New "El Nacional" Movie Trailer

Kayla appears in the new trailer for the movie "El Nacional' currently in post-production. The film deals with the controversial issue of immigration and is set to hit the big screens soon. This feature film is directed and stars Baldemar Rodriguez.

Other lead actors featured are Shaina Sandoval, Jeremy Bacerra and Daniella Jimenez.

Kayla and Kenna Attend "El Nacional" Wrap Party 1.30.10

The Valadez Family with Director Baldemar Rodriguez

Kayla is excited to know that the movie she has been working on is now in its edit phase (post production). She recently attended the wrap party and enjoyed seeing her actor friends and discovering new ones.

Kenna (Kayla's Sister) gives "El Nacional" Two Thumbs Up

Kayla Poses for a Photo Op with Two of Her Fans (Veteran Actors Themselves)

Great Day Houston: Amazing Kids

Kayla had the opportunity to appear on "Great Day Houston" KHOU Channel 11, a CBS station. She was invited to talk about her company Kayla Ventures and her interest in business, fashion, and entertainment with host Deborah Duncan. The focus for the show was "Amazing Kids." You can view her segment at minute 4:23 here <Kayla Ventures>. Kayla recently spoke at Champions Kids Camp (www.championskidscamp.org)

In the studio with Deborah Duncan

Make-up prep before the show


Hair care session prior to airing

An Interview with Kayla Renee on Child Acting and Entrepreneurship

Kayla takes time for an interview to discuss what it is like to be a child actress and entrepreneur. She enjoyed writing her own questions and practicing for this unscripted video. She said it "Rocked!"

Test Shoot for "El Nacional" Movie

Kayla Valadez as "Monica" and Daniella Jimenez as "Nana"

Kayla goes on-set with her "El Nacional" movie family. Director Baldemar Rodriguez got the cast and crew together to shoot several scenes that he plans to convert to film to test the equipment and crew. "This is the first time our crew has worked with children and we want to make sure that everything works right before we commit to our shooting schedule this summer" said Mr. Rodriguez. See: www.ElNacionalMovie.com for more information on this family drama shooting in Houston, Pasadena, San Antonio, College Station, and the Valley.

The Martinez Family for "El Nacional"

Shaina Sandavol as "Angelica" for "El Nacional", makes a call to her boyfriend for the movie (on the set)

Daniella, Shaina, and Kayla on-set in "El Nacional"

Kayla Appears in Pre-production Trailer for Feature Film "El Nacional"

Take a sneak preview of the feature film currently in pre-production. Director Baldemar Rodriguez brings to the big screen the Martinez family. A family caught in the middle. A family you will love and a story that will make you love your family even more. This PG-13 family drama, will simply be riveting.

Kayla to play Monica Martinez as a lead.

The National Association of Latino Independent Producers is a supporter of this project, visit: http://www.nalip.org/

"El Nacional" Movie Poster with Kayla

Kayla's Movie Poster Headshot

Kayla's parents attend the "Experience the Magic of Hollywood" filmmaking opportunity party held at Polo's Signature Restaurant in Houston, Texas. The evening was sponsored by Tejas Office Products, Inc. Hosted by Mr. Lupe Fraga, CEO (Texas A&M Board of Regent), emcees of the evening were Minerva Perez (former Channel 13 Anchor -Houston) and Elma Barrera (Houston media icon). Other photos of the event can be found at http://www.ElNacionalMovie.com

Proud Parents Andy and Tina Valadez

Autograph Signing for "El Nacional"

Film Crew: Kayla with Director Baldemar Rodriguez and Daniella (Actress)

Kayla attends an "autograph signing" with fellow actress Daniella (Irasema Martinez) at a promotional event this weekend. Director Baldemar Rodriguez promoted the movie in anticipation of summer screenings planned for 2008. This feature film begins shooting in February 2008, with a planned showing at Sundance in 2009 and other key festivals.

Kayla with Baldemar Rodriguez, Director for "El Nacional"

Kayla at Autograph Signing with Director's Slate

"El Nacional" Movie Website Now Up

Meet the Martinez family and follow them on a journey that threatens to tear them apart. Kayla will play Monica Martinez (a lead role) in her first theatrical release (35mm). She is working with Director Baldemar Rodriguez on "El Nacional", see: http://www.ElNacionalMovie.com/

Kayla receiving star treatment at Moody Gardens

"El Nacional" Movie Bootcamp in Galveston - Moody Gardens

Kayla goes on location at Moody Gardens (Galveston, TX) with her movie brothers and sisters (The Martinez's), for the feature film "El Nacional", directed by Baldemar Rodriguez of Adelante Productions. This movie is currently in pre-production, shooting in Galveston, Houston, San Antonio, and the Rio Grande Valley. From left to right Carlitos (Mark age 3), Monica (Kayla in pink), Nanna (Daniella), Angelica (Shaina Sandoval - center), Alex (Jeremy Becerra - left of center), and David (Baldemar Rodriguez). The crew had fun meeting their new brothers and sisters and getting to know each other. The screenplay is a drama dealing with immigration issues and a family who has to make tough choices in order to stay together as a family. See other photos here: ("El Nacional")

Signing her model release

Kayla Auditions for feature film "El Nacional"

“EL NACIONAL” STORYLINE

An illegal immigrant must make an irreversible choice when he is falsely accused of murder. How far will he go to stay alive? More importantly, how far will he go to keep his family together? It wasn’t his fault, but it’s now his problem. “El Nacional” was partially developed at NALIP’s 2004 Producers Academy (http://www.nalip.org/) This 16mm Feature film will be filmed on location in Texas including Houston, San Antonio, and The Rio Grande Valley. The film will be shot in San Antonio, Austin, and Houston

Kayla will audition for the part of Monica Martinez (age 6). A very emotional child who is very vocal, loves to talk and is very mature for her age.