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Ana de la Reguera with the Olympic torch and Mexican flag

Happy Birthday, Ana de la Reguera! 8 Ways She Gives Back to the Latino Community

By Tom Castaneda | 04/08/2013 - 09:12 | 0 Comments

Since portraying Sister Encarnación in 2006’s Jack Black-starrer Nacho Libre, Ana de la Reguera has been making her mark in Hollywood, as well as maintaining her superstar status in Latin America. But the Mexican actress, who just happens to be turning 36 today (April 8), hasn’t forgotten her...

Demi Lovato at a Mean Stinks event

16 Young Latina Stars Who Lend Their Time to Important Causes

By Tom Castaneda | 03/11/2013 - 13:49 | 0 Comments

Talk about girl power! Some of Hollywood’s brightest young Latina starlets aren’t losing sight of what’s important… giving back. Despite their tremendous success and hectic schedules, celebrities like Selena Gomez, Victoria Justice and Bella Thorne still manage to make a difference by donating their time and energy to help...

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Inspiring Latina of the Week: Business Owner Adela Quezada

By Valerie Tejeda | 02/26/2013 - 15:30 | 0 Comments

Adela Quezada is the owner of Juice it Up!, a franchise smoothie and juice bar chain that specializes in blended-to-order real fruit smoothies located in Fontana, California. After experiencing abuse for most of her childhood, Adela ran away from Mexico to the United States when she was just 18. Today, Adela not only has a happy family life but she is also...

Majoriet Matute

Inspiring Latina of the Week: Philanthropist Marjoriet Matute

By Valerie Tejeda | 02/20/2013 - 13:56 | 0 Comments

Marjoriet Matute is the founder of Devin and Tristan Give Back, a charity that raises awareness for different issues, collects toys and helps with anything else that is needed in communities. The non-profit organization has various collections throughout the year to help support the organizations that need their help. They work hard...

Selena Gomez with mom, Mandy Teefey, and stepfather at Right to Laugh Event
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Selena Gomez Supports Her Mom at Foster Care Fundraiser

By Kamren Curiel | 06/14/2012 - 14:34 | 0 Comments

Selena Gomez looked stunning sans boyfriend (Justin Bieber reportedly stayed in the car), sporting a sleeveless dress and old Hollywood hair waves as she walked the red carpet with her mom and stepdad for the annual comedy show fundraiser “The Right to Laugh.” The event, held Tuesday at the Avalon in Hollywood, benefitted the...

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13 Young Latino Celebs Making a Difference!

By Tom Castaneda | 02/23/2012 - 14:17 | 0 Comments

From visiting foreign lands in the hopes of raising awareness about the plights of others to lending their beautiful voices to help raise money for those less fortunate, today’s young Latino stars are making an enormous (and meaningful) difference in the world. They're also proving that you're never too young to change the world. Here, we present 13 Latino celeb do-gooders...

Latinas Giving Back: Stars Who are Making a Difference

Latinas Giving Back: Stars Who are Making a Difference

By Latina Staff | 12/13/2011 - 18:00 | 0 Comments

This year, many of our Latina celebs have carved time aside from the red carpets and escandalos to give back. And what a tremendous year it’s been!

Some of our fave celebs have placed others before themselves through countless philanthropic endeavors; we’ve seen our seasoned Latinas continue to give, as well as a younger generation emerging with their own...

How Sofia, Eva, and Zoe Are Giving Back
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How Sofia, Eva, and Zoe Are Giving Back

By Amaris Castillo | 10/24/2011 - 13:00 | 0 Comments

Ever wondered what Sofia Vergara and our cover girls Eva Longoria and Zoe Saldana have in common? Besides being Latina (of course), all three have huge hearts!

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