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Best of 2022: 10 of the Best Latinx Movies Released This Year

Sofía Aguilar
by Sofía Aguilar04591
2022 has been quite the year for Latinx talent in film. While Hollywood has a long way to go to make an even, inclusive playing field and offer nuanced Latinx representation from different LATAM countries, there were a lot of...
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Xochitl Gomez Plays LGBTQ+ Character America Chavez in ‘Doctor Strange’ Sequel

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson014153
Xochitl Gomez is set to bring the LGBTQ Marvel character, America Chavez, to life on the big screen for the very first time in the upcoming film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, which premieres on...
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10 Latinx Filmmakers You Should Know About

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson010172
In 2021, we saw a lot of up-and-coming Latinx talent in the film industry making big moves. Going into 2022 with that in mind, we wanted to make the extra effort to continue supporting Latinx creators in the entertainment industry...
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Leslie Grace to Star as Batgirl in Upcoming DC Film on HBO Max

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson079128
Afro-Latina In the Heights star Leslie Grace, 26, has just been named DC Comics new Batgirl! The actress will star as Barbara Gordon in the new Warner Bros. and DC film that will be exclusively on streaming service HBO Max...
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Cristela Alonzo Set to Host ‘Legends of the Hidden Temple’ Reboot

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson04613
Though the game show only aired for two years, CW has announced that they are producing a reboot of Nickelodeon’s 1990s-era Legends of the Hidden Temple and they’ve nabbed Mexican-American comedian Cristela Alonzo to take the helm as the show’s host....
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Authentic, Tear-Jerking & Joy-Inducing, ‘In the Heights’ Gets it Right

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson08642
It took a few days for me to have a spare near two-and-a-half hours to sit down and give In the Heights my undivided attention. I’ve been anxiously awaiting the release of this film, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, directed by...
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Netflix Series ‘Gentefied’ Announces Four New Cast Members for Season Two

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson010104
Latinx representation on TV is not what it should be but Latinx shows are slowly on the rise and one of everybody’s favorites shows recently released an update. Streaming giant Netflix announced that the original series Gentefied has four new...
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10 Films Directed by Latinas You Need to Watch

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson026397
It still absolutely boggles our minds that Latinos make up such a significant percentage of the U.S. population, yet we continue to be so grossly under-represented in the world of television and movies.  Latinx actors are routinely looked over even...
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Puerto Rican Director Ángel Manuel Soto Will Direct Blue Beetle, the First Latino Superhero Movie

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson07570
Update 3/18/2022: George Lopez, Adriana Barraza, Elpidia Carrillo and Damián Alcázar have joined the cast includes Xolo Maridueña, Brazilian actress Bruna Marquezine, Belissa Escovedo and Harvey Guillén. The film hits theatres August 18, 2023. They join a cast that includes Xolo...
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A Latinx ‘Bridgerton’ Would Be Crazy & These Social Media Posts Prove It

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson09632
I enjoyed Bridgerton. I really did. It was indulgent, frivolous and totally addictive, just as any truly binge-worthy TV show should be. As the first of eight total series currently in development by Netflix and TV veteran Shonda Rhimes (Grey’s...
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Cardi B Has Nabbed Her First Lead Role in an Upcoming Comedy Film

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson07595
Cardi B is set on making sure her name goes down in pop culture history proving she’s multi-talented and politically engaged, a rare combination among entertainers today. The “WAP” rapper has landed her very first starring role in a feature...
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‘Coco’ Short ‘A Day in the Life of the Dead’ Premieres on Disney+

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson010425
A brand-new Pixar animated short collection called Pixar Popcorn is available to stream on Disney+ today, and it includes a hilarious short featuring characters from the 2017 beloved hit movie, Coco. The two-minute-long mini-film entitled A Day in the Life...
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