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Melissa Barrera Joins 'Vida' Cast Mates at Season Two Premiere!

Melissa Barrera and Mishel Prada pose together on the gray carpet as they arrive at the season two premiere of Vida on Tuesday (May 21) in Los Angeles.

The co-stars were joined at the premiere of their Starz series by fellow cast mates Raul Castillo, Luis Bordonada, Adrian Gonzales, Carlos Miranda, Chelsea Rendon, Roberta Colindrez, Ser Anzoategui, and Erika Sota.

Also stepping out for the premiere was Cara Santana and Jesse Metcalfe.

Vida is a half-hour drama series focusing on two Mexican-American sisters from the Eastside of Los Angeles who couldn’t be more different or distanced from each other. Circumstances force them to return to their old neighborhood, where they are confronted by the past and surprising truth about their mother’s identity.

Season two premieres on Sunday night, May 26 on Starz.

20+ pictures inside of the stars at the premiere…More Here! »

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Jamie Dornan to Star in 'Carmen' with Melissa Barrera!

Jamie Dornan has landed his next movie role in Benjamin Millepied‘s new movie Carmen.

Melissa Barrera is also set to star in the movie in the title role, with Jamie portraying Aidan.

“’Carmen’ is the opera of my childhood. Growing up, it was an ever-present part of my musical beginnings. It has inspired me greatly as an artist,” Benjamin, a former principal dancer from the New York City Ballet who is now married to Natalie Portman, said in a statement (via Variety). “For many years, I have been passionate about creating a film musical, and ‘Carmen’ presents an incredibly exciting opportunity for exploring dance and music onscreen.”

'In the Heights' Movie Adds Leslie Grace & Melissa Barrera as Female Leads!

Lin-Manuel Miranda has announced the two female leads for the In the Heights movie!

The movie, which was originally a musical written by and starring Lin for Broadway, will star Leslie Grace as Nina and Melissa Barrera as Vanessa.

The ladies are joining previously announced Corey Hawkins as Benny and Anthony Ramos as Usnavi.

“We film this summer. Uptown. Right here In The Heights. …More soon!,” Lin-Manuel tweeted as part of his casting announcement. Jon M. Chu is set to direct the film.

Stay tuned as we find out more!

Neil Patrick Harris, Cristin Milioti, & More Attend Creative Arts Emmys 2018!

Neil Patrick Harris and Cristin Milioti walk the red carpet at the 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Saturday (September 8) in Los Angeles.

The former How I Met Your Mother co-stars were among the many celebs at the event. Their co-star Alyson Hannigan was also there with husband Alexis Denisof.

The cast of Fuller HouseJohn Stamos (with wife Caitlin McHugh), Lori Loughlin, Bob Saget (wife fiancee Kelly Rizzo), Candace Cameron Bure, and Andrea Barber – posed for pics together.

More stars there included Breaking Bad‘s Bryan Cranston (with wife Robin Dearden) and Giancarlo Esposito, Jane Lynch, Molly Shannon, Life in Pieces co-stars Thomas Sadoski and Besty Brandt, Vida co-stars Melissa Barerra and Mishel Prada, Westworld‘s Jimmi Simpson, The Sinner‘s Bill Pullman, One Day at a Time‘s Justina Machado, Grey’s Anatomy‘s Sarah Drew, and Riverdale‘s Madchen Amick.

FYI: Neil is wearing an Ermenegildo Zegna tuxedo, To Boot New York shoes, and a The Tie Bar bow tie. Mishel is wearing a Blumarine gown and Ileana Makri jewelry. Melissa is wearing an Antonio Grimaldi gown with Marco Bicego and Djula white diamond rings. Jimmi is wearing Ermenegildo Zegna Couture. Lori is wearing a Jovani jumpsuit and Csarite Fine Jewelry by Dawes Design. Molly is wearing a Paule Ka gown. Cristin is wearing Jennifer Meyer jewelry. Thomas is wearing a Ted Baker London suit.

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Britt Robertson & Georgie Flores Attend Wolk Morais Fashion Show in L.A.

For the People‘s Britt Robertson and Famous in Love‘s Georgie Flores pose for photos at the Wolk Morais Collection 7 fashion show on Tuesday (June 26) at The Jeremy Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif.

The actresses sat in the front row next to Vida star Melissa Barrera.

Also in attendance were Shadowhunter‘s Katherine McNamera, Life Sentence‘s Jayson Blair, The Hunger GamesWillow Shields, Lethal Weapon‘s Chandler Kinney, Masters of Sex‘s Isabelle Fuhrman, model Salem Mitchell, and Survivor contestant and model Michael Yerger.

Georgie‘s show Famous in Love is currently in limbo after news that it was canceled, though the series’ creator says she’s still hoping for a season three renewal.

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Ella Purnell & More Step Out To Support Starz' 'Vida' Cast at L.A. Premiere - Watch Trailer!

Ella Purnell flashes a smile alongside Melissa Barrera while attending the premiere of her new Starz series Vida held at the Regal LA Live Stadium 14 on Tuesday (May 1) in Los Angeles.

Ella, 21, was accompanied by her Sweetbitter co-stars Daniyar, Paul Sparks, and producer Stephanie Danler, as well as Brooklyn Nine-Nine‘s Stephanie Beatriz, Looking‘s Raul Castillo, New Girl‘s Lamorne Morris, Trace Lysette and Johnny Sibilly, as they all stepped out to show their support.

Also in attendance were Melissa‘s Vida co-stars Ser Anzoategui, Chelsea Rendon, Maria-Elena Laas, Carlos Miranda and Mishel Prada.

Vida is a half-hour drama series focusing on two Mexican-American sisters from the Eastside of Los Angeles who couldn’t be more different or distanced from each other. Circumstances force them to return to their old neighborhood, where they are confronted by the past and surprising truth about their mother’s identity – Watch trailer below!


Vida | Official Red Band Trailer | STARZ

FYI: Melissa is wearing a Claudia Li dress, Schutz heels, Swarovski Atelier clutch and Stefere earrings. Mishel is wearing an Elisabetta Franchi gown. Stephanie is wearing Sam Edelman shoes.

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