Lucio's Blog: March 2011

Monday, March 28, 2011

New Music Video "Sueño Hermoso"

Cuban music is hot, and new Cuban born artist Lucio Fernandez is singing to Cuba's rhythms. Lucio Fernandez a.k.a. "The Cuban Kid" releases a new music video of his song "Sueño Hermoso" from his new CD "Enamorado". The song has a typical Son Cubano sound, but with a modern feel. The romantic but nostalgic video features beautiful panoramic views of the island.

"Sueño Hermoso" music video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwqokVQzakE

The video performed by Lucio, features dancer Irina Fedosova, with Larry Piscitelli and Christian Diaz. Directed by Megan Fernandez; Assistant Director, Larry Piscitelli; Cameras, Jay Gonzalez; Stills, Ana Cecilia Unna; Produced by MeLu Communications Group; Cameras supplied by El Gitano Discreto Productions; Catering by Las Brisas Cafe; Second location: Manuel Suarez; Lighting/Props by MeLu Films.

The song is written by Lucio Fernandez, composed by Jorge Chiquillo, arranged by Gustavo "Chacho" Schartz, and engineered by Luis Guell.

The CD "Enamorado" is a romantic offering with a blend of Son Cubano, boleros, Cumbia, and Jazz. It is available on iTunes:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/enamorado/id388316863

For more information about Lucio Fernandez, visit: www.LucioFernandez.com

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Thursday, March 10, 2011

Live On Stage

The TV show “Live On Stage” airing in various cable systems throughout New Jersey and hosted by Lucio Fernandez is going global. The weekly entertainment show is now available for viewing at http://www.Veoh.com/users/MeLuFilms.

Locally, the show can be viewed every Sunday evening at 10:00 PM on CABLEVISION Channel 19 in Hudson County, NJ; and on Wednesdays at 10:00 PM on Channel 76 in other areas throughout NJ. The co-producers are also currently in negotiations with several cable providers to carry the show. (For a detailed list of cities, please visit www.LucioFernandez.comand click on the "Live On Stage" TV link.)

“Live On Stage” is an entertainment show that features local, national, and international artists. The show, which has been produced by MeLu Communications Group for the past ten years, has garnered a great following around the State of New Jersey. It is directed by Megan Fernandez; with original music by Amy Smith; written by Lucio & Megan Fernandez; with camera and technical support by Jay Gonzalez, Ana Cecilia Unna, Jose Tapia, and MeLu Films staff.

The show features in-depth interviews and live performances with artists of all disciplines. It’s about showcasing art and artists.

The first show features interviews and performances by Papo Ortega, founder/lead vocalist/pianist of the hottest Cuban musical group in the tri-state area, Cubanoson; and Jay Gonzalez “The Actor of Poetry”.

Any artist who would like to be considered for an interview may contact MeLu Films by email at LiveOnStageTV@aol.com.

For more information, visit: www.LucioFernandez.com

“Live On Stage” hosted by Lucio Fernandez… rated “C” for CRAZY!!!

Tune in at your own risk!!!

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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Vegas Vegas Vegas... the show!!!

The Union City Performing Arts Center presents the wildly-exotic and exciting show VEGAS VEGAS VEGAS starring Leonid The Magnificent from the hit television show “America’s Got Talent” on NBC, on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Union City Performing Arts Center located at 2500 Kennedy Boulevard in Union City, New Jersey.

The highly anticipated show also features dazzling vocalist Valentina Iofe; Latin recording star Nicky Bravo; the seductive sounds of Nelsy Diossa; the Leo-Leopatra Dancers; and the comedy antics of Lucio Fernandez as the Master of Ceremony. The show is designed and directed by Mr. Taras Kardashov.

VEGAS VEGAS VEGAS is a show that takes entertainment to another level. It is vaudeville madness with high energy and dazzling showgirls, a unique cocktail of circus acts, song, dance, comedy, and amazing lavish unforgettable costumes makes this an evening not to be missed!!! When the glamorous and controversial underground celebrity Leonid The Magnificent takes the stage, you never know what can happen.

New Jersey may never be the same again!!! Get ready to have a great time!!!

Vegas Vegas Vegas Demo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgTZ12jULd8

Admission is FREE and free parking is available at the 23rd Street Parking Deck located on 23rd Street between Summit and Kerrigan Avenues. Everyone who loves to have a great time is invited to attend.

VEGAS VEGAS VEGAS
Starring Leonid The Magnificent with his Showgirls

featuring
Valentina Iofe
Nicky Bravo
Nelsy Diossa
&
Lucio Fernandez

Saturday, March 12, 2011
7:00 PM

The Union City Performing Arts Center
2500 Kennedy Boulevard
Union City, NJ 07087

Refreshments Served
FREE Admission
FREE Parking

For more info, visit:
www.UnionCityPAC.com
www.Leo-Leopatra.com

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Producer/Actor

Lucio Fernandez has had a varied and successful career working extensively as an actor, singer, director, and producer. In 2014 he appeared in the play "Comfort" at Lincoln Center in NYC; and in 2013, Lucio appeared Off Broadway in the plays "Till Death" and "Busco Amigo"; and prior to that he starred and produced the Off Broadway play "Cuba: Punto X" to great critical acclaim, and which garnered two ACE Awards, two HOLA Awards, and one ATI Award. He performed his one-man show entitled "Lucio... Less Cuban Than Ever" for a sold-out run at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in NYC, which received rave reviews. His previous one-man show "The Cuban Kid" played in NYC and received stellar reviews as well as several awards, including a MAC Award nomination.

