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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‘The Morning Show’ depicts the attack on the U.S. Capitol and Bradley Jackson’s coverage. The show’s leaders discuss how it came together.
Oct. 4, 2023
Several TV showrunners speak to The Times about the end of the writers’ strike and how sadness and frustration over the negotiations temper their joy.
Sept. 28, 2023
The British author discusses having her bestselling book adapted for an Apple TV+ series starring Brie Larson: “It’s different from my vision, but it doesn’t mean that it’s not as good at all.”
Aug. 31, 2023
The writers’ and actors’ strikes have halted production on a number of series, which will affect what viewers can watch this fall.
Aug. 31, 2023
The television staff unpacks “And Just Like That” Season 2, considers whether the show has improved and ponders Carrie’s future as an eccentric cat lady.
Aug. 25, 2023
‘Succession’ director Mark Mylod shares his motivation to tell stories about class, why we care about the Roys, and filming ‘Connor’s Wedding’ on The Envelope podcast.
Aug. 24, 2023
Lisa Vanderpump and Alex Baskin join us to talk filming Scandoval in real time, VPR spinoffs and Emmy noms. Plus, Lisa’s take on residuals for reality stars.
Aug. 17, 2023
Star Lisa Vanderpump and EP Alex Baskin discuss #Scandoval, the Bravo series’ first Emmy nominations, reality TV unions and more on “The Envelope” podcast.
Aug. 17, 2023
‘It was about safety’: Why the leaders on ‘Below Deck Down Under’ fired two castmates for misconduct
Nadine Rajabi, an executive producer on the series, and the yacht’s leaders, Aesha Scott and Jason Chambers, explain the events that led to Luke Jones and Laura Bileskalne being fired.
Aug. 14, 2023
Writers and actors on strike are forcing Hollywood to address deep-seated issues. The Envelope podcast hosts discuss the stakes with Josh Rottenberg and Sarah Ramos.
Aug. 10, 2023