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Ana Layevska is a Ukrainian-born Mexican actress, who was born on January 10, 1982, in Kiev, Ukraine. She is known for her roles in telenovelas such as “La Fea Más Bella,” “Heridas de Amor,” and “Querida Enemiga”. Layevska has also appeared in various films and TV series, including “The War Next-door” and “La Muchacha Que Limpia”.

In addition to acting, Layevska is also a mother and has a significant presence on social media. She has over 1.3 million followers on Instagram and regularly shares updates about her life and career with her fans.

Exclusive: WME has hired Fidel Barajas as an agent in its comedy division.

As an expert in talent from Latin America, Barajas will focus on ushering in new diverse voices and building out crossover opportunities for the agency’s existing comedic roster. WME comedy talent includes Kevin Hart, John Mulaney, Jerrod Carmichael, Bill Burr, and Amy Schumer.

Barajas recently exited from Netflix where he served as an executive growing the comedy space in Latin America across standup, sketch, and comedy series.

While at the streamer, he oversaw a slate that included client series such as Diego Luna’s Todo Va A Estar Bien, Alazraki Film’s Guerra de Vecinos, and Carolina Rivera’s upcoming project Contra Las Cuerdas.

On the standup front, Barajas pointed specials for comedians such as Tom Segura and George López in the US and on the international level with Whindersson Nunes in Brazil and Franco Escamilla in Mexico.

Exclusive: Avatar Entertainment has taken worldwide rights to the Vadhir Derbez and Elyfer Torres erotic thriller Svgs and is shopping them at the Cannes Market.

The Jorge Xolalpa-written and directed film, pronounced ‘Savages,’ follows a young couple who on the night of celebrating their anniversary, decide to test the strength of their relationship and push each other to their mental and physical limits. What was supposed to be a romantic night takes a deadly turn.

Derbez recently starred in The Seventh Day alongside Guy Pearce, as Deadline revealed in 2020, and has in the past year completed shooting for Jesse Johnson’s White Elephant starring Bruce Willis and John Malkovich and “Svgs” and shot a pilot for HBO Max’s unscripted television series From Sloppy to Papi.

Torres was in Telemundo telenovela in Betty en NY and is currently starring in Netflix’s Guerra de Vecinos. She recently wrapped an untitled thriller,...

Photo: 'The War Next Door'/Netflix When a lower-class family wins an unexpected raffle to a mansion in the best part of town, their newly acquired neighbors heavily object to having their bubbles popped into reality. Written and created by Carolina Rivera, 'The War Next Door' (Guerra de Vecinos) is a thirty-minute comedy series that touches on the themes of classism, reverse sexism, family, and hard work. It is a fun family comedy that will make you chuckle a few times per scene. Creator Carolina Rivera has worked on shows like ‘Devious Maids' and 'Jane the Virgin.' Most recently, Carolina Rivera was the sole creator of the Mexican series 'Daughter From Another Mother' (Madre Sólo hay Dos), starring Ludwika Paleta, also available on Netflix. Related article: ‘In the Heights’ – Behind the Scenes and Full Commentary/Reactions from Cast & Crew Related article: A Tribute to Cannes Film Festival: A Celebration of Cinema,...

By the power of Grayskull, Netflix’s list of new releases for July 2021 is here!

As you may have been able to tell by that clever opening, July is the month that Masters of the Universe: Revelation arrives on Netflix. This animated series from Kevin Smith continues the classic stories of He-Man and his buff friends. If nostalgia not be what ye seek, Netflix has plenty other original series this month as well. The amazingly hilarious sketch series I Think You Should Leave With Tim Robinson returns for season 2 on July 6. Also returning for a second season are Beastars, Never Have I Ever (both on July 15), and Outer Banks (July 30).

Netflix’s movie offerings are pretty thick this month since July marks the real beginning of the summer blockbuster season. The streamer is bringing not one, but three Fear Street films based on R.L. Stine’s classic book series. They...