Category Archives: Lupe Velez

**BIG NEWS** Well, we’ve been back and forth with these negotiations for months now, but I’m happy to report that we’ve finally come to an agreement. The film rights to my latest book, Lupe Velez: The Life and Films of Hollywood’s “Mexican Spitfire” have been purchased by producer, Monica Lozano and Oscar-nominated director/screenwriter, Carlos Carrera. Ana de la Reguera will produce and also star as Lupe Velez. Filming is scheduled to start early next year. Exciting!!! I will post more as I know more 🙂

Read About the Film Here

Below: Lupe Velez (left) and Ana de la Reguera (right)

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Their rivalry was the talk of the town, but there was little in it, built up by the newspapers for the benefit of the public, the rift was fabricated to sell papers.

Dolores del Rio had made it in Hollywood before Lupe, and while she was also Mexican, del Rio very much blended into the expectations that the industry had for all actresses during that time. Sure, she was a Mexican actress, but del Rio, for the most part, existed under the veil of a white persona. That was the difference between del Rio and Velez, and it was a massive difference.

Though they were often compared, the similarities ended with them being born in the same country.

Lupe embraced her heritage. She was a proud Mexican woman and she wasn’t about to change for anyone, including her men, and especially her career. As horrified as some Latino actresses have been about her stereotypical portrayal, she was an exception to the superficial, fake personalities that were “created” for the sake of the Hollywood image. She made it possible for future Latino actresses, and foreign actresses in general, to be a part of the Hollywood melting pot that we see it as today. Love her or hate her, Lupe Velez opened the door to a dream that many Latino entertainers may never have had if it wasn’t for her.

In a land of make believe, Lupe Velez was real. She showed the world that you can be yourself and still be a success. Even if it is against the odds.

Above: Lupe Velez

Above: Dolores del Rio

Above – Pictured together, and ironically wearing outfits that don’t fit their perceived personas.

Lupe Velez (left) – Dolores del Rio (right)

The latest Lupe Velez article, also mentioning my book, in today’s Los Angeles Times (August 13, 2012). Thanks so much to Susan King (and the L.A. Times) for the opportunity to be featured within the below article.

Article HERE

Thanks to Rob Byrne of Starts Thursday! for the opportunity to discuss my latest book and also for the chance to share some of the rare Lupe Velez glass movie slide images that didn’t make it into the final print.

The article looks fantastic! Thanks very much, Rob 🙂

Article Here

And, don’t forget my FREE signed bookplate offer. As a thank you from me to anyone purchasing my latest book on the life and career of “Mexican Spitfire” – Lupe Velez. Just e-mail me with your proof of purchase and I’ll send you a personalized, signed book plate for insertion into the front page of the book – ALL FREE! Postage INCLUDED! 🙂

*Limited offer so get your copy and pop me an e-mail – mvozus@gmail.com

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For a limited time and as a thank you for ordering my latest book, Lupe Vélez: The Life and Career of Hollywood’s Mexican Spitfire I’m offering readers a FREE SIGNED “Michelle Vogel – Author” bookplate, personally inscribed and signed by me, as per your wishes. Just e-mail me your proof of purchase along with your mailing address and inscription instructions.

One bookplate per book purchased.

Email below:

mvozus@gmail.com