Image Entertainment picks up Maria’s Costa’s “Macho Men” for Worldwide DVD Distribution: Release Date: January 19th, 2010
Image Entertainment Inc., a leading home entertainment company, acquired Maria Costa’s live comedy concert DVD, “Macho Men and the Women Who Love Them”, for domestic and foreign distribution. Maria, who has been called the female John Leguizamo, has sold out audiences up to 5,000 people across the country with "Macho Men" and most recently brought down the house at the Kodak Theatre. The DVD is expected to hit stores everywhere early 2010. Image has also distributed comedians; Jamie Fox, Kat Williams, Wanda Sykes and Margret Cho as well as their newest films “Management” starring Jennifer Anniston and Woody Harrelson as well as “The Other Man” starring Liam Neeson and Antonio Banderas.
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ABC's Ugly Betty gets a Cuban Makeover
'Betty' is looking better than ever with a guest appearance by the incandescent Maria Costa. In episode “Secretary's Day,“ Costa sasses it up as Valerie, the brassy owner of the Cosmetology Institute of Queens. Will Hilda be able to handle what Valerie dishes out? Find out what happens when two of the world's sassiest women face off.
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Maria, Rumba, and Andy Garcia…Oh My!
Maria sizzles onscreen with fellow Cuban actor Andy Garcia as she dances Rumba in the International Bacardi Commercial. No habla español? No problem. The language of dance is international as Maria demonstrates in her intoxicating performance.
Maria Hosts CHIRLA Awards Honoring Selma Hayek
At the Coalition of Human Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles Awards, honoring Selma Hayek, Maria Costa imparts upon the audience a sense of self-assuredness and empowerment. Amidst her witty banter, Maria addresses issues faced by modern-day immigrants in America. From deportation laws to “entrepreneurial efforts,” she proved that it's ok to laugh at our hardships and find the humor in our struggles. In life, the challenges that you face only make you stronger.
Universal Remote Film Premiere
Opening night at the 8th annual Hollywood Film Festival, Maria Costa arrived on the Red Carpet with its movie premiere of the sketch comedy film "Universal Remote". The movie, which stars Charlie Murphy (Chappelle's Show) and Robert Hayes (Airplane) is directed by Gary Hardwick
, who has made such hits as "Bring It On", "The Brothers" and "Deliver Us from Eva", has Maria appearing as a spunky, pragmatic anchor where she captivates another performance with her witty charm and edge. The movie, which had everyone rolling off their seats, was a hit at its premiere night at the Hollywood Black Film Festival. Maria Costa's appearance in "Universal Remote" was followed by the opening night Gala after party, which was sponsored by AOL Black Voices.
Rumbero
Chano Pozo was one of the first to bring Cuban music to America. His signature style, “an all-white top hat and tuxedo look, predated Flavor Flav by at least 45 years” (Wikipedia). Maria plays his traditional sweet as honey mother in the independent feature Rumbero: The Story of Chano Pozo”. Imagine, this strong Cuban fireball playing a demure meek ubertraditional woman! Chano learned the ways of macho from his father and carried them throughout his life which aided his female conquests.'Rumbero' is the winner of Producer's Guild of America Best Cinematography Award in 2007 and is currently being screened in independent film circuits around the nation, but you can see the video here.
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