EXCLUSIVE: William Levy Images Inside 'People En Espanol' Oct. Cover

Following our cover image of William Levy in People En Espanol's 15th anniversary special edition for October 2011, here are the delectable images inside.
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Stripper Flick 'Magic Mike' Continues To Add To Hottie Cast

Steven Soderbergh's highly anticipated upcoming stripper flicker Magic Mike continues to add to its cast, although it appears the A-level is complete and they're now signing on bottom feeders—and the ladies.

In addition to yummy Channing Tatum, Matthew McConaughey, Alex Pettyfer, Joe Manganiello and Matt Bomer, People en Español reports that full-figured Mexican-American comedian Gabriel Iglesias, somewhat known for his routine I'm Not Fat... I'm Fluffy and Hot & Fluffy, will play a club DJ. What a shame it's not Enrique or Julio Jr.

In addition, some women have joined Magic Mike, including Cody Horn, who will play the sister of an up-and-coming male dancer played by Pettyfer and Tatum's love interest. Horn is the daughter of former Warner Bros. Entertainment president/COO Alan Horn, who has used daddy's connections for bit parts on NBC’s The Office and FX’s Rescue Me, and a role alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in drama End of Watch.

Model/"actress" Riley Keough, 22, the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley (and obviously granddaughter of Elvis Presley), has also signed on. She co-starred in The Runaways with Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning.

In other Magic Mike tidbits: Lindsay Lohan had approached Soderbergh for a role in the movie, but was turned down flat... Jessica Biel refused an offer to be involved... Rumors continue to swirl that Demi Moore may have an integral role... Soderbergh is apparently casting three women to accompany the boys in the club... The director has alluded to full-frontal nudity as a must-have in a stripper flick. And how!

Of course, we were dealt a blow last week when a news report that William Levy had joined the cast proved to be premature. The telenovela actor had been offered a role—which surely would have propelled him to mainstream stardom—but inexplicably turned it down. Dumb!

The $20 million film, billed on IMDb as a comedy, is due in 2012.

William Levy Refuses Role Of A Lifetime In Soderbergh's 'Magic Mike'

In a move that would have propelled him from minor-league Spanish-language telenovela hottie to legitimate Hollywood actor, William Levy has inexpicably passed on the role of a lifetime: joining the all-star cast of Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh's Magic Mike.

We reported Friday that he was joining the film, which stars Channing Tatum as a lap-dancing Florida stripper, along with Alex Pettyfer, Matt McCounaughey and Matt Bomer.

According to People en Espanol, he is instead "looking for other projects in Hollywood." Levy's manager Gladys Gonzalez—who should be fired for not guiding her client to stardom—confirmed that he received an offer to appear in the sexy flick, but "will not be involved."

So Will would rather always be known as "the guy in the Jennifer Lopez video"? As we know, Levy stirred a maelstrom of publicity as the entertainer's delicious beach boy in "I'm Into You," soon after which it was announced that JLo and Marc Anthony were divorcing. The ensuing press is the best thing that ever happened to Levy's career.

I am disappointed, but more so, dumbfounded. William has never shied from parading around in his skivvies and certainly has the bod to make the moves. Boo, hiss.

August: William Levy's Career Explodes (Oh, You're Very Welcome)

When we first met William Levy in October 2010, The Smoking Nun gushed, "He is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful creatures stalking the earth. The lips, the teeth, the hair, the eyes, that body… oh, and apparently he’s talented, too." Ultimately, he was our runner-up for Most Beautiful Man Alive in 2010, a close second to victor Rodiney Santiago.

At that point, Levy was best known for modeling in his skivvies and a burgeoning career in Spanish-language telenovelas: After high school, he studied business admin on a baseball scholarship and was then signed by Next Models and featured in two Telemundo reality shows in 2005. He studied acting, and was cast on Univision in the Venevision Olvidarte Jamas, before starring in a string of telenovelas.

