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This Colombian singer's hips famously "don't lie."
Who is Shakira?
This green, creamy dip is traditionally made by mashing ripe avocados, lime juice, and salt.
What is guacamole?
This Mexican holiday, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, honors deceased loved ones with colorful altars and sugar skulls.
What is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
This international game is the most popular sport in the Spanish-speaking world, where it is known simply as fútbol.
What Is Soccer?
This Chilean-born actor captured hearts as the titular bounty hunter in The Mandalorian and fought clickers in The Last of Us.
Who is Pedro Pascal?
This Broadway superstar created the hit musical Hamilton and wrote songs for Disney's Encanto.
Who is Lin-Manuel Miranda?
Meaning "three milks" in Spanish, this popular, sweet sponge cake is soaked in three different types of milk.
What is Tres Leches?
This country shares a land border with the United States and has the largest Spanish-speaking population in the world.
What is Mexico?
This Puerto Rican baseball legend and Hall of Famer was famous for both his incredible skills on the field and his massive humanitarian work.
Who is Roberto Clemente?
This actress of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent danced her way into pop culture history as the title character in Netflix's Wednesday.
Who is Jenna Ortega?
This Texas-born singer, known as the "Queen of Tejano Music," achieved massive crossover success with hits like "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom."
Who is Selena Quintanilla?
This popular Spanish rice dish is traditionally seasoned with saffron and cooked with seafood or meats in a wide, shallow pan.
What is paella?
This ancient Incan citadel sits high in the Andes Mountains of Peru and is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
What is Machu Picchu?
Often called "El Rey" or "The King," this superstar LeBron James teammate won multiple NBA championships with Miami and LA.
Who is Anthony Davis?
This Academy Award-winning Mexican director is famous for his beautifully dark fantasy films like Pan's Labyrinth and The Shape of Water.
Who is Guillermo del Toro?
Known for her iconic unibrow and bold self-portraits, this Mexican artist remains a global feminist icon.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
These crispy, folded corn tortillas filled with meats, cheese, or vegetables are arguably Mexico's most famous culinary export.
What are tacos?
This celebration honors a young girl’s transition into womanhood on her 15th birthday.
What is a Quinceañera?
This legendary Mexican boxer won multiple world championships and held an historic 89-match undefeated streak.
Who is Julio César Chávez?
Born in Guatemala, this versatile actor played pilot Poe Dameron in Star Wars and the titular hero in Marvel's Moon Knight.
Who is Oscar Isaac?
She became the first Hispanic justice to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
Crispy, salted corn tortillas paired with a spicy tomato and chili dip, often served complimentary the moment you sit down at a Mexican Restarant
What Is Chips And Salsa?
This colorfully decorated container is filled with candy and toys, then broken open with a stick during parties and celebrations.
What is a piñata?
This traditional sport involving horses, riders in classic attire, and specific roping events is recognized as Mexico's national sport.
What is Charrería?
This actress of Honduran descent earned widespread acclaim for Ugly Betty and delivered a show-stopping monologue about womanhood in 2023's Barbie.
Who is America Ferrera?