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Perth Now
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Melissa Barrera doesn't want to be restricted to horror parts
Melissa Barrera wants to "stretch" herself as an actress. The 34-year-old star has established herself as a scream queen with roles in movies such as Scream, Abigail and Your Monster but is determined to take parts in a range of genres on the big screen. Melissa told The Seeds podcast: "I love horror. It's super fun. And there's so many great horror scripts. "I also have never liked putting myself in a box of any kind, and I know that I have a lot other skills that... I want to showcase, and I want to like play with. So, I feel like I would get bored – I do get bored easily if I'm doing the same thing or the same genre." The Mexican actress believes that her background has meant that she had to work harder to be cast in certain roles during her career. Melissa – who was dropped from her role as Sam Carpenter in the Scream franchise in 2023 after making controversial comments about the war in Gaza – said: "You kind of have to fight for more room. "People (are) not necessarily looking for people that look like you for a role, but you got to kind of try and... knock on the door and be like, 'Hey, I know you're not looking for me. But like, maybe, would you mind? I'll just do it, and if you like it, maybe.'" Barrera revealed that she was desperate to land a role in the 2022 picture Scream as she knew that it would provide other Latino stars with opportunities as her character in the flick had a family. The In the Heights star said: "The big reason that I wanted to get that role so badly was because I knew that this character was going to have the family, and that if I got a role, then that meant more opportunities for other Latinos in the other roles. So that's the kind of thing that you think about." Melissa previously revealed that she felt as if her life "was over" after she was axed from Scream after work offers dried up for "around 10 months" afterwards. She told The Independent: "It was the darkest and hardest year of my life, and I had to re-evaluate everything. "There were times where I felt like my life was over." Barrera continued: "It was quiet for, like, 10 months. I was still getting offers for small things here and there – I'm not going to lie and say there was nothing – but [the message] was, like, 'Oh, she probably doesn't have work, she'll say yes to anything.' "I would get [roles] that I wasn't excited about, and I've never been a person that just wants to work for work's sake. I give so much of myself to acting that if a part of me feels like it's not worth it, I'm gonna be miserable. "Inside I'm constantly freaking out."
Forbes
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
10 Biggest KOs Of Manny Pacquiao's Legendary Career
LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 11: (C) Boxer Manny Pacquiao (Photo by) On July 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, 46-year-old Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring to challenge WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios for his title. Even the biggest Pacquiao fan can admit, the odds are against the newly inducted Hall-of-Famer to pull off the win against a man who is 16 years his junior, but most are interested enough to tune in to see. In the event Pacquiao's last spectacular KO is behind him, here is a look at the 10 most important KOs of his career. Pacquiao's KO win over Hatton is his most viral win. Hatton came into the fight undefeated at 140 pounds. His all-out assault style was seemingly tailor-made for Pacquiao, who destroyed the popular UK fighter with a devastating left hand. The second-round KO left Hatton unconscious in a heap, and it became perhaps Pacquiao's most memorable win. In a one-sided rout, Pacquiao dismantled the Mexican legend. The stoppage in the 11th round was a merciful one from Barrera's corner. Pacquiao wasn't considered a favorite heading in, so his domination was a shock that served notice a new superstar was on the scene. After Morales handed Pacquiao one of his early defeats, the rematch was all Manny. Despite having felt Morales' power in the first fight, Pacquiao pressured the Mexican legend, punished him, and eventually broke him down in the 10th. Pacquiao added another notch to his belt by doing something to Morales no one had ever seen. Despite stepping up to welterweight, Pacquiao dismantled Cotto, one of the division's best at the time. As usual, Cotto was brave in defeat, but Pacquiao's overall skill set was too much for the proud Puerto Rican. Pacquiao finished the deal in the 12th and final round. Back in 2001, most fans didn't know Pacquiao's name. However, when he stepped in on late notice to face Ledwaba, things began to change. Pacquiao didn't just win—he obliterated the champ with a nonstop attack, earning the IBF super bantamweight title in his U.S. debut. In Pacquiao's first fight at lightweight, he completely outclassed Diaz to win the WBC title. Diaz was no slouch, as many who remember him can attest. Still, a surgical and relentless Pacquiao carved him up with speed and accuracy, capping it with a stoppage in the 9th. Solis came into the fight unbeaten, and he was supposed to be a serious test for Pacquiao. That wasn't the case, as Pacquiao slammed his way past Solis in one of the more vintage Pacquiao stoppages of the Filipino's historic career. A two-punch combination ended the fight, and Pacquiao passed the test with flying colors. Pacquiao destroyed Battery with a memorable uppercut. Aside from the KO against Hatton, this is arguably Pacquiao's most savage KO. Pacquiao was rebounding from his loss to Morales in their first meeting, and he needed to make a statement. Unfortunately for Velazquez, he was in the wrong fight against the wrong guy at the wrong time. Despite Velazquez's durability, Pacquiao broke him down and got the stoppage win. This one only took three rounds, but it's all Pacquiao needed to smash his way past Lucero. For some reason, Lucero thought it wise to engage Pacquiao in a slugfest. That didn't go over well. Are the glory days over? Probably, but we'll still watch the legend tangle with Barrios and hope–at the very least–he comes out unscathed.
