Nice to hear from Jen

Submitted by Jennifer on 13/Jun/2008
Message:

Hey everyone! Just wanted to send a little note and thank you all for everything. Thank you for standing by me, for understanding the delays with the merchandise, gifts, the return, for always defending me, and just for how loved you always make me feel. It truly makes me realize how blessed I am. I wish that I could be more open with you and not have to worry about the bad people out there with bad intentions. At the same time, I know y'all understand. Just wanted to let you guys know a little of what's on my mind and heart, and let you know that I still think about y'all all the time!!! And I really miss you! On another note, I'm excited about the "Amexicano" release coming up! That's gonna be really cool! I know you guys have been looking forward to it for quite a while now too, and I want to thank you for your support. So, just a quick hello and thanks to let you know I love you! Muah!

Amexicano

Xenon Pictures Acquires 'Amexicano'

Xenon Pictures has acquired North American rights to "Amexicano", starring 2008 Grammy(TM) Nominee Jennifer Pena, in a mid-six figure deal.

"Amexicano", helmed by Matthew Bonifacio, made its world premiere at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival and most recently won the Grand Jury Prize (THX Award) for Best Narrative Feature at the 2008 Sonoma Valley Film Festival. The award jury was comprised of Kirk Honeycutt (Chief Film Critic, Hollywood Reporter), Michael Jones (Managing Editor, Film Festivals, Variety) and Chris Gore (Founder, Film Threat).

The film also stars Manny Perez ("Bella", "El Cantante"), newcomer Raul Castillo, and Carmine Famiglietti, who also wrote the film. Famiglietti and Bonifacio also served as producers through their production company, The Brooklyn-Queens Experiment, in association with Madison Park Pictures. "Amexicano" was executive produced by Cesar A. Baez and Stephen Ashkinos. Xenon Pictures is eyeing a spring/summer release.

"We wanted to put a face on the undocumented day laborers in America," said Bonifacio. "With the coming presidential election, immigration is obviously going to be a major issue. We feel 'Amexicano' allows audiences to look at the face of an illegal alien and decide for themselves if our nation is making the right choices," said Famiglietti.

"The political aspects of the film are certainly intriguing and mirror (in a very different way) those that made 'A Day Without a Mexican' such a success for us," said Xenon's Chief Operating Officer Steve Housden, "but just like with 'A Day Without a Mexican', 'Amexicano' is enjoyable entertainment, rather than bare political discourse."

Bonifacio and Famiglietti's first feature, "Lbs.", made its world premiere at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. The Shutter Speed Group negotiated on behalf of the production company.

Sounds good. I hope we will be able to see it soon.

More info on the Latin Grammy's

The Latin Recording Academy® President Gabriel Abaroa, Univision Network news anchor Barbara Bermudo, and Houston Mayor Bill White today announced that the 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards will be broadcast live from the Toyota Center in Houston on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008. This marks the first time Houston will host the premier international showcase of Latin music.

Nominations for this year's Latin GRAMMYs will be announced Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008

Good Luck, Jen!

Jen pics from 2003

More videos from Ft. Hood Texas

Enjoy and click on vid to leave comments on youtube.

Jennifer's performance from Texas

Muchos gracias to Armando Barraza for a clip of Jennifer performing in Texas:



Armando also has pictures from the concert on his site. Wonderful pictures!

Also a message from Jen's mom:

Hey guys! First of all...I MISS YOU ALL SO MUCH! I just saw a short video on YouTube posted by Armando Barraza:

http://www.youtube.com/user/armandotx

Make sure and post your comments. Jen needs to hear how much everybody misses her shows! It's a short video but it is so great to finally see our girl on that stage where she belongs and once again-giving to the people. What an honor to sing to our heroes! Show your support guys so she can come back to your stage and hopefully sing to you next time! God Bless All of You and again, THANK YOU for your support and loyalty & THANKS to Armando for being there and sharing this with us and writing a awesome review on our girl. PLEASE POST your comments. I'm sure it would mean the world to Jennifer and to Armando as well! God Bless! Abrazos....and God Bless America! Welcome Home Heroes & Welcome Back Jennifer! I just wish Armando would post LOTS more for us! LOL WE WANT MORE!

It is our Jennifer!

EDIT: Sorry, Jennifer will be performing in Fort Hood, Texas. It is only open to all Soldiers, Family members, retirees, Gold Star Families and DoD Civilians. Read more about it here. She will be performing at 2:30.

Well the Latin Grammy's will occur in November. I'm sure Jen will get a couple of noms. She better.

And Amexicano (the movie) finally has a website. Check it out.

Jen to appear at Fort Hood Festival

Jen performing in Fort Hood Texas on April 11

"Salute to Our Heroes" is a special musical event bringing together the men and women who serve for our country, their families here at home and music fans everywhere. The free webcast; which will feature performances, attractions and activities, is being put on to show we want our troops to come home.

The celebration starts at 11:30 a.m. PT/1:30 p.m. ET on April 11. There will be music, ranging from cowboy country to soulful R&B. Some of the bands involved are FOSTERCHILD, Framing Hanley, Grupo Mania, Lyfe Jennings, Maren Morris, Jennifer Pena, Kritickill, Mark Chesnutt, Mylin, Rissi Palmer, Tantric, and Wild Horses.

Some of the special guests will be Metal Sanaz, Metal & Rock Celebrity and Sirius radio show hosts, with local radio personalities Jack and Trippin' Dawn Hammer.

The show can be viewed at this site for free.