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Our 5 Favorite Films from the New York International Latino Film Festival

By Amaris Castillo | 08/25/2011 - 09:45 | 0 Comments

The 12^th Annual New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) just wrapped up and we learned so much about our vibrant Latin culture from the entertaining and diverse movies that were screened from all over the U.S. and Latin America. From animated Cuban lovers united by music to Pitbull sharing his...

Introducing EJ Bonilla

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Introducing E.J. Bonilla

By Amaris Castillo | 08/15/2011 - 11:00 | 0 Comments

E.J. Bonilla has a busy week ahead! The Puerto Rican actor stars in three films premiering at the New York International Latino Film Festival, running from August 15-21st. 22-year-old Bonilla seems humbled by all of the attention. Bonilla spoke to Latina.com recently about being the star of...

Racial Stereotypes in Advertising are Alive and Well

Racial Stereotypes in Advertising are Alive and Well

By Grace Bastidas | 08/03/2011 - 15:00 | 0 Comments

A new ad campaign for the New York International Latino Film Festival makes fun of Latino stereotypes in an effort to draw attention to the many clichés about Latinos in the movies. One ad features a chart with the varying roles Latinas have played in films, with “maid” beating out such categories as surgeon and judge.

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Ana Ortiz: "Enrique Iglesias is a Total, Juicy Hunk"

By Mariela Rosario | 07/29/2010 - 15:00 | 0 Comments

We caught up with Ana Ortiz on the red carpet for the New York International Latino Film Festival, where she supported her Ugly Betty bestie America Ferrera...

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America Ferrera Opens Up about Working with Her New Fiance

By Verky Arcos | 07/29/2010 - 11:00 | 1 Comment

We caught up with America Ferrera and her fiancé, Ryan Piers William, yesterday at the New York Latino Film Festival as they promoted the film The Dry Land. The film depicts a US soldier returning home from war and shows his struggles...

Independent Filmmakers Shine at the Latino Film Festival

By Verky Arcos | 07/14/2010 - 13:30 | 0 Comments

We are so excited that the 11th annual New York International Latino Film Festival is just a couple of weeks away! The festival kicks off on Tuesday, July 27th with films featuring established actors like America Ferrera (starring in The Dry Land) and Michelle Rodriguez (starring in Tropico De Sangre). Taking place...