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Latina Powerhouse Entertainers
Latina Powerhouse is an annual initiative celebrating the most influential, empowering, and inspiring Latinas. This list includes women with outstanding professional achievements and impactful stories. Their talents and efforts are essential to the our Latinx journeys.
Below are the profiles of our 2020 Latina Powerhouse Entertainers.
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Eva Longoria reminisced about early career castings
She has become a celebrated international star, continually embracing new challengesBy Shirley Gomez
Celia Cruz new LP will celebrate ‘100 Años de Azúcar’
This album is a collection of nine songs recorded during live performances in Miami, FL, in 1986 and 1987By Shirley Gomez
Vin Diesel tributes his ‘first crush’ Rita Moreno in New York ceremony
Diesel shared an emotional tribute to Moreno, who plays his grandmother in the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchiseBy Maria Loreto
Kenia Os unveils empowering pop universe with ‘Pink Aura’ album release
This 15-song production is not just a collection of tracks; it’s a manifesto of self-confidenceBy Shirley Gomez
Latino legacy at Coachella: From Zack de la Rocha to Karol G
Rocha’s headline performance in 1999 marked a pivotal moment for Latino representation at CoachellaBy Shirley Gomez
Cardi B reveals the reason why she’s learning to drive her Rolls-Royce at 31
The rapper humorously addressed her choice of wheelsBy Shirley Gomez
Ice Spice will make her acting debut alongside Denzel Washington
Spice’s journey to Hollywood comes on the heels of her meteoric rise in the music worldBy Shirley Gomez
Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth offer a glimpse into ‘Furiosa’
The film promises to delve deep into the origins of Imperator FuriosaBy Shirley Gomez
Eiza González professes her love and admiration for women in STEM fields
González also revealed that she had to immerse herself in German language and music, a challenge she eagerly embracedBy Shirley Gomez
Zoe Saldana sheds light on her grandmother’s immigration journey
Saldana fondly remembers her grandmother as the family’s biggest champion, supporter, and a driving force behind their collective aspirationsBy Shirley Gomez
Mayan Lopez manifested her life in entertainment, and now she’s the star of a show
“It was a way to be training and channeling. I was always manifesting,” she saidBy Shirley Gomez
Ice Spice is the first Latina celebrity guest on this season of ‘Hot Ones’
The popular YouTube talk show, is renowned for its fiery interviews conducted over a plate of progressively spicier chicken wingsBy Shirley Gomez
Beetlejuice is back! A sneak peek into the sequel and Jenna Ortega’s rebellious side
A delightfully macabre tale that promises to be as quirky as the originalBy Shirley Gomez
Will Nicki Nicole release a song about Peso Pluma’s cheating scandal?
The rapper and Peso Pluma called it quits after the Mexican star was filmed holding hands with another womanBy Shirley Gomez
Karol G helps a fan with her gender reveal during the singer’s Dominican Republic concert
The Colombian took a heartwarming detour from her set to assist a devoted fan, Marleny Peralta, with a unique momentBy Shirley Gomez
Danna Paola embraces a new era: Singer changes her stage name
A fresh direction in her artistic journeyBy Shirley Gomez
Karol G breaks records in Latin America and Europe with her ‘Mañana Será Bonito Tour’
The tour shattered Coldplay’s previous record set in 2022By Shirley Gomez
America Ferrera will star in a docuseries about Ana Mendieta and her controversial story
The limited-series adaptation will explore the intricate web of artistry, feminism, and tragedy that defined Mendieta’s existenceBy Shirley Gomez
Oscars 2024: Latinos leave their mark on the awards red carpet
The spotlight shone brightly on the diversity and richness that Latino artists bring to the silver screenBy Shirley Gomez
True Detective season five confirmed with Issa López after Night Country success
Season 4 has become HBO’s most-watched season yetBy Jovita Trujillo
