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NBC News
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
With Emmy voting underway, Ramón Rodríguez wants to break barriers for Latinos on TV
A Latino actor has never won an Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a drama series, and 'Will Trent' star Ramón Rodríguez hopes he'll be the one to break that barrier. 'It's a sad and unfortunate reality,' the Puerto Rican actor said. 'It's not why I do what I do, obviously. But does it matter? Of course it does. Because what it does is it gives it a stamp of value.' 'It sort of says, 'Oh wow, this show is critically acclaimed,'' Rodríguez said. It would indicate that Latino actors can lead a television series with 'a compelling story and character.' In the history of the Emmys, only three Latinos have been nominated in that category: Pedro Pascal, who was nominated in 2023 for his starring role in 'The Last of Us;' Jimmy Smits, who was nominated five consecutive times from 1995 to 1999 for his performance in 'NYPD Blue'; and Jose Ferrer in 1953, when the category was just known as 'best actor.' From becoming a leading figure in reinventing police procedurals to starting his own production company 'to tell our stories,' Rodríguez is looking to make a difference at a time when few Latinos are leading TV shows. 'It is scary. ... I place a lot of pressure on myself in terms of wanting to continue to elevate,' Rodríguez said about the 'kind of unspoken' responsibility that comes with being part of the 4% of on-screen TV talent who are Latinos. 'Being Latino and Puerto Rican, there's no doubt that's something I'm very conscious and aware of,' Rodríguez said. 'I'm standing on shoulders of people who've paved that and made it a little easier for me. I'm hoping to make it a little bit easier for those who follow.' 'Will Trent' is based on Karin Slaughter's bestselling books of the same name. It follows a dyslexic orphan who endured physical trauma and abuse as he aged out of the foster care system in Atlanta. The character becomes an intuitive detective at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation who solves cases others can't. 'Will is an underdog,' Rodríguez said. 'All of those things are very loaded, heavy, monumental kind of moments in people's lives.' 'I quickly fell in love with his resilience and his heart, which are kind of deeply buried. I love that about him,' Rodríguez said of his character. Will Trent's beloved sidekick Betty, a pocket-sized Chihuahua he reluctantly adopted in Season 1, is perhaps the one character who can always tap into the harsh detective's soft side. 'There's such a beautiful story there that sort of says so much about who Will is,' Rodríguez said. Despite mixed reviews from critics, audiences have shown up for 'Will Trent,' which will start filming its fourth season later this summer, according to Rodríguez. The series, which airs on ABC and streams on Hulu and Disney+, amassed an average of 11.6 million viewers across multiple platforms during the 2024-25 season, according to Nielsen, which puts 'Will Trent' among the 10 most watched TV shows on prime time. 'The writers do a fantastic job of balancing comedy and drama,' Rodríguez said. 'That's a hard thing to do.' As the actor who plays Will Trent and the show's executive producer, Rodríguez said he is heavily involved in every aspect of bringing this character to life. He recalled shedding his ' Nuyorican' accent to create a dialect reflective of his character's unique experiences and developing Will Trent's signature look: a retro three-piece suit that serves almost like a protective armor for a character who struggles to show his vulnerable side. 'He's very different than any other character I've portrayed, which is exciting,' said Rodríguez, who is also known for playing memorable characters in TV shows including 'The Wire,' 'Day Break' and 'The Affair.' Season 4 of 'Will Trent' is expected to air on ABC early next year, Rodríguez said.
Pink Villa
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez: From Chance Meeting to Family of Six, Here's How Their Love Story Started
From a spontaneous meeting in 2016 to building a blended family across Europe and the Middle East, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez's relationship has unfolded under global scrutiny. Their bond has weathered career moves, personal triumphs, and tragic loss, culminating in a chapter that began in Riyadh. Their story began in June 2016, when Ronaldo spotted Rodríguez working as a sales assistant at a Madrid Gucci store. Both described that initial moment as transformative: 'When we held hands for the first time, I felt inexplicable peace,' Rodríguez told Vogue Arabia. In the first episode of I Am Georgina, Ronaldo admitted that he 'didn't expect' to fall so deeply in love. Public debut and family growth In January 2017, the pair made their red-carpet debut at The Best FIFA Football Awards, confirming their romance. By June of that year, Ronaldo had welcomed twins Eva and Mateo via surrogacy, and in November, they celebrated the birth of their daughter Alana Martina together. Rodríguez also embraced being a mother to Ronaldo's older children. Trials and triumphs in Turin Ronaldo's transfer to Juventus in 2018 began a new phase for the two of them. While Ronaldo focused on his football legacy, Rodríguez pursued her own path—featuring in brand campaigns and, later, the Netflix documentary I Am Georgina. 'I am very proud to be your wife,' she declared, asserting her own identity beyond the title of 'girlfriend.' A couple tested by tragedy April 2022 brought both joy and grief: the couple announced the loss of their newborn son, Ángel, while celebrating the survival of their daughter Bella Esmeralda (as written in their joint Instagram statement). Their openness about this tragedy and subsequent reflections in I Am Georgina endeared them further to fans. A new chapter in Saudi Arabia In January 2023, Ronaldo had a $200 million signing with Al Nassr FC, leading the family to relocate to Riyadh. 'It's a very family-oriented country,' Georgina said to Vogue Arabia. Today, the couple continues to balance their professional ambitions while raising their children, writing new pages in a love story that remains as compelling as its beginning.
