UB Exclusive Preview: ‘Nochebuena’ Friday on aspireTV

AspireTV will premiere the Lantinx Christmas film “Nochebuena” this Friday, December 6th at 9 p.m. ET.

Starring Rene Rosado, Tanairi Sade Vazquez, Carmen Morales, and Rose Bianco.

“Nochebuena,” which translates to “the good night” and is the Christmas eve celebration for Latinx people around the world, premiered at the 2023 New York Latino Film Festival, and is the directorial debut for director Adam Lopez, who co-produced under his Type A Entertainment banner with writer/producer Glenaliz Quezada. The film earned Lopez Best Director at the 2023 Georgia Latino International Film Festival and Vazquez winning Best Actress.

The story follows Junior (played by Rosado), who grew up living across the street from his two best friends, Jennifer (played by Vazquez) and Melissa (played by Morales). After a freak accident and a life-altering moment following some good news, he discovers that “what is meant to be will always find its way” and realizes his story has been driven by fate all along.

Filmed entirely in Central Florida, Lopez said, “This project is special to me because it captures several nostalgic elements of my Christmas Eve and the specific traditions my family and I celebrated as a child. These Puerto Rican traditions, though sometimes outgrown, never really leave us. As a Hispanic creator, partnering with aspireTV is truly exciting, as it gives us the wonderful opportunity to showcase the rich and vibrant Latino holiday experience on television and the recently launched aspireTV+ SVOD service.”

“Nochebuena is much more than just Christmas Eve; it is a night full of tradition and family warmth in Spanish culture,” states Tina Rodriguez, senior director, content strategy & acquisition, aspireTV. “It is celebrated with a special dinner where friends and loved ones come together to share traditional dishes and toast to love and unity. The night is filled with joy and hope, marking the beginning of Christmas with a unique and endearing spirit that makes each celebration unforgettable. We are thrilled to have this incredible movie as the anchor to aspireTV’s holiday offering.”

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