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San Diego Latino Film Festival opening night!

Post: March 8th, 2013

Last night was the opening night of the San Diego Latino Film Festival.  I was honored to be able to host the opening of Filly Brown starring Gina Rodriguez (above), Lou Diamond Phillips, Edward James Olmos and more.  I introduced the movie and hosted a Q & A with the stars from the film after. [...]

    


Day 2 at the Grammy’s 2013

Post: February 8th, 2013

Ms. Call Me Maybe herself Carly Rae Jepsen… San Diego’s own Jessica Sanchez Joey Mcintyre from New Kids on the Block The Wanted Sky Blue from LMFAO Cher Lloyd Ciara Jack Osbourne Former American Idol winner Kris Allen Afro Jack Carmen Electra Fall Out Boy   Pauly D Jack Osbourne Ne-Yo Big Sean Mark Cuban [...]

    


Day One Backstage at the Grammy’s 2013

Post: February 7th, 2013

  Red Foo from LMFAO Avicci Diplo Backstage Johnny Rzeznik from the Goo Goo Dolls Kid Ink Kyle Richards of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Lupe Fiasco and Guy Sebastian MJ from the Shahs of Sunset Mona from Pretty Little Liars Ryan Cabrera Tboz from TLC Skylar Grey CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE [...]

    


Our holiday party for the teens at The Toussaint Academy

Post: December 19th, 2012

Last night I hosted a party for the kids at Toussaint Academy which is a center for homeless teens through the Father Joe’s organization. I am so thankful for all my good friends who really pitched in and offered their services for the night. Like the Wow Girls from Wow Your Beauty Concierge who did [...]

    


My Ugly Sweater Party

Post: December 17th, 2012

On Saturday I had an Ugly Sweater party! We had so much fun! This is my old college roommate Jessica. I loved Intern Alina and Intern Guillerno’s sweaters. So creative! Nice Ugly Sweater Frankie. Chocolate Reindeer donut desserts! Photo Booth fun! Overall it was a great night with great friends! There are TONS more pics. [...]

    


So You Wish You Could Skate benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foundation

Post: December 12th, 2012

Tonight we will be participating in the 2nd annual “So You Wish You Could Skate” competition benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foundation here in San Diego. Last year we did just alright but this year Frankie is taking it SUPER SERIOUS and has hired a coach and everything! LOL It’s a free event tonight at the Hotel [...]

    


Our visit to an orphanage in Tijuana

Post: December 11th, 2012

On Sunday, I went with a group of friends to an orphanage in Tijuana.  Our good friends singer Frankie J and his wife Grace invited us to go with them.  This is their 3rd year visiting this orphanage. The kids there were so cute and so grateful.  This was my little buddy for the day [...]

    


R.I.P. Jenni Rivera

Post: December 10th, 2012

Yesterday a legend was lost in the Latino community. Whether you loved her or hated her she always said what was on her mind. Jenni Rivera was beloved in the Latin community for being very honest and open about her life.  She did things that very few, if any, women did before her in the Banda music scene. She will [...]

    


Frankie and Geena’s 3rd annual FREEcember Concert

Post: December 3rd, 2012

Frankie and Geena’s Freecember concert was soooo much fun! Thank you to everyone who came out! Bridgit Mendler from the hit show on the Disney Channel ”Good Luck Charlie” performed. Sean Kingston also performed! He also had a surprise guest with him….Soulja Boy! All the fans were waiting for Austin Mahone! And here comes the man [...]

    


Tree Lighting Ceremony at Westfield UTC with Jessica Sanchez

Post: November 19th, 2012

On Saturday I hosted the big tree lighting ceremony at the new Westfield UTC. American Idol runner-up and San Diego’s own Jessica Sanchez performed.  She is soooooo good! The Body Poets from America’s Got Talent also performed.  Thanks to everyone who came out! Shout-out to the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet and San Diego Children’s [...]