Stories by Mar Yvette

Mar Yvette with Cristian Contreras Radovic

My Chilean TV Debut: The Truth About Marilyn Monroe’s Life & Death

Stories 5 Feb 2018 Mar Yvette

What's the truth about Marilyn Monroe's life ... and her death? Although she is one of the world's most beloved icons of all time, so much about her remains a mystery. I recently appeared on the popular Chilean TV series "Las Últimas Horas" (The Ultimate Hours) to talk about Marilyn Monroe and the many struggles she endured before her untimely end.

Just lounging by the fountain on Rodeo Drive

Happy Holidays on Rodeo Drive

Stories 12 Dec 2016 Mar Yvette

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas ... on Rodeo Drive. This iconic shopping stretch in Beverly Hills is always a top destination for tourists, but LA locals like me can't resist the festive scene during the holidays. I recently spent a Saturday afternoon strolling this famed street to get into the holiday spirit in true 90210 style.

Mar Yvette interviews actor Esai Morales

Keeping It Real With Latino Actorvist Esai Morales

Stories 1 Sep 2016 Mar Yvette

Esai Morales been a steady presence in Hollywood for more than three decades ever since his pivotal performance as Ritchie Valens’ troubled brother Bob in 1987’s “La Bamba." I had a chance to talk, laugh and eat with the star to discuss his role of a lifetime: Actorvist.

What It’s Really Like to Do Zoom Whitening

Stories 21 May 2016 Mar Yvette

I've had the good fortune of having fairly white teeth most of my life, but like most people, I've always wanted them to be whiter. So I finally -- after many, many years -- decided to do it despite all the horror stories I had read online and heard about in person. (Shooting gum pain, what?!)

Pop Star Becky G on Fame, Financial Struggle, and Family

Stories 20 May 2016 Mar Yvette

She’s still a teenager, but success has been a long time coming for Rebbeca Marie Gomez, better known by her stage name Becky G. Discovered on YouTube for her J.Lo impersonating music videos, the self-proclaimed Latina "firecracker" is now a TV and movie star on the rise.

Mar Yvette & Danny Trejo at Trejo's Tacos in Los Angeles

Danny Trejo Does Vegan Tacos: My Q&A With This Latino Legend

Stories 14 May 2016 Mar Yvette

He’s made a career out of being the guy you don’t want to mess with in movies such as "Machete,” “Desperado” and "From Dusk till Dawn." But actor Danny Trejo is sharpening his knives away from the silver screen and taking them into the kitchen. I sat down with the amazingly fun and down-to-earth talent to talk tacos, tofu and the power of transformative thinking.

Behind Bars & In Front of the Camera with Richard Cabral

Stories 28 Apr 2016 Mar Yvette

Art often imitates life. It certainly seems to be the case for Emmy-nominated actor Richard Cabral. I caught up with the riveting performer from ABC's "American Crime" to talk about his one-man autobiographical show “Fighting Shadows,” in which he explores his not-too-distant-past as a gang banger.

A picnic in the park for the holiday season

An Encore Performance for the Holidays

Stories 17 Dec 2015 Mar Yvette

It’s not always easy to avoid stress this time of year. (There’s a reason it’s called the holidaze!) Amid all the shopping and celebrations, deadlines and meetings, events and appointments, end-of-the-year wrap-ups and New Year planning, it’s more important than ever to be thoughtful, stay centered and not lose sight of the real reason for the season -- faith, family, friends and helping those in need.

Gina Rodriguez on Being Latina in Hollywood

Stories 11 Oct 2015 Mar Yvette

Ever since her breakout performance as a hard-hitting East LA rapper in 2012’s "Filly Brown," Gina Rodriguez has steadily risen as one of Hollywood’s hottest and most refreshingly honest stars. I spoke with Rodriguez about her stance on changing the industry’s standard of beauty and the importance of taking roles that positively represent Latinos.

Extra with Tracey Edmonds and Mar Yvette

Brazilian Beauty Buys on Extra!

Stories 29 Aug 2015 Mar Yvette

I'm baaaack! I stopped by Extra to showcase deals from Sol De Janeiro, a new beauty line that captures the spirit of Brazil with products to help you shake your bum bum! It was a great time meeting Tracy Edmonds, who was so uber-glam I never would've guessed she's originally from Carson, CA! #Homegirls unite!

Good Times with Vaud & the Villains

Stories 31 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

My favorite 19-piece, 1930s-style New Orleans orchestra and cabaret are back to sashay, shimmy, swagger, swing and sing ... and I'm joining the band! (Well, at least as a distant background dancer.) Vaud and the Villains are a melting pot of Moulin Rouge sultriness and American noir grit and glam, so believe me when I say it's a visual and aural feast you won't soon forget!

