Yelyna De León to Star in and Direct ’20 Pounds to Happiness’ From ‘Real Women Have Curves’ Writer Josefina López (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comKatcy Stephan Yelyna De León will star in and direct the romantic comedy “20 Pounds to Happiness” from “Real Women Have Curves” writer Josefina López.
Carlo Mendez and Riley Shanahan co-star in the film, which also features Christiana Leucas, Soledad St. Hilaire, Iyari Limon, Rafael Sigler and Tricia Cruz. “20 Pounds to Happiness” marks De León’s debut as a feature film director.
The movie follows a full-figured Latina in a “Real Women Have Curves” support group who must decide between staying loyal to her girlfriends or risking the loss of her dream man.
López and De León serve as producers. De León’s credits as an actor include “Will and Grace,” “Snowfall,” “Ray Donovan,” “Shamelsss,” “A Better Life” and “East Side Story.” She also wrote, produced and acted in the murder mystery film “Murder in the Woods” alongside Danny Trejo.
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