Hollywood’s Bias Against Latino Actors, Films
Hollywood’s Bias Against Latino Actors, Films
[Editor’s Note: Fanny Veliz is an actor and filmmaker who lives in Los Angeles.] Latinos are the largest minority in this country, yet one of the least represented in the […]
Happy Friday From Marisa Monte!
I don’t know why it took me so long to post about Marisa Monte, but truth be told, we’re all lucky I finally did! For some reason, I decided to […]
Why I Always Have To Make Everything About Race
As a Latina who not only was raised to be aware of these issues, but who’s studied in them in school and written about them professionally for several years, I […]
Checa LA Movie: In Case You Were Waiting For “The Hangover Part II”
Para el fin de semana de Memorial Day (26 de Mayo) llega a los cines la secuela de la peli que nos hizo casi llorar de la risa “The Hangover […]
I’m A Guadalupe Memorabilia Addict
I love La Virgen de Guadalupe. Now, don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t call myself an exceptional Catholic by any means, but the image of that lovely lady has been […]
Menudo Is The Only Food Group That Counts
There were four basic food groups at my house; beans, lard, tortillas and Tang. I was always able to count on three or all of them to make an appearance […]
Checa LA Movie: “Fast Five,” Featuring Latino Talent
Los héroes de la velocidad están de vuelta en una películas más anticipadas de la primavera: “Fast Five” la quinta entrega de la franquicia “Fast and Furious”. Y es un gusto comentarles […]
Guapura 101: What’s Your Most Flattering Color Scheme?
Ever wear a blouse that people just can’t stop complimenting you on? That’s what happens when you wear a color that’s perfect for you. When I was in high school […]
Exhibit: Mexican-American Identity In Los Angeles
What looks to be an amazing interactive exhibit will begin on April 16 at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Los Angeles, California. The exhibit is called “LA Starts […]
Could Latinos Save Hollywood?
When I was a kid in Nuevo Laredo I watched American movies, in English, with Spanish subtitles. It drove me crazy. I was perfectly fluent (and literate) in English and […]
