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‘Lopez vs. Lopez’ & ‘Not Dead Yet’ Renewed for Season 2

Sofía AguilarMay 17, 2023May 24, 2023

by Sofía AguilarMay 17, 2023May 24, 202301941

The Latinx community knows better than anyone what it feels like to have yet another Latinx-led show canceled, even ones that resonate strongly with viewers, from The Gordita Chronicles to Gentefied. But now we can celebrate not one but two Latinx-led comedy...

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Gina Rodriguez Executive Producing Netflix Adaptation of ‘Princess Of South Beach’

Sofía AguilarApril 3, 2023

by Sofía AguilarApril 3, 202301760

If you’re a fan of the telenovela podcast Princess of South Beach or telenovelas in general, get your hearts ready. Gina Rodriguez, who currently stars in the new acclaimed ABC series Not Dead Yet, is confirmed to be executive producing a television...

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‘Not Dead Yet’ Becomes Most-Watched Comedy Debut at ABC in Four Years

Sofía AguilarFebruary 22, 2023February 23, 2023

by Sofía AguilarFebruary 22, 2023February 23, 202304177

We love seeing Latinx-led shows breaking records and making history in media and entertainment. ABC’s newest show Not Dead Yet, which stars Puerto Rican actress Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin) released its first two episodes on the cable network and Hulu on...

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‘Not Dead Yet’ Starring Gina Rodriguez Set to Premiere in February

Sofía AguilarDecember 22, 2022

by Sofía AguilarDecember 22, 202203160

As fans of the hit show Jane the Virgin, we’re so excited to see Gina Rodriguez return to our TV screens. She is set to appear in Not Dead Yet, an upcoming comedy series from ABC. Based on the best-selling book Confessions...

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Gina Rodriguez Cast in “Spy Kids” Reboot on Netflix

Sofía AguilarJune 24, 2022June 27, 2022

by Sofía AguilarJune 24, 2022June 27, 202203396

Spy Kids is officially reaching a new generation of kids! The original 2001 hit starred Antonio Banderas, Alexa Vega, Cheech Marin, and Danny Trejo and was known for the unprecedented representation it brought to Latinx families. It quickly became a highly...

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10 of Our Favorite Romantic Comedies Starring Latinx Actors

Nicole YoungFebruary 15, 2022

by Nicole YoungFebruary 15, 202209151

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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Gina Rodriguez and Jessica Marie Garcia Join Podcast ‘Batman Unburied’

Virginia IsaadOctober 18, 2021October 19, 2021

by Virginia IsaadOctober 18, 2021October 19, 202104825

We are always excited to see Latinas take on superhero roles like Leslie Grace who is set to play Batgirl and Sasha Calle, the first Latina to play Supergirl. But representation in these iconic stories is exciting no matter the...

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‘Diary of a Future President’ Executive Produced by Gina Rodriguez Returns for Season 2

Virginia IsaadAugust 18, 2021August 18, 2021

by Virginia IsaadAugust 18, 2021August 18, 202104921

Seeing a Cuban-American future female president on the small screen is a sign of progress and so naturally we’re excited to see the return of Diary of a Future President on Disney+. Cuban American Elena Cañero-Reed, 12, (Tess Romero) is...

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Gina Rodriguez To Make Directorial Debut in Film Inspired by Mexican-American Boxer

Virginia IsaadJune 23, 2021June 29, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJune 23, 2021June 29, 2021011731

Gina Rodriguez came onto the scene as Jane Viilanueva in Jane the Virgin for which she earned a Golden Globe, and now she’s getting a little grittier with her latest project. The 36-year-old, who is of Puerto Rican descent, is...

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Gina Rodriguez Promotes ‘Diary of a Future President’ But Will Her Drama Affect Viewership?

Araceli CruzJanuary 7, 2020July 17, 2020

by Araceli CruzJanuary 7, 2020July 17, 202001762

Gina Rodriguez is back promoting her new series, but this time it’s not business as usual. The actress and producer posted a trailer of her new show, The Diary of a Future President on her Instagram. The show will premiere on...

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Gina Rodriguez Continues To Show Her Anti-Black Prejudices

HipLatinaOctober 16, 2019July 26, 2020

by HipLatinaOctober 16, 2019July 26, 2020038460

Gina Rodriguez has done it again. The actress has shown her true colors once more, but it looks like she’s perhaps finally realized she has a lot of learning to do. It might be a little too late since many...

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Gina Rodriguez to Play Latina President of the United States in Disney Series

Virginia IsaadJuly 15, 2019August 2, 2020

by Virginia IsaadJuly 15, 2019August 2, 202004286

It’s no secret that Gina Rodriguez is one of the most prominent young Latina actresses in Hollywood today and now she’s taking on a groundbreaking series about a Cuban-American female president for Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+. During a time...