Hispanics make up 20 percent of our nation’s population, but less than 3 percent of 850 movies preserved at the Library of Congress.
Throughout the years, Latinos have gone after their dreams and enriched U.S. history in the process. Acting, music, sports, and science — Hispanics have contributed to important movements that keep creativity and conversations about diversity going. Jean-Michel Basquiat painted canvases with powerful messages while Gloria Estefan sang along to soulful melodies.
We’re living in a Hispanic world. In the US, the demographic has become the largest single driver of population growth and, as a result, Latinos now account for almost one fifth of America’s population. This trend is showing no signs of slowing down as Hispanics become ever-more entwined in the US’ societal fabric. In 2011, 74 percent of all Hispanics in America were US passport-holders. Today, it’s 81 percent.
America Ferrera continues breaking barriers on the big screen while Guillermo del Toro teases breathtaking projects on streaming services.
As we prepare for the arrival of Hispanic Heritage Month festivities, read more about these and other famous Hispanics and Latinos who have achieved and impacted history.
According to published reports, major motion pictures about legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and the 1968 East Los Angeles high school walkouts as well as the highest-grossing Spanish-language film to open in North America are among 27 Latino-themed movies nominated this year to the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress.
The nominations are part of a larger effort started two years ago by Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, alongside members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to fight Latino underrepresentation in Hollywood and across the nation's biggest cultural institutions.
The world-renowned Latino acting community has been making waves in Hollywood for decades. The actors are not just great but they are also wonderful people.
Every character part of the Hispanic community benefits from their distinct energy, making a movie more engaging and exciting. Although Latino actresses are often admired in movies and television shows.l
The movies by and about Latinos are nominated to the National Film Registry
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/27-movies-latinos-are-nominated-nat…
These Latinos contribute to the industry and their communities by giving back and being a positive influence for Hispanics everywhere.
List Of Famous Hispanic/Latinos
https://www.imdb.com/list/ls000020393/
Your Favorite Hispanic Celebrities
https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-hispanic-celebrities/famous-hispanics
Top 10 Latino Actors and Actresses
https://variety.com/gallery/top-10-latino-actors-and-actresses/