Business Wire
09-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Biote Names Rich Barrera to Board of Directors
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- biote Corp.(NASDAQ: BTMD), a leading solutions provider in preventive health care through the delivery of personalized hormone optimization and therapeutic wellness, today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Rich Barrera to the Board, effective immediately. 'We are pleased to welcome Rich Barrera to Biote's Board of Directors,' said Marc Beer, Executive Chairman of Biote. 'Rich has a distinguished background as an investment professional, founding Roystone Capital in 2012 and managing investment portfolios for more than 20 years. For the past few years, we've had the pleasure of working with Rich and his team at Roystone, which is one of Biote's top institutional shareholders. Rich is fully aligned with our strategy to build long-term value for shareholders and his expertise and insights will be especially valuable as we continue to execute our growth plan.' Mr. Barrera is currently Founder and CEO of Roystone Capital, a New York City-based investment manager. Prior to founding Roystone in 2012, Mr. Barrera co-managed investment portfolios at Redwood Capital Management, LLC from 2009 to 2012 and at Glenview Capital Management from 2002 to 2009. Mr. Barrera served as Chair of the Finance Committee and member of the Audit Committee of Pacific Gas & Electric from 2019 to 2020. Mr. Barrera earned his MBA from Harvard Business School in 1997 and graduated from the Wharton School with a BS in Accounting and Finance in 1993. About Biote Biote is transforming healthy aging through innovative, personalized hormone optimization and therapeutic wellness solutions delivered by Biote-certified medical providers. Biote trains practitioners to identify and treat early indicators of aging conditions, an underserved global market, providing affordable symptom relief for patients and driving clinic success for practitioners. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Some of the forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words. Statements that are not historical in nature, including the words 'may,' 'can,' 'should,' 'will,' 'estimate,' 'plan,' 'project,' 'forecast,' 'intend,' 'expect,' 'anticipate,' 'hope,' 'believe,' 'seek,' 'target,' 'continue,' 'could,' 'might,' 'ongoing,' 'potential,' 'predict,' 'would' and other similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual results or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: anticipated benefits and successful execution of our organizational restructuring; the success of our dietary supplements to attain significant market acceptance among clinics, practitioners and their patients; our customers' reliance on certain third parties to support the manufacturing of bio-identical hormones for prescribers; our and our customers' sensitivity to regulatory, economic, environmental and competitive conditions in certain geographic regions; our ability to increase the use by practitioners and clinics of the Biote Method at the rate that we anticipate or at all; our ability to grow our business; the significant competition we face in our industry; the impact of strategic acquisitions and the implementation of our growth strategies; our limited operating history; our ability to protect our intellectual property; the heavy regulatory oversight in our industry; changes in applicable laws or regulations; changes to international tariffs, U.S. trade policy or similar government actions; geopolitical tensions; the inability to profitably expand in existing markets and into new markets; the possibility that we may be adversely impacted by other economic, business and/or competitive factors, including the impact of hurricane and other natural disasters; and future exchange and interest rates. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other risks and uncertainties described in the 'Risk Factors' section of the Biote's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC') on March 14, 2025, and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on May 9, 2025, and other documents filed by Biote from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Biote assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Biote does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Wanted man arrested in Rapid City for shooting death
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — An 18-year-old man was arrested for the shooting death of another man. Michael Barrera, 18, was arrested in Rapid City by the U.S. Marshal Service on Wednesday, according to a Facebook post from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe's law enforcement. GFP wants more river otters trapped in eastern counties Barrera is being held at the Pennington County Jail. The investigation is ongoing. Law enforcement is asking the public to share any information they might know related to the death. Authorities say Barrera is accused of shooting and killing a 23-year-old Grass Mountain man. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact law enforcement. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
San Diego Unified School District reaffirms position on immigration enforcement
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego Unified School District leaders reaffirmed their commitment Wednesday to keeping immigration enforcement agents off school campuses, promising to protect all students regardless of immigration status. At a press conference held at district headquarters in University Heights, Interim Superintendent Dr. Fabiola Bagula addressed growing community concerns following recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in the South Park neighborhood. 'Every student, regardless of how they identify or where they come from, deserves to feel supported, safe and inspired to come to school,' Bagula said. Board trustee Richard Barrera criticized recent immigration raids, which took place near a local school as students were leaving afterschool programs. 'We don't ignore that it is an intentional attempt on the part of politicians in this country to strike fear into the hearts of our families,' Barrera said. District officials highlighted steps they've taken over the past year to safeguard undocumented students and their families. In December, the board passed a resolution prohibiting ICE agents from entering school campuses without a court order, judicial subpoena or parental consent. San Diego County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gloria Ciriza emphasized that student safety is a prerequisite for learning. 'We know that our young people have a better chance to learn and grow in school if they feel safe, protected and welcome,' she said. In addition to policy changes, the district launched a website providing legal resources for undocumented and LGBTQIA+ students. Over the past school year, Bagula said more than 650 students and adults received services at the district's five Newcomer Welcome Centers. 'No confirmed reports of ICE on our campuses have been received in the last six months,' she added. Officials also announced the distribution of 10,000 'red cards,' which outline constitutional rights when interacting with immigration authorities. 'School will always be a safe haven for all of our students and all of our families,' Barrera said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
