Golden Globe Winner Gina Rodriguez’s Shout Out To Latino Community

*In a press conference Rodriguez said the award “…allowed [Latinos] to see themselves invited to the same party.” VL

By Felix Sanchez, NBC News

Gina Rodriguez’s Golden Globe win was already a point of pride for many who were rooting for the “Jane the Virgin” star, but it was her heartfelt shout out to the Latino community that really struck a chord with fans and critics alike:

“This award is so much more than myself,” Rodriguez said tearfully. “It represents a culture that wants to see itself as heroes,” said the Latina actress in an acceptance speech that quickly went viral.

Backstage after the award, Rodriguez expanded – in English and Spanish – on what the win meant for her as a young Latina actress.

“First and foremost, the nomination alone was a win for me because it allowed our culture, it allowed Latinos to see themselves in a beautiful light,” Rodriguez said. “For me, the win meant everything.”

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