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The article features notable actors, writers and artists of Latin American descent. Melissa Barrera started her acting career on telenovelas in Mexico where she grew up before moving to Los Angeles, California in 2017 where she starred in "Vida," which premiered a year later. Award-winning cinematographer Carolina Costa has worked on feature films, commercials and documentaries, including the coming-of-age story "Hala" streamed on Apple TV.

The article focuses on renowned Mexican telenovela actor Eduardo Yanez who is working hard to crack the American movie industry for the past 20 years. The English-speaking Latino actor has divided his career between working in Hollywood films and starring in Televisa telenovelas. Yanes at 55 still yearns to make it big in the U.S. as he has made it in Latin America.

The article profiles Hispanic American actress Rosie Perez who is an advocate for Hispanic American culture and pride. An overview of Perez's career is provided who joined the talk show "The View" in September 2014 and who is an advocate for the rights of Puerto Ricans. Other topics include Perez's efforts to help troubled inner-city schools and memoir "Handbook for an Unpredictable Life: How I Survived Sister Renata and My Crazy Mother and Still Came Out Smiling (With Great Hair)."

The article profiles Rosario Dawson, a Hispanic American actress, author and a chairwoman of VotoLatino, a Latino voter registration and mobilization groups in the U.S. An overview of her family background, acting career and political career is provided. It also emphasizes her mentoring career with the future Hispanic American women enterpreneurs.

The article features Latino actors and filmmakers who are working in creative and independent film, or defying type-cast. Argentine actress Mía Maestro stars in the films "Tango," "Frida" and "The Motorcycle Diaries." Filmmaker Robert Rodriguez releases his high-technology film "Shorts," while Brazilian actor Rodrigo Santoro focuses his time on feature films such as "I Love You Phillip Morris." Also featured are Penélope Cruz, Ricardo De Montreul, Javier Bardem, Carlos Cuarón, and Blanca Portillo.

The article features Hispanic American actress Paz Vega. She first appeared in the U.S. film scene in 2004 in the comedic-drama "Spanglish" directed by James Brooks. Vega plays the character Elena, a United Nations (UN) refugee program coordinator, in Danis Tanovic's drama "Triage" about a war photojournalist who has returned from an assignment in Kurdistan. Other motion picture projects of the actress are "El Camino Del Diablo/The Devil's Highway" and "The Six Wives of Henry Lefay."

An interview with Hispanic actor John Leguizamo is presented. He talks about his early one-man theater shows which landed him a career in television, Broadway and eventually in film. He relates to taking inspiration from comedians in the mainstream, like Lily Tomlin and Spalding Gray and Whoopi Goldberg. Leguizamo offers information on his upcoming film, "Humboldt Park," named after a Hispanic area of Chicago, Illinois.

The article presents quotations from several Latino actors on their thoughts about show business including Kevin Alejandro, Yareli Arizmendi and Borbeto Braba.

The article features Latino actor Ricardo Chavira. His father is Mexican while his late mother was German-Irish. He is one of the stars on the television drama "Desperate Housewives." He is also costarring in the television film "Kings of South Beach" airing March 12, 2007 on the A&E network. Chavira is also in a small independent film called "Rockaway" where he plays a homeless man living under a bridge.

The article features several Hispanic American entertainers. Salma Hayek burst onto the U.S. scene in Robert Rodriguez's Desperado and has since paved the road to Hollywood for other crossover Mexican actors. Gael García Bernal is more concerned about the craft than the notoriety and stardom. Nadine Velasquez is on one of TV's hottest sitcoms, My Name is Earl. Oscar nominee Alfonso Cuarón rose to industry prominence with his coming-of-age film Y tu Mamá También.

The article presents an interview with Hispanic American actor Wilmer Valderrama. He shares his efforts to make every character he plays as real as possible. He cites the preparations he made for his role in the motion picture "Fast Food Nation." He reveals his plan to diversify his career from actor to entrepreneur.

