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PSJA ISD elementary student cast in Hollywood movie starring actor Eugenio Derbez

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Manelly Zepeda,a PSJA elementary student, was recently cast in a Lionsgate Studios feature film, titled “How to be a Latin Lover.”
Manelly Zepeda,a PSJA elementary student, was recently cast in a Lionsgate Studios feature film, titled “How to be a Latin Lover.”

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PHARR – A third grade student from Sorensen Elementary in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD was recently cast in a Lionsgate Studios feature film, titled “How to be a Latin Lover.” The 9-year-old, Manelly Zepeda, is currently filming along Hollywood stars Eugenio Derbez, Rob Lowe, Kristen Bell and Raquel Welch.

Zepeda was selected during local auditions held by casting director Juan Cantu, a 1995 graduate of PSJA North High School. Cantu has been casting movies in Los Angeles for years now. His films include “Spy Kids,” “Spare Parts,” “Bullet to the Head” and “Machete.”

“I’m so excited, this is the best thing to happen in my life,” said the straight-A and bilingual student at PSJA ISD. “My dream came true.”

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For her parents, Mayra Zepeda and Francisco Zepeda both teachers at PSJA ISD, they are proud and excited for the opportunity their daughter has received. Her mom credited the PSJA Dual Language Enrichment Program for her daughter’s ability to speak English and Spanish fluently, one of the major talents the production company sought in candidates.

“Manelly is involved with the Dual Language program, Ballet Folkloric, chess, singing classes, is a Top Reader and has Perfect Attendance,” said her dad. “She really loves to perform on stage, she can speak both languages very well. We were shocked and ecstatic, for no one in our family has experienced anything like this.”

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