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Look, I Brought My Mom to the Oscars!

By Lee Hernandez | 02/27/2012 - 00:24 | 0 Comments

When Mexican-born Demián Bichir stepped out on the red carpet for this year’s 84th annual Academy Awards with his mother Maricruz Nájera on his arm, we were inspired. What other mama’s boys have chosen to show off their mothers as their Oscars dates?

Oscars 2012 Trend: A-List Latinas Fly Solo on the Red Carpet

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This year Demián Bichir chose his beguiling mother, Maricruz Nájera, to accompany him to the Oscars where he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in A Better Life.

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Oscars 2012 Trend: A-List Latinas Fly Solo on the Red Carpet

By Jill Pankow | 02/26/2012 - 21:48 |

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Who says you need a date to the biggest night in Hollywood? If you are an A-list Latina leading lady like Jennifer Lopez, Penelope Cruz or Cameron Diaz you sure don’t! These three exceptionally stunning women arrived on the Oscars red carpet without their leading men.

Cameron Diaz to Present at the Oscars

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Who is Aurora Guerrero and Why is She in a Commercial During the Oscars?

By Jill Pankow | 02/26/2012 - 20:58 |

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Those of you watching the Oscars red carpet were lucky enough to steal a peek of the feature film directed and written by Mexican-American Aurora Guerrero. The movie, Mosquita y Mari, was filmed in Los Angeles’ Huntington Park and focuses on the lives of two high school Chicanos.

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The Ultimate Latino Oscars Quiz!

By Damarys Ocana | 02/24/2012 - 11:30 |

How well do you know your Latino Oscar history (and fashion!)? Take our quiz and find out, and don’t forget to watch the show on Sunday, when Mexican actor Demian Bichir and Argentinian-French actress Berenice Bejo vie for acting prizes at the Oscars.

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Penelope Cruz To Present at the Oscars

By Jill Pankow | 02/10/2012 - 12:53 |

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There’s a new addition to the ever expanding list of Oscar presenters, and this time the Academy is welcoming former winner Penelope Cruz! It was announced today by producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer, according to Deadline.com, that the Spanish actress will be handing out one of the coveted awards come February 26th.

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'The Artist' Actress Bérénice Bejo Finds Oscar Gown!

By Jill Pankow | 02/08/2012 - 11:02 |

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Oscar nominee Bérénice Bejo has her dress for the Academy Awards on lock. The Argentinean actress will be attending the Oscars as a contender for the best actress award thanks to her incredible work in The Artist which was directed by her husband, Michel Hazanavicius, who has also been nominated.

Bérénice Bejo's 'The Artist' Wins Best Picture!

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