Jencarlos Canela Sets His Eyes On Hollywood

By Michael Lopez

Rumors started swirling that  Jencarlos Canela, Telemundo Network's rising star, might be planning a move to Univision after he snagged the best new artist award in the rival Network's Premio Lo Nuestro award show. However, the Cuban-American singer and actor has his sight set on far bigger plans: he wants to try his luck in Tinseltown.

From the sound of his recent interview with People en Español, Universal’s film division may have its eye on Canela.

"Me encanta el cine y esta es una gran oportunidad para mi carrera," Jencarlos explained. "Ya tenemos dos películas y la verdad se han presentado algunas oportunidades, pero tenemos que respetar el contrato de exclusividad con Telemundo. En cuanto finalice, no descarto la posibilidad empezar a tocar puertas en Hollywood. De hecho, hemos tenido algunos acercamientos con gente de Universal Pictures."

And right now Jencarlos Canela is fast becoming the “go-to guy” for NBC-Universal. Not only has he released a high-profile single tied in to Universal Pictures’ Hop, he’s scored a lead role in a novela produced by Telemundo (which also happens to be a subsidiary of NBC-Universal).

Though Mi Corazón Insiste hasn’t even begun filming yet, it’s generated plenty of buzz among Spanish soap fans. Following in the footsteps of Telemundo’s massive hit La Reina del Sur, it promises a big budget, an over-the-top storyline, and plenty of Jencarlos – which will definitely have an impact with the female viewers.

It will be Canela's fourth telenovela - it's, Más Sabe el Diablo that's responsible for all the buzz surrounding the handsome 21 year old.

It all sounds very exciting. Who knows? If Canela keeps Universal happy, maybe he’ll even get his own ride at the theme park.

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Tags Hop, Jencarlos Canela, Mi Corazón Insiste, Movies, Novelas, Pecados Ajenos, Telemundo, Universal Studios