MFA-Houston hosted the final screening for the 2009 Texas Filmmakers Showcase. Tonights screening started with film curator Marian Luntz addressing the audience followed by the Deputy Director of the Houston Film Commission, Alfred Cervantes then ended with a Q&A featuring Houston filmmakers Travis Johns and Van Blumreich talking about their projects.
FALLEN STAR - MARICELA OCHOA-HENDERSON
It is with great sadness that I have to report on the passing of Austin actress Maricela Ochoa Henderson. Ochoa lost her battle with breast cancer earlier today. Starting with a ABC After School Special in 1993 she has a pretty steady career in Los Angeles working on show like "Joan of Arcadia," "Missing Persons," "New York Undercover" and "ER." She also had worked in theater as well as several film before having to suspend her career in 2007. Ochoa leaves behind her husband, family and hundreds of friends. Below is a facebook post from her husband Mark A letter from Maricela Ochoa's husband, Mark Henderson "Dear Friends, It is with great sadness that I deliver the news of my wife Maricela Ochoa- Henderson's passing. She died peacefully early Monday morning in Austin, Texas surrounded by her loving family. We will provide more information as it becomes available. Our love and gratitude goes out to all of you who loved an...
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