Features Hispanic actor Freddie Prinze Jr. Role portrayed in the television comedy "Freddie"; Accomplishments as an actor; Approach in choosing for a role in a film; Relationship with his father.

Profiles Hispanic American actor Jimmy Smits. Remarks from actor Esaí Morales on Smits; Expectations on the role of Smits in the television program "West Wing"; Hispanic American actors who inspired Smits; Foundation which was co-developed by Smits to help Hispanic Americans in the performing arts.

Interviews actor Gael Garcia Bernal regarding his career. Experience while filming the movie "Y Tu Mamá También"; Relationships with directors; Importance of silence in acting.

Profiles Hispanic American actor Héctor Elizondo. Television shows and film projects of Elizondo; Characteristics and personality of Elizondo; Career background of Elizondo; Sentiments of Elizondo on the lack of opportunity for Hispanic American actors in the U.S. entertainment industry.

The article discusses Latin World Entertainment, a company created by the actress Sofia Vergara and her partner Luis Balaguer which focuses on talent management, licensing, marketing, production, and new media. The company's profitability and influence is commented on, and the value of its connections to the Hispanic market for companies seeking to advertise to Hispanic Americans is examined. Also touched on is Vergara's relationship with the television company Univision and her decision to found the company when she was unable to find a manager who worked with Hispanic talent.

Features Spanish actor Antonio Banderas. Movies he has appeared in; Approach to his film career; Comment on working with writer-director Brian De Palma for the movie 'Femme Fatale'; Relationship with his wife Melanie Griffith.

Profiles John Leguizamo, a Hispanic American theater and film actor. Information on his Broadway play 'Sexaholic A Love Story'; Views about family and relationships; Overview of a television show being developed for Leguizamo; Examples of film projects; Discussion on being a Latino in the entertainment industry.

Features Edward James Olmos, a Hispanic actor, producer and writer. Work experiences; Movie projects; Beliefs on ethnicity; Activities as a social activist.

Focuses on the work of motion picture director Robert Rodriguez. Discussion of how Rodriguez has trouble getting Hollywood approval for Latina actress Salma Hayek in his film "Desperado"; Discussion of Rodriguez's casting of Jessica Alba in his film "Sin City"; Comments from Rodriguez regarding the work of Hispanic Americans in Hollywood.

Focuses on the lack of Latinos on American television. Definition of ensemble players and supporting, recurring and guest-starring roles; Latino actors and their shows that have performed well; Overview of the concept of color-blind casting.

The article profiles actor Guillermo Diaz. It cites his film credits, including "Party Girl" and "Stonewall," and television roles in series including "Weeds" and "Mercy." It recounts his childhood in New York City, coming out to his Cuban-American family, and his acting training. His posing nude for the magazine "Pinups" is mentioned.

The article features Hispanic American standup comedian and actor Carlos Alazraqui. According to him, his name pays off in situation where they want to hire people who have authentic sounding names. He is popularly known as James Oswaldo Garcia, one of the characters on Comedy Central's long-running spoof of police-based reality show "Reno 911!." He was caught in the middle of controversy when he provided the voice for the Taco Bell Chihuahua, as some protestors objected to hearing a Chihuahua with a Mexican accent selling Mexican fast food.

Looks at the life of Freddie Prinze Jr.and his new television sitcom "Freddie" which he writes, directs, and acts in. His father's brief acting career, his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and his suicide; Jr.'s marriage to Sarah Michelle Gellar; His relationship to George Lopez and Lopez's effort to get the star on the Walk of Fame; Some of Jr.'s acting credits, including "She's All That," "Summer Catch," and others; His feelings about Hispanic stereo-typing.

Focuses on the roles of Hispanic American actors in various television programs aired in the U.S. Television shows with diverse casts; Concept of the television comedy "Freddie," starring Freddie Prinze Jr.; Influence of actress Eva Longoria on the increase in lead roles for Latinas in episodic television programs. INSET: HISPANIC--OR NOT?.

