*We have an exclusive clip of AspireTV’s new Latinx holiday film, “Nochebuena,” slated to premiere on Friday, December 6th, at 9pm ET/6pm PT.
Rene Rosado (The Conners), Tanairi Sade Vazquez (West Side Story), Carmen Morales (HBO’s Entre Nos), and Rose Bianco (Cobra Kai) star in the film that is part of the channel’s festive “Holiday Homecoming” programming lineup, which promises a season filled with heartwarming films. “Nochebuena,” (which translates to “the good night”) offers a fresh and culturally rich perspective on holiday celebrations, adding to the diversity of AspireTV’s holiday content.
From director Adam Lopez, the “Nochebuena” centers on “Junior (played by Rosado), who grew up living across the street from his two best friends, Jennifer (played by Vazquez) and Melissa (played by Morales). After a freak accident and a life-altering moment following some good news, he discovers that “what is meant to be will always find its way” and realizes his story has been driven by fate all along,” per the news release.
The movie premiered at the 2023 New York Latino Film Festival and earned Lopez Best Director at the 2023 Georgia Latino International Film Festival and Vazquez winning Best Actress.
Watch the exclusive clip above.
🗣In our latest Tribe Talk article, we sit down with the cast of Nochebuena to discuss the magic behind the film!
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“Nochebuena is much more than just Christmas Eve; it is a night full of tradition and family warmth in Spanish culture,” said Tina Rodriguez, senior director, content strategy & acquisition, aspireTV.
“It is celebrated with a special dinner where friends and loved ones come together to share traditional dishes and toast to love and unity. The night is filled with joy and hope, marking the beginning of Christmas with a unique and endearing spirit that makes each celebration unforgettable. We are thrilled to have this incredible movie as the anchor to aspireTV’s holiday offering,” Rodriguez added.
Watch the trailer below.
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