#ricardo a. zayas

[cerealbishh]

"What happened tonight? Where were you? What were you told? How quickly did that turn around happen?"(x)

[mayamatlingifs]

[balmz]

NEVER FORGET WHAT A CREEP RICARDO HOYOS IS

this puts the episode when zig tries to force himself on maya in a different light and him wrecking saad's camera

[maya-matlin]

Top five reasons you ship Zaya?! I’m watching youtube videos of them right now!

Oh, that's cool! I'm not sure if you've seen their seasons of Degrassi or only know them out of context, but still.

1.) The slow burn. The show did such a good job setting up their eventual romantic relationship, both times. I didn't love every aspect of how it played out, including relying too heavily on love triangles and the specific way they were broken up. But at the same time, nothing came easily for Zig and Maya. Even though they had mutual feelings for each other from the start, the timing wasn't always on their side. Maya in particular had a lot of personal things she needed to work through before admitting she was in love with Zig. But once they were firmly together, things fell into place really well.

2.) The chemistry! I mean, come on:

Okay, so I went a little overboard, but oh well. Watching their scenes during their eight season run, it's hard to deny that their chemistry only increased with time. It was very obvious that their actors, Ricardo and Olivia, had a comfortable working relationship and became more at ease doing romantic scenes together as the years went on. Which is honestly the goal.

3.) Their close friendship was always at the center of their relationship. Their time living together and emotionally supporting each other, particularly in seasons 13 and 14, gave them a solid foundation once they started dating. I think the first season of Next Class derailed that a bit and threw Zig under the bus, but ultimately it was their friendship that once again brought them back together for good. So I can't be that upset.

4.) This kind of goes along with their friendship, but these two were literally each other's ride or die. No one supported Zig or Maya as consistently as they did each other.

5.) They were at their best and most happiest together

[movies-to-add-to-your-tbw]

Title: West Side Story

Rating: PG-13

Director: Steven Spielberg

Cast: Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, Brian d’Arcy James, Corey Stoll, Rita Moreno, Josh Andrés Rivera, Ana Isabelle, Ilda Mason, Iris Menas, Julius Anthony Rubio, Tanairi Sade Vazquez, David Aviles Morales, Sebastian Serra, Ricardo Zayas

Release year: 2021

Genres: romance, crime, drama

Blurb: Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.

[narratorstragedy]

3, 4, 14!

3. What were your top five books of the year?

oooh. in no particular order, and excluding rereads:

when i sing, mountains dance by irene solà (translated by mara faye lethem)

ladrilleros by selva almada

formas breves by ricardo piglia

labyrinths by jorge luis borges

the transmigration of bodies by yuri herrera (translated by lisa dillman)

also honorary mention to la vida es sueño which isn't a BOOK per se but... i read it. and i think about it.

i feel like most of these are from the first half of the year which is really interesting, but probably influenced by the fact that most of my reading this semester has been for school.

4. Did you discover any new authors that you love this year?

selva almada and ricardo piglia! i only read two books of each of theirs but i liked them all. also we read a story by maría zayas de sotomayor in my spanish class and i really want to read more of her now.

14. What books do you want to finish before the year is over?

i am currently (re)reading the english translation of our share of night by mariana enriquez (translated by megan mcdowell) and i would like to finish that by saturday morning so i do not have to lug it back home :-)

[frontproofmedia]

Press Conference Notes: "El Venado" Lopez and Joet Gonzalez Set to Kick Off Mexican Independence Day Weekend

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Published: September 13, 2023

