Category Archives: Latin celebrities

Shanti Ananda Is Dead: RIP Walter Mercado

Posted on November 3, 2019 by

Famed astrologer Walter Mercado passed away on the night of Nov. 2, 2019 in his natal Puerto Rico. According to multiple press reports, the flamboyant astrologer/actor/writer was in a bad shape for some time and finally perished from an apparent … Continue reading →

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JLo’s 25th Fragrance [Yes, 25th!] Was Inspired by Warren Buffet –for Some Reason

Posted on October 16, 2019 by

Not content with making us jealous of her $3,000 coat and being booked to perform at the 2020 Super Bowl’s halftime, Jennifer Lopez (aka Jenny from the Block) is launching her 25th fragrance (yes 25th!) which –according to Lopez and … Continue reading →

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Eva Longoria to Direct Movie about Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Yay!

Posted on August 28, 2019 by

Eva Longoria (aka this blogger’s favorite retroacculturated Latina) has landed the directing gig of movie about Richard Montanez, none other than the creator of the spicy Flamin’ Hot Cheetos snack. The Fox Searchlight biopic will tell the story of Montanez … Continue reading →

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Trump Stuff Is Made in Mexico, Because why not?

Posted on August 15, 2019 by

Why make your 2020 presidential campaign goodies in the USA when you can make it for way less money in Mexico? WATCH as this little magnet reveals its true origins. LOL. Note: A friend of mine sent me this video … Continue reading →

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La Reina del Sur Is Back –and She’s One Badass Mexican

Posted on April 22, 2019 by

Eight years after the debut of La Reina del Sur, Kate del Castillo (Teresa Mendoza) is back as a badass mexicana as La Reina del Sur Season 2 premieres April 22 on Telemundo. La Reina del Sur Season 2 is … Continue reading →

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Delfín Quishpe Is the New Mayor of Guamote, Ecuador, because Latin America

Posted on April 20, 2019 by

Delfín Quishpe, also known as this blogger’s favorite Ecuadorian, has been elected mayor of Guamote, a small town in the Chimborazo province of Ecuador. As readers of this blog will remember, Delfín is famous for his many unusual songs, including … Continue reading →

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You Guys! Joe Biden Also Wants to be Our Tío

Posted on April 18, 2019 by

Joe Biden doesn’t want you to know this –yet– but he’s about to drop a Spanish-language ad to try to convince my people (i.e. The Hispanics) that he’s an awesome choice for a 2020 democratic president. Details of the ad … Continue reading →

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