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Cast of ‘On My Block’ Spinoff ‘Freeridge’ Talks Representation & the Power of Storytelling

Sofía Aguilar
It’s been two years since Netflix’s hit comedy-drama show On My Block released its fourth and final season and fans said goodbye to an era of friendship, mysteries, and unprecedented representation of Black and brown characters on TV. Originally premiering in...
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‘Wednesday’ Renewed for a Second Season on Netflix

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Warning: Spoilers ahead if you haven’t finished S1 Update: On Friday, Jan.6 Netflix confirmed that Wednesday will be back for season two on the streaming service.  “It’s been incredible to create a show that has connected with people across the...
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Reggaeton Comedy Series ‘Neon’ From Creator Shea Serrano Coming to Netflix

Sofía Aguilar
Reggaeton is in the spotlight with a new upcoming series centered on making it in the music industry.  Streaming service giant Netflix recently announced that it had ordered eight episodes for the first season of Neon, which “focuses on three...
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Netflix Cancels ‘Gentefied’ After Two Seasons

Sofía Aguilar
We know we weren’t the only ones hoping for a third season of Netflix’s Gentefied. Executive produced by Honduran-American actress America Ferrera, the Latinx dramedy has given voice to the unique Mexican-American experience in heavily Latinx neighborhood in Los Angeles,...
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‘Orange Is the New Black’ Star Jackie Cruz Announces Twin Pregnancy

Sofía Aguilar
After Jessica Marie Garcia and Amara La Negra, another poderosa has announced her pregnancy this year. Jackie Cruz, known for her role as Marisol “Flaca” Gonzalez on Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black has announced that she is six months...
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Netflix Cuts ‘Hurtful and Derogatory’ Latina Role from Upcoming Series

Virginia Isaad
Latinas in Hollywood have typically been portrayed as either the “Spicy Latina” or the maid and now Netflix has announced it’s dropping a Latina role as a housekeeper following backlash. The upcoming Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother)...
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‘Gentefied’ Returns for Yet Another Powerful and Emotional Season

Virginia Isaad
Netflix’s Gentefied is one of those rare TV shows that has it all—Afro-Latinx/Latinx representation, commentary on racism, colorism, xenophobia, family, and rejection of machismo. With an undocumented immigrant character as the patriarch who isn’t made a martyr or a victim,...
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Sofia Vergara to Portray Colombian Drug Queenpin Griselda Blanco in Limited Series

Virginia Isaad
Griselda Blanco was known by many monikers including the “Cocaine Godmother” and her notoriety has Hollywood calling including a film adaption starring Jennifer Lopez. Now it’s been announced that fellow Colombiana Sofia Vergara is set to star in a Netflix...