Jason Reynolds, among the most read and prolific Youth and Young Adult authors of the last two decades, is scheduled to speak at UToledo’s 41st Annual Conference for Aspiring Minority Youth on Saturday, Jan. 25.

Diane Guerrero a multitalented actress and star of “Orange is the New Black,” Disney’s “Encanto” and CW’s “Jane the Virgin,” also will be featured.

Sponsored by Toledo Excel, a longtime scholarship incentive program at UToledo, and Owens Corning, the event is at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, in Thompson Student Union Auditorium. Advance registration is now open and required for the free, public conference for seventh- and eighth-graders, high school students and parents.

Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author who writes novels and poetry for young adult and middle-grade audiences. Among his award-winning books: “Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks”; “All American Boys (with Brendan Kiely)”; “Long Way Down, Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You (with Ibram X. Kendi)”; “Stuntboy, in the Meantime”; and “Ain’t Burned All the Bright (with artwork by Jason Griffin).” Reynolds also was authored two books featuring Marvel Comics’ iconic Miles Morales Spiderman character.

“Jason was a major get for us because students at last year’s conference literally asked for him in our evaluation survey,” said David Young, director of Toledo Excel and Special Projects. “Many of them had been reading his novels as a class assignment, but even more often for their own enjoyment outside of class. It is also wonderful timing because he has a new novel out and has been on a recent media blitz.”

“We are thrilled to bring the multitalented Diane Guerrero to Toledo,” Young added. “Diane is an amazing actress who shot to stardom playing Maritza Ramos in ‘Orange is the New Black’ on Netflix. Then went on to another starring turn in something as different as playing the role of Isabela in the hit animated Disney musical ‘Encanto. ‘Beyond her great skill as an actress, she has an amazing story of overcoming against all odds. Her family was deported to Columbia when Diane was just 14. She literally came home from school to an empty house. Yet, look at what she has accomplished.”

13 ABC’s Alexis Means will serving as facilitator for the conference. And Rhonda Sewell, who interviewed Ruth E. Carter at the 2023 Annual Conference for Aspiring Minority Youth, will moderate the conversation with Jason Reynolds.

Established in 1988, Toledo Excel helps underrepresented students, including African, Asian, Hispanic and Native Americans, achieve success in college. Through summer institutes, academic enhancement activities and guidance through the admission process, students increase their self-esteem, cultural awareness and civic involvement.

Source: UToledo

The upcoming 14th GuadaLAjara Film Festival in Los Angeles (GLAFF) will honour Emmy-nominated Nava Mau from Baby Reindeer, Ilse Salas from Pedro Páramo, and Diane Guerrero from Jane The Virgin. The festival runs November 1-3.

Colombian American actress and author Diane Guerrero from Jane The Virgin and Orange Is The New Black will receive the Lifetime Humanitarian Award for her work as an advocate for immigration reform. She currently stars in the Max series Doom Patrol, and recently starred in Blast Beast for Sony Pictures, and Disney Animation’s Encanto.

Source: Screen Daily

Check out the interview with Diane Guerrero onstage at the Bogota Audiovisual Market (BAM) Talks 2024 event.

Diane Guerrero Among Cast In ‘Poreless’

EXCLUSIVE: Short comedy film Poreless will star newcomer Akbar Hamid alongside Diane Guerrero (Orange Is The New Black), Allyce Beasley (Moonlighting), Parvesh Cheena (Outsourced) and others. Directed by Independent Spirit Award nominee Harris Doran (Kokomo City) and written by Harris Doran and Fawzia Mirza (The Queen of My Dreams), the film follows “a fabulous, queer, Muslim beauty entrepreneur who competes in a Shark Tank-like contest after suffering an untimely allergic reaction.” The film recently wrapped and is the debut production from Akbar Hamid and Evan Schwartz’s F.L.U.I.D. banner. It is produced in association with Baby Daal Productions, Madison Square Films, and Sultana Films.

Source: Deadline

I have updated the gallery with 3,293 HD screen captures from the final episodes of season 4 of Doom Patrol!

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Join us at Superhero Comic Con San Antonio 2024 for an insightful Q&A panel with Diane Guerrero. Known for her roles as Maritza Ramos in “Orange Is the New Black,” Lina in “Jane the Virgin,” and Crazy Jane in “Doom Patrol,” Diane shares her experiences in the entertainment industry. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, her journey as an actress, and insights into her iconic roles. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with one of TV’s most talented and versatile actresses!

Diane Guerrero was a guest at Cal State Fullerton on March 21, 2024. She participated in the “Beyond the Conversation” event on-campus. Check out the conversation in the video below!

Diane Guerrero is set to lead horror movie “The Whistler” alongside Juan Pablo Raba.

The film, which has started shooting in Cali, Colombia, tells the story of grieving parents Nicole and Sebastian. Still reeling from losing their daughter, the couple unexpectedly inherit a remote farm in the Venezuelan plains where they are soon drawn into a nether world.

Diego Velasco (“This Fool”) is directing from a script by Carolina Paiz (“Orange Is The New Black”).

“Nicole and Sebastian arrive to find the farm overrun by mysterious squatters who claim they can conjure spirits,” reads the logline. “As Sebastian attempts to violently run them out, Nicole is lured into their world, desperate to contact her dead daughter…forcing the couple to deal not only with the spirit world, but their own inner demons.”

Hideout Pictures are producing the pic. Trevor O’Neil and Margaret Miller are producers with Shannon Houchins, Potsy Ponciroli and Noor Ahmed serving as executive producers. Guerrero and Raba are also on board as exec producers.

“I’m beyond excited to be at the helm of ‘The Whistler,’ a project that delves deep into themes of loss, spirituality, and the unknown,” said Velasco. “With the remarkable talents of Diane Guerrero and Juan Pablo Raba leading our cast, we’re set to embark on a journey that transcends the ordinary, delving into the profound mysteries of existence amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the South America where I grew up.”

Guerrero added: “Being part of this team and diving into such an incredible world has been a treasured experience. Working under the direction of Diego Velasco and alongside Juan Pablo Raba, I am thrilled to tell a story that is anything but ordinary. We navigate some profound questions of life, all set amidst the magnificent landscapes of South America. It’s a journey I’ve been eagerly preparing for, and I can’t wait to see where it takes us.”

Guerrero is best known for her turns in “Orange is the New Black” and “Encanto.” She is repped by Ali Benmohanmed and Yasmine Pearl at United Talent Agency; Priya Satiani at Entertainment 360 and Priya Verma at Yorn, Levine, Barnes, Krintzman Rubenstein Kohner Endlich Goodell and Gellman.

Velasco is repped by Adam Levine at Verve Talent And Literary Agency and Allison Binder at Goodman Genow Schenkman Smelkinson and Christopher, LLP. Paiz is repped by Alex Rincon at United Talent Agency, Marc Provissiero at Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment and Allison Binder at Goodman Genow Schenkman Smelkinson and Christopher, LLP.

Source: Variety

Diane Guerrero will be performing live on-stage with her Encanto co-star Jess Darrow this week, on December 15th! Diane will be a special guest at the show “Jess Darrow: Merry Mischief” at 54 Below in New York City.

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Diane Guerrero attended two new events this past week! She was in attendance at the Connecticut Children’s Annual Gala with her Encanto co-star Jessica Darrow on November 11th. Diane then attended and event hosted by Planet Omega with her fiancé Bryan. I have updated the gallery with 44 HQ/MQ images from these events!

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