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New María Félix Bioseries Captures the Life of Iconic Mexican Actress

Sofía AguilarSeptember 7, 2022September 9, 2022

by Sofía AguilarSeptember 7, 2022September 9, 202202216

Iconic Mexican actress María Félix was considered one of the most beautiful and successful actresses during what’s considered the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. La Doña, as she was known, dominated the industry during the ’40s and ’50s and starred...

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Tanya Saracho Developing Drama Series About Mexican Americans in Love in London

Virginia IsaadMay 24, 2022

by Virginia IsaadMay 24, 202201953

It’s been two years since beloved series Vida was cancelled and creator Tanya Saracho is back now with a new series on Starz revolving around complicated relationships. Lovesong follows two Mexican American childhood friends living in London as they become...

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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, 202203136

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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George Lopez Comedy Series with His Daughter Mayan Set to Air on NBC

Virginia IsaadMay 12, 2022June 30, 2022

by Virginia IsaadMay 12, 2022June 30, 202205089

George Lopez is returning to television 15 years after the end of his beloved eponymous sitcom and this time the 61-year-old comedian is going to be joined by his real-life daughter, Mayan Lopez. It was first announced that they’d be...

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Selena Gomez Developing Latinx Comedy Series Inspired by ‘Sixteen Candles’

Sofía AguilarMarch 17, 2022

by Sofía AguilarMarch 17, 202202901

Singer and actress Selena Gomez is bringing back the 80s by way of a John Hughes classic to our TV screens with a Latin twist! The 29-year-old made major moves in the music industry last year with the release of...

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‘Señorita 89’ Spotlights the Ugly Side of Beauty Pageants in Latin America

Nena LezamaFebruary 28, 2022

by Nena LezamaFebruary 28, 202204992

Señorita 89 is about a beauty pageant but it goes beyond skin deep by examining beauty standards, stereotypes, and how exploitative the industry can be. The 8-part series follows 32 contestants competing to be Mexico’s next beauty queen in 1989...

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Our Favorite Latinx Shows of 2021 You Need to Stream

Nicole YoungDecember 17, 2021

by Nicole YoungDecember 17, 202105681

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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Digame: Gloria Calderón Kellett is Dedicated to Telling Latinx Stories on Television

Virginia IsaadDecember 17, 2021

by Virginia IsaadDecember 17, 202103395

Gloria Calderón Kellett is the executive producer, co-creator, co-showrunner, director, and actress on the critically acclaimed sitcom One Day at a Time. She recently signed a deal with Amazon Studios with her company GloNation and the first series from that deal,...

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‘With Love’ is Bringing Black and Brown Joy to Television

Virginia IsaadDecember 17, 2021January 4, 2022

by Virginia IsaadDecember 17, 2021January 4, 202204133

Fans of One Day at a Time rejoice because creator Gloria Calderón Kellett is back with a new series that follows a Mexican American family in Oregon. With Love unfolds over five episodes with each dedicated to a different holiday...

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Amara La Negra Talks Afro-Latinidad in Hollywood and Cancel Culture in New Show

Virginia IsaadNovember 30, 2021

by Virginia IsaadNovember 30, 2021028691

At the height of the social media era, Twitter fingers have been the collective surveillance of the good, the bad, and the ugly. When thinking of being under the constant eye of public scrutiny, it has become quite common for...

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Disney Greenlights Mexican-American Animated Series ‘Primos’

Virginia IsaadNovember 8, 2021

by Virginia IsaadNovember 8, 202105090

Get excited, Disney fans! A new animated family comedy series inspired by the real-life story of extended multicultural Mexican American family of the show’s creator. Natasha Kline, director on Big City Greens, South Park, is the creator and executive producer...

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‘Hermanas’ Drama Series About Three Sisters in Florida Coming to CW

Virginia IsaadOctober 12, 2021October 12, 2021

by Virginia IsaadOctober 12, 2021October 12, 202102706

Family is everything to us but that doesn’t mean we want them around 24/7 because tensions can rise and that’s basically the premise of a new drama series about Latina sisters. Diary of a Future President creator Ilana Peña is re-teaming...