Jennifer Mota

Euphoria Star Alexa Demie Is Ready for Someone to Cast Her in a Comedy

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“Hollywood can be very stereotypical,” she tells People CHICA. “They want you to come in with a heavy-ass Spanish accent.”

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Maxine Ashley Debuts New "Girls" Video and Explains How YouTube Shaped Her Career

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Play-N-Skillz's Play Talks "Con Calma," Creating Global Music, and the Duo's Career Evolution

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Nio Garcia on the Ingredients That Made "Te Boté" the Perfect Hit

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“One of the key themes in 2019 — and not just 2019, the past generations, too — is heartache," Nio Garcia tells People CHICA. Here, the artist talks about his hit "Te Boté" and his upbringing in Puerto Rico.

Mateo Kingman Explains the Influences Behind His New Album Astro

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"I asked myself, 'What do I do with the contemporary sounds that are mine, and this music that is my language and is deep inside of me?'"

Nino Augustine on Reclaiming a Space in Urbano for Panama

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“We need to go back and give flowers to those early pioneers like Nando Boom, El General, and Renato," Augustine tells People CHICA. "There are many artists from Panama that were staples in this movement."

Kaina Is Not Intimidated by Industry Standards

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“All my music comes from me being myself, a first-generation Latina," Kaina says. "When I play for an audience like that, I know that I don't need to explain myself to them. We already have a mutual understanding."

Sech on His Rapid Rise in Urbano and Transitioning From Dancehall to Reggaeton

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"Sometimes we give up right before making it," says Panamanian star Sech. "We have to keep fighting till the end. Sometimes we also feel like because we are a certain age we can't achieve something — that's a lie. It's never too late."

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How Dora and the Lost City of Gold Composer Germaine Franco Is Bringing Her Latinidad to Hollywood

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"I make a point of hiring as many women and people of color in the musicians group so that I am expanding the group of people who are performing on films," says Franco. "You have to take chances and search."

iLe on the State of Puerto Rico and Her New Video "Tu Rumba"

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“It’s so important to go out and protest," iLe tells People CHICA. "People believe that there is no reason to organize and hit the streets, but without protest there will be no true change.”

Afro-Boricua Singer-Songwriter duendita is Figuring Out Her Identity Through Music

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"I was making sense of the world for myself, and learning what that felt like in my body."

How the Sunrise Movement is Pushing for the Green New Deal

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Gathering in schools and living rooms, the Sunrise Movement has a plan to make climate change a political priority.

Lyanno: The Trailblazer Bringing R&B to Urbano

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“I'm a full believer in the new generation and what we are bringing to the table," the 23-year-old tells People CHICA.

Mariah Is Bringing Back the Classic Perreo

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"I was just a regular girl from Miami trying to make it, and it’s happening," Mariah says. "It’s unreal."

ChocQuibTown Talk Afro-Identity and Their Latest Video "Que Me Baile"

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“I think videos give you an opportunity to demonstrate many things aside from the music and lyrics,” Gloria "Goyo" Martínez tells People CHICA. “We wanted to present a little of what the African diaspora is, say that it’s our origins, and that Afro-Latinas can be queens.”

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Jacob Vargas on Breaking Away From Latin Stereotypes and His Role on Mr. Iglesias

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"When Latinos see themselves on the screen, it gives them permission to dream.."

Songwriter-Producer Cris Chil Refuses to Be Anyone's Prop

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“People assume that women writers and producers are not as talented," says Cris Chil. "It’s definitely a bigger challenge than for a guy to step in. I’ve had to definitely push my skills to the next level in order to be accepted."

Brytiago on the Legends That Helped Shape His Career

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Brytiago is linked to legends that transformed reggaeton culture. Now he's transforming the new generation of urbano.

José Xtravaganza Talks Latinx Influence in Ballroom Culture and 'Pose' Season 2

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José Xtravaganza, one of the original pioneers of voguing, is proud of the Latinx contributions to ball culture.

Meet Jhay Cortez, the Hitmaker Behind All Your Favorite Songs

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Jhay Cortez has been a songwriter for five years, but his debut album, Famouz, shows off his multifaceted talents.

Gina Torres Tells the Story of a Powerful Afro-Cubana in Pearson

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Gina Torres is creating change with her new show Pearson, a spin-off of USA's Suits.

Reykon Talks Raising His Daughter Around His Music and His Latest Song "Latina"

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Reykon's 15-year career has paved the way for Colombian artists like J. Balvin and Karol G. Now, he's heating up the summer with "Latina."

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Afro-Latino Festival Panelists Explain How to Be an Effective Ally

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“You can’t take over the space when we haven’t even had the chance to put our foot in the door. Help us get to the table so we can all eat," said Arlene Pitterson.

10 Iconic Performances That Made Premios Juventud History

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Ozuna, Becky G, Natti Natasha and Daddy Yankee are just a few of the artists that have graced the Watsco Center stage. Take a look back at some of the show's most memorable performances.

Nitty Scott Took Control of Her Own Career and Became More Successful Than Ever

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“I couldn’t separate myself from the way my culture influences me even if I tried,” the rapper tells People CHICA.

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