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5 Oscar Winning Latinas You Should Know About

Nicole YoungMarch 25, 2022

by Nicole YoungMarch 25, 202206204

The lack of Latinx representation in Hollywood means an even greater lack of recognition during awards season but there have been a few Latinas who’ve earned the coveted Academy Award. Rita Moreno is the most prominent Latina to win an...

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The Oscar Nominations Prove Hollywood Doesn’t Care About Diversity

Araceli CruzJanuary 13, 2020July 18, 2020

by Araceli CruzJanuary 13, 2020July 18, 202002264

The 92nd annual Oscar nominations are out! But don’t get too excited because once again — for the billionth time — the Latinx community got shut out completely. This year’s Acadamy Award nominations, which were just announced this morning, is beyond white....

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2019 Oscars Red Carpet: The 13 Best Dressed Women of Color

HipLatinaFebruary 24, 2019August 14, 2020

by HipLatinaFebruary 24, 2019August 14, 202002589

The 2019 Oscars are on and popping and the red carpet has not disappointed! Women of color rocked it with fierce fashion and the attitude to match. Ruffles are all the rage, with Jennifer Hudson and Gemma Chan owning that...

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Yalitza Aparicio Becomes First Mexican Indigenous Actor To Be Nominated For An Oscar

Araceli CruzJanuary 22, 2019August 17, 2020

by Araceli CruzJanuary 22, 2019August 17, 2020012191

The Oscar nominations are here, and we’re ecstatic to announce that Yalitza Aparicio received a nomination for Best Actress in Roma. This announcement is significant as it is Aparicio’s first role as an actress. This news is also staggering because a Mexican-born actress...

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People’s Reaction Over ‘Coco’ Academy Award Nominations Is Amazing

Araceli CruzJanuary 24, 2018November 11, 2020

by Araceli CruzJanuary 24, 2018November 11, 202002580

The Academy Award nomination were announced yesterday and our favorite film of the year — Coco — was nominated! The animated feature by Pixar received two nominations, Best Animated Feature and Best Original song for “Remember Me.” Of course we...

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Oscar Nominations 2018: Guillermo del Toro Sweeps But Latinos Still Underrepresented in Hollywood

Irina GonzalezJanuary 23, 2018November 11, 2020

by Irina GonzalezJanuary 23, 2018November 11, 202001652

The Oscar nominations for 2018 are out! This morning, Academy President John Bailey, as well as Tiffany Haddish and Andy Serkis, revealed the nominees in 24 categories and, to the surprise of basically no one who has been paying attention,...