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Puerto Rico University Attracts US Hispanics Who Want to Improve Their Español
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Puerto Rico University Attracts US Hispanics Who Want to Improve Their Español

By Amaris Castillo | 08/18/2011 - 08:30 | 0 Comments

The desire to be bilingual has motivated some Latino college students to move to Puerto Rico. La Universidad del Sagrado Corazón (Sacred Heart University) in Puerto Rico has seen an increase in its...

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EXCLUSIVE: 'Fright Night' Star Sandra Vergara Clears Up Her Relationship with Sofia Vergara

By Lee Hernandez | 08/15/2011 - 19:49 | 0 Comments

Contrary to Internet belief, Sandra Vergara—one of the stars of the new horror movie, Fright Night (opening August 19th)—is not Sofia Vergara's sister. "She's my first cousin," the sweet Colombian actress tells Latina.com. "We were...

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EXCLUSIVE: Charisma Carpenter: "You Need To Get It Out That I'm A Proud Latina!"

By Lee Hernandez | 07/20/2011 - 20:10 | 16 Comments

Her name is Charisma Carpenter and she's best known for playing all-American cheerleader Cordelia Chase on the hit TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. But there's something many people don't know about Charisma—she's Latina! "I think it’s the best kept secret ever," said the sweet actress, whose grandfather was born in Spain. "You...

Our Modern Latina Bride is Afraid of the “D” word
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Our Modern Latina Bride is Afraid of the “D” word

By Verky Arcos | 07/20/2011 - 13:15 | 3 Comments

You know how when someone close to you is pregnant, all of sudden it seems like every single woman you see is pregnant?

Well, I kind of feel that way with the “D” word: DIVORCE. Now that I am so close to my wedding date, I feel like I keep on hearing about people getting divorced and with the whole J.Lo and Marc Anthony breakup, the...

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PHOTO: Sara Ramirez's Fiancé Gets Down On One Knee

By Lee Hernandez | 07/15/2011 - 23:10 | 12 Comments

Last month, Grey's Anatomy star Sara Ramirez got...

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Our Abuelitas Mouth Off!

By Amaris Castillo | 07/15/2011 - 16:30 | 25 Comments

I am a young Latina with a 74-year-old roommate—my grandmother!  My abuela is quite the character. She can stroll into the house after Sunday Mass and easily toss a string of vulgarities at me, well, just because.

One day we were waiting to order some fast food when an employee accidentally spilled soda on her feet. The earth stopped moving. I knew this...

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The ALMA Awards Are Back With George Lopez & Eva Longoria As Hosts!

By Amaris Castillo | 07/14/2011 - 11:00 | 0 Comments

After a year-long hiatus, the 2011 National Council of La Raza (NCLR) ALMA Awards is back!  The awards ceremony, which is organized by the civil rights organization, celebrates positive portrayals of Latinos in television, film, and music. 

EXCLUSIVE: NCLR Cancels...

Our Modern Latina Bride Tries to Tind Her Perfect Wedding Song

Our Modern Latina Bride Tries to Find Her Perfect Wedding Song

By Verky Arcos | 06/22/2011 - 15:32 | 2 Comments

Music, in my opinion, is one of the most important parts of a wedding. I think music determines the vibe of your party. Does it feel like a house party or a cocktail soiree? But, even more important than your the playlist is the very first song you choose to dance to as a newly married couple—your wedding song.

Everyone married couple I know has chosen a wedding song...

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