Wilting,
So many Ticas in the outer areas are not big movie buffs to say the least & if they go to see movies it might be to see some Latin actors that really speak their language instead of the dubbed movies or text lines they may find annoying. I don't think their lives revolve around Hollywood like ours do that is one reason many of them are much thinner.
I have spend years in & out of CR living with some of these Ticos & Ticas not just screwing them (no offense to you or anyone else here because I just love this part too.) so YMMV but I don't think this is really naive on my part I said many not all.

As you spend more time away from the gulch you will pickup on things like this I believe. Just walk down the street & ask people if they know this actor named ? & see what response you get.
By the way I have been to all the movie theatres & the one in Mall Terra is very nice with recliners & serve beer just what we need to stay in shape.
Also as far as people magazine is concerned I hope these Ticos & Ticas read better than the write as we know for a fact many are not so proficient.