Lots of Denise news!

Wednesday, December 31st, 1969

It seems Denise has been busy since her trip back home to Puerto Rico! Not only has the actress actually won the ACE award she was nominated for, for Best Actress in a Theater Production, but she’s also just wrapped up filming a small part in a movie in Puerto Rico called “Party Time”.

You can read both of the Spanish articles here and here to learn more about her role and the award!

Special thanks to those that reported the news!

Denise’s new single played on PR Radio!

Wednesday, December 31st, 1969

We just got word in from DQCOM’s theadmirer that Puerto Rico radio stations are playing Denise a song from Denise’s debut album! We currently do not have any further information on which song it is or when the album will be released, but we will be sure to let you know as soon as we find out more information!

Vocero Interviews Denise

Wednesday, December 31st, 1969

Back in May, Puerto Rico’s “El Vocero” caught up with Denise during a visit back home after filming Aquaman. This interview was performed prior to the announcement that Aquaman would not be picked up. Denise was back home visiting her parents, and attending a Calle 13 concert.

The interview talks of the filming of Aquaman, life in New York, and politics of Puerto Rico.

I know, this is sort of late, but people don’t seem to send me news on the Spanish side of things, and I don’t know which sites to monitor to keep up with the news.

Quick note: If anyone happens to see an article about Denise in El Vocero or other periodicals, please please email me the link so I can post about it! Thanks!

En Espa�ol:
�Si cualquier persona ve un art�culo acerca de Denise en el EL Vocero u otros peri�dicos, por favor env�e un email a admin@denise-quinones.com con la direcci�n de la p�gina! �Grazias!

Update on Denise’s Single being played on the radio!

Wednesday, December 31st, 1969

Thanks to theadmirer we have more information on Denise’s single now currently being played on Puerto Rico radio stations.

The song is titled, “Amame” (”Love Me” in English). The radio stations currently playing it are “Estereotempo”, “Fidelity”, Superk106.5, and others across the Island.

We’re still trying to get more information on the debut to see if there’s an online radio station playing the song. If anyone wants to submit lyrics here, we can create a special page on the site for her music with album information and lyrics.

Denise Supports Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Rights!!

Wednesday, December 31st, 1969

Puerto Rico is currently working on trying to propose changes to their Civil Code, which would grant civil union rights to same-sex couples. According to a recent blog, titled “Blabbeando: Thoughts of a latino gay dude in Nueva York”, a press statement will be released Wednesday, March 14th, announcing Denise’s leadership and participation in encouraging Puerto Rican citizens to send letters in and support these changes.

Denise is a powerful voice in Puerto Rico, and its no doubt that her efforts will be echoed across the country.

And from all of us fighting for those same rights: Thanks, Denise, for speaking up and using your “powers” for “good”! You rock!

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

Wednesday, December 31st, 1969
PRESS RELEASE
Denise Qui�ones in favor of changes to Puerto Rico’s Civil Code
March
14, 2007 � Denise Qui�ones, the actress, singer and winner of the Miss
Universe crown in 2001, made a strong statement today in support of the
changes proposed in the draft of the Family Book of the Puerto Rican
Civil Code. “I have always believed that all human beings are equal and
I just couldn’t remain silent while a debate is taking place back home
on the rights and protections that every family in Puerto Rico should
enjoy. Our legal framework has to recognize the reality in which we
live, which is why I am supporting the recognition of civil unions for
same sex couples, as well as for heterosexual couples,” said Qui�ones.

Qui�ones,
who is currently pursuing acting opportunities in film and television
in Los Angeles, California, broke her silence in the hope that her
words will inspire other artistic colleagues and Puerto Rican
personalities to express themselves on this crucial topic.
Additionally, she specifically urged those personalities who are
lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender or have LGBT relatives to share
their stories and, in doing so, bring a human perspective to the
debate.

“Even
though I do not currently live in Puerto Rico, I have always
represented my Island with love and humility wherever I might be, which
is why in this moment that my lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
brothers and sisters need me, I say ‘Here I am!’” said Qui�ones.

Qui�ones,
who recently was granted an ACE award for Best Theatre Actress, is
aware that the current draft of the Civil Code would also grant
transsexuals the right to change their birth certificates to reflect
their current gender but pointedly noted that even transgender
individuals who have yet to undergo gender reassignment surgery or opt
not to have it should also have access to the same right.

“I
would also like to express my support for the right of transgender
individuals to change the gender in a birth certificate, since they are
only trying to change these legal documents to reflect the reality in
which they live. I am aware that the current draft of the Civil Code,
if approved, would grant this right to transsexuals but it should
include every transgender person that seeks to change his or her
certificate under the vast right to liberty allowed under our
Constitution.”

Finally, Ms. Qui�ones called on everyone to see
this public debate as an opportunity to bring together the Puerto Rican
family and invited all to visit the Puerto Rico Para Tod@s web portal (www.prparatodos.org) where they can register and send the Legislature messages of support for these changes
in the Civil Code.

“Let’s
take advantage of this historic moment to learn, to get to know more
about our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender relatives and to
welcome them into our hearts. Let’s follow our best hope for justice,
inclusion and equality. Let’s fight so that everyone in Puerto Rico has
the same rights. So that no one is left on the sidelines. It is
everyone’s responsibility.”

PRESS RELEASE

Translation Courtesy: Andr�s Duque
Contact: Pedro Julio Serrano 787.602.5954