Che actor Benicio del Toro was celebrated in Cuba last week for his distinguished body of work. The Puerto Rican star was given the first Tomas Gutierrez Alea award (named after the late Cuban director) by the National Union of Writers and Artists. . . READ FULL STORY

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is no stranger to Hollywood’s A-list, so it only makes sense that he would bring Benicio del Toro into his fold. The two actaully have a lot in common. Del Toro stars as revolutionary icon Ernesto “Che” Guevara. . . READ FULL STORY

Penelope Cruz isn't just raking in awards in the U.S. these days. The actress was in top form at Spain's 23rd annual Goya Awards on Sunday, winning Best Supporting Actress for—what else?—her performance in Vicky Cristina Barcelona. In her. . . READ FULL STORY

Benicio del Toro was apparently upset by a writer for the Washington Times during an interview last week about the new film Che. The film, directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring del Toro in the eponymous role, has sparked a controversy about. . . READ FULL STORY

Benicio Del Toro has been called the Puerto Rican Marlon Brando, mostly because of his bad boy sexiness, that air of mystery and, of course, his phenomenal acting skills. In Latina’s February issue (on newsstands now), cover guy Del Toro takes a. . . READ FULL STORY