![]() ![]() The once beloved national hero quickly became a disgraced champ as Valero was arrested for murdering his wife and subsequently taking his own life the next day in his jail cell. After awards season, hopefully, the film will be picked up for distribution in other countries thus allowing more widespread release.ĭuring the film, I sat near sat near Josesito Lopez, Sindy Amador and Ryan Garcia and could see (and hear) their reactions as the action-packed drama played out in the grand theatre. This cinematic story was well received by the boxing crowd seeing it on the big screen. It depicts the tragic relationship between Edwin and his wife as well covering his boxing career. “EL INCA” is Venezuela’s official submission for the Academy Awards and has been banned twice in the country. Actor Alexander Leterni (who does a convincing job at portraying Edwin Valero) was scheduled to attend but his travel plans changed before he could fly out. Director/writer/producer Ignacio Castillo Cottin and Executive Producer Nathalie Sar-Shalom traveled from Venezuela to be there in person. The star-studded affair was presented by APERTURA Showcase and American Cinematheque. Texas 2016, Miss City of Angels 2014, Ms. movie premiere: WBC Senior Executive Director Nancy Rodriguez, trainer/manager Jose Benavidez Sr., trainer/manager Eddie Gonzalez, trainer/sculptor Steve Harpst (California Boxing Hall of Famer), trainer Pablo Rubio, West Coast Boxing Hall of Fame’s Colleen Kelly (daughter of USC icon Tom Kelly), former football player Cass Winstead, and beauty queen Analizia Lopez (Ms. Other luminaries from the Southland also arriving at the L.A. ![]() The sluggers invited to attend included several current/former professional and amateur champs including WBC Champion Josesito Lopez (who was one of Valero’s sparring partners), WBA/WBO Champion Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios, WBA Champion Daniel Roman, WBC/NABF Champion David Benavidez, WBA/NABF Champion Jose Benavidez, NABF Champion Ryan Garcia, WBC champion Dejan “Dinamit” Zlatičanin, Female IFBA Champion Sindy Amador, WBC Champion Paul Banke, WBO Champion Zack Padilla, unbeaten young pro Hector Lopez (son of WBC champ Hector “El Torero” Lopez), actor and former pro fighter Michael Thornberry, undefeated up-and-comer Pablo “The Shark Rubio, new pro and amateur boxing star Sean Garcia, National Amateur Boxing Champ Santos Ortega, amateur fighters Lawrence King, Jose Valenzuela, Edgar Berrun and more. The theatre was sold out and the atmosphere was electric. The world champions were honored to walk the red carpet as the flashes ignited when the group of prizefighters were introduced to the media. to lend a fist in supporting this film that was a smash hit on the film festival circuit. ![]() They traveled near and far from Victorville, Oxnard, San Bernardino, Moreno Valley, Riverside, etc. With the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame lining the historic theatre, the sluggers gathered to meet the fans and walk the red carpet. These heavy hitters came from near and far (braving the notorious Los Angeles traffic) to take part in this exciting night celebrating “EL INCA” while also remembering the tragedy of one Edwin Valero. The fighters took time from their training camps because they wanted to see this film (being submitted for the Oscars) while it played for one night only in the city. Here’s my exclusive look at the December 1 bash held at the famed Egyptian Theatre right in the heart of Hollywood. It was definitely a knockout night in Hollywood as a power-punching group of prizefighters attended a special red-carpet screening of “EL INCA”–a riveting new film about the late boxing champion Edwin Valero. Exclusive: Champs Attend Hollywood Event!
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