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    John Leguizamo on fighting for Latino representation “It's always been a battle. Hollywood is not the most accepting place. Even though we Latin people are 30% to 40% of the box office - and a third of streamers — we're the most aggressively underrepresented group in America."
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    John Leguizamo on fighting for Latino representation “It’s always been a battle. Hollywood is not the most accepting place. Even though we Latin people are 30% to 40% of the box office – and a third of streamers — we’re the most aggressively underrepresented group in America.”


    John Leguizamo on fighting for Latino representation “It’s always been a battle. Hollywood is not the most accepting place. Even though we Latin people are 30% to 40% of the box office – and a third of streamers — we’re the most aggressively underrepresented group in America.”



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    1. Ponchorello7 on

      Oh we’re represented. Just in the most stereotypical, side character, comic relief ways. I agree with his sentiment overall, but I’d rather *good* representation over plentiful one.

    4. Lokaji on

      It feels like Latinos get one movie a year where they are the subject/focus. I do feel like there are more Latino actors, but there aren’t many stories.

    5. duncan-the-wonderdog on

      More underrepresented than SouthEast Asians and Native Americans?

      John, I love you, I need to see the data on that one.

    8. SuggestionMedical736 on

      Nah, unless its terrorist 1 to 99, middle eastern people are the least presented group. He’ll i think I have seen more Indian actors play middle eastern characters, than middle eastern ones.

    10. jgroove_LA on

      He’s right. The lack of shows and movies with lead Latino characters is embarrassing. Has been for decades.