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3 weeks ago | 
latinitasmagazine.org | Camila Dejesus |Mariana Carrasco |Jenny Castro
Born in 1941 in Los Angeles, CA, and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Richard Valenzuela is known as a pioneer in rock music history, being the first Chicano (Mexican-American) to have merged Spanish with the rock n’ roll sound with his version of the traditional folk song “La Bamba.” A self-taught musician and singer-songwriter, he was renamed “Ritchie Valens” for easier and anglified pronunciation, (common at the time) by producer and President of Del-Fi Records Bob Keane.
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2 months ago | 
latinitasmagazine.org | Jenny Castro |Camila Dejesus
Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images)Decades after her passing, Selena still remains one of the most influential figures in the Latino community and continues to have a major impact in the realm of pop culture both in the U.S. and abroad.
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2 months ago | 
latinitasmagazine.org | Camila Dejesus |Jenny Castro |Mariana Medina Barragán
Just last week, Latina and Filipina actress Tatianna Córdoba’s dreams came true as she made her Broadway debut, starring as Ana García in the musical adaptation of Real Women Have Curves, inspired by Josefina López’s 1990 play. Córdoba was honored to redefine the role that’s best known for America Ferrera’s incredible portrayal in the 2002 classic film of the same name.
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2 months ago | 
latinitasmagazine.org | Jenny Castro |Camila Dejesus |Mariana Medina Barragán
Puerto Rican pride was in full display Saturday night at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena. Rauw Alejandro, the fresh-faced reggaeton singer/songwriter, launched his world tour Cosa Nuestra in the Pacific Northwest on April 5th and gave fans a spectacular production easily comparable to an elaborate vintage-styled Broadway show.
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Mar 22, 2025 | 
thelagirl.com | Jenny Castro
Meet Athenna Crosby, the reigning Miss World America, model, entertainment correspondent, disability advocate, and California girl. Born and raised in San Jose, CA, Crosby recently won the Miss World America pageant in November 2024 in Seattle, WA, and will go on to represent the United States at the international Miss World competition sometime this year. The Miss World Organization itself is one of the top pageant systems in the world and also the oldest.
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Mar 18, 2025 | 
latinitasmagazine.org | Camila Dejesus |Jenny Castro
This year’s SXSW featured a plethora of riveting panels from famous casts to famous musicians, and for a moment it seemed as if every celebrity in the world was in the Lone Star State. As if the festival couldn’t get any more exciting, NASA decided to hold a keynote session with the astronauts who will be embarking on NASA’s first attempt at landing on the Moon since 1972.
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Feb 5, 2025 | 
thelagirl.com | Jenny Castro
One of the cutest and coziest towns in Southwestern LA is none other than Manhattan Beach. A place perfect for vacations and weekend getaways. While there, indulge in local activities such as strolling the beach, playing volleyball, or trying some of their amazing restaurants. Check out our following list of recommended places of where to eat in Manhattan Beach. 1.
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Feb 5, 2025 | 
thelagirl.com | Jenny Castro
As the new year unfolds, it might be a good idea to check your makeup bag and beauty products to see what you may or may not need. With so many beauty brands out there, it can be tricky to find the right products that work for you. Below, we have compiled a list of some standout makeup products you need to try. Check out the following list of some recommendations we put together. 1.
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Feb 4, 2025 | 
latinitasmagazine.org | Jenny Castro |Camila Dejesus |Mariana Medina Barragán
25-year-old Allegra Rodriguez wears many hats, not only is she the current Miss Texas Latina but she is also an entrepreneur and aircraft technician which is fueled by her passion for STEM. Originally from Mexico, Rodriguez moved to Texas after fleeing a domestic violence household and is now thriving as a model, pageant queen, and young professional in the aviation industry.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
latinitasmagazine.org | Sonia Sanchez |Jenny Castro
On Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, Latinitas Magazine had the pleasure of attending Media Night at The Hobby Center for Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) Houston’s production of Disney’s Frozen, and it was a complete showstopper that left Houstonian audiences spellbound! Disney hand-selected TUTS Houston as one of five regional theatres globally to produce an exciting and imaginative new staging! The production of the show was top notch and I felt as if I were at a Broadway show.
