Oscars 2022: Latinos shining at the 94th Academy Awards red carpet

Lupita Nyong’o, born in Mexico City but of Kenyan descent, walked the red carpet in a spectacular gold Prada dress.

Wilmer Valderrama was one of the first to arrive on the red carpet of the 94th Academy Awards. The actor has Venezuelan ancestry, but was born in Miami, Florida.

Surely the name of Stephanie Beatriz sounds familiar to you. The Argentine-born actress performs most of the songs in the Encanto. Interestingly, Stephanie recorded some of the songs while in the last trimester of her pregnancy!

The spectacular Rita Moreno was present on the most important red carpet of the year. The Puerto Rican star paraded in a Carolina Herrera gown.

Ariana DeBose, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for West Side Story, arrived in an incredible ensemble featuring a palazzo paired with a large train. The actress has Puerto Rican roots on her father’s side.

Becky G was present with a strapless nude dress with which she looked very elegant. The singer grew up in Inglewood, California, but she has Mexican roots, which she proudly boasts.

Penelope Cruz, who received her fourth Oscar nomination wows in a Chanel gown.

Eugenio Derbez gave life to ‘Mr. B’ in the movie CODA: Signs of the Heart. This film was nominated in the category of “Best Film.”

Sofia Carson arrived to the Oscars with her signature style.

Colombian star Sebastián Yatra, who performs the song “Dos Oruguitas” in Encanto, paraded in a pink tuxedo.

The actress is back to the ceremony almost three decades later after never being invited again.

Germaine Franco, the first Latina and woman of color ever to be nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Original Score. The Mexican American percussionist and composer of Encanto, arrived wearing a black intricate and custom-made dress from graphic and textile designer Lydia Lavín.