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5 Oscar Winning Latinas You Should Know About

Nicole YoungMarch 25, 2022

by Nicole YoungMarch 25, 202205787

The lack of Latinx representation in Hollywood means an even greater lack of recognition during awards season but there have been a few Latinas who’ve earned the coveted Academy Award. Rita Moreno is the most prominent Latina to win an...

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‘West Side Story’ Star Rachel Zegler Invited to the Oscars After Backlash

Sofía AguilarMarch 23, 2022

by Sofía AguilarMarch 23, 202203727

At only 20 years old, Rachel Zegler has already risen to prominence in Hollywood for her critically acclaimed role in Steven Spielberg’s remake of West Side Story as Maria. She is the youngest person in history to receive a Golden...

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‘West Side Story’ & ‘Encanto’ Get Oscar Nominations

Virginia IsaadFebruary 8, 2022

by Virginia IsaadFebruary 8, 202203890

When West Side Story and Encanto were released they were praised for Latinx representation and after winning Golden Globes, both films have been nominated for Oscars. Afro-Latina actress Ariana DeBose, who played Anita in WSS, earned her first Oscar nom...

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‘Hair Love’ Wins Oscar & Teen Hair Activist Was There for the Historic Night

Araceli CruzFebruary 10, 2020July 22, 2020

by Araceli CruzFebruary 10, 2020July 22, 202001961

If you manifest your truth and put your desires out there for the world to know — it will happen. Eight years ago, Matthew A. Cherry wrote on Twitter, “I’m gonna be nominated for an Oscar one day. Already claiming...

Fashion

Oscars 2020 Was Still So White But the Fashion Was Not

Araceli CruzFebruary 10, 2020July 22, 2020

by Araceli CruzFebruary 10, 2020July 22, 202003364

The 92nd Academy Awards may have been so white, but the red carpet was definitely not. In fact, this was probably one of the most stylish Oscars ever, and we have to thank the visionary creatives that made these looks...

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The Oscar Nominations Prove Hollywood Doesn’t Care About Diversity

Araceli CruzJanuary 13, 2020July 18, 2020

by Araceli CruzJanuary 13, 2020July 18, 202002147

The 92nd annual Oscar nominations are out! But don’t get too excited because once again — for the billionth time — the Latinx community got shut out completely. This year’s Acadamy Award nominations, which were just announced this morning, is beyond white....

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Oscar’s Academy Diversifies With Over 900 New Members and It’s About Time

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 26, 2018October 1, 2020

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 26, 2018October 1, 202001370

In an attempt to reach diversity goals, the Academy of Motion Pictures has invited 928 new members including an unprecedented number of women and people of color. The academy which puts on the annual Oscar awards—arguably the most significant film...

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Oscar Nominations 2018: Guillermo del Toro Sweeps But Latinos Still Underrepresented in Hollywood

Irina GonzalezJanuary 23, 2018November 11, 2020

by Irina GonzalezJanuary 23, 2018November 11, 202001535

The Oscar nominations for 2018 are out! This morning, Academy President John Bailey, as well as Tiffany Haddish and Andy Serkis, revealed the nominees in 24 categories and, to the surprise of basically no one who has been paying attention,...