Wilmer Valderrama (That 70’s Show, Yo Momma, The Dry Land)
has become a household name since first appearing as the endearing FEZ on FOX’s
That 70’s Show. Yet, few are aware that he had very humble beginnings and comes
from an extremely poor neighborhood in Venezuela—a place so dangerous,
residents lock themselves in their homes by 5 o’clock to avoid the violence on
the streets. nuvoTV’s PASTPORT: VENEZUELA
joins Valderrama on his emotional return to Venezuela for the first time
since he came to the U.S. 16 years ago.
The
only series of its kind, PASTPORT follows the unique journeys of Latino
celebrities as they travel to the countries of their families’ origins, often
for the first time, to re-connect with their Latino heritage, history and
culture.
Born and raised in Acarigua, Venezuela, Valderrama’s acting
talent shone at an early age, and late at night he would often fantasize about
being destined for Hollywood. Tears filled the actor’s eyes when he returned to
that very bedroom where he first envisioned his dream that would eventually
lead him on a path to fame. With nostalgic visits to his elementary school, a
local radio station and a drama class at a university, PASTPORT: VENEZUELA is
an emotionally charged hour that gives viewers an up close and personal look at
Hollywood star’s triumphant return home.
“PASTPORT captures a journey to your past that anyone can
relate to, but especially the Bi-Cultural Latino community,” said Maria
Perez-Brown, nuvoTV’s senior vice president of programming, “The people we
follow are passionate about their own American experience, but crave a stronger
bond to their heritage. Our audience connects with this on a very personal
level, because they are constantly balancing the best of their two
cultures."
About nuvoTV
nuvoTV is the first and only English-language television
network created for Bi-Cultural Latinos 18-49A.
Bold. Vibrant. Driven. From lifestyle and comedy programming
to music and movies, 70% of the programming slate consists of originals, all
shot in high-definition. nuvoTV will connect with Latinos across all platforms
(TV, online, VOD, broadband, mobile), offering unique, high quality content
that speaks to this audience.
nuvoTV is available on Time Warner Cable Channel 154 in New
York/New Jersey. nuvoTV is also in major markets including Los Angeles, Miami,
Chicago, Texas and San Francisco / Bay Area.
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