Gina Rodriguez premieres upcoming Netflix’s movie ‘Players’
In the film, Rodriguez plays the role of New York City sportswriter MackBy Shirley Gomez
Karol G and Christina Aguilera’s longstanding connection: From covering songs to the 2024 Grammy Awards
They have remained true to themselves, their music, and their connectionBy Shirley Gomez
Cardi B stars in her second Super Bowl commercial
The 30-second spot features the Dominican American rapper showcasing a viral makeup productBy Shirley Gomez
America Ferrera’s directorial debut, ‘I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter', is in development
The story centers around a teenager escaping her traditional Mexican immigrant parents in ChicagoBy Shirley Gomez
Jennifer Lopez receives an apology from Ayo Edebiri after calling her a ‘scam’
While many would love to watch JLo perform live, Edebiri had a different opinion of Lopez’s vocal skillsBy Shirley Gomez
Lupita Infante, Lila Downs, Ana Bárbara, and Flor de Toloache are the female artists competing against Peso Pluma for a Grammy
In 2023, Latinas rose and conquered the charts with their inspiring anthems and heart-filling songsBy Shirley Gomez
Chita Rivera was six months pregnant when performing on ‘West Side Story’
The late Broadway legend recalled how her gynecologist panicked after seeing her dancing onstage while pregnantBy Shirley Gomez
Sofia Vergara and Karol G reunite to premiere ‘Griselda’ in Miami
Both stars looked elegant and charming in their fashionable attireBy Shirley Gomez
Becky G receives Oscar nomination for Best Original Song: Here’s her reaction!
Fans and supporters have widely appreciated Becky G’s heartfelt reaction to the nominationBy Shirley Gomez
Kali Uchis shows her growing baby bump while performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Her beautiful attire and radiant personality show that motherhood truly suits herBy Shirley Gomez
Sofía Vergara embraces her roots while dancing Vallenato in Colombia
Vergara, who hails from Barranquilla, looked delighted as she spent time with her family and friendsBy Shirley Gomez
Camila Morrone honors her Argentinian heritage and shows her love for Messi at the Emmys
During the pre-show, the star also spoke about how important the Pope and Lionel Messi are to ArgentinaBy Shirley Gomez
Shakira is the third female entertainer with the most Guinness World Records
The first position is occupied by Taylor Swift, who has 69 recordsBy Shirley Gomez
Sofia Vergara’s genius way of clapping back at Pablo Motos after mocking her accent
The star was talking about her time on Modern Family when Motos asked, “How do you pronounce Modern Family?”By Shirley Gomez![Jennifer Lopez debuts new song and music video for ‘Can’t Get Enough’ [WATCH HERE]](https://www.hola.com/us/horizon/landscape/10fff9125ded-jennifer-l-pez-estilo.jpg)
Jennifer Lopez debuts new song and music video for ‘Can’t Get Enough’ [WATCH HERE]
Lopez revealed that she wanted something that would allow her to perform with an upbeat and energetic vibeBy Shirley Gomez
Top 10 Latin music moments of 2023
Music originating from Latin America has topped global charts, and even the most prominent musicians are taking notesBy Shirley Gomez
America Ferrera is excited about the possibility of an ‘Ugly Betty’ reunion
“I think there has been like a deep desire there for a long time,” the star assures.By Shirley Gomez
Xochitl Gomez wins ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 32
During the grand finale, each pair of dancers were allowed to showcase their skills by performing two separate dancesBy Shirley Gomez
Jenna Ortega and Jacob Elordi are prospects for an unconfirmed ‘Twilight’ reboot
Catherine Hardwicke, the director of the “Twilight” movies, believes that Jenna would be the ideal Bella SwanBy Shirley Gomez
Jenna Ortega is back on the Beetlejuice 2 set after strike
The sequel to the 1988 film, which stars Michael Keaton as the titular character, is “99 percent” completeBy Shirley Gomez
Xochitl Gomez earns perfect score on ‘Dancing with the Stars’
The couple brought the house down and secured the season’s first perfect scoreBy Shirley Gomez