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Forbes
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
William Levy, Paula Echevarría Action Drama 'Camino A Arcadia' Drops On ViX
Fleeing from violence and a dark history, a man adopts a false identity looking to start over in the idyllic Canary Islands' town of Arcadia, where a new love interest could change his life — if his past doesn't come back to haunt him. That's the premise of ViX's new original series Camino a Arcadia, starring Cuban-American telenovela heartthrob William Levy (Vuelve A Mi, Montecristo), renowned Spanish actress Paula Echevarría (from the original Velvet global hit series, Gran Reserva), and Mexico's Michelle Renaud (Mamá Reinventada, La herencia). Filmed entirely in the Spanish island of Tenerife, the action drama follows Pablo (Levy), a youth wrestling coach who has rebuilt a quiet life in Arcadia with his son, Bruno. When Valeria (Renaud) — Bruno's mother — re-enters their lives, his dark past in Mexico catches up with him, and he is forced to confront old demons, protect his carefully constructed sanctuary, and defend his budding romance with Irene (Echevarría). Camino a Arcadia emerged from a deal TelevisaUnivision announced during its 2024–2025 upfronts with Secuoya Studios and William Levy Entertainment to develop two new projects with the star. The collaboration underscores the company's push to scale premium originals that can drive audiences to the paid tier of its ViX streaming service. Produced by Secuoya Studios and William Levy Entertainment and helmed by director Jorge Saavedra, Camino a Arcadia is written by Lidia Fraga and Jacobo Díaz, with executive production from David Martínez, William Levy, and Jeff Goldberg. The ensemble cast includes Andrea Duro (Con quién viajas), Raúl Peña (Machos Alfa), Alejandro Nones (Pacto de Sangre), Sergio San (La mujer dormida), Pino Montesdeoca (Bajo un Volcán), Nacho Guerreros (La que se avecina), Gerardo Taracena (The Sixth Sun – Veracruz), David Fleta (Zorro), Hernán Mendoza (Marea de pasiones), Nico Galán (Westworld), Ana Jara (4 estrellas), Jorge Motos (Mentiras pasajeras), Solkin Ruz (Mi secreto), and Silvia Nadal (Memento Mori). ViX's new original series Camino a Arcadia will premiere all episodes on August 8, exclusively for premium subscribers.
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Soap opera star William Levy accepted into diversion program after arrest for drunken altercation in Florida
William Levy, a popular Cuban-American soap opera star, is taking steps to avoid a conviction after he was arrested earlier this year in Florida. Levy (full name: William Gutiérrez Levy) has been accepted in to a misdemeanor diversion program in Broward County, Florida, according to court documents obtained by The latest development in his case comes after the 44-year-old actor was arrested for allegedly 'causing a disturbance' in a restaurant in Weston, Florida. Police determined that he was 'highly intoxicated' at the time, according to the arrest report. Levy's attorney declined request for comment. Court documents indicate that Judge Melinda Brown deemed that Levy had been accepted into the diversion program on June 30. He will be required to complete the program by September 29 of this year. The Broward County State Attorney's website indicates that its misdemeanor diversion program is designed for first-time offenders to 'immediately accept responsibility for their actions, seek rehabilitation, and divert their cases from the criminal court system.' The probation department of the sheriff's office is responsible for supervising individuals in the diversion program. Defendants who are accepted into the program are charged a $150 fee, described as the 'costs of prosecution.' Police were called to Baires Grill in Weston on April 14 following reports that Levy was 'causing a disturbance' inside the restaurant. He ignored multiple verbal warnings to leave the premises from its manager and police, police alleged. Levy was then arrested and transported to jail. He was charged with disorderly intoxication in a public place, causing a disturbance and trespassing. He is faced charges of disorderly intoxication in a public place, causing a disturbance and trespassing after he was arrested in a Florida restaurant after he was allegedly asked to leave repeatedly However, he'll be able to avoid a conviction if he successfully completes his diversion program. Levy was released on a $500 bond the day after his arrest, and he was ordered to stay away from the location he is accused of trespassing on. The film and television actor put on a jovial show for reporters after his release, and he claimed he was only trying to break up an argument between two other men at the restaurant before his arrest. 'All of a sudden, [one of the men] started arguing with another guy to deescalate the situation, and I'm the one who ended up in handcuffs,' he alleged before driving away. Levy is a huge star in Latin America and has appeared in several telenovelas, as well as Hollywood hits including Girls Trip and Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. He also appeared in Jennifer Lopez 's music video for her single I'm Into You. A month later, he and wife Elizabeth Gutiérrez announced they had split. Levy insisted his relationship with Lopez was 'strictly professional,' and he and Gutiérrez appeared to later reconcile. A month later, he and wife Elizabeth Gutiérrez announced they had split. Levy insisted his relationship with Lopez was 'strictly professional,' and he and Gutiérrez appeared to later reconcile; pictured in 2023 in Miami, Florida However, last year they separated after 20 years together, People reported. The couple share two children together. His son Christopher is a star baseball player and was named Sports Illustrated's Player of the Week in South Florida. His daughter Kailey is an OmegaXL Sport Brand Ambassador. In addition to his actor credits, Levy is listed as a producer and appeared on Dancing with the Stars in 2012.
