Shayne Rodriguez Thompson from Hip Latina writes about Ecuadorian jefa Saskia Sorrosa going from NBA executive advocating for bilingualism to launching her own successful startup Fresh Bellies, advocating for children to have access to delicious and healthy baby snacks! Click HERE to read more! PHOTO: Pipeline Angels
Leonidas Iza, the Leader of the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities in Ecuador (CONAIE), has been one of the main voices of the Ecuadorian people as he demands for a cut in fuel prices and raises concerns towards the lack of access to education for indigenous communities. Since 2020, the price of diesel in Ecuador has […]
Felix Contreras from NPR writes about two iconic but forgotten Venezuelan and Ecuadorian voices of the past found in a grandpa’s basement. Click HERE to read more! PHOTO: Honest Jon’s Records/Odelia Records
Thomas Georges’ from Hamilton.edu writes about Ecuadorian Paula Ortiz making documentary Imbabura about the textile industry in Ecuador’s indigenous community Peguche. Click HERE to read more! PHOTO: Paula Ortiz ’18 shoots her film in Otavalo, Ecuador, overlooking Imbabura mountain.
Etan Vlessing from The Hollywood Reporter writes about Cobra Kai’s Mexican, Cuban, and Ecuadorian actor Xolo Maridueña and his casting for the lead role in DC’s first ever Latino superhero led film Blue Beetle. Click HERE to read about it! PHOTO: Getty Images
Samantha Schnurr from E Online writes about the rise of Ecuadorian Emmy-award winning singer, dancer, actor, and talk show host Adrienne Bailon. Click HERE to read about her success and inspiring story. PHOTO: Getty Images
Over at PlayBill, Ruthie Fierberg writes about the Ecuadorian Carlo Albán’s rise and success with Mile 22 — which has just ranked #2 on Netflix’s most popular watches! Click HERE to learn more about the actor. PHOTO: STX Entertainment
NBC News Latino writes about an Ecuadorian couple that breaks the Guinness world record for oldest married couple! Click HERE to read it all! PHOTO: NBC News
Over at Billboard, there is a video that features the Latin boy band CNCO talking about some of the things they experienced having grown up being Latino! Photo: Billboard Video Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
We all watched him grow up in “La Banda” and have seen his ongoing path to where he is today. Ecuadorian Johann Vera releases new single “Ojo Por Ojo” that is to the next level. He always surprises with his creations. Photo: Getty Images Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez