‘Noche de Fuego’ Deserves to Win at the Oscars
Despite the girls’ lives being torn apart by war, the heart of ‘Noche de Fuego’ is not their fear but the love they share.
Oscars
Latinas Winning (Acting) Awards
Latina representation is seriously lacking in Hollywood. That’s why we give so much love, admiration, and appreciation to the actresses who have broken barriers and been recognized for their stellar work. In the acting world, an Oscar or an Emmy is a huge accomplishment – proof that your work is great and that your peers recognize it. That’s why I wanted to highlight the Latina actresses who have received one of these statuettes for their work. Here’s to many more Latinas joining their ranks!
Alexxis Lemire of “The Half of It” Deserves More
No matter how many times I watch ‘The Half of It’ or how little recognition Alexxis Lemire gets, the movie makes me more hopeful for queer Latinas like me.
The Oscars Made 118 Nominations, Only 5 Latinx Artists Were Recognized
Yesterday, the Oscar nominations were released and while we celebrate that for the first time in history two women (and one woman of color!) have been nominated in the Best Director category, we couldn’t help but notice the lack of Latinx representation. This year, only five Latinx folks were nominated in four categories: Best Documentary […]
Roma Didn’t Win Best Picture And That’s Okay
Last night Roma didn’t win for Best Picture (mass eye roll for Green Book’s win) and Yalitza Aparicio didn’t win Best Actress in a leading role, and yes we’re disappointed. But we’re not hopeless. = As Latinas, we’re used to not winning awards. I mean let’s face it it’s been 58 years since a Latina […]
“Roma” and the Pressure to Represent all of the Latinx Experience
“I’m Mexican.” That’s something I say sometimes. Mostly to people who are (rudely) asking “where are you [really] from?” And sometimes to those who take my light skin as an invitation to say something racist. Every once in a while to a fellow Latinx person as we share experiences. The thing is, though, I’m not […]