Comida y Culture
Celebrities
Movies & Musica
Latinos in History
Ni de aqui, Ni de aya!
100
This popular classic food in Mexico, El Salvador & a few other Latin American countries is wrapped and cooked in "una oja de maiz o platano" (a corn husk or bananna leaf)
What is Tamales
100
This singer, who passed away in 1995 was the Tejana-Mexicana artist to break barriers and borders of spanish-english music. This persons recordings included everything from english love songs to mariachi style rancheras!
Who is Selena
100
This actress and singer starred in the Telenovela Mari Mar in 1997 HINT: She had a rib removed to get skinnier
Who is Thalia
100
An American farm worker, labor leader and civil rights activist, who, with Dolores Huerta, co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (later the United Farm Workers union Hint: Our meeting room is named after him
Who is Cesar Chavez
100
Mexican television sitcom that gained enormous popularity in Spanish America as well as in Brazil, Spain, United States and other countries. It centers around the adventures and tribulations of the main character, a poor orphan played by the show's creator, Roberto Gómez Bolaños, and other inhabitants of a fictional housing complex, or, as called in Spanish, vecindad.
Who/What is EL CHAVO DEL 8
200
This type of traditional dance, which is most popular in Mexico, is performed in colorful, long dresses, which the style can often vary by region
What is Ballet Folklorico
200
This Columbian born model/actress has been featured in a number of cosmetic commercials, and most recently is one of the main characters in the hit American tv-show "Modern Family"
Who is Sofia Vergara
200
This Mexican singer/actor, who is from the state of Jalisco, has starred in many mexican films, including black and white films where his music became popular! He is most famous for his deep and unique singing voice. His music is often associated with drinking tequila and crying. HINT: His sons are famous too!
Who is Vicente Fernandez
200
57th president of Mexico. He is a member of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) and served as governor of the State of Mexico from 2005 to 2011 HINT: His wife played "La Gaviota" from Destilando Amor
Who Enrique Peña Nieto
300
This country is most known for a food item called "popusas"
What is El Salvador
300
This telenovela actor has starred in novelas (soap-operas) such as "La Fea Mas Bella" and "Las Tontas No Van al Cielo" He starred in the romantic-comedy film "Recien Cazado" and he also has more recently starred in the film "Pulling Strings"
Who is Jaime Camil
300
American Latin Grammy nominated singer-songwriter, actress, television producer, and entrepreneur known for her work within the banda and norteña music genres. HINT: RIP 12/12/13
Who is Jenni Rivera?
300
A Spanish explorer and conquistador. He became the first Governor of Puerto Rico by appointment of the Spanish crown. He led the first European expedition to Florida, which he named. He is associated with the legend of the Fountain of Youth, reputed to be in Florida. HINT: PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN
Who is Juan Ponce de Leon?
300
What BOD office does MEChA belong to here at CWU? HINT: we have an officer who represents us at their meetings. Other orgs include: BSU, FASA, ABLE, EQUAL, NASA, etc.
What is Equity Services Council (ESC)
400
Every year, this country hosts the worlds biggest party, a Mardi-Gras celebration, known as "El Carnaval"
What is Brazil
400
This Mexican comedian, turned actor and director/producer is most famous for his television program where in each skit or scene he is a different personality and character. HINT: The name of this show contains part of his name. Who is he? Most recently he directed and released the first successful bilingual film released in theaters accross the US, where he was also the main actor in the movie!
Who is Eugenio Derbez?
400
The Mexican Actor and Singer known as one of the greatest actors of the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema? Is famous for the song "Yo no fui" HINT: Starred in the movie "El Indio Tizoc" along side "La novia de Mexico" Angelica Maria.
Who is Pedro Infante
400
José Doroteo Arango Arámbula – was one of the most prominent Mexican Revolutionary generals. As commander of the División del Norte (Division of the North), he was the veritable caudillo of the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua HINT: He is not known by his real name, but by a nickname.
Who is Pancho Villa
400
**DAILY DOUBLE** the city now known as Mexico City that was founded by the Aztecs in 1325
What is Tenochitlan
500
What is the name, in English, for the main ingredient used in Posole? (HINT: NOT THE MEAT OR CHILE)
What is Hominy
500
**DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!! WORTH 1000 POINTS!** María Elena Velasco Fragoso (born December 17, 1940) is a Mexican actress, comedian, singer-songwriter, dancer, screenwriter, film producer, and one of Mexico's few major female film directors. She is most famous for her character in a series of films from the 1970's-2013
Who is La India Maria
500
Mexican singer- musician and occasional actor. Also know in the entertainment world as el "principe de la canciones." He is recognized for his romantic ballads and his raspy vocals. He released the song "La nave del olvido" that became his first big hit in Mexico and Latin America HINT: his first name is also his last name (his stage name)
Who is Jose Jose
500
A Mexican painter born in Coyoacan, Mexico. (NOT CULIACAN) who is best known for her self-portraits. hint: she was married to Diego Rivera
Who is Frida Kahlo
500
An island country in the Caribbean. Comprised of the main island, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the capital and its largest city. Communist Country, under a dictatorship. HINT: American citizens cannot travel here.
What is Cuba
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