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July 03, 2018

Speaking to Daily Mail Australia at the Logie Awards, the NCIS star revealed that a difficult period in his life motivated him to take better care of himself
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Wilmer Valderrama explained there was a time just before he turned 30 when he was 'struggling' and this ended up being a catalyst for getting his health in order. 'I was feeling really down for a bit there so I really had to work on that,' Wilmer confessed, describing the period in his life as 'tough'.

The American actor made a conscious effort to look after himself, both mentally and physically, around this time.  'I think I just really nipped it in the bud early, I started really trying to take care of myself in my late twenties and made sure I was getting enough rest - because I was working crazy hours with That 70s Show.'

While Wilmer admitted there were a number of factors behind his youthful looks, it mainly came down to eating better and trying to squeeze in plenty of sleep.
'It was really just nutrition, getting lots of exercise and making sure I got some rest - especially with working so hard and long hours on sets all day,' he explained.

Hinting that he has experienced ups and downs in his own life, Wilmer added that he hopes more men will speak openly about their feelings. 'I feel like some men struggle to talk about their feelings and it is an issue,' he said. 'That's something we've got to work towards as a society and why I work so hard as a social activist.' .

Wilmer also discussed the #MeToo movement that's sweeping Hollywood and beyond, as more and more women speak out against sexual abuse and harassment. 'We're at a point where it's a great thing that's so empowering for women who are able to speak up and tell the world what has happened to them,' he said.  'It is brave and it's something that I'm glad they now have the ability to do and that things are changing.' .

June 30, 2018

Wilmer Valderrama will bring some Latin American spice to Australian television's night of nights.

The #NCIS star will present the award for Most Popular Entertainment Program at the 60th annual Logie Awards on the Gold Coast tomorrow night.  "I'm so honoured I was asked to come share the stage with such incredible Australian talent," he says "I'm excited to be a part of this. It's going to be a blast."

This is only his second visit to our shores, so the American-Venezuelan actor is still getting his head around Aussie slang.  "There will be some jokes that will go over my head for sure. I really like the culture out here. The people are so nice."

The three-time Teen Choice Award and ALMA Award winner has some words of advice for anyone making a speech tomorrow night. "Never forget to thank your parents, followed by your agents - they're the ones who keep you working," he says.  "After that thank your crew, cast, everyone who made it possible and end with the Logies... it's a great opportunity to celebrate your work and your artistry."

After making his debut as the fresh-faced Fez in That '70s Show opposite Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, Wilmer has gone on to have a successful and varied career both on and off camera.

He established his own production company, WVE, after creating and producing his first TV series Yo Mamma with MTV more than 10 years ago and he recently signed a two-year first-look deal with CBS TV Studios.

It's fair to say television and storytelling flow through his veins. "It's about finding the next generation of producers, show runners, writers and directors who can tell the story," he says.

"What is the next phase in entertainment? What is the formula? For me it's about painting an accurate picture of what America really looks like. It's time for a lot of young people to see themselves on TV no matter what their culture is."

Interview vía #CostGuardian

June 22, 2018

“NCIS” star Wilmer Valderrama has signed a new deal with CBS TV Studios to continue as Special Agent Nick Torres on the drama. He also signed a two-year first-look deal between the studio and his WV Entertainment company.

Valderrama entered “NCIS” in the drama’s 14th season, and his contract expired at the end of the latest season. His new deal puts him on the show through a potential 17th season.

The deal between CBS and WV Entertainment will cover unscripted and scripted projects with a focus on diversity.

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“As someone who immigrated to the United States at 14 years old, I am immensely passionate about this opportunity to create engaging and culturally relevant projects with CBS Television Studios,” Valderrama said in a statement.

WV Entertainment has produced “The Hollywood Puppet Show,” “Handy Manny,” and “Douglas Family Gold.” He’ll lend his voice to the upcoming animated movie “Charming.”

He is represented by UTA and Silver Lining Entertainment.

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La estrella de "NCIS" Wilmer Valderrama ha firmado un nuevo contrato con CBS TV Studios para continuar como el agente especial Nick Torres en el drama. También firmó un acuerdo de primera vista de dos años entre el estudio y su empresa WV Entertainment.

Valderrama ingresó a "NCIS" en la decimocuarta temporada del drama, y ​​su contrato expiró al final de la última temporada. Su nuevo trato lo pone en el programa a través de una posible 17ma temporada.

El acuerdo entre CBS y WV Entertainment cubrirá los proyectos sin guiones y guión con un enfoque en la diversidad.

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"Como alguien que inmigró a los Estados Unidos a los 14 años, me apasiona inmensamente la oportunidad de crear proyectos atractivos y culturalmente relevantes con CBS Television Studios", dijo Valderrama en un comunicado.

WV Entertainment ha producido "The Hollywood Puppet Show", "Handy Manny" y "Douglas Family Gold". Prestará su voz a la próxima película de animación "Charming".

Está representado por UTA y Silver Lining Entertainment.

June 21, 2018

Actor Wilmer Valderrama joins Ari Melber to discuss why the separation of migrant children from their parents must be seen from a “human” rather than purely “political” lens and comments on the criticism public figures receive when speaking out. Rep. Pramila Jayapal also joins The Beat after visiting women in a migrant detention facility and recounts the “tragic choices” they had made to try and save their children from gang violence.

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​El actor Wilmer Valderrama se une a Ari Melber para analizar por qué la separación de los niños migrantes de sus padres debe verse desde un punto de vista "humano" más que puramente "político" y comenta las críticas que las figuras públicas reciben al hablar. La representante Pramila Jayapal también se une a The Beat después de visitar mujeres en un centro de detención de migrantes y relata las "decisiones trágicas" que han tomado para tratar de salvar a sus hijos de la violencia de pandillas.

June 06, 2018

Wilmer Valderrama será uno de los ponentes destacados el día de hoy en la "Social Innovation Summit 2018" para analizar las oportunidades de aprovechar la tecnología y la innovación como herramienta de cambio social. Esta Cumbre se llevará a cabo el Miercoles 6 de Junio, en Silicon Valley, San Francisco California. 

May 14, 2018

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Valderrama then appeared onstage dressed as a green bird. "Hola, Maduro. It's me, a bird," he said. "Remember we spoke a few years back? And if you're thinking this is just Wilmer Valderrama in a bird suit, well, you used to think I was Hugo Chavez, so you're not exactly the authority on what's birds."

"But listen up buddy, because I have two and a half kilos of high protein in meat and I'm here to tell you that you're in some serious trouble, compadre. Is that a good sign when the people are throwing their poop at you?" said the actor. "I should know. I'm a bird."