Ballin’ with “The Professor” & Wild Animals

Stories 31 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

It was a fun time hanging with YouTube basketball superstar "The Professor" to talk about the game (and how he got 100+ million followers!) but even he couldn't compete with Kingston the squirrel monkey. With the recent tragic killing of Cecil the lion, it's more important than ever to conserve wildlife.

Syncopated Ladies & the Nail Truck

Stories 23 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

Hey, ladiesssss!!! It's time to get tappy because the Syncopated Ladies, my favorite all-female tap crew (and last year's winners from “So You Think You Can Dance") are part of the new movie Tap World, an inspiring documentary that shows how dance changes lives for people around the world. The movie opens on Friday, August 7 at the Nuart Theatre in LA.

Collabro Makes it to LA

Stories 23 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

What do you get when you put five British boys in skinny suits and ask them sing live without any help from instruments? An AMAZE performance if it's Collabro! The winners of "Britain's Got Talent" were in the States for the first time, so of course I had to get them on Good Day LA. We were all mesmerized by their voices, but they were excited just to go sight-seeing in LA.

Cool Cars with Gilles Marini

Stories 17 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

I didn't even have to ask Gilles Marini to pucker up for the camera. This guy knows what ladies like and he also knows what men like--cars! He's a bit of a collector, so he and Barry Weiss from “Storage Wars" talked with me about cars including the 1955 Ford “Beatnik Bubbletop" which looks like it's straight out of the Jetsons!

Catching Up with Eddie Gomez

Stories 16 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

LA based musician Eddie Gomez is an emerging Latino singer & songwriter known for his thoughtful lyrics and catchy songs like his new single “Catch Me If You Can (Bad Man)." As soon as I heard this song, I knew I wanted to share it with as many people as possible. It has such a fun throwback sensibility that you can't help but tap your feet and rock out.

Your New Favorite Food Delivery

Stories 16 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

Nowadays there’s almost nothing you can’t get delivered to your door. (I just learned about an app that will send a seamstress to your door to tailor your clothes.) But there’s one delivery service you will not want to live without: Farm Fresh To You! It’s ridiculously easy to order and saves tons of time and money, it's all organic and it helps support local growers and farmers.

Dinosaur Encounters & LA Street Food

Stories 10 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

Forget going to the movies ... you can get up close and personal with a Jurassic world of your own at the Natural History Museum of LA. It doesn't matter how old you are, everyone loves (or is at least intrigued by) dinosaurs. I was absolutely amazed at how realistic these life-size puppets look and sound, although it seemed all T Rex and Triceratops wanted to do was eat donuts.

Summer Fashion Trends on Extra!

Stories 7 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

Hey friends! I made my debut on Extra and it was all about fun and affordable summer fashion from designer Maggy London. I have the hottest trends of the season including palm print (no, I'm not talking about your hand), florals, vibrant colors and silhouettes that flatter every body type. (Seriously, you don't need to be a size 2.) Now that's something we can all get excited about!

Keeping it Real with John Quiñones

Stories 6 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

What would you do if you had the chance to meet John Quiñones, award-winning ABC News correspondent and host of the highly popular “What Would You Do?” primetime TV show? Well, you’d probably do exactly what I did, which was jump at the chance! It was a fabulous evening of inspiring, straight-up conversation with plenty of laughter and unforgettable life lessons.

Wagakki Band: Backstage with Japan’s #1 Band

Stories 3 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

With more than 22 million YouTube fans, Japan’s one-of-a-kind Wagakki Band are definite head turners with their unexpected fusion of Japanese music, ancient costumes, Wagakki (traditional Japanese instruments) and Western rock. When I found out that this 8-piece group would be in town, I knew I had to book their first-ever US show!

A Jurassic World with Reptile Zoo

Stories 3 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

I always know I'm in for a creepy-crawly good time when I bring in Jay Brewer and Savannah Boan from the Reptile Zoo in Fountain Valley! This unusual destination offers a world of educational entertainment with over 100 exotic species of reptiles, amphibians, arachnids and other "prehistoric pets" from around the world.

Rocking with the Million Dollar Quartet

Stories 26 Jun 2015 Mar Yvette

It was all about the Man in Black, the King of Rock & Roll and a few other musical titans when I brought in the Million Dollar Quartet tribute band from the Roadshow Revival Music Festival. It was a great performance featuring Eddie Clendening from the original Broadway musical cast.

Race Car Driving with Graham Rahal

Stories 25 Jun 2015 Mar Yvette

Vroom vroom! Things are getting a little racy this weekend when the IndyCar Series revs up at the Auto Club Speedway ... and let's not forget the Roadshow Revival's Million Dollar Quartet tribute and festival. It's time to put the pedal to the metal and crank up the rock & roll!