Mexican Galan of the Day: David Zepeda

The word “galan” refers to : a leading man, hero, A gallant & handsome man.

NAME: David Zepeda (Actor/Model)

Birthdate: September 19 1974

Birth Place :  Nogales, Sonora, México.

Education:Earned a degree in  Civil Law at Sonora University  (UNISON), Hermosillo- México. As  for acting, he received training at Centro de Formación Actoral de TV Azteca.

Fanclub/Official Webpage :http://www.zepedafansclub.com/ Twitter: @dzepedafansclub

Achievements & Credits:

Second Place in Manhunt International 2000 (an international male pageant.)

Novelas

Knows for his villainous roles : His characters are deliciously hypocritical, sensually slimy, you love to hate him yet can’t get enough of this sexy bad boy.

• Production: Soy tu dueña – Role: “Alonso Peñalvert”
• Production: Sortilegio – Role: ” Bruno Albeniz”
• Production: Acorralada –  Role: “Maximiliano Irazabal”
• Production : Amores cruzados -Role :  ”Diego”
• Production: Los Sánchez , Role :”Omar”

Movies & Theather

“DESNUDOS” (2004)

“4 EQUIS”

“Descalzos En El Parque”  (Barefoot in the Park)

Hosting

“Riesgo Total “ on TV Azteca

“Mente y Movimiento” on TV Azteca

Hobbies

His an Avid Tennis player since youth and still competes in tournaments

DAVID VIDS =D

“Soy Tu Dueña” = “You belong to me”, promo

On the set of “Soy Tu Dueña”

Commercial : David inviting  fans to be part of “Sortilegio on Stage” the novela  Tour

“Sortilegio On Stage”  excerpt,  poor David gets slapped!  =S

David wins best Antagonistic Actor  award from Premios TeleNovelas

Fan made video for David’s character the sly and evil “Bruno” from the novela “Sortilegio” = A spell

PHOTO CREDITS: my.opera.com

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Novela Time =)

New Novela time! That’s right “Soy Tu Dueña” is about to premiere this Tuesday on Univision. The word dueña literally means :proprietress, owner. The Novela’s title references  the character being a boss,  and at the same time also connotes meanings such as “you’re mine” or “you’re  my man”

SOY TU DUEñA INTRO

SOY TU DUEñA TRAILER

 

“In the end it turns out that in life you’re all alone and you can’t even trust those whom you love the most”- Quote from the trailer

PLOT(From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soy_tu_dueña)

Valentina Villalba (Lucero) is a woman to whom life seems good in every way, because she owns  great beauty and a fortune that her parents left to her when they died. She has a mansion in Mexico City, where she lives with her aunt Isabel (Silvia Pinal) and her cousin Ivana (Gabriela Spanic), who is very envious of Valentina.

Everything changes for Valentina when her fiance, Alonso (David Zepeda), in league with Ivana, leaves her at the altar. That’s when she becomes a desperate, bitter woman who chooses to isolate herself and go live in the hacienda ‘Los Cascabeles’, where she meets her neighbor Jose Miguel (Fernando Colunga). The people of the region hate her, because her foreman, Rosendo (Sergio Goyri) commits things in her name, and they call her ‘The Viper’.

CAST

Lucero … Valentina Villalba Rangel “La Víbora”= The viper (Main Heroine)

Fernando Colunga … José Miguel Montesinos (Main Hero)

Gabriela Spanic … Ivanna Dorantes Rangel (Main Antagonist)

David Zepeda … Alonso Peñalvert (Villain)

Silvia Pinal …Isabel Rangel(mother of Ivanna Dorantes)

Sergio Goyri … Rosendo Gavilán (Villain)

Jacqueline Andere … Leonor Montesinos(mother of Jose Miguel)

Ana Martín … Benita (nany of Valentina and Ivanna)

Gerardo Albarrán … Nerón

Vicente Herrera … boss of Nerón

The thing which I’m most excited about when it comes to “Soy Tu Dueña” is getting to see super smexy David Zepeda again! I haven’t seen him since “Acorralada”= Cornered a Venezuelan Novela  in which he played Alejandro Salvatierra. “Soy tu Dueña” should be very interesting as it is filled with  Novela vets know for unforgettable roles such as: Gaby Spanic, known for her duel roles in “La Usurpadora” = The Usurper , and Fernando Colugna “Amor Real”.  The protagonist in the story is none other than Mexico’s sweetheart, singer/actress Lucero who’s know for many novelas, and  has done a great job portraying both heroines and a villainesses for example her roles in “Lazos de Amor” = Love ties &  ”Mañana es para Siempre” = Tomorrow is Forever.  Sergio Goyri is also featured in this drama, he is always a formidable villain.  This drama promises to entertain viewers with: ardent passion, pulse pounding drama, and stunning betrayal, as well as the chance to admire the gorgeous beauty that is  Mexico’s natural scenery.

