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Korea Herald
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Hybe to launch new Latin American boy group 'Santos Bravos' next month
Five finalists to debut from 16 contestants across Latin America and Spain Hybe Latin America is set to unveil its next global boy group, Santos Bravos, next month through a new reality competition series of the same name. The company announced via its social media channel on Thursday that the 'Santos Bravos' reality series — filmed in Mexico — will premiere in August. A teaser video and profile images of the 16 contestants were released the same day, signaling the beginning of the project. The 16 participants, selected from hundreds of applicants, hail from diverse regions including Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, Peru, Spain and the US. These aspiring artists will undergo intensive training at a customized camp, focusing on musicality, emotional expression and performance. Only five will make the final cut to debut in the boy group, and their entire journey will be revealed to global fans in real time. Santos Bravos marks Hybe's first large-scale artist development project in Latin America using its signature Training and Development system — a structure designed by Hybe Chairman Bang Si-hyuk that combines rigorous training, emotional support, storytelling and community engagement. The goal is to shape global artists with authentic growth and a strong cultural identity. 'Our goal isn't just to create a group,' said Bang. 'It's to help young Latin artists experience genuine transformation both artistically and personally. Santos Bravos is a project rooted in authenticity, emotion and connection.' The project has also drawn attention for its high-profile creative team. Kenny Ortega, best known for directing and choreographing Disney's 'High School Musical' and 'Descendants,' is serving as the project's creative director. Johnny Goldstein, who has worked with global acts like Shakira, BTS' J-Hope and Enhypen, is the lead music producer. Renowned vocal coach Raab Stevenson, whose clients include Justin Timberlake, Rihanna and Sza, is overseeing vocal training. The entire project is executive produced by Jaime Escallon, a Colombian veteran known for 'X Factor' and 'Survivor.' Meanwhile, Hybe Latin America is also producing "Pase A La Fama," another major boy band audition program in collaboration with US-based Spanish-language network Telemundo, under NBC Universal.
Perth Now
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Cameron Boyce remembered by Descendants co-stars
Cameron Boyce's Descendants co-stars have paid tribute to the late star on the sixth anniversary of his death. The Disney actor passed away at the age of just 20 when he suffered a seizure in his sleep due to epilepsy and on Sunday (06.07.25), he was remembered as an "angel" by his friends. Sofia Carson shared a behind-the-scenes cast photo and wrote on Instagram: "Our Angel. Forever." Booboo Stewart shared the same photo on his own Instagram Story, while Sarah Jeffrey shared a photo of herself with Cameron 'on a BC ferry to Victoria to shoot more of Descendants." She added: "Life is good. Miss you Cam.' Meanwhile, Jenna Ortega recently reflected on the last time she saw Cameron, explaining how she felt "uncomfortable" when they were put in a "weird" position and asked to kiss during an audition, but her friend spoke up for her. Speaking to French TV outlet Canal+, she said: "The last time I saw my friend Cameron Boyce — I'd known him since I was like 11 or 12, and we were supposed to kiss [in an audition] and he knew me, since I was 11 or 12. This is a few years later, 15, 16, came in, we were supposed to be love interests. "But because he obviously felt weird and he was a bit older, he was like — we both just kinda looked at each other and we were like, 'No, we can't do this.' "And it was so sweet because I was uncomfortable and I was having a hard time. .. And then, we wished each other well." Jenna was "really thankful and grateful" to Cameron for speaking up, and agreed with her Beetlejuice Beetlejuice co-star Catherine O'Hara when she said he had been a "gentleman". Following his tragic death, the actor's family set up the Cameron Boyce Foundation to provide "young people artistic and creative outlets as alternatives to violence and negativity". At the time of his passing, Cameron's "utterly heartbroken" family remembered him as one of the world's "brightest lights". They said in a statement at the time: "It is with a profoundly heavy heart that we report that this morning we lost Cameron. 'He passed away in his sleep due to a seizure which was a result of an ongoing medical condition for which he was being treated. The world is now undoubtedly without one of its brightest lights, but his spirit will live on through the kindness and compassion of all who knew and loved him. 'We are utterly heartbroken and ask for privacy during this immensely difficult time as we grieve the loss of our precious son and brother."
