01of 13NEZZAPaul Morigi/GettyThebilingual pop star, who launched her music career in 2018, is releasing her debut EP in early October — and she hopes the lead single, “SOLA,” will be abreakup anthemthis fall.The Dominican-Colombian singer sings in Spanish on the track, which blends R&B with elements of pop and reggaeton.“I’m so proud to be Latinx,” she toldPEOPLE. “We’re extremely passionate and lively human beings. I want to spread love and give people a performance they’ll never forget.”
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NEZZA
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Thebilingual pop star, who launched her music career in 2018, is releasing her debut EP in early October — and she hopes the lead single, “SOLA,” will be abreakup anthemthis fall.
The Dominican-Colombian singer sings in Spanish on the track, which blends R&B with elements of pop and reggaeton.
“I’m so proud to be Latinx,” she toldPEOPLE. “We’re extremely passionate and lively human beings. I want to spread love and give people a performance they’ll never forget.”
02of 13Alaina CastilloFrazer Harrison/FilmMagicCastillo’s career began in 2018, when she first started posting musical covers and ASMR videos toYouTube. Now, the R&B/pop star has amassed 858,000 subscribers and several of her videos have view counts in the millions — not to mention, she’s dropped two EPs and a debut album. The 21-year-old Mexican American singer, who performs in both English and Spanish, is set to head out on her Parallel Universe tour this fall.And this is just the beginning. Castillo — who was also featured on Facebook Dating’sSummer of Loveshow — has big goals for herself, and the talent to back them up. One of her bucket list items? Performing at Madison Square Garden. “I see myself doing that. I will manifest it and it will happen,” she told People CHICA.
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Alaina Castillo
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Castillo’s career began in 2018, when she first started posting musical covers and ASMR videos toYouTube. Now, the R&B/pop star has amassed 858,000 subscribers and several of her videos have view counts in the millions — not to mention, she’s dropped two EPs and a debut album. The 21-year-old Mexican American singer, who performs in both English and Spanish, is set to head out on her Parallel Universe tour this fall.
And this is just the beginning. Castillo — who was also featured on Facebook Dating’sSummer of Loveshow — has big goals for herself, and the talent to back them up. One of her bucket list items? Performing at Madison Square Garden. “I see myself doing that. I will manifest it and it will happen,” she told People CHICA.
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Cimafunk
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The Afro-Cuban funk sensation has swept the U.S. and Europe in recent years, leaving ever-expanding crowds of new fans in his wake.Cimafunk, whose real name is Erik Iglesias Rodríguez, is known for his electric live shows, in which the singer and his band of eight musicians dance the night away. They’re currently on tour in the U.S. and heading to Europe.
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Carmela Zumbado
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While she’s been acting since 2011,Zumbado’s careerhas picked up steam in recent years and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down.
05of 13Daniella PinedaTasia Wells/GettyPineda has been steadily working for a decade, with recurring roles onThe Originals,American Odyssey,The Detourand more under her belt. And you’re about to see a lot more of her: she’s set to star in the highly anticipated upcoming remake ofCowboy Bebop, which lands on Netflix on Nov. 19. The Mexican American actress also appears in the next installment of theJurassic Worldfranchise, and is currently filming a movie calledThe Plane.
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Daniella Pineda
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Pineda has been steadily working for a decade, with recurring roles onThe Originals,American Odyssey,The Detourand more under her belt. And you’re about to see a lot more of her: she’s set to star in the highly anticipated upcoming remake ofCowboy Bebop, which lands on Netflix on Nov. 19. The Mexican American actress also appears in the next installment of theJurassic Worldfranchise, and is currently filming a movie calledThe Plane.
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Eduardo Minett
While he’s an increasingly familiar face in Mexico — thanks in part to his role in 2021’sMatando Cabos 2, LaMáscara del Máscara— he’s poised to become equally as well known in the U.S. The 15-year-old, who also sings and plays guitar, made his English-language feature film debut alongside Clint Eastwood in 2021’sCry Macho.
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Mabiland
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The Colombian singer released her first EP,Cycles, in 2015, and has been climbing the charts ever since. Born Mabely Largacha, Mabiland’s breakthrough came in the form of her 2018 debut album,1995, which quickly gained traction; the lead single, “Cuánto Más,” has racked up more than 1 million streams on Spotify.
08of 13Frankie A. RodriguezAlberto E. Rodriguez/GettyRodriguez, 22, is best known as Carlos, the first gay Latinx character in theHigh School Musicalfranchise. “I relate to him so much,” the Mexican American actor, who is openly gay, previously told PEOPLE.Before his turn in the Disney+ series, Rodriguez, who landed his first role in 2015, guest starred onModern Family,Will and Graceand more — and we’re sure to see more of him soon!
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Frankie A. Rodriguez
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Rodriguez, 22, is best known as Carlos, the first gay Latinx character in theHigh School Musicalfranchise. “I relate to him so much,” the Mexican American actor, who is openly gay, previously told PEOPLE.
Before his turn in the Disney+ series, Rodriguez, who landed his first role in 2015, guest starred onModern Family,Will and Graceand more — and we’re sure to see more of him soon!
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Madison Taylor Baez
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A 10-year-old musical powerhouse,Baezfirst captured our attention as young Selena Quintanilla inSelena: The Series. Now, the young Latina actress is taking on the lead role in Showtime’sLet the Right One In, in which she stars opposite Demián Bichir (who plays her father) and Grace Gummer as a young girl who turns into a vampire.
Speaking toThe Mujeristaabout portraying young Selena, Baez said, “I hope that I can follow her path as she inspired people, especially young Latina girls. I want to do that with the same humility and kindness as she did.”
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Coral Peña
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Emeraude Toubia
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Outside of her acting work, Toubia launched a clothing line,Love, Em,over the summer. She also started The Emerald Co., a production company that aims to create more dynamic storylines for Latinas.
12of 13Diego TinocoJon Kopaloff/GettyTinoco, a Mexican-American actor, is best known for playing the role of Caesar onOn My Block,which was Netflix’s most binged show of 2018. The show’s fourth and final season premiered on Oct. 4.Tinoco is currently filmingSaint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac,while his filmMourning Waris in pre-production, according toIMDB.
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Diego Tinoco
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Tinoco, a Mexican-American actor, is best known for playing the role of Caesar onOn My Block,which was Netflix’s most binged show of 2018. The show’s fourth and final season premiered on Oct. 4.
Tinoco is currently filmingSaint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac,while his filmMourning Waris in pre-production, according toIMDB.
13of 13Julia MayorgaChris CruzThe actress landed her first big breakout role in Showtime’sAmerican Rust, which she currently stars in alongside Jeff Daniels and Maura Tierny.Mayorga previously landed a role in 2018’sIt Is Decidedly So.
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Julia Mayorga
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The actress landed her first big breakout role in Showtime’sAmerican Rust, which she currently stars in alongside Jeff Daniels and Maura Tierny.
Mayorga previously landed a role in 2018’sIt Is Decidedly So.
source: people.com
