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Jenna Ortega and Pedro Pascal Make History with Emmy Nominations

Virginia IsaadJuly 13, 2023

by Virginia IsaadJuly 13, 202304062

Latinx representation in Hollywood remains low and more so when it comes to recognition from awards shows. Latinxs were the “only group to be severely underrepresented” across broadcast, cable and streaming, according to a recent Hollywood Diversity report from UCLA....

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#Emmyssowhite Trends After No People of Color Win in Acting Categories

Virginia IsaadSeptember 20, 2021September 20, 2021

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 20, 2021September 20, 202102954

The lack of representation for people of color is nothing new and while there is some progress being made, the Emmys last night was proof that there’s still a lot of work to be done. Of the 12 acting categories,...

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12 Emmy Snubs of Latinx Actors

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 6, 2020August 6, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 6, 2020August 6, 202007536

When the nominations for the 2020 Emmy Awards were recently announced, Latinxs were reminded yet again of an ugly Hollywood truth. We aren’t represented enough, and when amazing Latinx actors do give stellar performances, they aren’t being recognized by academies....

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Emmy Noms: Latinx Exclusion Feels Personal at This Point

Araceli CruzJuly 29, 2020July 29, 2020

by Araceli CruzJuly 29, 2020July 29, 202003212

Yesterday, the 72nd annual Emmy Award nominations were announced, and one thing was apparent very quickly: the Latinx community was completely excluded. Hollywood has been boasting so much about inclusion and diversity, yet they still can’t recognize a single Latinx actor...

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The Most Political Moments of The 2018 Emmys

HipLatinaSeptember 17, 2018September 8, 2020

by HipLatinaSeptember 17, 2018September 8, 202002051

The 70th Prime Time Emmy Awards went down this evening, and while the celebrity fashion took center stage— idid you see Tracee Ellis Ross’ dress?!— in an election year when so many citizens and celebrities have been vocal about social...

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Lola’s POV: A Feminist Dad’s Views on Women in Media

lolaDecember 10, 2017November 25, 2020

by lolaDecember 10, 2017November 25, 202003259

Last weekend was something for the books! I traveled to Orlando, FL to be part of the Suncoast Chapter Emmy Awards Ceremony. No, I was not receiving an Emmy for my outstanding performance in absolutely nothing, but I was privileged...

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Reese Witherspoon’s Speech at the Emmys Is Girl Power at Its Finest

Priscilla RodriguezSeptember 18, 2017December 18, 2020

by Priscilla RodriguezSeptember 18, 2017December 18, 202001790

Can we take a second and talk about Reese Witherspoon and that quick, but notable, speech she gave during the Emmys tonight? Her first time at the Television Academy’s ceremony, the 41-year-old was in the audience to represent for her...

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These Latinas Brought the Fire to the Emmys Red Carpet

Priscilla RodriguezSeptember 17, 2017December 18, 2020

by Priscilla RodriguezSeptember 17, 2017December 18, 2020117241

Television’s biggest night took over the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles today. The 69th Annual Primetime Emmys, hosted by Stephen Colbert, brought out TV’s shining stars for a chance to take home one of the most coveted pieces of Hollywood....