Language is essential for a person because it represents one's identity and culture. However, for some people, this is the case. So is it really important to speak Spanish to be called a Latino?

Television nowadays showcases diversity, but little to most people's knowledge, many well-known celebrities with Hispanic roots do not speak Spanish.

Some Latino celebrities achieved a lot without speaking the language. Here are some of them:

1. Eva Longoria

Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria is a well-known persona in American television. She is a famous actress, producer, writer, and businesswoman with Spanish roots as both her parents are Mexican. However, the actress barely speaks the language, which she openly admits.

2. Selena Quintanilla

America Ferrera was born in Los Angeles from Honduran parents. Ferrera, who became popular because of her dynamic role in Ugly Betty, proves that one person can still be an influential Latina, who is proud of her culture, without speaking the language. This show that made her famous was based on a Colombian telenovela called Yo soy Betty, la fea.



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