Star Wars Princess Leia is Based on this Mexican Revolutionary
May the force be with you! Star Wars has always been ours, thanks to the Mexican revolutionary who inspired the creation of Princess Leia.
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All the Latinos at CinemaCon 2026
Hollywood promoted the films they hope will bring in the big box office bucks at CinemaCon 2026. But where are the Latinos? We investigate.
Con Texto: Sci-Fi Meets Latinidad – What “Andor” Gets Right
In the second edition of Con Texto, a monthly entertainment drop in partnership with The Latinx Collective, we talk Bad Bunny, Andor, y más.
Andor’s Bix Caleen Is One of Star Wars’ Biggest Unsung Heroes
Bix Caleen’s journey isn’t just one of loss, but also a strength that calls back the sacrifices made by many immigrant women worldwide.
“Andor” is Back and as Anti-Trump as Ever
Diego Luna’s “Andor” is at its best when it’s critiquing authoritarianism, reflecting and skewering today’s MAGA politics.
“The Acolyte” Finds Human Footing in a Fantasy World
“The Acolyte” works because of its broader human struggles, which add to the typical Star Wars’ Force maneuvers, combat, and stunning vistas.
‘Ahsoka’ Shows Fierce Women Can be Fierce Friends Too
Disney+’s “Ahsoka” proves viewers want more complex, opinionated women — and they want to see how this influences their friendships.
#TheLatinaPress: Heritage Month
In Issue 18, #TheLatinaPress takes on Heritage Month and the good, bad, and the ugly of the Latinx experience.
Diego Luna’s ‘Andor’ Puts ‘Latinos in Space’ Back in the Spotlight
Out of all that makes “Andor” special, its portrayal of Latinidad might just be the most important thing for our communities.
5 Latinx Actors Who Anglicized Their Names to Make It in Hollywood
By making their stage names sound more “American” (aka what white people perceive as being from the US), Latinx actors often avoid getting pigeonholed as the stereotypical criminals, janitors, maids, etc., even if the practice contributes to our erasure.