Writer / Performer Rick Najera Adds Comedic Magic in New Film, Taco Shop

Rick Najera at Taco Shop movie premiere

New Slapstick Comedy is a Journey for Taco Supremacy Starrings Tyler Posey, Felipe Esparza, & Paula Jai-Parker HOLLYWOOD, CA – May 1, 2018 – Actor-Writer-Comedian, Rick Najera (East Los High, Nothing Like The Holidays, In Living Color) co-stars in the new comedy, Taco Shop which he also co-wrote the screenplay with Oskar Toruno.  The film … Read more

Rick Najera Launches New Show on SoundCloud

Latino Thought Makers, Created and Hosted by Rick Najera, Highlighting Diverse Voices and Influential Latinos, Now on SoundCloud, the world’s leading social sound platform   LOS ANGELES, CA [February 9, 2018] Rick Najera and his inspirational interview series, Latino Thought Makers, makes its debut on SoundCloud, the world’s leading social sound platform at www.soundcloud.com/latinothoughtmakers.   … Read more

Celebrity Guest Speakers, Honorees Antonio Jaramillo, Rick Najera, Luis Guzman to initiate New After-School Enrichment Program

Actors Luis Guzman, Antonio Jaramillo and Rick Najera Initiate 1st Annual Semillas Project

The Foundation for Hispanic Education Announces First Annual Semillas Project Fundraiser with Celebrity Guest Speakers, Honorees  Award-winning Actors Luis Guzman, Antonio Jaramillo and Rick Najera to initiate New After-School Enrichment Digital Media and Health Program, March 11 at Mexican Heritage Plaza   SAN JOSE, CA – The Foundation for Hispanic Education has announced its first annual … Read more

SAG-AFTRA to Celebrate Works of Rick Najera

SAG-AFTRA to Celebrate the Works of Rick Najera

On Tuesday, November 1, SAG-AFTRA will celebrate the achievements and works of award-winning writer, director, performer, author, speaker and comedian Rick Najera. When: 7 p.m.,Tuesday, Nov. 1 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Where: SAG-AFTRA Plaza James Cagney Boardroom – Lobby Level 5757 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036 Complimentary entrance with RSVP to mark.funk@sagaftra.org Parking … Read more

Rick Najera Signs 3-Year Renewal Deal with CBS

Award-winning writer/director/actor/author Rick Najera

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rick Najera Signs 3-Year Renewal Deal with CBS to Direct its Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase LOS ANGELES (October 18, 2016) – Award-winning television and film screenwriter, director, author and sketch comedian, Rick Najera has renewed his contract with CBS to direct its annual Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase for another three years. “I’ve worked with … Read more