Yvonne Villarreal is a senior television writer for the Calendar section and co-host of “The Envelope” podcast. A native Angeleno, Villarreal earned her bachelor’s degree from Cal State Fullerton and her master’s degree from the Columbia School of Journalism.
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Oct. 24, 2024
The actor reflects on living in L.A., her love of ceramics and her starring role in Apple TV+’s “Shrinking,” now in its second season — while battling traffic.
Oct. 16, 2024
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Oct. 16, 2024
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Oct. 11, 2024
On ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and Peacock’s new sci-fi thriller ‘Teacup,’ the actor keeps stretching himself — in part by playing off fan expectations of a former WB heartthrob.
Oct. 11, 2024
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Sept. 29, 2024
Maya Rudolph returned to ‘Saturday Night Live’ to play Kamala Harris, and she was joined by Jim Gaffigan as Tim Walz, Andy Samberg as Doug Emhoff and Dana Carvey as Joe Biden.
Sept. 28, 2024
In the 150th edition of Screen Gab, we catch up with ‘Slow Horses,’ speak with the mind behind AppleTV+’s first Spanish-language series, ‘Women in Blue,’ and more.
Sept. 27, 2024
Over lunch in East L.A., the actors discussed pairing up for a rom-com series, stepping into their respective roles and how the show portrays love at a more mature age.
Sept. 26, 2024
Our correspondents on the ground at the 2024 Emmys had a front-row seat to the best moments you didn’t see on TV. Here are their highlights from the awards.
Sept. 16, 2024