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Barbie Releases Sasha Calle as Supergirl Doll from ‘The Flash’ Movie

Virginia IsaadMay 16, 2023May 18, 2023

by Virginia IsaadMay 16, 2023May 18, 202302633

When it was announced that Colombian actress Sasha Calle had been cast as Kara Zor-El/Supergirl in the upcoming The Flash movie, it was a historic moment as she became the first Latina to portray the character in the DC Extended...

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Nicaraguan Actress Shakira Barrera to Star in Marvel’s ‘Ironheart’ on Disney+

Sofía AguilarSeptember 8, 2022

by Sofía AguilarSeptember 8, 202205359

From Zoe Saldaña in Guardians of the Galaxy to Jessica Alba in the Fantastic Four to Salma Hayek in Eternals, it’s incredibly empowering to see people who look like us on the big screen. And thankfully, there seem to be no signs of...

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OG Wonder Woman Lynda Carter Set to Return in ‘Wonder Woman 3’

Virginia IsaadOctober 19, 2021October 20, 2021

by Virginia IsaadOctober 19, 2021October 20, 202105082

We’re looking forward to seeing Latinas play superheroes like Sasha Calle being the first Latina to play Supergirl, as we slowly start to see more representation and diversity in film and TV. However, it’s been decades since the first Latina...

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Marvel Teases Two New Latina Superheroes in First “Eternals” Trailer

Virginia IsaadMay 25, 2021December 14, 2021

by Virginia IsaadMay 25, 2021December 14, 202107469

Earlier this year we reported on Sasha Calle will be the first Latina to play Supergirl in DC Universe and Blue Beetle will be the first Latino superhero in a DC film. Marvel also added more Latinx representation in their...

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A Gay Latina Superhero, America Chavez, is Getting Her Own Show on Disney+

Araceli CruzAugust 28, 2019July 31, 2020

by Araceli CruzAugust 28, 2019July 31, 202003876

Some exciting programming is coming to the new streaming channel Disney+ and word on the street is that Marvel Studios and Disney+ are teaming up to bring a new comic series based on America Chavez, a lesbian Latina superhero. According...

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Salma Hayek Will Play a Superhero Worshipped by the Incas in ‘The Eternals’

Virginia IsaadJuly 24, 2019May 25, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJuly 24, 2019May 25, 2021017064

Salma Hayek has already played one of Latin America’s otherworldly and beloved artists when she starred in Frida and now she’s playing a powerful immortal as Ajak in Marvel’s new film The Eternals.Based on the 1976 comic book series created...

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Rosie Perez to Play Renee Montoya in DC Comics’ ‘Birds of Prey’ Film

HipLatinaOctober 5, 2018August 24, 2020

by HipLatinaOctober 5, 2018August 24, 202002624

DC Comics fans are in for a treat. This summer, it was announced that an all-heroine squad including Black Canary, Huntress, Cassandra Cain and Renee Montoya would be joining Harley Quinn in the upcoming DC/Warner Bros. film, Birds of Prey....