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

Sofía AguilarFebruary 2, 2023

by Sofía AguilarFebruary 2, 202301920

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

jennifervasquezJanuary 5, 2023January 6, 2023

by jennifervasquezJanuary 5, 2023January 6, 202303789

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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Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ Series Breaks Record on Its First Week

jennifervasquezDecember 2, 2022

by jennifervasquezDecember 2, 202205514

She’s creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky, and she’s just set a new record on Netflix. In its first week, Wednesday hit 341.2 million hours viewed on the streaming service, Deadline reported. It has surpassed Stranger Things 4, which garnered 335...

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Reggaeton Comedy Series ‘Neon’ From Creator Shea Serrano Coming to Netflix

Sofía AguilarNovember 15, 2022November 16, 2022

by Sofía AguilarNovember 15, 2022November 16, 202202465

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 AguilarJanuary 14, 2022January 14, 2022

by Sofía AguilarJanuary 14, 2022January 14, 202204392

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 AguilarDecember 9, 2021December 16, 2021

by Sofía AguilarDecember 9, 2021December 16, 202108075

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 IsaadNovember 15, 2021November 16, 2021

by Virginia IsaadNovember 15, 2021November 16, 202105141

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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‘On My Block’ Star Jessica Marie Garcia Announces Pregnancy

Sofía AguilarNovember 12, 2021

by Sofía AguilarNovember 12, 2021014755

Amara La Negra recently announced she was pregnant with twins and now another one of our favorite Latinas announced she’s also expecting a baby. Jessica Marie Garcia, known for her roles as Jasmine on Netflix’s On My Block and Camilla...

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‘Gentefied’ Returns for Yet Another Powerful and Emotional Season

Virginia IsaadNovember 11, 2021November 11, 2021

by Virginia IsaadNovember 11, 2021November 11, 202103903

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 IsaadNovember 3, 2021January 19, 2022

by Virginia IsaadNovember 3, 2021January 19, 2022015280

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...