Miami Herald
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
William Levy was arrested at a bar in April. There's a major update in his case
William Levy caught a break. Almost three months after his arrest at Baires Grill in Weston, the telenovela star was accepted into a misdemeanor diversion program. The 44-year-old Cuban native had been charged with disorderly intoxication, causing a disturbance and trespassing following a dispute over a bill, according to the police report. Levy later posted $500 bond and was released from the Broward County Main Jail in Fort Lauderdale. He explained his side of the story to reporters waiting outside — that he had tried to break up a fight between other people at the restaurant, but ended up in handcuffs himself. As per the Broward County State Attorney's Office, the misdemeanor diversion program 'affords first time offenders an opportunity to immediately accept responsibility for their actions, seek rehabilitation, and divert their cases from the criminal court system.' This means that upon successful completion of the program, Levy's case could be scrubbed from his record entirely. It's unclear what the actor will need to do, but participants usually attend classes, do community service or sometimes undergo treatment, within a designated time frame, as per the State Attorney's Office. According to the court records, the ruling was handed down to the TV star, who is listed under his legal name, William Gutierrez, on June 30.
CBS News
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Actor William Levy to participate in diversion program following last April's arrest
Cuban-American actor William Levy will participate in the state's misdemeanor diversion program following his arrest earlier this year in Weston. Levy, whose real name is William Gutierrez, was taken into custody by the Broward Sheriff's Office on April 15 after deputies responded to a disturbance at Baires Grill, located in the 2200 block of Weston Road. Levy was issued a trespass warning by the restaurant's manager in the presence of deputies and ordered multiple times to leave the premises. When he refused to comply, he was arrested for trespassing after warning and disorderly intoxication, according to the sheriff's office. According to the arrest report, Levy was "highly intoxicated and causing a disturbance inside the restaurant." Speaking to reporters after his release from jail, Levy said "I had a few drinks obviously, but I was not intoxicated." Levy needs to sign up for the diversion program by next Monday. The program offers first-time misdemeanor offenders an opportunity to avoid a criminal record by completing specific requirements. Levy's next court date is July 11 to confirm he will participate in the program. Born in Havana, Cuba, Levy is known for his roles in telenovelas and his more recent appearances in English-language television and film, including Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016), Addicted (2014) and Montecristo (2023), according to the
CBS News
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
911 calls released in William Levy arrest at South Florida restaurant
Newly released 911 calls are shedding light on the events leading up to actor William Levy' s arrest at a Weston restaurant on Monday night. The calls were made from Baires Grill , where a restaurant worker told the operator, "There are two drunks. They won't leave or pay the check. I tried to give them a discount — they got more aggressive." According to an arrest report from the Broward Sheriff's Office, Levy was "highly intoxicated and causing a disturbance" and refused multiple commands to leave the premises. The actor spent the night in jail and was released Tuesday after posting a $500 bond. Levy has denied being intoxicated, saying he was trying to break up an argument when he was handcuffed. He said surveillance video from inside the restaurant will back up his account. Levy rose to fame through telenovelas after moving to the U.S. from Cuba as a teenager and later appeared in American TV shows and films, including Dancing with the Stars.
