latino Archives

Mar Yvette & Danny Trejo at Trejo's Tacos in Los Angeles

Danny Trejo Does Vegan Tacos: My Q&A With This Latino Legend

Stories 14 May 2016 Mar Yvette

He’s made a career out of being the guy you don’t want to mess with in movies such as "Machete,” “Desperado” and "From Dusk till Dawn." But actor Danny Trejo is sharpening his knives away from the silver screen and taking them into the kitchen. I sat down with the amazingly fun and down-to-earth talent to talk tacos, tofu and the power of transformative thinking.

Behind Bars & In Front of the Camera with Richard Cabral

Stories 28 Apr 2016 Mar Yvette

Art often imitates life. It certainly seems to be the case for Emmy-nominated actor Richard Cabral. I caught up with the riveting performer from ABC's "American Crime" to talk about his one-man autobiographical show “Fighting Shadows,” in which he explores his not-too-distant-past as a gang banger.

Gina Rodriguez on Being Latina in Hollywood

Stories 11 Oct 2015 Mar Yvette

Ever since her breakout performance as a hard-hitting East LA rapper in 2012’s "Filly Brown," Gina Rodriguez has steadily risen as one of Hollywood’s hottest and most refreshingly honest stars. I spoke with Rodriguez about her stance on changing the industry’s standard of beauty and the importance of taking roles that positively represent Latinos.