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Colombian Novel ‘The Sound of Things Falling’ Gets Film Adaptation

Sofía AguilarJanuary 4, 2023

by Sofía AguilarJanuary 4, 202302703

As we kick off 2023 we get to celebrate representation in the film adaptation of a novel written by a Colombian writer. We’re excitedly looking forward to the film adaptations of Erika L. Sanchez’s I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican...

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Colombian Inclusive Model Steffi G is Dedicated to Empowering the Disabled Community

Virginia IsaadJuly 29, 2022July 30, 2022

by Virginia IsaadJuly 29, 2022July 30, 202205885

Steffi Gonzalez (@therealsteffig) doesn’t need prayers because she’s disabled all she asks for her is respect and a willingness for people to learn that “disability” is NOT a bad word. In a viral reel, she’s seen coming out of her...

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Mexican-Colombian Nalleli Cobo Wins Prestigious Environmental Prize

Virginia IsaadJune 2, 2022

by Virginia IsaadJune 2, 202202810

Gen Z is known for being at the forefront of change when it comes to social issues and environmental activist Nalleli Cobo is among them and she’s been doing the work since she was just nine years old. Cobo lived...

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Sofia Vergara to Portray Colombian Drug Queenpin Griselda Blanco in Limited Series

Virginia IsaadNovember 3, 2021January 19, 2022

by Virginia IsaadNovember 3, 2021January 19, 2022016032

Griselda Blanco was known by many monikers including the “Cocaine Godmother” and her notoriety has Hollywood calling including a film adaption starring Jennifer Lopez. Now it’s been announced that fellow Colombiana Sofia Vergara is set to star in a Netflix...

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Colombian-American Educator Juliana Urtubey is National Teacher of the Year

Virginia IsaadMay 7, 2021May 7, 2021

by Virginia IsaadMay 7, 2021May 7, 2021026287

Latinas continue to make history in the U.S. highlighting that we are truly 60 million strong and capable of achieving what has often never been achieved before among Latinxs. Special education teacher Juliana Urtubey made recent history after she became...

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Colombian Actress Sasha Calle is First Latina to Play Supergirl in DC Universe

Virginia IsaadFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 2021

by Virginia IsaadFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 202108884

History was made today when it was announced that Colombian actress Sasha Calle,22, landed the role of Supergirl. She is now the first Latina actress to play Supergirl in DC universe and was chosen from more than 425 actresses who...

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Prominent ‘Latina’ Lawyer Pretended to be Puerto Rican and Colombian

Virginia IsaadJanuary 8, 2021January 8, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 8, 2021January 8, 202109598

In news that’s no longer new, another white woman has been discovered to have been masquerading as a Latina for professional gain joining Rachel Dolezal, Jessica Krug, and Kelly Kean Sharp. Natasha Lycia Ora Bannan is a prominent human rights...

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27 of the Most Influential Colombians in Pop Culture

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 23, 2020July 20, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 23, 2020July 20, 2020014014

There are several singers, actors, artists, and people in sports who represent the best of pop culture from their home country. This is certainly true of Colombia, who has so many talented sons and daughters who inspire puro orgullo in...

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Please Stop Acting Like All Colombians are Drug Dealers

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 9, 2019July 7, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 9, 2019July 7, 202002722

Whether or not you support or even care for it, the Miss Universe pageant is such an ingrained part of Latinx culture. We beam with pride whenever a pageant contestant from Latin America Miss walks out on the stage. For...

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28 Things That Only Colombians Can Relate To

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 6, 2019July 27, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 6, 2019July 27, 202009545

September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month and that means having a whole 30 days to go even harder in our love, appreciation, and celebration of all things Latinx. While we will be covering a lot of things...

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J.Lo Will Portray Colombian Drug Lord Griselda Blanco in ‘The Godmother’

Virginia IsaadJuly 26, 2019August 3, 2020

by Virginia IsaadJuly 26, 2019August 3, 202009831

Jennifer Lopez is transforming into the “Cocaine Queen” for her next role in the upcoming film The Godmother. Aside from starring in the film, J.Lo is also producing it alongside Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina, and Julie Yorn. There are also...

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Meet the Colombian Entrepreneur Changing the Underwear Game

HipLatinaJanuary 19, 2019November 25, 2020

by HipLatinaJanuary 19, 2019November 25, 2020011051

Sizing for clothes often silos women into three categories – small, medium, and large, but Rachel Cabeza knows everybody is different. This is why she launched underwear company Lunica, giving women the power to choose their size. Their mission statement explains...