February 2, 2006...

Movie News...
...Federico has finished filming “El Cantante” starring Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez. With locations in New York and Puerto Rico, “El Cantante” takes place in the 1970’s highlighting the life story of Hector Lavoe. With Hector Lavoe’s passion for Latin music combined with the business genius of his record producer and friend Jerry Masucci (played by Federico), “salsa” music became a movement in the United States. Directed by Leon Ichaso, “El Cantante” will begin post-production in March of 2006.

“A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints” opened January 2006 at the Sundance Film Festival. Winning two awards -for best dramatic directing for Dito Montiel and best ensemble in a dramatic film -- starring Robert Downey Jr., Chazz Palminteri, Rosario Dawson and Shia La Boeuf, the movie is a coming-of-age drama about a boy growing up in Astoria, N.Y., during the 1980s. As his friends end up dead, on drugs or in prison, he comes to believe he has been saved from their fate by various so-called saints. Federico portrays the character of “Antonio’s Father” -- release date for general distribution to theatres will be announced.

Other recent film projects include “Aftermath”. Written and directed by Thomas Farone “Aftermath” is a crime-thriller with an intriguing array of characters embroiled in misunderstandings. Federico portrays the dark character of “Darrell”. The film stars Anthony Michael Hall, Tony Danza and sadly, due to his untimely death, “Aftermath” will be the final film appearance for the acting talent of -Chris Penn. This film is due to be released later this year.