Lopez-Gonzalez headlines a televised tripleheader live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ FRIDAY at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (Sept. 13, 2023) — Luis Alberto "El Venado" Lopez (28-2, 16 KOs) is ready to kick-start Mexican Independence Day weekend with the second defense of his world title. Lopez will put his IBF featherweight world title on the line against two-time world title challenger Joet Gonzalez (26-3, 15 KOs) this Friday at American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas.  In the 10-round junior middleweight co-feature, rising Puerto Rican sensation Xander Zayas (16-0, 10 KOs) faces Mexico’s Roberto Valenzuela Jr. (21-4, 20 KOs). In the six-round lightweight ESPN-televised opener, Emiliano Fernando Vargas (6-0, 5 KOs) steps up versus Spain's Alejandro Guardado (5-0, 1 KO). Lopez-Gonzalez, Zayas-Valenzuela, and Vargas-Guardado will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT The ESPN+-streamed undercard (6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT) features Mexican standouts Omar Aguilar (25-1, 24 KOs) and Julio Luna (20-1-2, 11 KOs) in an eight-round welterweight tilt. Corpus Christi native John Rincon (7-0, 2 KOs) takes on Puerto Rico's Bryan Ismael Rodriguez Rivera (4-1-1, 2 KOs) in a six-round welterweight clash, and Jamaine Ortiz (16-1-1, 8 KOs) fights Antonio Moran (29-5-1, 20 KOs) in his first fight since last year's valiant effort against Vasiliy Lomachenko. Former world title challenger Ruben Villa (20-1, 7 KOs) will look to notch his second win of the year in an eight-round featherweight battle against Brandon Valdes (15-3, 7 KOs), while U.S. Olympian Tiger Johnson (9-0, 5 KOs) makes his third appearance of 2023 in an eight-round junior welterweight fight against Ricardo Quiroz (13-2, 7 KOs). Promoted by Top Rank, tickets starting at $30 are on sale now via Ticketmaster.com. At Wednesday's press conference, this is what the fighters had to say. Luis Alberto Lopez   “I am happy to fight on an important date for Mexico where Joet Gonzalez and I will be representing our country. We are going to present a real war that night.”   “I respect him because he has had great fights. He has done a great job in his career. But you know that when we get in the ring there is no respect. I am going to take this belt home for my family and for Mexico.”   “It’s going to be a total war. When there are two hungry Mexicans in the ring, they always go at it with everything. We know that Joet Gonzalez is tough. And my goal, as I’ve said, is to knock him out.”   “We are ready as always. I am a fighter who knows how to give exciting fights. I am a warrior who goes forward. They know that when ‘El Venado’ gets in the ring, there will be a great show.”   Joet Gonzalez   “This is my third {world title} opportunity. I’m truly grateful. I’ve worked really hard every single time. And every time I step into the ring, I give it my all. I’ve got to win.”   “I’ve always trained hard. I’ve never taken any shortcuts. I’ve always put in the hard work in the gym. But sometimes it’s not your night. It is what it is. But I’m still here, and I’m going to give it my all every time.”   “I’m expecting a great fight. It’s a big day for Mexico. All I have to do is win and become the new IBF world champion. Plain and simple. I can’t go home empty-handed. I’m bringing that belt back home.”   Xander Zayas   “It’s been a great journey. I’m 16 fights in. I’ve been growing. I’ve been learning. I’ve been getting better in and outside of the ring. And I’m excited to put on a show this Saturday night.”   "We’ve been training for the last three or four fights for a ten-rounder. Now I get the opportunity, and I’m going to take advantage of it. I’m facing a Mexican warrior who is ready to put on a show." "He has a lot of things behind him. Mexican Independence Day is the day after. His family is here with him. He’s probably going to have the crowd behind him. But I’m excited to put on a show and win over the crowd.”   Roberto Valenzuela Jr.   “It is a very important date for me and for Mexico. So, we will do our best to get a good result. This is my opportunity to let everyone know who Roberto Valenzuela is.”   “We have been studying him. He is a great boxer. He actually doesn't have many flaws. But I believe that my hunger to win and move forward in my career is going to be the difference. I know that if I win this fight, we will be on the path to very big fights;.”   Omar Aguilar   “I feel very excited and happy. It is a great date for Mexico and for boxing. So I feel honored to fight on these dates, and what better way to do it than with these people around me? I'm going to give my best in the ring."   “I learned a lot against Lindolfo Delgado. I matured with that fight. It was a very interesting fight. I hope to take all the experience that I’ve gained and apply in this fight. We are ready."   Julio Luna   “I've come very well prepared, whether it lasts eight rounds or if it ends before. If it ends earlier, even better. But I’ve come prepared either way. Whenever two Mexicans get into the same ring, it is a guaranteed war. I think this will not be the exception.”   "The fight with Giovani Santillán gave me a lot of experience. And now I'm trying to get rid of that thorn in my side. I was not happy with that decision, and now I am grateful for this second opportunity.”   Emiliano Fernando Vargas   “It’s a blessing to be here. It’s a great opportunity for me to bring that excitement back to Corpus Christi. It’s definitely something special for me and my father. He fought here, and now I’m fighting here almost 20 years later. It’s very special for us.”   “I’m insanely excited to make my ESPN debut. This is definitely a step up with the opponent I have. It’s only going to make it more of a show. The best comes out of me when I’m facing better opposition. At the end of the day, to get to that world championship level where I know I can compete at and dominate, I’ve got to get through the Spaniard come Friday.”   John Rincon   “I’ve been dreaming for a moment like this since I was a kid. I’m finally here. The hard work is done. Friday night I’m going to put on a great show. I’ll see you all then.”

