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.
‘Jane the Virgin’ brought forth a new era of millennial, high-quality telenovelas showing strong Latina leads.
We’re talking three Latinx shows that are Latinx-centered with Latinx characters looking right back at us on the small screen.
As we close out espooky season, we thank members of #TheLatinaPress who are covering all things scary, fall, and familial.
Netflix’s On My Block is a coming-of-age story; a dramady about a group of friends growing up in South L.A. Navigating their daily struggles for survival, this show blends culture and race with laughs and tears. The final season finds us two years later after our compas have gone their separate ways. It’s senior year, and if you know anything about this show, it’s far from normal.
We’re disappointed but we’re not surprised. Yet again 2020 is another year with no Latinx people getting Emmy nominations. It’s not that we haven’t tried – 2019 featured some amazing talent. From MJ Rodriguez’s iconic role as Blanca in the critically acclaimed Pose to Julissa Calderon’s stand out performance in Gentified, this year was filled […]
I don’t normally watch, let alone recommend, shows about gang members. But there’s reason to watch both “On My Block” and “Riverdale.”
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month and we’ve got you covered with Latinx shows that’ll make you want to fall in love, run for office, and dance it out.