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ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 14

THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL LATINO FILM FESTIVAL (NYILFF) OPENS ITS 13TH EDITION WITH THE NEW YORK PREMIERE OF FILLY BROWN, STARRING GINA RODRIGUEZ, WINNER OF THE 2012 IMAGEN AWARD FOR BEST ACTRESS
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The New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF), the leading Latino film festival in the country, opens its 13th edition with the New York Premiere of FILLY BROWN, starring breakout actress Gina Rodriguez (GO FOR IT, OUR FAMILY WEDDING), who won the 2012 Imagen Award for Best Actress, in an Oscar-worthy performance. The film also stars Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Philips (2012 Imagen Award Winner for Best Actor) and Jenni Rivera. The NYILFF is presented by HBO. Schedule information and tickets are available online and at the Chelsea Clearview Cinemas box office. nylatinofilm.com. Opening Night is presented by Latina Magazine and American Airlines. Star Gina Rodriguez, directors Youssef DeLara and Michael D. Olmos, Francisco Reyes, star of HBO Latinos new fall series Prfugos, Lucinda Martinez, HBO Carmen Pelaez, writer/co-director, winner of the HBO/NYILFF Short Film Competition, The Acting Lesson, her co-director Nicolas Calzada and cast Brigitte Khali and Wanda Arriaga. Also, Tom Murro, co-host of The Fox Morning Extra; Evette Ros (The Chew) actor Stu Large Riley, music artist Scarlett Santana, hip hop artist Redman and other celebrities scheduled to attend. TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2012 5:30 PM Media Check-In 6:00 PM Red Carpet Arrivals (photo/interviews) 7:00 PM Screening 10:00 PM After Party CLEARVIEW CHELSEA CINEMAS 260 West 23rd Street, 3rd Floor, NYC

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ABOUT FILLY BROWN New York Premiere/90 Minutes. Directors: Youssef Delara, Michael D. Olmos Producer: Victor Teran, Amir Delara, Mico Olmos, Edward "E-dub" Rios, Khool-Aid Rios Writer: Youssef Delara Cast: Gina Rodriguez, Jenni Rivera, Lou Diamond Phillips, Edward James Olmos, Emilio Rivera, Joseph Julian Soria Majo Tonorio, a.k.a. Filly Brown, is a raw, young Los Angeles hip-hop artist who spits from the heart. When a sleazy record producer offers her a crack at rap stardom, Majo faces some daunting choices. With an incarcerated mother, a record contract could be the ticket out for her struggling family. But taking the deal means selling out her talent and the true friends who helped her to the cusp of success.
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