Maddy Perez Won “Euphoria” (While the Show Itself Lost)
“Euphoria” spent seven years breaking its women – Maddy Perez didn’t get the memo. Praise be to Alexa Demie.
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.
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“Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” Debunks the Lie of Perfection
In hindsight, “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” shows what happens to high-achieving girls who aren’t asked to explore purpose.
“Love Island USA” Has a Gender Problem
“Love Island USA” has taken over our screens this summer with a fiery Season 7 that’s been impossible to ignore. But what’s really going on?
“Valeria” Taught Me About Self-Love and Friendship
Netflix’s “Valeria” is almost a parallel, remake of “Sex in the City,” but Spanish, updated, and more focused on self-love.
How ‘Jane the Virgin’ Launched a New Generation of Strong Latina Leads
‘Jane the Virgin’ brought forth a new era of millennial, high-quality telenovelas showing strong Latina leads.
Latino Representation Statistics Low in Film, But We Have the Power to Change It
UCLA’s 2023 Hollywood Diversity Report is out, and with it comes valuable insight and new Latino representation statistics on the big screen.