We want to share Latinx movie history in Hollywood, and part of that is the many times that non-Latinx actors played Latinx parts.
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In this issue of #TheLatinaPress, we celebrate Ariana DeBose’s historic Oscar win, look back on Women’s History Month, and recommend Refinery29’s new series, ‘Cuerpo.’
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The Latinx Sixteen Candles is a chance to celebrate our culture and provide representation that is much more nuanced than the original.
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‘Encanto’s’ Oscar win shows those in power should do everything they can to ensure that media is a true reflection of humanity’s multiculturalism.
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What We're Watching
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Continues To Nail Relationship Dynamics in Season Four
While I’d recommend ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ for the aesthetic, it’s the exploration of relationship dynamics that really hits the mark.
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Growing up, telenovelas taught me about a woman’s right to choose her own destiny. Something I included when I made my own, “Princess of South Beach.”
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The women behind Hulu’s “Fresh,” make art out of the horrors of online dating. I just wish the reality was further from the nightmare.
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These five Latinas are proof you can follow your dreams, be unabashedly yourself, and create your own path – all while making a difference.
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Dominican and Caribbean-American author Naima Coster is unafraid to tell extraordinary stories about ordinary families, especially the women that lead them. Her sophomore novel “What’s Mine and Yours” is now out in paperback.
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Latinxs have always been part of the movies – way back in The Silent Era of filmmaking, we were starring in films you can stream today.