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COCO’s cempazuchitl carpet in Hollywood, LA

Disney invited me to coco’s red carpet and premiere in Los Angeles, with all expenses paid, my opinion is personal.

Coco’s cempazuchitl carpet in Los Angeles

A spectacular Mexican party, check out the details and celebrities we could see!

COCO in Los Angeles

When I was invited to the COCO red carpet (or orange in this case) in Hollywood, LA; I didn’t imagine what I was about to live, not just by attending such an event, but because I was COCO, a film inspired by my cute and beloved Mexico. I have a lot to tell, but in this post, I’ll just tell you about the orange carpet party, the premiere and a little review of the movie at the end.

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The first thing I thought when I was invited, was that I was going to put myself, if you follow me in my networks you must know that I love everything that has to do with Mexico, its crafts, folklore, everything, so I had to look “screaming” Mexico , without wearing a costume, which I would have loved, but I held on.

I’m wearing a simple dress, but I added a handcrafted belt that my mom from Mexico brought me. Oh! and a pin of Ernesto de la Cruz’s famous guitar, which by the way I missed during the premiere.

COCO in Los Angeles

We arrived at Hollywood Bldv., the street that has the stars of the artists on the floor, better known as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the street was closed with some tents and you could feel the Mexican atmosphere from the outside.

Camilo Lara PIxar Coco
With Camilo Lara del Mexican Insitute of Sound

Right there is the Captain Theatre which was where we saw the COCO premiere at the end of the party.

HOLLYWOOD, CA – NOVEMBER 08: (L-R) Director Lee Unkrich, Actor Anthony Gonzalez, Co-director/Screenwriter Adrian Molina, and Producer Darla K. Anderson at the U.S. Premiere of Disney-Pixars “Coco” at the El Capitan Theatre on November 8, 2017, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Lee Unkrich; Anthony Gonzalez; Adrian Molina; Darla K. Anderson

Upon entering the party we were waiting for the carpet of cempazúchitl, the mariachi and the folk ballet dancing to very Mexican songs. We stayed for a while to dance and take pictures, then we headed to the party. We were going as guests to the party and the premier. The press was on the orange carpet, before entering the party; interviewing and taking pictures of celebrities.

Gael Garcia Bernal Los Angeles COCO
HOLLYWOOD, CA – NOVEMBER 08: Actor Gael Garcia Bernal at the U.S. Premiere of Disney-Pixars “Coco” at the El Capitan Theatre on November 8, 2017, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Gael Garcia Bernal

The orange carpet had a way to the party, out there celebrities paraded, while reporters would take their photos and do interviews.

Gael García Bernal, was one of the last to arrive, was very besieged by the press, spent a lot of time answering questions; I was waiting for him for a while at the end of the carpet, but I had to go into the cinema because it was almost time for the show; so Gael almost went straight into the premiere.

Coco red carpet
With musician and guitarist Federico Ramos and the original COCO guitar

At the end of the carpet and before entering the activities, there was the musician Federico Ramos playing the iconic white guitar of COCO, which in addition to being very beautiful, is an important piece of the film, you will know why when you see it.

The Mexican party was luxurious, with a lot of atmosphere and details typical of my country. Music, decorations, food, drinks, stands with fun activities, photo opportunities, a preview of COCO in virtual reality, movie tattoos, sugar skulls, was finally the most complete, I remembered the kermeses and carnivals of Mexico I loved going when I was a kid.

Selene Luna does Aunt Rosita's vo in Coco
HOLLYWOOD, CA – NOVEMBER 08: Actor Selene Luna at the U.S. Premiere of Disney-Pixars “Coco” at the El Capitan Theatre on November 8, 2017, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) ** Local Caption *** Selene Luna

Coco’s premier party and orange carpet was truly a Walk of Fame, there were celebrities and celebrities not only coco in their versions for the United States and Mexico, but other shows and TV shows, as well as producers, directors , writers, most accompanied by their families.

HOLLYWOOD, CA – NOVEMBER 08: Actor Darren Criss (L) and director Mia Swier at the U.S. Premiere of Disney-Pixars “Coco” at the El Capitan Theatre on November 8, 2017, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) ** Local Caption *** Darren Criss; Mia Swier

In the premiere of COCO in Los Angeles, I could see some actors and celebrities who make the voices of the film: Anthony Gonzalez (Miguel), Gael García Bernal (Héctor), Benjamin Brat (Ernesto de la Cruz), Reneé Victor (Abuelita Elena), Selene Luna (Aunt Rosita) (Jaime Camil ( Miguel’s dad), Edward james Olmos (Chicharrón) Alanna Ubach (Mama Imelda) and Blanca Araceli.

From the Spanish version of COCO I could see the dear Angelica: Angélica Vale (Mama Imelda in the Spanish version) and her mother Angélica María (Grandmother Elena).

Other celebrities and celebrities: Lee Unkrich (Director of COCO), Adrian Molina (Co-producer and Writer of COCO), Darla K. Anderson (Producer of COCO), Camilo Lara (Mexican Insitute of Sound), Eugenio Derbez, Darren Criss, Mario López, Vanessa Lyon, among others!

JAIME CAMIL
HOLLYWOOD, CA – NOVEMBER 08: Actor Jaime Camil at the U.S. Premiere of Disney-Pixars “Coco” at the El Capitan Theatre on November 8, 2017, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Jaime Camil

The red carpet party ended with the premiere of COCO at The Capitan Theatre; we had assigned seats and it was my turn to be in the front row.

