Monica Trasandes
Monica Trasandes: “Get It Right”

It is the purpose of nonprofits such as GLAAD to look out for the LGBTQ+…

Diana Feliz Oliva
Diana Feliz Oliva Clears a Path at Gilead Sciences

This is not a traditional profile, because nothing about Diana Feliz Oliva’s life or career,…

Armando Ibanez
Armando Ibañez Documents the Undocumented

Armando Ibañez is devoted to representing his community through television and film

Moises Zamora
Moisés Zamora Is a Student of Stories

“I’m not waiting for doors to open for me. I am going to build the…

Queen Victoria Ortega and Bamby Salcedo
Queen Victoria Ortega and Bamby Salcedo Fight for the Rights of Trans People

Queen Victoria Ortega and Bamby Salcedo, while not the same age, both grew up in…

Carmen Carrera
Carmen Carrera Proves that Bravery Is Beautiful

It’s obvious when talking to Carmen Carrera that since she first burst onto the scene as…

Ingrid Duran and Catherine Pino
Ingrid Duran and Catherine Pino Labor Out of Love

Getting married by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor—the first Latina to sit on that court—is…

Andres Palencia
To The Q Agenda, All Are Welcome

The press release for LATV’s The Q Agenda promises a place for “candid and genuine…

William Morales Walt Disney Television
William Morales Ensures that Disney Is Picture-Perfect

When William “Willie” Morales emigrated from his home country of Guatemala and came to America…

Julissa Calderon
Julissa Calderon: Community Activist, On Screen and Off

Julissa Calderon dreams big. Then, she dreams bigger. Indeed, over the course of her career,…

A Day in the Life of Carlos Gaytan

8:15 A.M. Gaytan charges up with French press coffee before heading to his restaurant Tzuco,…

Maria Fernandez
Maria Fernandez Leads and Serves at Sony Music Entertainment

Life has certainly changed for Maria Fernandez since she last spoke with Hispanic Executive. In…

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Mariela Ure Brings Marketing Magic to Universal Studios

Being intellectually curious is a fantastic way to launch a career. Just ask Mariela Ure,…

Fender’s Instruments Make Musicians “Fly”—Sal Montes Makes Sure of It

Sal Montes is quite clear about what Fender is aiming for: “We want to be…

Chef on Fire: Tanta Chicago’s Runaway Success

Because of its unique immigration history, Peru’s cuisine encompasses the world’s most eclectic mix of…

Perfecting Peruvian Cuisine in Miami’s Melting Pot

Diego Oka brings Gastón Acurio’s Peruvian cuisine to Miami as executive chef of La Mar

Mexique Owner and Top Chef Favorite Is Back on Top

Chef Carlos Gaytán’s career has been one of ups and downs, but ever since a Michelin Star rating made the former Top Chef contestant a face of forward-thinking Mexican cuisine, he hasn’t lowered his sights