Pop Culture
This actress, producer, and director was also once a "Desperate Housewife"
Eva Longoria
This country is where you will find Angel Falls - one of the largest waterfalls in the world
Venezuela
This country is home to the Pisco Sour
Peru
These are the dates that Hispanic Heritage Month run through.
September 15th - October 15th
Singer and composer of the 2001 hit "Whenever, Wherever"
Shakira
America Ferrera was nominated for 'Best Supporting Actress' Academy Awards for this 2023 movie
Barbie
This country produces 43.8% of all of the world's olive oil
Spain
The best-selling beer produced by Mexico
Corona
This State has the largest Hispanic population in the U.S.
California
This best-selling Latin music artist was born in Puerto Rico, in 1984
Ricky Martin
The Walt Disney Animation Studios film 'Encanto' is set in this South American country.
Colombia
This mammal - native to South America - is the largest living rodent in the world
Capybara
This 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 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 famous Mexican painter is known for her self-portraits
Frieda Kahlo
The music genre is popular amongst Spanish-speaking Caribbean countries
Reggaeton
This country produces 90% of the world's emeralds
Colombia
Chimichurri sauce originated in this country (Hint: start at the end of the alphabet)
Uruguay
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
This Cuban born drummer is known as “El Rey de Los Timbales”
Tito Puente
This Cuban-American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman is an eight-time Grammy Award winner and a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient.
Gloria Estefan
This Central American country's capital contains rainforest within the city limits.
Panama
Taino people of this Country created a beverage dubbed "Mama Juana"
Dominican Republic
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 Mexican Director is known for films such as Y Tu Mama Tambien, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Gravity.
Alfonso Cuarón