Daily Mail
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Cameron Boyce remembered by his Descendants co-stars on the sixth anniversary of his tragic death
Late actor Cameron Boyce was remembered by three of his Descendants co-stars on the sixth anniversary of his tragic passing. Boyce was just 20 years of age when he suffered a fatal epileptic seizure in his sleep on July 6, 2019. While his epilepsy diagnosis was not previously made public, his family confirmed he was previously diagnosed just days after his death. Boyce was best known for playing Carlos - son of 101 Dalmatians villain Cruella de Vil in the Descendants movies and TV shorts that all aired on Disney Channel. Three of his co-stars - Sofia Carson (Evie), Booboo Stewart (Jay) and Sarah Jeffery (Audrey) - all took to Instagram on Sunday to pay tribute to their beloved co-star. Carson shared an undated black and white throwback snap of her, Boyce and fellow Descendants co-star Dove Cameron (Mal). She added the poignant caption, 'Our Angel. Forever,' which received over 1.1 million likes in nine hours from her 20.3 million followers. Her co-star Stewart shared that same post on his Instagram story for his 2.3 million followers as well. Jeffrey also took to her Instagram story sharing a throwback pic from 2014 of her and Boyce, along with a poignant tribute. A young Boyce was seen in a black hoodie with a black stocking cap while Jeffrey was in a black stocking cap and a brown coat as they embraced. '2014. On a BC ferry heading back to Victoria to shoot more of Descendants. Life is good. Miss you Cam,' Jeffrey said with a red heart emoji. Kenny Ortega, who directed all of the Descendants films, also shared a throwback snap of Boyce and a touching tribute on Instagram. 'Impossible to forget you Cameron. You own a piece of my heart. The memories of our times working together are some of my greatest treasures,' Ortega began. 'When you entered a room the light grew brighter because of your presence. Your laugh, imagination, talent, generosity, and loving heart were second to none,' he added. Jeffrey also took to her Instagram story sharing a throwback pic from 2014 of her and Boyce, along with a poignant tribute. Please join me in remembering our #foreverboy with a donation of any amount to the Cameron Boyce Foundation. Let's make the world a better and healthier place in his name. . .,' he concluded, while linking to the Cameron Boyce Foundation page. Boyce was found unresponsive in his Los Angeles home on July 6, 2019, and authorities pronounced him dead on the scene. Descendants followed a group of kids - the offspring of iconic Disney characters - who try to free their parents from captivity. Carson's Evie was the son of the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Stewart's Jay was the son of Jafar from Aladdin and Jeffrey was the daughter of Aurora and Prince Philip from Sleeping Beauty. Boyce also starred in Mirrors, Eagle Eye, Grown Ups, Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer and Runts, along with playing Luke Ross on Jessie from 2011 to 2015.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cameron Boyce's ‘Descendants' Co-Stars Pay Tribute 6 Years After His Death
Six years after his death, Cameron Boyce's Descendants co-stars are keeping his memory alive. On Sunday, the cast of the Disney Channel Original Movie trilogy paid tribute to the late actor who died at age 20 in 2019 after he originated the role of Cruella de Vil's son Carlos in the original 2015 fantasy movie musical. More from Deadline China Anne McClain Says 'Descendants: The Rise Of Red' 'Would've Meant A Lot' To Cameron Boyce Cameron Boyce Dies: 'Descendants' & 'Jessie' Star Was 20 Selena Gomez Returning To 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' As Season 2 Guest Star 'Our Angel. Forever,' wrote Sofia Carson on Instagram with a behind-the-scenes cast photo, which Booboo Stewart also shared on his Instagram Story. Sarah Jeffery also shared a photo of herself with Boyce in 2014 'on a BC ferry to Victoria to shoot more of Descendants. Life is good. Miss you Cam.' Boyce — who was also known for his roles in Grown Ups, Jessie and Mrs. Fletcher — died in his sleep on July 6, 2019. His family noted at the time that his death was caused by 'an ongoing medical condition,' which was later revealed to be epilepsy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sofia Carson (@sofiacarson) 'It is with a profoundly heavy heart that we report that this morning we lost Cameron,' a family rep said in a statement. 'He passed away in his sleep due to a seizure which was a result of an ongoing medical condition for which he was being treated. The world is now undoubtedly without one of its brightest lights, but his spirit will live on through the kindness and compassion of all who knew and loved him. 'We are utterly heartbroken and ask for privacy during this immensely difficult time as we grieve the loss of our precious son and brother,' they added. Boyce's family started the Cameron Boyce Foundation in his honor, aiming to cure epilepsy by funding research, education and awareness campaigns. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 'Poker Face' Season 2 Guest Stars: From Justin Theroux To Jason Ritter Remembering Michael Madsen: A Career In Photos
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cameron Boyce's Life in Photos: Remembering the Actor's Legacy, 6 Years After His Death
