Kevin Estrada / Netflix
Hollywood often shows Latinx stereotypes; therefore, it is important to watch tv shows and movies that accurately portray Latino culture with Latinx representation.
Media represents Latinx as many things, but most are inaccurate. Latinx encompasses a large number of countries with different traditions and cultures. Therefore, it is impossible to narrow it down to down to one stereotype. But, stereotypes are a common thread in entertainment. When attitude and behavior are stereotyped in entertainment, it leads to a subconscious preconceived notion towards a specific community.
More importantly, fewer lead Latino actors today than 70 years ago, and 44.7% of the roles are unnamed or uncredited.
Starring
Christian Serratos, Ricardo Chavira, Noemi Gonzalez, Gabriel Chavarria, Seidy López, Julio Macias, Jesse Perez, Hunter Reese Peña
Premieres
Format
Hour-long biographical/family drama; seven episodes watched for review
Desperately craving the love she’s been singing about, Selena continues to see Chris Perez (Jesse Perez) despite her family’s disapproval. She also becomes more vocal about things she dislikes and the things she wants as she further establishes herself as a singer-songwriter, fashion designer, and business owner a huge departure from Part One, which showed her as the submissive and “perfect” daughter who went along with everything her father said. And as Selena comes into her own, so, too, does lead actor Christian Serratos. Though it still feels (and sounds) like she’s doing an impression of Jennifer Lopez as Selena, there are quite a few moments beyond the stage where she is able to shed those similarities and offer her own take on the singer