Scoop
13-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
USD 8.9 Million Approved For Climate-Resilient Agriculture In Solomon Islands
Press Release – FAO Resilient Rural Economic Growth and Food Security project aims to transform how food is grown, accessed, and sustained in the Solomons promoting sustainable agricultural practices, enhancing national policies, strengthening local governance, improving … Bangkok, 10 June 2025 – The Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) has approved USD 8.9 million in grant funding for an FAO-led initiative to strengthen food security and climate resilience in the Solomon Islands. With rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and a large rural population dependent on agriculture and fisheries for livelihoods and food, the Solomon Islands is among the world's most climate-vulnerable nations. Bolstered by over USD 29 million in co-financing, the Resilient Rural Economic Growth and Food Security project aims to transform how food is grown, accessed, and sustained in the Solomons – promoting sustainable agricultural practices, enhancing national policies, strengthening local governance, and improving availability and access to climate information. GEF CEO and Chairperson Carlos Manuel Rodríguez said that the project was a powerful example of how locally led action can turn environmental challenges into opportunities for transformation. 'By combining scientific knowledge with traditional practices and anticipating future environmental risks, this collaboration with the Government of Solomon Islands will equip communities to adapt not only their crops and coastlines, but their entire way of life,' Rodríguez said. 'This is adaptation action that is inclusive, anticipatory, and deeply rooted in local leadership.' The project will improve the management of more than 36 000 hectares of land and coastal areas for climate resilience, train more than 60 000 people, and directly benefit more than 75 000 people. The project targets five provinces – Malaita, Guadalcanal, Choiseul, Temotu, and Rennel/Bellona – that underpin national food security, face heightened climate change hazards, and hold high potential as models for scalable, community-led adaptation. Malaita and Guadalcanal provinces are key agricultural hubs with high exposure to climate-induced crop losses. Choiseul, Temotu, and Rennell/Bellona are remote provinces with limited market access and infrastructure, where communities are highly dependent on natural resources and traditional food systems. Working with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, this project will integrate climate adaptation into national and local food systems policies and create a 'one-stop shop' for climate information, advisory services, innovative practices, and mechanisms to attract public and private investment. In collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, the project will enhance community-level planning and conflict management capacities. It also seeks to safeguard traditional knowledge and governance systems, ensuring that adaptation measures are socially inclusive and culturally appropriate. The project will also promote diversified livelihoods and train farmers to interpret and apply climate information in their agricultural practices. The project aims to scale out these innovations across the Solomon Islands through strengthened research institutions and dissemination of best practices. By integrating climate resilience into the Solomon Island's agrifood system from national policy to on-farm practices, the project will support rural livelihoods, improve food security, and promote sustainable income opportunities. Managed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the LDCF is the only global fund dedicated to helping Least Developed Countries adapt to climate change. It supports locally led solutions across agriculture, water, health, infrastructure, and more – strengthening systems, scaling finance, and building resilience where it's needed most. The LDCF has delivered more than $2.35 billion in grants to date – supporting the transition from incremental to transformational adaptation across 51 countries.
