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10 of Our Favorite Romantic Comedies Starring Latinx Actors

Nicole YoungFebruary 15, 2022

by Nicole YoungFebruary 15, 202207966

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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Netflix Cancels ‘Gentefied’ After Two Seasons

Sofía AguilarJanuary 14, 2022January 14, 2022

by Sofía AguilarJanuary 14, 2022January 14, 202204417

We know we weren’t the only ones hoping for a third season of Netflix’s Gentefied. Executive produced by Honduran-American actress America Ferrera, the Latinx dramedy has given voice to the unique Mexican-American experience in heavily Latinx neighborhood in Los Angeles,...

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‘Orange Is the New Black’ Star Jackie Cruz Announces Twin Pregnancy

Sofía AguilarDecember 9, 2021December 16, 2021

by Sofía AguilarDecember 9, 2021December 16, 202108086

After Jessica Marie Garcia and Amara La Negra, another poderosa has announced her pregnancy this year. Jackie Cruz, known for her role as Marisol “Flaca” Gonzalez on Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black has announced that she is six months...

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‘On My Block’ Star Jessica Marie Garcia Announces Pregnancy

Sofía AguilarNovember 12, 2021

by Sofía AguilarNovember 12, 2021014817

Amara La Negra recently announced she was pregnant with twins and now another one of our favorite Latinas announced she’s also expecting a baby. Jessica Marie Garcia, known for her roles as Jasmine on Netflix’s On My Block and Camilla...

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‘Gentefied’ Returns for Yet Another Powerful and Emotional Season

Virginia IsaadNovember 11, 2021November 11, 2021

by Virginia IsaadNovember 11, 2021November 11, 202103918

Netflix’s Gentefied is one of those rare TV shows that has it all—Afro-Latinx/Latinx representation, commentary on racism, colorism, xenophobia, family, and rejection of machismo. With an undocumented immigrant character as the patriarch who isn’t made a martyr or a victim,...

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9 Films Out This Year Featuring Latinas in Leading Roles

Nicole YoungJune 8, 2021June 9, 2021

by Nicole YoungJune 8, 2021June 9, 202109279

While we are 60 million strong in the U.S., those numbers don’t exactly translate to the big or small screen but progress is slowly but surely being made. In today’s entertainment industry, women of color are in control of their...

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25 Latinx Actresses to Know Right Now

HipLatinaDecember 15, 2019

by HipLatinaDecember 15, 2019068518

Sometimes, we in Latino media have the tendency to focus on the bigger Latinx stars, of both yesterday and today, while simultaneously complaining that we don’t see Latinx actors getting the shine they deserve in Hollywood. When the ones who...

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Set to Produce Rita Moreno Documentary for PBS

Virginia IsaadJuly 31, 2019August 3, 2020

by Virginia IsaadJuly 31, 2019August 3, 202002466

Hollywood royalty and icon Rita Moreno is getting her own documentary on PBS and fellow acclaimed Puerto Rican and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda will be one of the executive producers. Rita Moreno: The Girl Who Decided to Go for It...

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13 Latina Actresses to Know Right Now

HipLatinaJanuary 30, 2019August 17, 2020

by HipLatinaJanuary 30, 2019August 17, 2020017881

Sometimes, we in Latino media have the tendency to focus on the bigger Latinx stars, of both yesterday and today, while simultaneously complaining that we don’t see Latinx actors getting the shine they deserve in Hollywood. When the ones...