Telemundo announced on May 5 it has signed an exclusive
multi-project deal with the acclaimed Mexican actress Blanca Soto. The beautiful television, film and stage
actress has starred in popular telenovelas such as “Porque el amor manda,”
“Talisman” and “Eva Luna,” as well as in English-language productions such as
the comedies “Deep in the Valley” and “Dinner for Schmucks.” She also has appeared in several music
videos, including Billy Currington’s “Must Be Doin’ Something Right,” winner of
the hottest video of the year award at the Country Music Television Music
Awards in 2006.
“We are delighted to have Blanca join Telemundo Studios to
contribute to our upcoming original productions,” said Joshua Mintz, Executive
Vice President of Scripted Programming and General Manager of Telemundo
Studios. “She not only brings to our
productions her great talent and beauty, but also a successful career both in
English and Spanish-language entertainment."
“I am thrilled to be joining the Telemundo team” said Soto.
“It's a team that strives for excellence; working together to create and
deliver dynamic stories filled with gripping realism at top quality production
levels. I can't wait to delve into the characters and bring them to life.”
A native of Monterrey, Mexico, Soto has flourished in the
film and television world following stints as an international model and reign
as Miss Mexico. Since breaking from
pageantry and modeling, Soto has starred in and co-produced with Jack Hartnett
the award winning short film “La Vida Blanca,” in which she received a best
actress award. In 2010, she was sought
out by Academy Award nominated actress/director Adriana Barraza to star in
Univision’s record-breaking series “Eva Luna.”
In addition to telenovelas, she has appeared in supporting roles
opposite Chris Pratt, Tracy Morgan and Scott Caan in “Deep in the Valley” and
Paul Rudd in “Dinner for Schmucks.” Most
recently, she has been performing to sold-out audiences in the play “Obscuro
Total” together with acclaimed novela stars Aylin Mujica, Ernesto Laguardia and
Fernando Colunga. Soto continues to work
as a top model, as the official spokesperson of Garnier Nutrisse and having
been featured in advertisements for the brand.
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