Friday, September 15 ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT)

Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Joet Gonzalez, 12 rounds, Lopez's IBF Featherweight World Title  Xander Zayas vs. Roberto Valenzuela Jr., 10 rounds, Zayas' NABO/NABF Junior Middleweight Titles Emiliano Fernando Vargas vs. Alejandro Guardado, 6 rounds, Lightweights

ESPN+ (6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT)   

Omar Aguilar vs. Julio Luna, 8 rounds, Vacant WBC USA Welterweight Title   

John Rincon vs. Bryan Ismael Rodriguez Rivera, 6 rounds, Welterweights  Jamaine Ortiz vs. Antonio Moran, 10 Rounds, Junior Welterweights Ruben Villa vs. Brandon Valdes, 8 rounds, Featherweights  Tiger Johnson vs. Ricardo Quiroz, 8 rounds, Junior Welterweights 

(Featured Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank via Getty Images)

[askthefuturegleeks]

who would you rather see? finn hudson, ryder lynn or noah puckerman? and can you please give me some alt fcs for finn and ryder? thanks!

Why not all three? Any of them would be loved, but I do have to say that there is room for a connection with the Quinn applicant with Noah. I want to chime in to let you know that I personally love Finn too, if that helps.

Here are some alt Ryder Lynn fcs:

David Alvarez

Josh Andrés Rivera

Ricky Ubeda

Ricardo A. Zayas

Alberto Rosendre

Wentworth Miller

Laz Alonso

Stony Blyden

Eddie Cibrian

David Lee Gallagher

Robert Gant

Jencarlos Canela

Angel Arce

Alt Finn fcs:

Devin Druid

Antoine Olivier Pilon

John Boyega

Lucas Hedges

Bowen Yang

Tye Sheridan

Liam James

Hasan Minhaj

Tony Revolori (I looked at a Willow gif hunt and idk for sure if you’ll have resources of him smiling, his face is just the right kind of cute)

Charlie Rowe

Nat or Alex Wolff, but more Nat than Alex

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Connor Jessup

Chad Michael Murray

Manny Jacinto

Marshall Williams played Spencer on Glee, but his look fits

Will Poulter

Cameron Monoghan

Josh Hutcherson

George MacKay

Logan Lerman

Jack Whitehall

Jaboukie Young-White

Alt fcs for Noah:

Jonah Hill

Seth Rogen

Greg Grunberg

Jaquin Phoenix

Jesse Eisenberg

Seth Green

Chris Pine

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Zach Braff

David Arquette (in Scream as adult Puck)

Adam Brody

Zachary Gordon

Robert Kazinsky

James Maslow

Justin Bartha

Bryan Greenberg

Eric Balfour

Carter Jenkins

[claireverlasting]

The Dance At The Gym - Sharks Edition (2/4)

Chago & Montse

Chucho & Charita

Flaco & Tati

Anibal & Jacinta

Master post

[swanlake1998]

michael montgomery and ricardo a. zayas photographed by rj muna

[headoverheelsmusical]

ricardoazayas: @justprezcott has been around the block a few times (#cough)... but I’m joining my #first #originalbroadwaycastand this depicts my #mood exactly. Head Over Heels opens @sf_curran in April so tell #thebay that ZADDY’S COMING BACK!!! Then we hit @hudsonbway this summer! @hohmusical • • • #yallaintready #icantwait #hohmusical #headoverheels #gogos #sf #sanfrancisco #bayarea #baearea #nyc #ny #broadway #boricuasonbroadway #obc #thiscastisaproblem (x)

[yardofblondegirls]

EVERYBODY GET ON YOUR FEET!

approx. 3 hours, 20 minutes, 230 layers.

[geekcavepodcast]

20th Century Fox Releases First Image from Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story

Holding hands in the center are Ansel Elgort as Tony and Rachel Zegler as Maria. Jets members are the left are Ezra Menas as Anybodys, Ben Cook as Mouthpiece, Sean Harrison Jones as Action, Mike Faist as Riff the leader, and Patrick Higgins as Baby John. Sharks members on the right are David Alvarez as leader Bernardo, Julius Anthony Rubio as Quique, Ricardo Zayas as Chago, Josh Andrés Rivera as Chino, Sebastian Serra as Braulio, and Carlos Sánchez Falú as Pipo.

(Image via 20th Century Fox Twitter)

[lightleckrereins]

The Head Over Heels ensemble because this show looks so good but it is so underrated 

and also those costumes are beautiful

[princessprefers]

x

[stydiamccall]

You remember when I told you I’d wait for you?

Of course. 

Well I shouldn’t have said that.