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Broadway singer and actress Bianca Marroquin

Introducing Broadway Actress & Singer Bianca Marroquin

By Samantha Leal | 06/20/2012 - 18:00 | 0 Comments

Bianca Marroquin has definitely earned the title, “trailblazer.” From being the first Latina to crossover from a local production to Broadway, to becoming the star of the new Spanish-version of Mary Poppins, she’s certainly making her mark in show business. We caught up with her to talk musicals, acting and how being a Latina has played a role in her life....

America Ferrera to Debut on Broadway!

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America Ferrera to Star in 'Chicago'

By Amaris Castillo | 10/11/2011 - 09:49 | 0 Comments

We will soon see our cover girl America Ferrera on a Broadway stage! Pop Watch is reporting that the...

Immigration Roundup: Illinois Signs DREAM Act Into Law, Federal Gov't Prepares to Sue Alabama

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Immigration Roundup: Illinois Signs DREAM Act Into Law, Federal Gov't Prepares to Sue Alabama

By Amaris Castillo | 08/02/2011 - 18:00 | 0 Comments

Since Arizona’s passage of SB 1070 caused a frenzy last year (and was later ruled unconstitutional), it seems as though the topic of immigration has remained in the headlines and will likely stay a hot button issue until at least the 2012 election. Some states have made headlines with...

Quiero Mi Boda

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Quiero Mi Boda’ Star Teaches Her Husband How to Salsa

By Amaris Castillo | 08/01/2011 - 16:35 | 0 Comments

Tonight on MTV Tr3s’ reality series, Quiero Mi Boda, we meet Chicagoan couple Christina and Orlando, whose bond first bloomed in middle school. Both remained friends while Orlando served a four-year Marine tour in Iraq. Christina, who is of Filipino descent and comes from a strict Roman...

Rahm Emanuel's Removal May Pave the Way for First Latino Mayor of Chicago

By Fox News Latino | 01/25/2011 - 09:47 | 2 Comments

Now that former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel is temporarily out of the race for the mayor of Chicago, there is an opening for the Latino candidates in the race. Emanuel, a heavy favorite for the positiion, was forced to suspend his race when an Illinois Appeals Court ruled that his name can't be on the ballot due to residency issues. The...