Pop Culture
This former desperate housewife executive produces Grand Hotel - a bold provocative drama set at the last family-owned hotel in multicultural Miami Beach.
Eva Longoria
Angel Falls is one of the largest waterfalls in the world - in which country?
Venezuela
Which country is home to the Pisco Sour?
Peru
These are the dates that Hispanic Heritage Month run through.
September 15th - October 15th
This comedian is famous for touting his "Fluffy" attributes.
Gabriel Iglesias
She just wrapped up 'Jane The Virgin' and recently starred in a Netflix original movie 'Someone Great.'
Gina Rodriguez
Which country produces 43.8% of all of the world's olive oil?
Spain
What is the best selling beer produced by Mexico? It is also the best selling non-domestic beer in the U.S., U.K. and Australia.
Corona
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson - and was expanded by this president in 1988 to cover a 30-day period.
Ronald Reagan
This actor played dedicated teacher Jamie Escalante in the film Stand and Deliver. He also played Abraham Quintanilla - Selena's father - in the movie "Selena."
Edward James Olmos
This fast talking actor is most known for roles in Moulin Rouge, Spawn, and The Pest. But a fan favorite is when he played Chi-Chi - a drag queen that travels cross country in the movie 'To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar'
John Leguizamo
Which mammal - native to South America - is the largest living rodent in the world? They are hunted for their meat and pelts in some areas, and otherwise killed by humans who see their grazing as competition for livestock.
Capybara
What Spanish rice dish has ancient roots - but its modern form originated in the area on the east coast of Spain adjacent to the city of Valencia?
Paella
The day September 15th is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and this country.
Nicaragua
Diego Rivera was famously wed to the artist famous for her self portraits.
Frida Kahlo
His newer songs include: Con Calma, Dura, and Si Supieras. However it was this song that ignited his career and Reggaeton in 2004.
Gasolina
Which country produces 90% of the world's emeralds?
Columbia
Where would you need to travel to - to find great Piri Piri Chicken?
Portugal
September 16th is the day Mexico celebrates their independence - and two days later on the 18th of September is when this country celebrates.
Chile
This Cuban born drummer is known as “El Rey de Los Timbales”
Tito Puente
This Cuban- American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman started her career as the lead singer in the group "Miami Latin Boys" which later became known as the Miami Sound Machine. She experienced worldwide success with 'Conga' in 1985.
Gloria Estefan
This Central American country's capital contains rainforest within the city limits.
Panama
Taino people created a beverage dubbed "Mama Juana" in which Country?
Dominican Republic
During this time we look back and celebrate through festivities and highlight the music, food, people, that represents our rich culture. Looking closer into music - this person was the first Hispanic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee in 1998.
Carlos Santana
This Mexican Director is known for films such as Y Tu Mama Tambien, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Gravity.
Alfonso Cuarón