Want to know how your favorite Latin TV stars spent their summers Well, you’re in luck! In honor of the last week of summer,
I e-mailed my favorite Latin celebrities and asked them to share their vacation stories exclusively with Vivo Por TiVo readers. Joanna Garcia, Kate del Castillo, Nadine Velasquez and a dozen other TV stars got back to me and told me all about their summer travels to Africa, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Spain, Paris, London, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Costa Rica! I was surprised by how much these celebs traveled during el verano, but what surprised me more than anything was learning how much they worked during summer. (I used to think celebs were the only one who didn’t have to work during the summer, but in fact, they work more than we do!) Read on to see what else your favorite stars were up to during summer 2009! Joanna Garcia (Privileged, Gossip Girl): “This summer has undoubtedly been one of the best so far! Living in New York, working on Gossip Girl and soaking up everything this great city has to offer has made the past few months unforgettable!†Kate del Castillo (Weeds): “This summer has been a whirlwind of work, I’m happy to report. In addition to a recurring guest role on Weeds, I produced and starred in Univision’s web novella Vidas Cruzadas (‘Crossed Lives’) as well as toured Mexico in David Harrower’s acclaimed two-character play Pájaro Negro (‘Blackbird’). I love my work!†Nadine Velazquez (My Name Is Earl): “This summer I was in Costa Rica and did a canopy tour London for Prince Azim’s birthday party Egypt visiting temples and pyramids and NYC to see In the Heights.” Kristina Guerrero (host of E! News): “I worked so much and I couldn’t get away, so I enjoyed a staycation this summer. When I managed to find a day off or two, I’d hang out by my pool getting some sun and listening to music—all with a margarita right by my side!” Shayne Lamas (The Lamas Family): “I had the most amazing summer shooting my new reality series for the E! network! It was so much fun to spend the time with my family and to have the opportunity to work with them. It was a very special and memorable summer.†Camille Guaty (The Nine, Cupid): “Of the seven years in pursuit of my dream, I have never taken the time to travel. This summer, I finally allowed myself to stop and smell the roses!! I took my grandma to Paris for her 80th birthday—memories I will cherish for life—followed by a fun trip to the countryside of England, where I met up with friends and dabbled in some fine English sports: archery, clay-pigeon shooting and horseback riding. I ended my travels with a four-day weekend in Puerto Rico for my friend’s charity event. Now it’s back to the grind!â€
Paola Turbay (The Closer, The Secret Life of the American Teenager): “I spent my summer vacation on an amazing African safari. My family and I stayed at the beautiful Royal Livingstone on the banks of the Zambezi River. The contrasts—from the breathtaking Victoria Falls to the touching smiles of the children of Simonga Village—make Zambia a place to which I look forward to returning.”