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10 Groundbreaking Latina Directors You Need to Know About

Sofía AguilarMarch 15, 2023

by Sofía AguilarMarch 15, 202301990

Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on the contributions of the women in our lives and in the industries that make the media and entertainment we consume, including film. Despite the major contributions of women in directorial roles,...

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Salvadoran Director Tatiana Huezo Debuts Film About War in Mexico at Cannes

Laysha MacedoJuly 15, 2021July 16, 2021

by Laysha MacedoJuly 15, 2021July 16, 202104846

When the lineup for Cannes 2021 was revealed it was apparent that there is very little Latin-American representation within the lineup, both in front and behind the screen. This makes Latina director Tatiana Huezo’s presence at Cannes even more noteworthy;...

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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, 2021011730

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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10 Films Directed by Latinas You Need to Watch

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 2, 2021October 14, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 2, 2021October 14, 2021025526

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...