Get to know the characters, get  pictures, reviews, previews and much more at “Soy Tu Dueñas” official website: http://www2.esmas.com/entretenimiento/telenovelas/soy-tu-duena/

You can also find vids on YouTube

Picture credits: I hold no rights all rights  belong to owner of the production.

Mexican Novelas : Chameleons

Novela time! This post for all drama lovers, drama addicts , & to those who are just getting into dramas. If you have never seen a Mexican drama(Novela) and are interested may I suggest a series that was a hit in Mexico, a drama that recently premiered here in the states. Camaleones=Chameleons is barely on its second episode so right now is the time to tune in. You’ll be able to follow the story as it develops from the very start.  The drama is being aired at 3:00 p.m. pacific  on Univision or if you miss it on tv there are awesome uploaders on YouTube hooking up Camaleones fans.  For example channel belindaperegrinchile

So excited to watch this drama as it is singer Pee Wee(Irvin Salinas) debut in novelas. Pee wee in a school boy uniform , doesn’t get much sexier than that =P Also in the drama are singer Belinda and ex RBD member Alfonso Herrera.  I hope you guys will get into this drama and let your imaginations flow with its crazy adventures and have an awesome time, because that’s the fun of dramas.

PLOT: Camaleones is the story of Valentina and Sebastian. Both skilled thieves, they are united when a man they call “El Amo” forces them to commit crimes while passing as a prefect and an art teacher at the illustrious prep school San Bartolome which is attended by  rebellious, troublesome, snobby rich kids. They must do what they are told in order to protect their loved ones. Pee wee plays Ulises, he is a student on a scholarship who is chosen by the school’s vice principal Augusto to attend San Bartolome. Sol a girl in Pee wee’s class is daughter of the school’s principal and vice principal. Her parents are separated and constantly challenge each others’ authority at the school. Her father is manipulative and aggressive, but Sol sees him as a model father. Her mother does nothing to uncover his true ways because she doesn’t want to break her daughter’s heart.  Even though her mom loves her and tries to protect her, to Sol whenever her mother sets rules and boundaries she always come off as the bad guy. Sol’s dad wants to run for office and schemes to reunite with his estranged wife only for sake of his political career.

CAMALEONES OFFICIAL WEB SITE http://www2.esmas.com/entretenimiento/telenovelas/camaleones/

Novelas becoming a Hit in China

It’s being reported that two Novelas are making it big right now in China. The first is a story that everyone fell in love with as soon as it debuted. It garnered so much success and ratings that it wasn’t long before remakes by different countries were being produced.  I’m talking about  Colombia’s “Betty La Fea”= Betty The Ugly Girl .  Mexico’s version was, “La Fea Mas Bella ” = The Most Beautiful Ugly Girl”, the US had “Ugly Betty”,  Germany had “Alles Betty”,  just to name a few.  And still the concept’s popularity continues as China prepares to air the 4th season of its version of the story “Ugy girl with no Rival”. While this novela is being remade with Asian actors, the other drama which is enjoying success in China is being broadcasted in it’s original state.  That dramas is… Mexico’s “Destilando Amor”= Distilling Love. That’s right this is a novela who’s concept is not being borrowed, tweaked, and remade.  The actual original work in its entirety, including: original actors, and storyline is being showcased. Thus our wonderful culture is crossing borders and diffusing it’s beauty. According to the article which reported the success of these two novelas, they are in the Top 3 most watch Dramas of the moment in China. I hope that this is a sign of things to come.

For sometime now the Asian Culture wave has been expanding & as it has, it’s been winning followers and creating enthusiasts where ever it spreads. A large part of its success is due to the diffusion of pop culture, especially music and dramas. If you are not a drama fan, you may not be aware…But dramas are a HUGE deal! Drama fans or “Drama addicts” as they like to call themselves are very devout enthusiasts. Here is an example: Dramas that are not broadcasted across borders or subbed by the original broadcaster still make it big thanks to dedicated “subbers” and “up-loaders”. These are fans who work to help those who couldn’t otherwise enjoy dramas through special sites, sites made by Drama fans for Drama fans. Drama’s are a big deal, because there’s a very special chain reaction that occurs thanks to dramas. Thanks to dramas: fans have become interested in Asian music when listening to the soundtrack while watching the drama , they also  fall in love with the actors which leads them to follow said actors on other shows, and while becoming so fascinated with all these cool and fun things some fans become interest in the language in which they watch dramas,  eventually deciding to study it. I would love it if our culture could be shared, and appreciated with such enthusiasm. I’d love to see sites where Novelas are being subbed and shared with others. I’d love to see more of our actors & singers become popular in countries where Spanish is not spoken.