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13 Latino TV Shows That Got Canceled Too Soon

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 14, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 14, 202004632

We’ve known for a while now (decades, actually) that Hollywood has a problem with including Latinxs in productions, in real roles, and behind the scenes. And, the few shows we do get the green light on seem to get canceled...

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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, 202004782

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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44 Latinxs Who Have Their Own Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 19, 2020July 7, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 19, 2020July 7, 202004466

There are so many important achievements and accomplishments in American pop culture that have come from Latinxs. Many we know about, but there are several other instances that have been obscured in favor of more “mainstream” talent. It’s important for...

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6 Latinas Who Defined Old Hollywood

Priscilla RodriguezMay 11, 2020November 6, 2020

by Priscilla RodriguezMay 11, 2020November 6, 2020012912

Every now and then it’s great to be reminded of all the strides made by those in our community. While today we have the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Sofia Vergara, Gina Rodriguez, Zoe Saldana, Salma Hayek, among others, these six...

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25 Old Hollywood and Mexican Cinema Films Every Latinx Should Watch

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 22, 2020July 20, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 22, 2020July 20, 202005975

There is such a focus on Anglo actors, actresses, and narratives in Hollywood, and such a low representation of Latinxs, that we often feel there was no real historical presence from our people on the main screen. While there is...

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‘One Day At a Time’ Star Isabella Gomez Gets Real About the Colorism in Hollywood

Yvette MontoyaDecember 11, 2019July 8, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaDecember 11, 2019July 8, 202003661

One Day At a Time is coming back for its fourth season in 2020 and fans are stoked! It would be an understatement to say how rare shows like ODAAT really are and how important it is for Latinx to...

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30 Iconic Latinx Roles in American Film and Television

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 26, 2019July 16, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 26, 2019July 16, 202009129

There hasn’t been a ton of roles for Latinxs in either television or film. It’s been challenging getting our stories out there and giving the world a better glimpse into who we are and what we stand for, especially from...

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A Studio Really Suggested Julia Roberts Could Play Harriet Tubman

Araceli CruzNovember 20, 2019July 15, 2020

by Araceli CruzNovember 20, 2019July 15, 20200807

We know Hollywood is a whitewashed ignorant business — we have actual proof of that. Yesterday, however, we got another hearty helping of their mentality when screenwriter and producer Gregory Allen Howard revealed that a Hollywood executive suggested Julia Roberts...

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15 TV Shows and Films That Need Latinx Remakes

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 21, 2019August 5, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 21, 2019August 5, 202001644

With all the reboots of iconic films and TV shows happening right now, I couldn’t help but think about some of the productions I would want to see again. But, of course, updated and infused with the Latinidad we...

Culture

Salma Hayek Still Faces Racism for Being a Mexican Woman

HipLatinaMarch 8, 2019August 11, 2020

by HipLatinaMarch 8, 2019August 11, 202001855

So here’s the thing about racism: Becoming rich and famous doesn’t it make suddenly go away. In fact, even Salma Hayek still deals with it on the regular. In a recent interview with Town and Country Magazine, the Mexican actress...

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11 Films Depicting Latinxs as Criminals That are Problematic AF

HipLatinaJanuary 19, 2019August 17, 2020

by HipLatinaJanuary 19, 2019August 17, 202007834

It’s no secret that Latinos have been portrayed negatively in Hollywood since its inception. Characters have often been criminals, starting with the banditos of early film, which became the drug lords and criminals of today. We are all for Latinos...

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13 Latino Films and Shows Premiering in 2019

HipLatinaDecember 26, 2018August 21, 2020

by HipLatinaDecember 26, 2018August 21, 202002886

We are looking forward to a prosperous and happy new year, one that is healthy and uplifting to everyone. That being said, we would love to see more Latino awesomeness, in all aspects of life, and when we turn...