Now in its second year, The NY Portuguese Short Film Festival (NYSFF) was the first Portuguese Short film festival in the United States. The two-night event at Tribeca Cinemas showcased fiction, … [Read more...]
About Rebecca Alper
A fateful college semester abroad studying environmental issues in the Amazon Rainforest inspired Rebecca's passion for Brazilian culture and Latin entertainment. Rebecca's personal blog, Manhattanlândia, is dedicated to all things Brazil, and she writes about Latin music and pop culture for LatinRecap and Sounds and Colours Magazine. Rebecca is fluent in Portuguese and lives in New York City.
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MTV Tr3s Upfront
May 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With mock taco and dulce storefronts set up along its perimeter, the Highline Ballroom in New York City was transformed into the barrio for MTV Tr3s' preview of the upcoming television season. … [Read more...]
Brazilian model Isabeli Fontana models H&M Spring Fashion
March 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Brazilian top model Isabeli Fontana rings in spring for H&M modeling this season’s collection, entitled “Fresh Start.” Inez Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin photographed the campaign that … [Read more...]
Brazilian Heartthrob Luan Santana Working on Biopic
March 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Brazilian pop country singer Luan Santana announced he is working on a biographical movie. Think Justin Bieber’s “Never Say Never,” but in Portuguese. The film will tell Luan's story, beginning … [Read more...]
Prince Harry in Rio de Janeiro
March 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Prince Harry arrived in Rio de Janeiro where he is scheduled to represent the United Kingdom at a number of events. Yesterday the Prince took a tour of the city of Rio de Janeiro and attended a … [Read more...]
Miss Universe Wins $20,000 For The Latino Commission On AIDS
March 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Venezolana and Miss Universe 2008, Dayana Mendoza, led the women’s team to their first victory on the 12th season of Donald Trump’s reality show, Celebrity Apprentice, which premiered on … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Rio de Janeiro!
March 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Today Cariocas are celebrating the 447th birthday of Cidade Maravilhosa, but first a recap of Rio's history. On January 1, 1502 Portuguese explores first encountered Rio's beaches, and two months … [Read more...]
King of the Court: Pitbull Rocks NBA All-Star Game
February 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Last night, Pitbull rocked the basketball court at Amway Stadium in Orlando during an NBA All-Star Game halftime show that rivaled Madona's flit on the football field during Super Bowl XLVI. Pit's … [Read more...]
Rodrigo y Gabriela in NYC
February 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Mexican duo that got its start playing on the streets of Dublin, Ireland will rock New York's Radio City Music Hall on April 20th. Their signature brand of heavy metal inspired Mexican folk music … [Read more...]
Nite Jewel Album Release, March 6th
February 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Los Angeles singer songwriter Ramona Gonzalez will release her second album, One Second of Love, on March 6th and follow it up with a tour of the USA and Canada, including an appearance at SXSW 2012 … [Read more...]
