Find out here how these famous Latina artists are embracing their Latino roots. (Photo : Reuters) Latina artists had made great contributions to the entertainment industry.
Latinas are beautiful and that's not a misconception. Latinas are beautiful and that's not a misconception. However, the wrong perception of how Latinas should look has been pushed by stereotypes and misconception for years.
To better acquaint Chicago with the importance of her mixed roots and Afro-Latino heritage, blogger Raquel Dailey-Parham opened an Afro-Latino eatery, Maracas, which exemplifies the Afro-Latino presence in Chicago.
Negrita, the Spanish term from which the documentary gains its title, means little black girl, and the expression has both has positive and negative connotations. Numerous women featured in the preliminary footage stated that the word can be used offensively; but, generally, the word is used with cariño or affection.
La actriz Dominicana Zoé Saldaña is the new face of L'Oréal Paris, which is the manufacturer of cosmetics, skincare, haircolor and haircare for women of all ages and ethnicities. The flawless screen professional will be joining the likes of spokeswomen Jennifer Lopez, Julianne Moore, Eva Longoria, Blake Lively, and Beyoncé. The internationally-known beauty empire announced the union late last month, on March 28, welcoming Saldaña into the fold on their Facebook page, while simultaneously landing a quick product endorsement. "We couldn't be happier to welcome the ravishing Zoe Saldana to the L'Oréal Paris family. Her favorite product? Colour Riche Extraordinaire," L'Oréal Paris' Facebook stated.
Mariah Carey, who recently opened up to fans about a positive and optimistic recovery after tumbling in heels and dislocating her shoulder, may have underestimated and understated the extent of damage done.
Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes was the third member of the hip-hop/R&B trio TLC before dying in a tragic car collision in Honduras during the spring of 2002. The two surviving members, Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Rozanda "Chili" Thomas, disbanded. Now, after all this time, they've decided to reform the group, and in recent interviews, they've taken time to discuss life after Lopes and the future of TLC.
Christina Milian and Mark Ballas were eliminated from Dancing with the Stars this week after receiving the night’s top scores, and severe criticism from guest judge Julianne Hough. The 32-year-old Afro-Cuban songstress expressed that she was saddened and shocked by the results that pulled her and her partner from the competition.
Christina Milian and Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, who are both current contestants on this season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars, spoke to Latina Magazine and dished about technique, congrats, and the difficulties of the dance.
