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Mando on Sesame Street

Meet the New Latino Sesame Street Character – Mando!

By Sugey Palomares | 05/13/2013 - 16:22 | 0 Comments

A new Latino neighbor has moved into Sesame Street. Armando, who is nicknamed Mando, will be the new Latino character on the iconic PBS show. Puerto Rican actor Ismael Cruz Cordova will play the energetic and friendly sky blue Muppet. Cordova has a BFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and has previously...

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Sonia Sotomayor on Sesame Street

Sonia Sotomayor Stops by 'Sesame Street,' Cuteness Ensues

By Jill Pankow | 11/13/2012 - 11:24 | 0 Comments

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor gave a shout out to Latina girl power when she visited the set of Sesame Street recently to talk about careers.

“A career is a job that you train for and prepare for and plan on doing for a long time,” explained the Puerto Rican Judge to Abby Cadabby. Even though Prince Harry remains on...

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Sesame Street Casting New Latino Character

By Samantha Leal | 08/22/2012 - 14:00 | 0 Comments

You've probably heard the familiar refrain: "Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street?" One way to get to Sesame Street? Be Hispanic.

The show held its first-ever open casting call in the its 43-year history in New York to find the newest member of the cast: a Latino actor who spoke both Spanish and English fluently. This character would, executives...

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What is Sonia Sotomayor Doing on Sesame Street?

What is Sonia Sotomayor Doing on Sesame Street?

By Jill Pankow | 02/09/2012 - 11:43 | 0 Comments

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor is most recently using her vast knowledge and experience to dole out guidance and make rulings not in a courtroom, but on Sesame Street. Currently serving as the first Hispanic on the high court since President Barack Obama appointed her in 2009, this Puerto Rican is lending herself to...

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WATCH: Bruno Mars Doesn’t Give Up on Sesame Street

WATCH: Bruno Mars Won’t Give Up on Sesame Street

By Amaris Castillo | 11/29/2011 - 10:30 | 0 Comments

First Juanes, then Sofia Vergara… now Bruno Mars! 

The part-Puerto Rican crooner has joined the list of Latino celebs who have made special guest appearances on Sesame Street. The 26-year-old singer performed “Don't Give Up,” a song he wrote exclusively...

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SNEAK PEEK: Juanes & Sofia Vergara on Sesame Street!

WATCH: Juanes & Sofia Vergara on Sesame Street!

By Mariela Rosario | 10/06/2011 - 10:00 | 0 Comments

Did you miss Juanes and Sofia Vergara's special guest appearance on Sesame Street yesterday? Well, you're in luck because we've got the videos to share with you!

In a special Hispanic Heritage Month episode called "The Latinization of Marco" the two Colombian superstars visit Sesame Street...

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Juanes to Unveil New “Peace Without Borders” Video in Geneva
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Juanes Unveils New “Peace Without Borders” Video in Geneva

By Amaris Castillo | 09/22/2011 - 08:30 | 0 Comments

Colombian rocker Juanes celebrated the United Nations’ International Day of Peace yesterday in Geneva, Switzerland. The 39-year-old superstar is also unveiled the new “Paz Sin Fronteras” (Peace Without Borders) video at the UN offices.

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Our 15 Favorite Marias

By Lee Hernandez | 04/22/2011 - 02:52 | 1 Comment

You know the song: The most beautiful sound I ever heard; All the beautiful sounds of the world in a single word—Maria; I just met a girl named Maria.

Over the past 15 years at Latina we have met many Marias; some journalists, some fashion designers, some fictional, some icons, some boats. Check out the extraordinary and exceptional Latinas that made...

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