HOLLYWOOD, CA – NOVEMBER 08: Actor Benjamin Bratt at the U.S. Premiere of Disney-Pixars “Coco” at the El Capitan Theatre on November 8, 2017, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Benjamin Bratt

As the attendees entered the atmosphere was partying, with mariachis and folk ballet. It was very special to be in the same movie theater as the actors and celebrities.

Eugenio Derbez and Familia at COCO LA
HOLLYWOOD, CA – NOVEMBER 08: (L-R) Actor Eugenio Derbez, Aitana Derbez, and Actor Alessandra Rosaldo at the U.S. Premiere of Disney-Pixars “Coco” at the El Capitan Theatre on November 8, 2017, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Eugenio Derbez; Alessandra Rosaldo; Aitana Derbez

Anyway, I can’t have to tell you that COCO’s premier in Los Angeles was spectacular, if you ever have a chance to attend these kinds of events don’t miss it and less if it’s a movie as special as COCO is for me!

My review on COCO

Skulls, chopped paper, flowers of cempazúchitl, alebrijes, offerings and even the cemetery give the spectacular touch in COCO. As a Mexican I can tell you that the creators of COCO, respected our valuable tradition of the Day of the Dead, showing in the film the characteristic details of this holiday, in a perfect way.

Disney Pixar's COCO a story celebrating family life
LIVELY BUNCH – In Disney•Pixar’s “Coco,” several members of the Rivera family resides in Santa Cecilia in the Land of the Living, including (from L-R): Miguel’s grandfather Papa Franco (voice of Roberto Donati), cousin Benny, Tía Gloria (voice of Carla Medina), cousin Manny, Uncle Berto (voice of Luiz Valdez), his Papa Enrique (voice of Jaime Camil), Miguel (voice of Anthony Gonzalez), Miguel’s Mamá Luisa (voice of Sofia Espinosa), cousin Abel (voice of Polo Rojas), grandmother Mama aka Abuelita (voice of Renée Victor), his great-grandmother Mama Coco (voice of Ana Ofelia Murguía), Aunt Carmen and cousin Rosa (voice of Montse Hernandez). Directed by Lee Unkrich, co-directed by Adrian Molina and produced by Darla K. Anderson, Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2017. ©2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

The film takes place in two worlds: The World of the Living; in a small Mexican inspired by Michoacán and the world of the dead, a colorful world inspired by Guanajuato, full of funny skeletons.

HOLLYWOOD, CA – NOVEMBER 08: (L-R) Actor John Ratzenberger, Walt Disney Studios Executive Vice President of Marketing David Songwriter, Screenwriter Matthew Aldrich, Composer Michael Giacchino, Songwriter Robert Lopez, General Manager of Pixar Jim Morris, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Producer Darla K. Anderson, Actor Herbert Siguenza, Director Lee Unkrich, Edward Actors James Olmos, Benjamin Bratt, Gael Garcia Bernal, Germaine Franco, Actors Natalia , Blanca Araceli, Co-Director/screenwriter Adrian Molina, Actor Selene Luna, musician Camilo Lara, Actor Renee Victor, guitarist Federico Ramos, Executive producer John Lasseter, Actor Lombardo Boyar and Pixar Animation Studios Edwin Catmull at the U.S. Premiere of Disney-Pixars “Coco” at the El Capitan Theatre on November 8, 2017, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** John Ratzenberger; Benjamin Bratt; Gael Garcia Bernal; Lee Unkrich; Darla K. Anderson; Adrian Molina; John Lasseter; Jim Morris; Edwin Catmull; Edward James Olmos; Alanna Ubach; Anthony Gonzalez; Renee Victor; Michael Giacchino; Federico Ramos

In the United States version of COCO, the film is in Spanglish, but with a perfect balance for non-Spanish attendees to understand the message.

Very dear Mexican words such as “mijo”, “chamaco”, etc. are used. The music is excellent, I’ll talk to you soon with more details of this.

The creators of COCO with Antonhy Gonzalez
HOLLYWOOD, CA – NOVEMBER 08: (L-R) Director Lee Unkrich, Actor Anthony Gonzalez, Co-director/Screenwriter Adrian Molina, and Producer Darla K. Anderson at the U.S. Premiere of Disney-Pixars “Coco” at the El Capitan Theatre on November 8, 2017, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Lee Unkrich; Anthony Gonzalez; Adrian Molina; Darla K. Anderson

The creators of COCO were in charge of researching the Day of the Dead in different regions of the country and in the film, those who do not know the tradition, will be able to realize the meaning of this Mexican tradition and some key elements in the celebration , as well as how important the generational family is to Mexicans.

The film is excellent and if you’re Mexican like me; you’re going to get excited about the characters, the connection with the family, the embroidered clothes, the apron and even Grandma’s flip flop! My children were delighted from the film and very proud to be Mexican!

The film takes a turn that no one expects and makes it more exciting. COCO is very emotional, reminding us that we must not forget our loved ones; it gets to your heart, because most of us have lost a loved one, you’re going to love it!

COCO premieres in the United States on November 22. Tickets to see COCO are now on sale in Fandango and Atom.

I invite you to read more about the film, print COCO coloring sheets here. 


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About Brenda Cisneros

Brenda started her blog Mejorando Mi Hogar in 2009 to connect and share her experiences with the Latino community in the United States.
She encourages her readers to enjoy life by traveling, spending time with family, cooking, and keeping her traditions alive. She currently lives in San Antonio, TX.

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