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10 Holiday Films Starring Latinx Actors You Need to Watch

Nicole YoungDecember 13, 2022

by Nicole YoungDecember 13, 202203844

Watching Christmas movies during the holiday season is always fun and a perfect way to get into the spirit of the season.It’s even more special when Latinx actors and culture are a part of the story because we feel seen...

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‘Now & Then’ Murder Mystery Series Brings Nuanced Latinx Representation to the Screen

Sofía AguilarMay 20, 2022May 20, 2022

by Sofía AguilarMay 20, 2022May 20, 202203927

Apple TV+’s newest show Now & Then is redefining what it means to grow up a little too fast, what it costs to keep secrets and lose the most important people in your life—and most of all, what it looks...

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Xochitl Gomez Plays LGBTQ+ Character America Chavez in ‘Doctor Strange’ Sequel

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 29, 2022May 6, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 29, 2022May 6, 2022013648

Xochitl Gomez is set to bring the LGBTQ Marvel character, America Chavez, to life on the big screen for the very first time in the upcoming film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, which premieres on...

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BIPOC Kept Hollywood Afloat but Representation Still Low, Study Finds

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 25, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 25, 202204413

Latinx representation in Hollywood is far from representative of our population in the U.S. and there’s a lot of work that needs to happen behind and in front of the camera. UCLA just released its annual Hollywood Diversity Report, and...

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10 of Our Favorite Romantic Comedies Starring Latinx Actors

Nicole YoungFebruary 15, 2022

by Nicole YoungFebruary 15, 202208989

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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‘Marry Me’ Brings New Twist to the Rom-Com Genre

Sofía AguilarFebruary 11, 2022February 11, 2022

by Sofía AguilarFebruary 11, 2022February 11, 202203606

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Jennifer Lopez has blessed us with Marry Me, the latest rom-com of her decades-long career. The 52-year-old Boricua actress stars as Kat Valdez, a Latina singer still at odds with the huge extent of...

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16 Movies & Shows Featuring Latinx Talent Coming Out in 2022

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 24, 2022January 24, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 24, 2022January 24, 202208607

With the news of the cancellation of Gentefied earlier this month, it feels like the year is off to a rocky start for Latinx representation in Hollywood. The show made many of us feel seen and its cancellation after just...

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Javier Bardem Defends Casting as Desi Arnaz in ‘Being the Ricardos’

Sofía AguilarDecember 20, 2021December 20, 2021

by Sofía AguilarDecember 20, 2021December 20, 202109570

Earlier this year, Spanish actor Javier Bardem made headlines for his controversial casting as Desi Arnaz in the then-upcoming film, Being the Ricardos. Set during the 1950s, the film follows the lives of the iconic Lucille Ball (played by Nicole...

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Our Favorite Latinx Shows of 2021 You Need to Stream

Nicole YoungDecember 17, 2021

by Nicole YoungDecember 17, 202106970

We are always down to watch the latest and greatest shows, but if you’re trying to infuse some Latinx culture into your binge watching, we’ve put together a list of shows that have strong Latinx representation. There’s a little bit...

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13 Latinx Musicians & Actors on the Rise in 2022

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonDecember 6, 2021December 8, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonDecember 6, 2021December 8, 202106339

We’re always going to stand for young, up-and-coming Latinx talent, and that means that when one of ours gets the gig, we support them, we cheer them on and we spread the word. So as we approach the new year,...

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Cristela Alonzo Set to Host ‘Legends of the Hidden Temple’ Reboot

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJuly 15, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJuly 15, 202104334

Though the game show only aired for two years, CW has announced that they are producing a reboot of Nickelodeon’s 1990s-era Legends of the Hidden Temple and they’ve nabbed Mexican-American comedian Cristela Alonzo to take the helm as the show’s host....

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Jennifer Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions Signs Deal With Netflix

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 8, 2021July 14, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 8, 2021July 14, 202104152

Jennifer Lopez, 51, is undeniably multi-talented having established herself in music, film, and television — most recently with Shades of Blue and World of Dance — and now her production company is reaching new levels. Lopez announced on Monday that...