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5 Ways Sofia Vergara Portrays a Stereotype on ‘Modern Family’

By Latina Staff | 06/05/2013 - 13:35 | 0 Comments

In yesterday’s interview with HuffPost Live, Sofia Vergara defended her often-criticized role of Gloria Pritchett on Modern Family. “I want to be like Gloria,” said the Colombian star. “I don’t see how anyone would think that Gloria is a bad stereotype.” Oh no? Let us show you the ways, Sofia. 

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She Married An Older Man

Someone who looks like Gloria should end up with William Levy not Al Bundy. Alas, the Modern Family version of Bundy is wealthy. We ain’t sayin’ she’s a gold digger…you know the rest. 

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Bookworms Unite! 10 Latina Stars Turned Authors

By Priscilla Rodriguez | 06/04/2013 - 16:50 | 0 Comments

Celebrities are always trying to brand themselves in as many new and innovative ways as possible. From launching fragrances to designing clothes, they use their fame to sell us products.

Now a handful of Latinas can also be found on your coffee stand, night table or bookshelf as they dabble in the life of an author. Here are 10 Latinas who have transitioned themselves from stars to authors:

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Demi Lovato: Come June 11, Demi will be able to add "author" to her already impressive resume. The X Factor judge took to her Twitter to announce she would soon be releasing an eBook titled Demi. E! Online has reported that the interactive eBook, available exclusively for iPad, will feature never-before-seen video and photos, including personal pics and behind-the-scenes footage of the recording of her new album.

 

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J.Lo's 8 Sexiest Performance Outfits

By Priscilla Rodriguez | 06/04/2013 - 15:22 | 0 Comments

There's no denying that at 43-years-old, Jennifer Lopez is still one fly chica! With killer abs and gorgeous skin, the songstress has no problem rocking a sexy look on and off the stage.

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At the 2011 American Music Awards, J.Lo won the award for "Latin Artist of the Year." But it wasn't her win that had everyone talking. When J.Lo hit the stage to perform her hit "On the Floor" with Pitbull, she stripped down to this glittery skin tight bodysuit and had everyone's jaw dropping.

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8 Gay Latino Celebs Who Are Out and Proud!

By Latina Staff | 06/04/2013 - 09:38 | 0 Comments

Mexican soap star and actor Sebastián Ligarde has recently come out as a gay man, telling the media that he has been in a stable relationship with another man for more than 20 years.

As we celebrate June as LGBT Pride Month, Ligarde's news made us think of the Latino celebs who are prime examples of what it means to be out and proud. These are the faces of gay pride in the Latino community. How do you show your pride?

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Sebastián Ligarde, 59

Came out: This Mexican soap star confessed to TVyNovelas magazine he was bisexual when he was younger and has been in a stable relationship for more than 20 years. He went on to say he was inspired by Ricky Martin to come out publicly.

Why we love him: He isn’t afraid to finally come out publicly and accept himself the way he is. Ligarde told TVyNovelas: “I'm gay and I say this with pride. No gay person should have to walk down the street with stigma stamped on his forehead. Sexual preference is genetic... and if God and my family knows it, then let the world know it.” Amen!

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5 Things You Never Knew About Morena Baccarin

By Priscilla Rodriguez | 06/03/2013 - 16:55 |

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Do you think you know all there is to know about Homeland's Morena Baccarin? Sure you know her for her signature short hair, slender figure and her roles in now canceled Sci-Fi series such as V, but did you know she has a baby on the way? Or what about the fact that the Brazilian beauty celebrated her birthday recently? Here are 5 things you (probably) never knew about this Latina:

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The First Jobs of Your Favorite Celebrities Revealed!

By Amaris Castillo | 06/03/2013 - 16:39 | 0 Comments

First jobs -- we all have to start somewhere. Maybe you flipped burgers at a fast food joint or perfected your fold working in retail.

Celebrities are no different. Click through below to find out how some of our celebs made ends meet before making the big bucks.

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Adam Rodriguez

Before the actor graced the big screen with sensual dance moves on Magic Mike (and, you know, his other TV/film roles), Puerto Rican/Cuban cutie Adam Rodriguez worked as a stockbroker.

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