What a difference a year makes. In addition to becoming the headliner on Telemundo's just-wrapped nighttime soap Triunfo del Amor, he gained instant notoriety when Jennifer Lopez hand picked Will to co-star in her music video for "I'm Into You."When Lopez announced her divorce from Marc Anthony earlier this month, the press had a field day suggesting that Levy and JLo were truly making beautiful music together during the vid shoot, especially since he and his D-level actress wife had recently parted ways.

Now suddenly, Levy is on fire, entertaining Hollywood film offers, developing a fashion line and appearing on Entertainment Tonight. I'm sure that The Smoking Nun's consistent monthly coverage of William has been the catalyst to push him over the edge toward true mainstream fame, right? No need for thanks. Happy to help!

And now for the news:
* Triunfo del Amor wrapped Aug. 1, as poor Levy met a tragic end. Despite the fact that his true love was all sickly and shit in a quarantined room, he lifted her plastic bed tent to hold her... and dropped dead within minutes. She really wasn't pretty. You'd think he might've waited until her antibiotics took hold. Alas!

* Dolce & Gabbana has discovered Levy's perfect form: He has reportedly signed a $300,000 contract that will toss him back in time to his early days as an undie model... mind you, with a few more 000's added to his winnings. Sweet!

* Levy is launching a line of clothing and accessories for women called Cuba that includes sunglasses, watches and lingerie. Apparently, he also has his own cologne coming in January 2012. Naughty thoughts, naughty thoughts...

* Will's birthday is this month! He will turn 31 August 29. We'll be celebrating his birth, for sure!

The World Can Turn Again: William Levy Shaves Head For Film Role

We've been in a near state of apoplexy since our beautiful William Levy shaved his beautiful head last week, seriously impacting his beautiful face. Well, we can all breathe again, the flowers can bloom and the world can resume spinning on its traditional axis: Levy is preparing for a movie role.

He's been talking about moving past his telenovela roles (including current Triunfo del Amor) for some time, and alluded to a role in which he is playing a boxer.  He will also begin filming the flick Mares de Dios (Sea of God) in November. 

“For my fans who don’t like the new look, no worries it will grow back soon,” Levy said in a Twitcam interview, making me blush, because I'm certain he was looking me directly in the eye. “I must confess that I love this new look because I no longer have to brush my hair or wash it.” He also whispered to me with a giggle, "People will take me more serious as an actor now that I’m bald.”

As for the ongoing rumors that he had an affair with Jennifer Lopez, whose music video "I'm Into You" he starred in, Levy says JLo was “very professional. Jennifer is an adorable girl." Then he winked. I blushed again.

William Levy: A New Month, A New Pictorial For The Sexiest Man Alive

We've just turned the calendar to a new month, which, of course, means it's time to scour the webbie for fresh pics of The Smoking Nun's favorite man of all time, William Levy.

As his fame continues to mount via the popular telenovela Triunfo del Amor (Triumph of Love), and his high-profile appearance in Jennifer Lopez's video music "I'm Into You," Levy and Triunfo co-star Maite Perroni have been invited to host the 25th Hispanic Heritage Awards gala, Sept. 15 at the Kennedy Center in Washington. The awards honor Latino achievements in the arts, education, business, science and sports.

Levy is also ready to evolve past his roles in Spanish-language telenovelas, reportedly shopping for English-language movie roles in Hollywood. Personally, I don't care if he even talks: Just place him on the big screen, hand me a bag of popcorn and we're all sitting pretty.

 Levy in a new ad campaign for Dolce and Gabbana.

Happy June 2011 From William Levy!

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God Almighty: Meet Jed Hill, The (Latest) Sexiest Man Alive

William Levy, Rodiney Santiago, Michael Barre, you have met your match for the Sexiest Man Alive. Meet Jed Hill, a 26-year-old former Penn State football player who decided the world would be better served by his dedication to fitness and underwear modeling. Look at those scintillating blue eyes. Note that sturdy 6'2", 245-pound frame.

I don't know where to begin with the collection of images I've found on countless webbies over the past month, since one is more beautiful than the next. The best I can offer is to showcase a few frames on the home page, with more after the jump. Prepare for a full meal.