Hollywood s Latino Culture Gap
Times journalists examine the complicated history of Latinos in Hollywood and the actions being taken to increase their representation, which remains stubbornly low.
Pop quiz!
Name five Mexican states, four Mexican wrestlers and three telenovelas starring Thalía. Now dance convincingly to a remix of “El Chaca Chaca,” identify Mexican candies while blindfolded and juggle a soccer ball like Chucky Lozano. For extra credit, belt out a reverberant
grito.
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Don’t worry if you failed. This is not a real test.
It’s a tongue-in-cheek plot point from the Netflix comedy series “Gentefied.” In the third episode of the series, which debuted last year, aspiring chef Chris Morales (played by the affable Carlos Santos) has his Mexican bona fides challenged by a fellow cook after he informs his colleagues that, no, he did not catch the latest Chivas match on TV.
The Comics Connection You Never Realized In Queen Of The South
The Comics Connection You Never Realized In Queen Of The South Justin Stephens/USA Network
By Robert Balkovich/Feb. 26, 2021 9:50 am EDT
Queen of the South is not someone to underestimate. After growing up in Mexico, she was forced to flee to the United States when her boyfriend s drug cartel murdered him and moved her to the top spot on their hit list. Once she s in the U.S., however, Teresa uses her tenacity and street smarts to become a powerful player in the international drug trade. Eventually, those who hunted her down learn to fear the Queen of the South.