Diego Boneta, the Mexican born singer and actor, will be honored in April at CinemaCon (the convention of theater owners) as the Rising Star of the Year.

Boneta makes his film debut this summer as the lead in the musical blockbuster movie ROCK OF AGES alongside Tom Cruise, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Alec Baldwin.

ROCK OF AGES tells the story of small town girl Sherrie and city boy Drew, who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Their rock ‘n’ roll romance is told through the heart-pounding hits of Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake and more.

Director: Adam Shankman
Screenplay by Justin Theroux and Chris D’Arienzo and Allan Loeb (Based on the musical “Rock of Ages” written by Chris D’Arienzo)
Producers: Matthew Weaver, Scott Prisand, Carl Levin, Tobey Maguire, Garrett Grant, Jennifer Gibgot
Executive Producers: Toby Emmerich, Richard Brener, Michael Disco, Samuel J. Brown, Hillary Butorac Weaver, Janet Billig Rich, Adam Shankman, Chris D’Arienzo
Cast: Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Russell Brand, Paul Giamatti, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Malin Akerman, Mary J. Blige, Bryan Cranston, Alec Baldwin, Tom Cruise

ROCK OF AGES In theaters on June 15

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