El Salvador: Last News

EXCLUSIVE: Cameras have rolled on The Ballad Of Hortensia, a body swap comedy from Premiere Entertainment set in El Salvador, starring Francisco Gattorno (Julian Schnabel’s Before Night Falls) and Helena Haro (Black Warrant). 

Andrés Felipe Cabrera spoke EXCLUSIVELY with HOLA! USA to share behind-the-scenes details on how he and his team are helping the Miss Universe 2023 candidates highlight their natural beauty with classic and timeless tools.Cabrera, a Miami-based entrepreneur and founder of MUBA Cosmetic, has been the official makeup sponsor of the pageant since 2020. Recently, he and his team chose this year’s contestants Camila Avella of Colombia, Mariana Downing of the Dominican Republic,Rikkie Valerie Kollé of the Netherlands, Athenea Pérez of Spain, and Antonia Porsild of Thailand to star in a photoshoot and beauty video themed Appetite for MUBA “Eat, Sleep, Do Makeup & Repeat.”From the InterContinental San Salvador-Metrocentro Mall, the official hotel residence of this year’s pageant in El Salvador, Andrés Felipe Cabrera shared insights on how much time the pageants have to get ready before the finale and which Miss Universe 2023 contestant has had a top-notch skincare regimen and therefore has the best canvas to work with.In Miss Universe, we do not use trends because they are beauty queens; they are girls who need to enhance their beauty, and that is why we do not change faces.

Mariana Downing, Miss Dominican Republic, is focused on one goal at the moment: giving her all at the upcoming Miss Universe pageant on November 18th. The model, who is currently in El Salvador, is immersed in rigorous preparation to fine-tune her skills and presence for the prestigious international beauty pageant. However, despite the stress and anticipation, she tries to remember, reflect, and cherish the experiences and people that have shaped her journey thus far.

Jane Garret is this year’s Miss Nepal. The 22 year old is participating at this year’s Miss Universe, and marks a step forward in representation in the evolving pageant, becoming her country’s representative and an advocate for body positivity.Miss Venezuela, Diana Silva, on her legacy: ‘It’s pressure, it’s a responsibility, but above all, blessed to represent my country’Miss Universe 2023 contestants arrive in El Salvador: What are they doing before the competition?A post shared by Jane Garrett (@jadedipika_)Garret won the title of Miss Nepal after she surprised the jury with her natural beauty and her empowering statements. Over the course of her campaign as Miss Nepal, she’s demonstrated that she wants to take down outdated stereotypes of beauty.

Dancing with the Stars is in full motion, and tonight was “Music Video Night” with the eight remaining couples performing dances to songs featured in iconic music videos. Xochitl Gomez, who has Mexican roots, had fans worried this week when she revealed she sprained her ankle during rehearsal. Thankfully, she was able to return to the dance floor with her partner Val Chmerkovskiy, with an amazing jazz performance to Gwen Stefani’s “Hollaback Girl.”She channeled Stefani, even rocking a blonde wig.

The 72nd edition of this prestigious pageant is set to take place in the beautiful country of El Salvador, and contestants from 86 countries have already started arriving for what promises to be an unforgettable event. With the final coronation just around the corner, the contestants are busy preparing and participating in various preliminary rounds that will determine their fates on the big stage.The titleholder, Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel from the United States, is preparing to pass her crown to the next deserving winner.

The 72nd edition of this prestigious pageant is set to take place in the beautiful country of El Salvador, and contestants from 86 countries have already started arriving for what promises to be an unforgettable event. With the final coronation just around the corner, the contestants are busy preparing and participating in various preliminary rounds that will determine their fates on the big stage.The titleholder, Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel from the United States, is preparing to pass her crown to the next deserving winner.

EXCLUSIVE: Miss Universe is sticking with an all-female hosting team.