Looks at the popularity of Latino theater in the U.S. Information on the career of Latino playwright Gabriel Garcia Marquez; Roles of Latino actors in theater; Latino plays that were revived.

Features Hispanic American comedian George López. Career background; Success of his sitcom "George López"; Views of López on his success.

The article presents an interview with America Ferrera, star of the television (TV) program "Ugly Betty." She discussed how playing the role of Betty on "Ugly Betty" has changed her perspective on feminine beauty. She also discussed how the show has changed the way minorities are portrayed on TV and how she has faced the challenges of being a Latina in the motion picture industry.

Features actor Benicio Del Toro. Physical attributes of Del Toro; Selection of Del Toro as the 2001 Hispanic of the Year by the 'HISPANIC Magazine'; Acting awards received by Del Toro for his role in the motion picture 'Traffic.'

Profiles actor George Lopez whose self-titled television series addresses his own life. Plot elements of the program; His artistic influences, including actor Freddie Prinze; Treatment of Hispanic and Latino culture on the program.

The article features several young Latinos and Latinas in the U.S. entertainment industry. These include Brazilian actress Jordana Brewster, Mexican actor and producer Diego Luna, Mexican film director Jonas Cuaron, and news reporter Elizabeth Espinosa. It cites that Brewster gained global acclaim for her role in the "Fast & Furious" franchise. It also notes that Cuaron co-wrote the film "Gravity" with his father, Alfonso.

Reports on the two Hispanic cast members of the popular television program, `Star Trek: Voyager.' Robert Beltran, who portrays first officer Chakotay; Roxann Biggs-Dawson, who plays the half-Latina human, half-Klingon B'Elanna Torres; Comments from the show's co-executive producer Jeri Taylor; How minorities have been under-represented in television; How these characters are fully-realized individuals and not typical Hispanic stereotypes.

The article profiles several young Latinos and Latinas in the entertainment industry in the U.S. including Christina Aguilera, Gael Garcia Bernal, and Jessica Alba. It cites that "Genie in a Bottle" singer Aguilera landed as a coach in the reality television series "The Voice," while Bernal gained global acclaim for his film "Amores Perros." It notes that actress Alba helped the "Fantastic Four" movie to achieve gross income of more than 330 million dollars with her role as Invisible Woman.

The author offers insights on the possible Academy Award recognition of the performance of Latino actor Clifton Collins Jr. in the film "Jockey."

The article discusses the benefits of the increasingly inclusive casting of dramas and comedies. Successful films that feature African Americans, Latinos and Asians include "Bad Boys for Life," "Parasite" and the "Star Wars" franchises. Freeform's revival of the television series "Party of Five" spotlights the Acosta siblings, whose parents are deported back to Mexico. Science fiction and fantasy films have long been including people from different races.

The article focuses on the underrepresentation of Latinx moviestars in films despite Latinx moviegoers remaining frequent and consistent ticket buyers. Topics discussed include the role of industry preconceptions and broader cultural stereotypes in the lack of Latinx moviestars, the challenge of the lack of a deep talent pool of proven stars to representation and the lack of big-name directors who would facilitate star-making.

This article presents an interview with Latino actors Gina Rodriguez, Francia Raisa and Tyler Posey. When asked about difficulties faced while giving auditions, Raisa states that one might get discouraged sometimes due to the challenges involved. Rodriguez informs about her career as a salsa dancer and Posey mentions that his role in the television program "Teen Wolf," has inspired several children to take acting as a career.

An interview with U.S. gay actor Wilson Cruz is presented. He discusses the discoveries he made as co-executive producer of the Apple TV documentary series "Visible: Out on Television" about the history of LGBTQ representation on television. Cruz comments on LGBTQ activists who stormed live newscasts. He also describes the first time he saw himself represented on television as a Latino and as a gay Latino.