Virginia Isaad, Author at HipLatina

Gigi Saul Guerrero Lands Lead Roles in ‘Supernatural Academy’ & ‘Angry Birds’

Virginia IsaadJanuary 26, 2022January 26, 2022

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 26, 2022January 26, 202208676

Mexican filmmaker and actress Gigi Saul Guerrero rose to fame after the release of her 2017 horror web series, La Quinceañera and later with Into the Dark: Culture Shock horror anthology series on Hulu. Now she’s switching it up by...

News and Entertainment

“We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is Disney’s Highest-Charting Song Since 1995

Virginia IsaadJanuary 19, 2022January 22, 2022

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 19, 2022January 22, 2022011809

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is the earworm that’s topping the charts since the release of Disney’s Encanto in November. The catchy track that’s gone viral and hit the No.1 spot on Spotify has climbed the Billboard Hot...

Lifestyle

Why You Should Set Intentions for the New Year Instead of Resolutions

Virginia IsaadJanuary 18, 2022January 18, 2022

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 18, 2022January 18, 202201800

At the start of the year there’s a push to make changes to improve your life and for Ana Sheila Victorino, the power of intention setting is real. Victorino is the co-host and co-ceo of Tamarindo Podcast alongside Brenda Gonzalez...

News and Entertainment

Teen Girl in Mexico Develops App to Help the Deaf Community

Virginia IsaadJanuary 13, 2022

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 13, 202201862

The number of Latinas in science and technology still needs to grow and one teenage girl is going above and beyond developing an app meant to help the deaf communicate and it’s inspired by her sister. Estrella Salazar is a...

News and Entertainment

Teen Jocelyn Camarillo Wins 2021 USA Boxing National Championship

Virginia IsaadJanuary 12, 2022January 13, 2022

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 12, 2022January 13, 202201622

High school senior Jocelyn Camarillo, 17, ended 2021 on a high note and now she’s inspiring other Latinas to pursue their dreams. The teen from Indio, California in Coachella Valley won the championship title at the 2021 USA Boxing National...

News and Entertainment

‘Encanto’ & ‘West Side Story’ Win Big at Golden Globes 2022

Virginia IsaadJanuary 10, 2022January 10, 2022

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 10, 2022January 10, 202203693

If you feel like you missed the 2022 Golden Globes this year, you didn’t. The awards show didn’t air on TV, instead the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced the winners on Twitter Sunday night, with no media in attendance...

Culture News and Entertainment

Best of 2021: 17 Poderosas Who Made an Impact This Year

Virginia IsaadDecember 31, 2021January 1, 2022

by Virginia IsaadDecember 31, 2021January 1, 202202719

2021 is almost over and yet it feels like we’re still processing 2019 but amid this pandemic there have been many notable moments for the Latinx community. Some of the highlights this year include major moments in entertainment like season...

Family

Coparenting Chronicles: Splitting Time with My Son for the Holidays

Virginia IsaadDecember 23, 2021

by Virginia IsaadDecember 23, 202102013

During the holiday season, my family would gather in Mami’s sala wearing their finest threads. From glittery dresses to red heels and lips to boot, it was the ultimate #salaslay. This year, however, the holidays look different. Instead of dancing...

Beauty

Jefa’s Desk: Margarita Arriagada, Founder of Valdé Beauty

Virginia IsaadDecember 22, 2021December 23, 2021

by Virginia IsaadDecember 22, 2021December 23, 202102348

What items are on the desks of some of the most successful jefas that help them manage their workload and stay motivated? On Jefa’s Desk readers get a glimpse of what the desks of entrepreneurs, business owners, and all-around successful...

News and Entertainment

Celebrating the Diversity within Latinidad with Becky G and Isabela Merced

Virginia IsaadDecember 22, 2021December 22, 2021

by Virginia IsaadDecember 22, 2021December 22, 202102434

Face to Face with Becky G is examining and celebrating Latinidad with “Fulanito” singer Becky G and actress/singer Isabela Merced (Dora) who not only chat about their roots but also cook up something delicious in honor of their culture. Becky,...

News and Entertainment

Digame: Gloria Calderón Kellett is Dedicated to Telling Latinx Stories on Television

Virginia IsaadDecember 17, 2021

by Virginia IsaadDecember 17, 202102411

Gloria Calderón Kellett is the executive producer, co-creator, co-showrunner, director, and actress on the critically acclaimed sitcom One Day at a Time. She recently signed a deal with Amazon Studios with her company GloNation and the first series from that deal,...

News and Entertainment

‘With Love’ is Bringing Black and Brown Joy to Television

Virginia IsaadDecember 17, 2021January 4, 2022

by Virginia IsaadDecember 17, 2021January 4, 202202956

Fans of One Day at a Time rejoice because creator Gloria Calderón Kellett is back with a new series that follows a Mexican American family in Oregon. With Love unfolds over five episodes with each dedicated to a different holiday...