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Rounding out a great ensemble of Latin cast, Rodrigo Santoro, Paz Vega, and Grammy Award-winning singer Shakira have all been confirmed to take part in a romantic epic feature entitled "Dare to Love Me."

Slated to start shooting next spring in Romania, the picture, set in 1930s Paris, tells about the life of Argentinean tango legend Carlos Gardel. Santoro is billed to play the crooner, while Vega and Shakira will both become his love interests in a romantic triangle. Alfonso Arau is on board to direct with Jeremy Leven writing the screenplay.

Santoro, a Brazilian actor of Italian and Portuguese descent, is currently joining the cast of ABC's hit series "Lost" for its third season while Vega next can be seen on theaters in December playing opposite Morgan Freeman in "10 Items or Less." As for Shakira, the beauty has just been reported to win four of five nominations at 7th annual Latin Grammy Awards held Thursday night, November 2.