Scoop
13-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
USD 8.9 Million Approved For Climate-Resilient Agriculture In Solomon Islands
Press Release – FAO Resilient Rural Economic Growth and Food Security project aims to transform how food is grown, accessed, and sustained in the Solomons promoting sustainable agricultural practices, enhancing national policies, strengthening local governance, improving … Bangkok, 10 June 2025 – The Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) has approved USD 8.9 million in grant funding for an FAO-led initiative to strengthen food security and climate resilience in the Solomon Islands. With rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and a large rural population dependent on agriculture and fisheries for livelihoods and food, the Solomon Islands is among the world's most climate-vulnerable nations. Bolstered by over USD 29 million in co-financing, the Resilient Rural Economic Growth and Food Security project aims to transform how food is grown, accessed, and sustained in the Solomons – promoting sustainable agricultural practices, enhancing national policies, strengthening local governance, and improving availability and access to climate information. GEF CEO and Chairperson Carlos Manuel Rodríguez said that the project was a powerful example of how locally led action can turn environmental challenges into opportunities for transformation. 'By combining scientific knowledge with traditional practices and anticipating future environmental risks, this collaboration with the Government of Solomon Islands will equip communities to adapt not only their crops and coastlines, but their entire way of life,' Rodríguez said. 'This is adaptation action that is inclusive, anticipatory, and deeply rooted in local leadership.' The project will improve the management of more than 36 000 hectares of land and coastal areas for climate resilience, train more than 60 000 people, and directly benefit more than 75 000 people. The project targets five provinces – Malaita, Guadalcanal, Choiseul, Temotu, and Rennel/Bellona – that underpin national food security, face heightened climate change hazards, and hold high potential as models for scalable, community-led adaptation. Malaita and Guadalcanal provinces are key agricultural hubs with high exposure to climate-induced crop losses. Choiseul, Temotu, and Rennell/Bellona are remote provinces with limited market access and infrastructure, where communities are highly dependent on natural resources and traditional food systems. Working with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, this project will integrate climate adaptation into national and local food systems policies and create a 'one-stop shop' for climate information, advisory services, innovative practices, and mechanisms to attract public and private investment. In collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, the project will enhance community-level planning and conflict management capacities. It also seeks to safeguard traditional knowledge and governance systems, ensuring that adaptation measures are socially inclusive and culturally appropriate. The project will also promote diversified livelihoods and train farmers to interpret and apply climate information in their agricultural practices. The project aims to scale out these innovations across the Solomon Islands through strengthened research institutions and dissemination of best practices. By integrating climate resilience into the Solomon Island's agrifood system from national policy to on-farm practices, the project will support rural livelihoods, improve food security, and promote sustainable income opportunities. Managed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the LDCF is the only global fund dedicated to helping Least Developed Countries adapt to climate change. It supports locally led solutions across agriculture, water, health, infrastructure, and more – strengthening systems, scaling finance, and building resilience where it's needed most. The LDCF has delivered more than $2.35 billion in grants to date – supporting the transition from incremental to transformational adaptation across 51 countries.
Scoop
13-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
USD 8.9 Million Approved For Climate-Resilient Agriculture In Solomon Islands
Bangkok, 10 June 2025 – The Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) has approved USD 8.9 million in grant funding for an FAO-led initiative to strengthen food security and climate resilience in the Solomon Islands. With rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and a large rural population dependent on agriculture and fisheries for livelihoods and food, the Solomon Islands is among the world's most climate-vulnerable nations. Bolstered by over USD 29 million in co-financing, the Resilient Rural Economic Growth and Food Security project aims to transform how food is grown, accessed, and sustained in the Solomons – promoting sustainable agricultural practices, enhancing national policies, strengthening local governance, and improving availability and access to climate information. GEF CEO and Chairperson Carlos Manuel Rodríguez said that the project was a powerful example of how locally led action can turn environmental challenges into opportunities for transformation. 'By combining scientific knowledge with traditional practices and anticipating future environmental risks, this collaboration with the Government of Solomon Islands will equip communities to adapt not only their crops and coastlines, but their entire way of life,' Rodríguez said. 'This is adaptation action that is inclusive, anticipatory, and deeply rooted in local leadership.' The project will improve the management of more than 36 000 hectares of land and coastal areas for climate resilience, train more than 60 000 people, and directly benefit more than 75 000 people. The project targets five provinces – Malaita, Guadalcanal, Choiseul, Temotu, and Rennel/Bellona – that underpin national food security, face heightened climate change hazards, and hold high potential as models for scalable, community-led adaptation. Malaita and Guadalcanal provinces are key agricultural hubs with high exposure to climate-induced crop losses. Choiseul, Temotu, and Rennell/Bellona are remote provinces with limited market access and infrastructure, where communities are highly dependent on natural resources and traditional food systems. Working with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, this project will integrate climate adaptation into national and local food systems policies and create a 'one-stop shop' for climate information, advisory services, innovative practices, and mechanisms to attract public and private investment. In collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, the project will enhance community-level planning and conflict management capacities. It also seeks to safeguard traditional knowledge and governance systems, ensuring that adaptation measures are socially inclusive and culturally appropriate. The project will also promote diversified livelihoods and train farmers to interpret and apply climate information in their agricultural practices. The project aims to scale out these innovations across the Solomon Islands through strengthened research institutions and dissemination of best practices. By integrating climate resilience into the Solomon Island's agrifood system from national policy to on-farm practices, the project will support rural livelihoods, improve food security, and promote sustainable income opportunities. Managed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the LDCF is the only global fund dedicated to helping Least Developed Countries adapt to climate change. It supports locally led solutions across agriculture, water, health, infrastructure, and more – strengthening systems, scaling finance, and building resilience where it's needed most. The LDCF has delivered more than $2.35 billion in grants to date – supporting the transition from incremental to transformational adaptation across 51 countries.
