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William Levy on Cover of LatinTRENDS
Latin heartthrob from “Single Moms Club” and rising Hollywood star, William Levy graces the October cover of LatinTRENDS magazine. In the interview, Levy talks about starring in the steamy “Addicted” movie by Zane, and accepting the challenge of playing such a psychologically complex character. Levy also confesses his obsessions, describes his upbringing in Cuba, talks about his upcoming film, “The Veil,” and the possibility of developing his own signature cologne.
William Gutiérrez Levy was born in Cojimar, Cuba. His maternal grandfather was Jewish (the origin of his surname, Levy), although he grew up in a non-religious household. He was raised by his single mother, Barbara Levy. His family, including his brother Jonathan Gutierrez Levy and sister Barbara Gutierrez Levy, immigrated to Miami, Florida when he was 14.
He attended Barbara Goleman Senior high school, located in the suburb of Miami Lakes. After attending high school, he studied business administration on a baseball scholarship at St. Thomas University for two years. He later went to Los Angeles to study acting, and continued his acting studies in Miami and Mexico City.
Levy started working as a model, then was featured in two reality shows broadcast by Telemundo: Isla de la Tentación and Protagonistas de Novela 2.
His debut on the Spanish-language channel Univision, in the novela ‘Olvidarte Jamás’. He later appeared in Mi Vida Eres Tu and Acorralada.
Around 2008, he appeared in his first film, Retazos de Vida, directed by Viviana Cordero. He was invited by television producer Carla Estrada to star in Pasión, his breakthrough in Mexican telenovelas.
Televisa cast him as the lead in Cuidado con el Angel with actress and ex-RBD singer Maite Perroni. The show was first broadcast in Mexico, then began airing in the United States in 2008 on Univision.
Levy starred alongside Jacqueline Bracamontes on Sortilegio in 2009, Sortilegio aired on Univision, and the finale drew 6.7 million viewers, beating ABC and CBS for viewers at the time in that time slot.
In 2009, the Levy was the voice to the Spanish version of the animated movie Planet 51. The movie opened on November 27 in Mexico and won an award for best animated Spanish-language film of 2009 at the Premios Goya.
Levy participated in the Mexican telenovela Triunfo del Amor, a remake of the Venezuelan classic Cristal, again with Maite Perroni. The telenovela aired in 2010. Pedro Torres, executive producer of Mujeres Asesinas, confirmed Levy’s role in the third season of the popular Mexican series.
Levy starred as Jennifer Lopez’s love interest in the music video “I’m Into You”, from her album Love?. It aired on NBC’s in 2011. Levy appeared on the cover of People en Español for its special issue on the sexiest men in the same year.
He was a participant in the 14th season of Dancing with the Stars, with two-time mirror ball champion Cheryl Burke as his dance-pro partner; they finished in third place.
In December 2012 Levy was cast as Captain Damian Fabre for the remake of La Tormenta titled La Tempestad which aired in 2013.
Levy starred in Addicted an erotic drama based on the novel of the same name by Zane. Variety named Levy one of the Top 10 Latino Actors and Actresses in Hollywood.
Levy also co-starred in Tyler Perry’s film The Single Moms Club (2014). He was also cast in the lead role as Warrior in the Brent Ryan Green film The Veil (2017) and In 2018, he began his role as Mateo Ferrera in the Fox musical drama series Star.
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This month also features an interview with emerging talent on Netflix’s hit series, “Orange is the New Black’s” Selenis Levya. Levya talks about using the collection of women she grew up with in the Bronx as the source of inspiration for her character, Puerto Rican chef, Gloria Mendoza. Levya also dishes on her new role in the up-coming film, “St. Vincent,” starring alongside hilarious actors, Bill Murray and Melissa McCarthy.
Also in this issue, an up-close with transgender model, and a former contestant on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Carmen Carerra. She gained media attention early this year when she and Laverne Cox, who also stars in “Orange is the New Black,” set television journalist Katie Couric straight concerning Couric’s invasive line of questioning. In this issue of LatinTRENDS, Carrera tells all — her family, her career, her love life, her transition and her mission are all on the table.
“The Honor of the Struggle” is the title of this month’s publisher’s column. Juan Guillen takes a look at defining “The Hood,” known to many Latinos as “Mi Barrio.” These ethic enclaves have drama, flavor, pain and joy, yet its people and its communities find ways to thrive within the struggle. “And there is a certain honor to this struggle,” says Guillen.
The October issue includes even more entertainment, honoring El Rey de la Radio, Polito Vega, the 76-year-old radio legend that has played an integral part in the Latin music scene for over 55 years. Taking a concerned look at the prevalence of violent behavior among football players; investigating the lack of Latinos characters in comic books; and revealing the secrets of a New York City doorman—a juicy interview not to be missed.
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