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

Virginia IsaadMay 25, 2021May 25, 2021

by Virginia IsaadMay 25, 2021May 25, 202103790

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, 202002095

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, 202107513

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, 202001187

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....