HOLA! had the opportunity to conduct an exclusive interview with Diana Silva, who will proudly represent Venezuela, a country with a long tradition and rich legacy in beauty pageants. The pageant will take place on November 18th in El Salvador and broadcast live on Telemundo.Camila Avella, Miss Colombia, is the first Miss Universe contestant with a husband and childMiss Chile reveals secret that may give her an edge at Miss UniverseMiss Universe shares favorite contestants per regionI want it to be over already.

At The Gates is an entertaining and timely thriller that blends the hot button topic of illegal immigration and undocumented workers into a universal story of fear, paranoia, and the perilous state of our own humanity. That it succeeds to the degree it does is the fact that first time feature writer/director Augustus Meleo Bernstein keeps us guessing as to the intentions and the ultimate fate of its tight circle of main characters. Essentially this is a chamber piece all set in one attractive Los Angeles area suburb’s home and the class drama taking place inside that seems ripped from headlines of individual tragic stories of illegal immigrants who have to worry at any given moment when ICE is going to show up at their doorstep, or in the case of At The Gates, at the doorstep of their employers.

At The Gates is an entertaining and timely thriller that blends the hot button topic of illegal immigration and undocumented workers  into a universal  story of fear, paranoia, and the perilous state of our own humanity. That it succeeds to the degree it does is the fact that first time feature writer/director Augustus Meleo Bernstein keeps us guessing as to the intentions and the ultimate fate of its tight circle of main characters. Essentially this is a chamber piece all set in one attractive Los Angeles area suburb’s home and the class drama taking place inside that seems ripped from headlines of individual tragic stories of illegal immigrants who have to worry at any given moment when ICE is going to show up at their doorstep, or in the case of At The Gates, at the doorstep of their employers.

Camila Avella, this year’s Miss Colombia, will make history. She is the first Miss Universe contestant to have a husband and child.

Celeste Viel is this year’s Miss Chile. The winner of her country’s pageant is one of the favorites at this year’s Miss Universe pageant, which will be hosted in El Salvador this November 18th.

Holly Jones Ventana Sur’s esteemed Animation! and Blood Window forums are teaming to present a fresh competition strand, Fantasmática. Aimed at creating an industry-wide synergy between animation and genre cinema that centers short film projects in development, the initiative kicks off at this year’s Buenos Aires Ventana Sur market, held Nov.

Miss Universe and viewers are already getting excited for some of the contestants. The Miss Universe Puerto Rico organization presented the highly anticipated National Costume, which will be worn by Karla Guilfú Acevedo, during the pageant.

the 72nd edition of Miss Universe, HOLA! Americas, the Spanish-language site of HOLA! USA, had a conversation with Miss Mexico, Melissa Flores. With a big smile that lights up any room, the 25-year-old from the state of Michoacán spoke excitedly about her path to the world’s most famous beauty pageant. Melissa also discussed her role as a psychologist and the impact she wants to make in the world through eradicating violence and mental health.

The Miss Universe competition is around the corner, and soon will celebrate the diversity and the beauty of different cultures. The 2023 edition of Miss Universe comes with an intriguing twist in the form of contestants born in countries other than the ones they represent.

Augustus Meleo Bernstein’s new movie At the Gates is getting a Nov. 3 NY and LA theatrical release from Picturehouse.

Frank Rubio, a NASA astronaut, has become the first American to spend an entire consecutive year in space. After witnessing his remarkable journey, the world eagerly awaits his return to Earth on September 27, 2023.Frank Rubio’s historic feat unfolded aboard the International Space Station (ISS), where he was stationed alongside Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin.

Mariana Downing, representing the province of Sánchez Ramírez, was officially crowned the Miss Dominican Republic Universe 2023. The 27-year-old half-Dominican and half-British beauty pageant will now travel to El Salvador and try to win a second Miss Universe title for the Caribbean island.

EXCLUSIVE: Documentary streaming service Magellan has greenlit a new original feature titled Wild Arabia from Shark Week host Nigel Marven.