"Vampiros" featuring Daddy Yankee to premiere this month

Written by Nelson Ortiz, Hispanicsurf.com

July 8, 2005 -- Reggaeton artist, Daddy Yankee who has a multi-platinum selling album, "Barrio Fino" will now test his acting skills on the big screen with his movie debut in the film "VAMPIROS/VAMPIRES."

Vampiros/Vampires featuring Daddy Yankee, is a horror/comedy directed by Eduardo Ortiz of Puerto Rico. The main character is about a young man named Jonathan, who has just broken up with the love of his life. As revenge after a heated argument, Jonathan allows himself to be seduced by a beautiful temptress and vampire, Gloria. Jonathan then is transformed from being a mere mortal, to an immortal with an incredible thirst for human blood.

This film will be screened at: Two Boots Pioneer Theater, 155 East 3rd Street, (Between Avenues A and B) on Thursday, July 28th at 6:30pm

Tickets can be purchased on the day of the screening at the Pioneer's box office.

Vampiros/Vampires is a part of The New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF). NYILFF is a premiere film festival presenting the works of Latino artists and people of Latin American descent. The festival braids together Latinos in Hollywood and the independent film industry, along with aficionados and students of film and the arts.

With limited access to, images of, and opportunities for Latino filmmakers in Hollywood, the NYILFF creates a platform to showcase the cinematic work of independent artists of vision and emerging talent.

About Daddy Yankee

Daddy Yankee broke onto the mainstream American music scene with his mega-hit "Gasolina." The single has crossed all languages and has helped to sell over a million copies of his chart-topping album "Barrio Fino".

He topped the Billboard Latin charts for 25 weeks at Number 1 and won this year's Billboard Latin Music award for "Best Reggaeton" album.