Latinos Finally Did Good at the 2024 Emmys
“To all the Latinas who are looking at me,” Colón-Zayas said in her 2024 Emmys acceptance speech, “Vote for your rights.”
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Streaming Platforms Need More Spanish-Language Content
Despite popular belief, the needs of Latinx audiences are not being met by telenovelas alone. We need more quality Spanish-language content!
Celebrating the 2024 Latina Emmy Nominations – and People of Color in General
Will this be the year for Selena Gomez? This year’s Emmy nominations have lots of Latinas and a wide range of people of color.
Bésame Cosmetics Makes Hollywood’s Period Pieces Look So Good
No one has honored the style, spirit, and sensibility of Latina beauty in Hollywood better than Bésame Cosmetics.
Madrastras Redefining the Evil Stepmom Narrative
There are no evil stepmoms without spineless, absent fathers. But blaming women has always been easier. Thank goodness, that’s stopping.
Media Still Prefers Hypersexualized Latinas – Especially in Miami
A teenager once told me that, when he moved to Miami, he “thought everyone would look like Sofia Vergara.” He was surprised, and a little disappointed, to find that people here looked – normal. He was expecting all the hypersexualized Latinas he’d seen on TV. I didn’t have to ask what he meant. Miami, also […]
Sofía Vergara’s “Griselda” Falls to Its Worst Telenovela Instincts
Despite prestige ambitions, “Griselda” is a third-tier telenovela, failing to showcase Sofía Vergara’s true potential as a dramatic actress.
2024 Latina Shows to Watch
New year, new series! We’re excited for all the 2024 Latina shows scheduled for the coming months. As usual, TV networks and streaming services are gearing up with a huge collection of premieres and renewed series. Fortunately, there is an increasing variety of content created by, starring, and directed by Latinos. So check out my […]