Author

Ashley Rivera Mercado

Ashley Rivera Mercado is an Orlando-based writer originally from Yauco, Puerto Rico. Her interests include Latina-focused narratives, photography, social justice, and attempting to keep her plants alive.

What We're Watching
How ‘Jane the Virgin’ Launched a New Generation of Strong Latina Leads

by Ashley Rivera Mercado July 10, 2023August 22, 2023

by Ashley Rivera Mercado July 10, 2023August 22, 2023

‘Jane the Virgin’ brought forth a new era of millennial, high-quality telenovelas showing strong Latina leads.

Read more
Justicia and Cultura
Latino Representation Statistics Low in Film, But We Have the Power to Change It

by Ashley Rivera Mercado April 10, 2023June 7, 2023

by Ashley Rivera Mercado April 10, 2023June 7, 2023

UCLA’s 2023 Hollywood Diversity Report is out, and with it comes valuable insight and new Latino representation statistics on the big screen.

Read more

Ashley Rivera Mercado

Ashley Rivera Mercado

How ‘Jane the Virgin’ Launched a New Generation of Strong Latina Leads

Latino Representation Statistics Low in Film, But We Have the Power to Change It