As a vocalist, he has recorded the music CD's entitled "Enamorado" and "Volver a Ti", as well as a poetry CD featuring his own poetry entitled "Lucio Fernandez, Poetry". He just released a new CD, "American Mambo". Lucio just returned from a concert tour in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, followed by a concert at Lincoln Center in NYC.

He has traveled the world with several Broadway shows including "West Side Story", "Guys And Dolls", "A Chorus Line", "Jesus Christ Superstar", and "On The Town". He has worked with many of Broadway's leading directors and choreographers, including Jerome Robbins, Jerry Zaks, Michael Peters, Robert Longbottom, and Alan Johnson. For three and a half years, he was a principal actor with Repertorio Español in NYC where he performed in such plays as "Strawberry and Chocolate", "Vieques", "Luminaria", "El Publico" by Federico Garcia Lorca, "El Cano", "Te Juro Juana Que Tengo Ganas", and "The Next Stop". Lucio also starred in the Off Broadway play "Speedo & The Straight Man" at the Kraine Theater in NYC for which he received much critical acclaim. Broadway Workshops include "Tropicana" (Chita Rivera, Artistic Director), "Strides" (Michele Assaf, Choreographer), and "El Shaddai".

Lucio has performed alongside many great artists including Marc Anthony, Shirley MacLaine, Gene Kelly, The Pointer Sisters, Tommy Tune, Susan Lucci, Shirley Verrett, Lupita Ferrer, and Lorna Luft. Recently he has appeared in concert alongside such notable Latin recording artists as Jon Secada, Jose Luis Rodriguez "El Puma", Sophy De Puerto Rico, Elio Roca, Malena Burke, and Roberto Ledesma. He has performed at many of the world's finest theaters including Lincoln Center in New York City, the Chatelet in Paris, and the Berlin Opera House. Recently he was invited by the Guayaquil Symphony Orchestra in Guayaquil, Ecuador to perform a solo concert; as well as performed multiple concerts throughout Mexico.

He has made appearances on many television shows including a recurring role as an "orderly" on the daytime series "All My Children". Most recently he was seen on the Emmy Award winning show "30 Rock" on NBC, "Louie" on FX, and "The Jimmy Fallon Show" on NBC. Presently, he is the host of the television show "Live On Stage" airing on Cablevision, ComCast, Time Warner Cable, RCN, and Verizon FiOS. Lucio has appeared in many television and radio commercials for products such as Coca-Cola, Budweiser, Sprite, Panasonic, Kudos, Verizon, etc. He has worked extensively as a voice-over artist, and did the looping for the role of "Lazaro" in the award winning feature film "Before Night Falls", and on the feature film "Che" starring Benicio Del Toro. Lucio is the author of "Union City in Pictures", two poetry books, two children's books, and a dozen plays.

He has directed, choreographed, and produced many shows, from big musicals to one character plays, from children's performances to benefit concerts. His comedy "Till Death Do Us Part" premiered at The Grace Theatre in 2001, and then played at Newark Symphony Hall, followed by a run at The Gramercy Arts Theatre in NYC. His family musical "Friend Wanted" also premiered at The Grace Theatre before touring through many of New Jersey's best theaters. His original production, "Havana Moon, The Musical" played to a sold-out audience at Newark Symphony Hall, then at the Park Performing Arts Center. As an artist, he has exhibited his work at many galleries and museums, including Queens Museum of Art, Union City Museum of Art, Pace University, and MasterCard World Headquarters.

He is founder of MeLu Communications Group, a full service production and public relations company, dedicated to producing for theatre, television, and film. The company has produced several films including "Vampire in Union City" and "The Death of April"; as well as many short films such as "Massacre in the Woods", "Under a City Tree", "Blink", "Cubanoson: The Story", "Pissin", "The Embroidery Industry in Union City, NJ", “Sal”, and most recently the documentary “Bahia de Cochinos, Nuestra Perspectiva”.

Lucio was co-founder and Artistic Director of The Grace Theatre Workshop, Inc., the premiere presenter of bilingual and Spanish language theatre in the State of New Jersey. He has taught dance, drama, and playwriting, as well as participated in many school career days, and lectured at many organizations.

He has received many awards including the distinguished "STAR" at the Walk of Fame at Celia Cruz Park; also the HOLA Award, ACE Award, ATI Award, ARTE Award, ITRA Award, STAR Award, State Proclamation from Governor Chris Christie, United States Senate Proclamation from US Senator Robert Menendez, and many other proclamations, citations, and awards for his artistic achievements and contributions to the community.

Lucio is presently Commissioner of the City of Union City. He has served as Chairman of the Union City Redevelopment Board, Trustee of the Union City Board of Education, Commissioner for the Union City Housing Authority, President of the Union City Public Library Friends, Inc., and President of the Union City Day Care Program. Lucio is a graduate of Rutgers University, and studied acting in New York City with the legendary acting teacher Bobby Lewis. He is an advocate for the arts and is always trying to promote and support artists and the arts in general, as well as stress the importance of the arts in every community.

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Monday, March 28, 2011

New Music Video "Sueño Hermoso"

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Live On Stage

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Vegas Vegas Vegas... the show!!!

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