and space in Hollywood, this is a sign of progress. It all started with Beyonce’s opening performance of “Be Alive,” which was nominated for best original song…
Netflix Just Added This Classic, and It’s a Must-Watch
By: Catalina Perez de Arminan Whether you’re a rom-com fan or a Jack Nicholson fan, you may have heard of Something’s Gotta Give. Nicholson, known for his roles in suspense and horror films, such as The Shining, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest plays a romantic one here. And he does so impeccably. However,…
Encanto’s Giant Steps for Latinx Representation in Hollywood, A “Global Phenomenon”
By: Catalina Pérez de Armiñán On November 3rd, 2021, Encanto premiered at El Capital theater in Los Angeles. The computer-animated musical comedy follows a multigenerational Colombian family, the Madrigals, whose children and grandchildren—except for Mirabel Madrigal —receive magical gifts from a miracle that helps them serve the people in their rural community called the…
Gabe Gibbs Talks Difference Between Broadway and Television
Gabe Gibbs, actor, writer, and songwriter, shares his experience playing the ‘Elder Prince’ in the National Tour of Broadway’s THE BOOK OF MORMON and transitioning from Broadway to work on camera. He discusses inspiration, creativity, and resourcefulness during a global pandemic and his future projects in this heart-to-heart interview with the Sunset Confidential staff. By:…