Cameron Boyce was an actor, dancer and activist The Disney Channel star died on July 6, 2019, when he was 20 years old After Boyce's sudden death, his family created the Cameron Boyce Foundation to honor his legacyCameron Boyce was a successful Disney Channel star before his sudden death at 20 years old. Boyce rose to fame via several Disney Channel TV shows and films. He became known for his roles in the Descendants franchise, the Disney show Jessie and 2010's Grown Ups, among others. In addition to acting, Boyce was also a talented dancer and passionate activist. He worked with several organizations, including March for Our Lives and United Way. Boyce died on July 6, 2019, in his sleep. His death "was due to a seizure as a result of an ongoing medical condition, and that condition was epilepsy," the Boyce family told PEOPLE in a statement at the time. Kenny Ortega, who directed Boyce in Descendants, told PEOPLE in June 2024 that Boyce 'lit up the room' with his presence. 'He just was always ebullient and full of enthusiasm and energy and was the most generous and delightful, loving, kind person. And so when I think of him, all of that. All of that,' Ortega continued. From starring alongside Adam Sandler to advocating for change, look back on Boyce's accomplished life in photos, six years after his death. Boyce was born on May 28, 1999, in Los Angeles to Victor and Libby Boyce. He also has a younger sister, Maya, born in 2001. At age 9, Boyce made his acting debut in Panic! At The Disco's music video for 'That Green Gentleman (Things Have Changed)" in 2008. The star portrayed a younger version of the pop rock band's guitarist Ryan Ross. Later that year, Boyce made his feature film debut in the horror film Mirrors, acting opposite Kiefer Sutherland, Paula Patton and Amy Smart. According to his father, the star 'never watched' the film. The young star proved he could do comedy in the 2010 comedy Grown Ups, in which he played Keithie, the son of Adam Sandler's Lenny. He reprised his role in the sequel three years later. Speaking to Crookes Magazine in 2017, Boyce said that working with Sandler, Chris Rock and David Spade taught him 'how to listen.' 'As an actor, it's crucial you keep your ears open, especially when you're playing opposite comedic legends in almost every scene,' Boyce shared. 'I was just a 9-year-old kid waiting for his cue line. That is, until I realized that I might be waiting forever.' After wading into the Disney Channel world with minor appearances on Good Luck Charlie and Shake It Up, Boyce landed a leading role as Luke Ross in Jessie. For four seasons, Boyce played the mischievous brother of the clan, with Peyton List, Skai Jackson and Karan Brar as his siblings and Debby Ryan as their nanny. In his last interview before his death, Boyce told Another Man that his stint on Disney Channel changed his perspective on public perception. 'When working with Make-A-Wish, I'll spend the day with a 9-year-old girl who's struggling with an autoimmune disease,' the actor explained. 'She's so full of life, she's super excited to see me and wants to talk about the roles I've played on the Disney Channel. Those kids definitely change your view of how important it is to be someone who says the right things and has that passion for making the world a little bit better.' Boyce also joined the Descendants dream team as Cruella De Vil's son Carlos alongside Dove Cameron, Booboo Stewart and Sofia Carson. He reprised the role for the entire film trilogy, but died a month before the third installment aired. The network canceled the premiere event in the wake of his death, but paid tribute to the late star with a post-film montage. "We just kept our heads down and had fun doing it, but it was really like, 'Let's make this the best that we can possibly make it, and hopefully people like it.' ' Boyce recalled to Hero in May 2018. In addition to his creative work, Boyce worked closely with many philanthropic and activist causes, including United Way's initiative to end homelessness, sexual assault awareness movement It's On Us and the LucStrong Foundation. Collaborating with March for Our Lives co-founder Delaney Tarr, Boyce launched the social media campaign Wielding Peace to fight against gun violence. He credited his drive to 'a long line of difference makers' in his family, he told Haute Living in May 2019. Boyce followed in the footsteps of his mother, who works with teams to find unhoused people permanent housing, and his paternal grandmother, one of 'The Clinton 12' who attended the first desegregated public schools. With his childhood friends, he formed the breakdancing crew X-Mob. As a b-boy, Boyce was known as 'Truth,' but he was also trained in other dance styles like ballet and jazz. On top of acting, he took on professional dance gigs like Ice Cube's 'Ya'll Know How I Am' music video. Three months before his death, Boyce choreographed for and performed in Hozier's 'Almost (Sweet Music)' video with dancer Christine Flores. 'To this day nothing makes me feel as free as when I dance,' Boyce told Vulkan. 'Acting can take you away from yourself at times, whereas expressing emotion through free movement is one of the purest ways to discover more about yourself.' Shortly before his death, the actor had moved in with Brar and Gamer's Guide to Everything costar Sophie Reynolds. In May 2019, Brar celebrated Boyce's 20th birthday with a sweet Instagram tribute: 'I love you. You're the greatest brother I could've ever asked for, and I will forever feel lucky to have you in my life,' Brar's caption read. 'Happy birthday. That's all. (Think you can tell Cam's better at sappy posts than I am).' Four years after his roommate's death, Brar opened up about how losing Boyce was 'destabilizing' and turned his world upside down. 'I think that's one thing I'm trying to take away losing Cameron is to take care of myself the way that he would want me to take care of myself,' the Diary of a Wimpy Kid actor told Jennette McCurdy on her podcast Empty Inside. After Boyce's 2019 death, he posthumously led the 2020 teen drama Runt as Cal, a victim of physical bullying after he attempts to ask out the star football player's girlfriend. He was also in the main cast for the 2019 miniseries Mrs. Fletcher, starring Kathryn Hahn, and the 2021 musical drama Paradise City with Andy Biersack, Bella Thorne and Stewart. His family opened the nonprofit Cameron Boyce Foundation after his death, which honors his legacy 'by aiming to cure epilepsy through funding research, education and awareness campaigns while still supporting causes that were important to Cameron.' Read the original article on People
