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16 Films Featuring Latinx Talent Coming out in 2023

Sofía AguilarJanuary 13, 2023

by Sofía AguilarJanuary 13, 202302931

2022 was a great year for Latinx representation in film! From the record-breaking HBOMax film Father of the Bride starring Andy Garcia and Gloria Estefan, to the Black Panther sequel Wakanda Forever that offered unprecedented Indigenous Latinx representation in a...

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10 of Our Favorite Romantic Comedies Starring Latinx Actors

Nicole YoungFebruary 15, 2022

by Nicole YoungFebruary 15, 202207882

One of our favorite ways to enjoy quality time with our partner — and honestly, alone time too — is to watch one of our favorite romantic comedies. There are plenty of rom-coms we love watching over and over, like...

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“Real Women Have Curves” is Headed to Broadway

Laysha MacedoDecember 10, 2021

by Laysha MacedoDecember 10, 202107394

America Ferrera was just 17 when she filmed the now iconic film Real Women Have Curves (2002) and the powerful feel continues to resonate with viewers decades later. The groundbreaking movie made history in 2019 when it was added to...

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Inspiring Speeches By Latinas You Need to Hear

Nicole YoungOctober 11, 2021October 11, 2021

by Nicole YoungOctober 11, 2021October 11, 202108170

Whether is be through a bullhorn or on a stage, from commencement ceremonies to award shows, these seven Latinas inspired us all with their words. Actresses like America Ferrera tell us to view our identity as our strength, not our...

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America Ferrera To Make Film Directorial Debut With ‘I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter’

Virginia IsaadFebruary 24, 2021February 24, 2021

by Virginia IsaadFebruary 24, 2021February 24, 2021011310

Emmy and Golden Globe winner America Ferrera introduced Yo soy Betty, La Fea to US audiences with her role in Ugly Betty and now she’s helping bring a beloved Latinx book to life. Netflix just announced the Honduran-American actress/director will...

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‘Ugly Betty’ Creator Silvio Horta Found Dead at 45

Araceli CruzJanuary 8, 2020July 17, 2020

by Araceli CruzJanuary 8, 2020July 17, 202002659

Yesterday, the creator of ABC’s Ugly Betty Silvio Horta died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at the age of 45. The Cuban-American creative was found dead in a Miami motel room, but not many other details have been reported...

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First Latina Director Makes it to the National Film Registry

Virginia IsaadJanuary 3, 2020July 17, 2020

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 3, 2020July 17, 202002084

It’s been almost 18 years since the release of Real Women Have Curves and the groundbreaking film is still making history with its addition in the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress in December. As a result, the...

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More Than 200 Latinx Celebs Sign #QueridaFamilia Letter of Support

Araceli CruzAugust 16, 2019July 30, 2020

by Araceli CruzAugust 16, 2019July 30, 202002281

If you’re struggling right now, you’re not alone. Especially following the recent mass shootings, many of us in the Latinx community are currently feeling like there’s been a target on our backs and are fearful that our friends and family...

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America Ferrera Led a Team to Tijuana to Visit Migrants in Shelters

Araceli CruzMarch 12, 2019August 11, 2020

by Araceli CruzMarch 12, 2019August 11, 202001372

A lot is said about the situation at the southern border, about undocumented immigrants and people seeking asylum. The images and stories we see from Mexico, from the border, and Tijuana, from all sorts of sources spread like wildfire on the...

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Salma Hayek, And Others, Congratulate Yalitza Aparicio On Her Historic Oscar Nomination

Araceli CruzJanuary 24, 2019August 17, 2020

by Araceli CruzJanuary 24, 2019August 17, 202004359

We are still flying high on the news that actress Yalitza Aparicio got an Oscar nomination for her role in Roma. We, however, are far from the only ones celebrating her historical honor as the first Mexican indigenous actor to be...

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Is American Ferrera Planning On Running For Office?

HipLatinaOctober 11, 2018August 27, 2020

by HipLatinaOctober 11, 2018August 27, 202001761

America Ferrera is not one to stay silent surrounding today’s political climate. Choosing to use her platform during the 2008 presidential primary, the actress and activist campaigned for Hillary Clinton and championed more people of color to come out to...

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America Ferrera Believes Christine Blasey Ford & We All Should Too

Mariela RosarioSeptember 24, 2018September 10, 2020

by Mariela RosarioSeptember 24, 2018September 10, 202001616

The Time’s Up crew has joined forces with the Me Too movement to tell everyone in the United States that they believe Christine Blasey Ford and Deborah Ramirez and that we all should too. Using the hashtag #BelieveWomen, celebrities from...