Arts & Entertainment

Hollywood Is Blinding Itself to the Power of the Latino Community

The 2022 LDC Latinos in Media Report highlights the continued—and severe—underrepresentation of Latino actors, writers, and directors

Josh Norek
Josh Norek Is on a Mission to Help Musicians

Josh Norek turned his passion for Latin alternative music into Regalías Digitales, a music publisher and licensing agency that now collects revenue on behalf of artists around the world

Ydalmi Noriega Is Redefining What Poetry Looks Like in America

As VP of programs and engagement at the Poetry Foundation, Ydalmi Noriega has dedicated herself to finding, cultivating, and celebrating diverse voices

Jeff Valdez Is Changing the Narrative

Producer Jeff Valdez has dedicated his career to changing how Latinos are portrayed in TV shows and movies—and ensuring that they’re represented in the first place

Christy Haubegger Has One Mission: Empowerment

WarnerMedia’s Christy Haubegger has worked across many industries, but one thing ties all her roles together: her passion for uplifting and empowering people of color

Jose Castro Takes Paramount Consumer Products to Its Highest Peak

Jose Castro helps fans connect to Paramount’s entertainment with innovative merchandise offered both online and in-person

Martin Diaz de la Pena Lopez
Martin Diaz de la Peña Lopez: A Diplomat Between Divisions

Martin Diaz de la Peña Lopez is a change agent. In his rotational role as…

Desiree Perez
Desiree Perez Is Leading Roc Nation and Changing the World

It’s hard to imagine Roc Nation as anything less than the hugely influential entertainment company…

Areli Quirarte
Areli Quirarte Chooses Lyrics That Reach Any Audience

Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, carries a certain vibe. Its charm and beauty can be found…

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…

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…

Hispanic Executive
William Sevilla Keeps Calm Amid Change

Dealing with the aftermath of a merger between two of the largest studios in Hollywood…

Maria Fernandez
Maria Fernandez Leads and Serves at Sony Music Entertainment
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Life has certainly changed for Maria Fernandez since she last spoke with Hispanic Executive. In…

Tanya Saracho Sees No Limit to the Stories She Can Tell

Bittersweet. It’s an adjective Tanya Saracho knows all too well. Earlier this year, about a…

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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,…

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Alex Corral Isn’t Your Average Joe

Alex Corral’s grandfather is never far from his mind. It’s not just the fact that…

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Sean Jaquez: “Piracy is a symptom of shifting consciousness from the community to the individual.”

“After taking an introductory course in sociology as an undergrad at UC Berkeley, it was…

Watch: Sol Trujillo on Cultural Identity

In part two of our three-part video series, Sol Trujillo discusses the rising influence of the US Latino population cohort, and how to change its cultural perception.

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…

Behind the Scenes of Twentieth Century Fox with William Sevilla

TVs may be thinner and viewing mediums more varied, but the magic of television remains…