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100

Who is the most famous singer in Colombia?

Shakira

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll born 2 February 1977),known mononymously as Shakira, is a Colombian singer and songwriter.

With a catalog of 145 songs, Shakira has sold over 75 million records which have made her one of the world's best-selling music artists.

100

What percentage of the population in PHX is LatinX/Hispanic?

42.6% and vastly becoming the majority.

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empanadas

An empanada is a type of baked or fried turnover consisting of pastry and filling, common in Spanish, other Southern European, Latin American, and the Philippines cultures. The name comes from the Galician verb empanar, and translates as "enbreaded", that is, wrapped or coated in bread. Wikipedia



Origin: Spain


200

Who is the most famous Latin singer of all time?

Enrique Iglesias

Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler is a Spanish singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist and actor. He started his recording career in the mid nineties on Mexican indie label Fonovisa and became the best selling Spanish language act of the decade. 

Born: May 8, 1975 (age 46 years), Madrid, Spain
Height: 6′ 2″
Partner: Anna Kournikova (2001–)
Children: Lucy Iglesias, Nicholas Iglesias, Mary Iglesias


200

Out of the 10 largest cities in America, how many cities have the largest minority populations?

8/10

200

In what century was the Taco suspected to have been created?

A. 16th Century

B. 19th Century

C. 14th Century

B - 19th Century

It is believed that the origin of the taco started in Mexican silver mines. Mr. Pilcher believes that they came about some time in the 19th century. This hypothesis about the taco comes from the fact that the first type of taco was “taco de minero,” which translates to mean miner's tacos.

300

Who is the richest Mexican singer?

A. Vincente Fernandez

B. Jennifer Lopez

C. Oscar de la Hoya

A. Vincente Fernandez

Vicente Fernandez is an actor, singer and producer who has a net worth of $25 million. He earned his net worth through his many Latin films and his many performances on stage as a singer, as well as his many recordings and tours.  He started his career singing for tips on the street, and went on to become a Mexican cultural icon, recording more than 50 albums and contributing to many movies.

300

If all of the Latino Countries were Combined into 1 country, they would represent the ______ largest economy in the world?

8th

300

What is the most used ingredient in traditional Mexican Food?

A. Chili Pepper

B. Jalapeno

C. Adobo

A

The Chili Pepper is the most-used ingredient in traditional Mexican food. Even traditional Mexican desserts have chili within them. The chili helps create a nice melding of hot and sweet.

400

Actress Cameron Diaz's family come from what Latin Country?

A. Honduras

B. Cuba

C. El Salvador

Cuba

Her father's family is Cuban, and Diaz's ancestors had originally moved from Spain to Cuba. Later they settled in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida, before moving to California, where her father was born.

400

The United States is the ______ largest Spanish Speaking Country.

2nd

400

Which country is best known for ceviche and fried guinea pig?

A. Guatemala

B. Ecuador

C. Peru


C

500

Latin American Songwriter Marc Anthony was married to ________________, and is (3X, 6X or 9X) Grammy Winner __________________?

Jennifer Lopez & 3X

Marco Antonio Muñiz (born September 16, 1968),known professionally as Marc Anthony, is an American singer, songwriter, actor, record executive, and television producer. He is the top selling tropical salsa artist of all time.  Three-time Grammy Award and six-time Latin Grammy Award winner has sold more than 12 million albums worldwide. Known for his Latin salsa numbers and ballads, Anthony has won numerous awards and his achievements have been honored through various recognitions. He was the recipient of the 2009 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Lifetime Achievement Award.  He also received the "2009 CHCI Chair's Lifetime Achievement Award" on September 16, 2009.  He holds the Guinness World Record for best-selling tropical/salsa artist and the most number-one albums on the Billboard Tropical Albums year-end charts.  He is also the artist with the most number one songs on the Billboard Latin Tropical Airplay chart with 32 songs.

500

What percentage of homeownership growth will be represented by the LatinX/Hispanic community?

70%

500

"Tex Mex" is the fusion of flavors from the state of _________, and includes the cuisines of the countries of ___________ and _______________.

Texas

Mexico

America

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