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RIP: TV Characters Whose Deaths Shocked Us!

By Latina Staff | 05/16/2013 - 14:58 | 0 Comments

Television fans rejoice! We are honoring the dearly departed and those who suffered untimely deaths on the small-screen. Here are some of the most shocking TV deaths of our favorite Latino characters. Who are some of your favorites?

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Michelle Rodriguez on Lost and Lauren Velez on Dexter

RIP: TV Characters Whose Deaths Shocked Us!

By Tom Castaneda | 05/01/2013 - 12:23 | 0 Comments

We're so glad Ziva David is alive! We panicked during the recent episode of NCIS, where Cote de Pablo’s beloved character headed overseas with Tony (Michael Weatherly) to avenge her father’s death. But instead of exacting revenge her father’s killer in Berlin, Ziva and Tony ended up getting...

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Gina Torres

Happy Birthday, Gina Torres: The 20 Most Beautiful Afro-Latinas on the Planet!

By Lee Hernandez | 04/25/2013 - 10:55 | 0 Comments

Although she doesn't look a day over 30, the lovely Gina Torres is turning 43 today. And what better way to honor the stunning Cubana than by naming her one of our most beautiful Afro-Latina celebs on the planet!

Gina, we love you, you're beautiful (inside and out) and we're so proud to have you representing for Latinas in Hollywood. ...

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Lauren Velez Wore Sister Maria's Jewelry on Finale of Dexter

Keepin' It In the Family: Lauren Velez Wore Sister Maria's Jewelry on Last Night's 'Dexter'

By Samantha Leal | 12/17/2012 - 15:02 | 0 Comments

On last night's season finale of Dexter, Lauren Velez wears some extra special pieces of jewelry -- ones designed by her very own sister! Maria Kaim of GiaDane Designs, who has been designing jewelry for the past two years, provided some fashion assistance to Lauren's character, Maria LaGuerta.

"She had asked me a few times...

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Michael C. Hall and Lauren Velez on Dexter
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SPOILER ALERT: Emmy-Worthy Lauren Vélez Ends 7-Year Run on 'Dexter'

By Amaris Castillo | 12/17/2012 - 13:21 | 0 Comments

If you’re a diehard Dexter fan, you’re well aware of this sad news. But if you haven't seen the finale -- DO NOT READ! SPOILERS AHEAD!

Okay, now that we've warned you, Lauren Vélez’s character was killed off on Dexter’s seventh-season finale – thus ending the actress’ role on the show.

On the hit show, the 47-year-old...

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Lauren Velez as Maria LaGuerta on Dexter Season 7

R.I.P Maria LaGuerta: Lauren Vélez’s Best Dexter Moments

By Tom Castaneda | 12/17/2012 - 12:12 | 0 Comments

It’s the end of the road for Lauren Vélez on Dexter. For the last seven seasons, she’s starred on Showtime’s psychological thriller as lieutenant-turned-captain María LaGuerta, a hard-nosed, calculating and determined woman in charge of the Miami Metro Police Department’s homicide division. This season, in her...

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Lauren Velez Dishes on 'Dexter' Season 7, Her Lupe Biopic & More!

Lauren Velez Dishes on 'Dexter' Season 7, Her Lupe Biopic & More!

By Latina Staff | 11/11/2012 - 18:37 | 0 Comments

Puerto Rican actress Lauren Vélez opens up about overcoming hurdles in Hollywood, her seven-year run on Showtime’s hit show Dexter and what’s next for her!

When she’s combing over gruesome crime scenes, manipulating...

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Lauren Velez at the 2011 NCLR ALMA Awards
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EXCLUSIVE: Lauren Velez Spills on Her New Biopic 'They Call Me La Lupe'

By Sugey Palomares | 09/26/2012 - 15:06 | 0 Comments

Iconic Puerto Rican actress, Lauren Velez, 47, may flaunt her investigative skills as Captain María LaGuerta on the hit drama series, Dexter, which premieres its new season on Showtime this week, but she's also preparing to take center stage in...

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