Culture
Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico.
Frida Kahlo
[Modern History] President of the Latin American Student Association (LASA) in 2022.
Anais Puentes!
Queen of Tejano Music who received many awards in her short life. Her album, Ven Conmigo, sold over 500,000 copies. It was the first Tejano gold record and went double platinum.
Selena Quintanilla
She is a Progressive Democrat and the youngest Congresswoman to ever be elected. She has represented New York’s 14th District since November 6th, 2018.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Puerto Rican actress who burst onto the scene in the 1950s. Her iconic roles in The King and I and West Side Story put her on the radar. She is the first Latina to ever earn an Emmy, an Oscar, a Peabody, and a Tony award.
Rita Moreno
Latina transgender activist and drag queen with Puerto Rican, Venezuelan, and Mexican roots. During the 1969, she was a part of the Stonewall Uprising. She and another activist, Marsha P. Johnson, founded Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) and opened a shelter for homeless transgender youth.
Sylvia Rivera
Queen of Salsa
Celia Cruz
First Latina in the U.S. Supreme Court?
Sonia Sotomayor
The world’s most widely read Spanish-language author of all time. The Chilean writer weaves intriguing stories with aspects of the magical realism genre and weaves them into historical events. She is known for novels such as The House of the Spirits and City of the Beasts, which have been commercially successful.
Isabel Allende
Four Dominican sisters who opposed the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo and were actively against his regime. They were assassinated on 25 November 1960. Posthumously they became symbols of feminist resistance.
The Mirabal Sisters
She is a three-time GRAMMY Award winner and 12-time Latin GRAMMY winner. This singer holds the title for most Latin GRAMMY wins by a female artist. In 2018, she was the most-streamed female artist on Spotify. Along with her musical success, she has done humanitarian work. In 1997, she founded her charity, Pies Descalzos Foundation (Barefoot Foundation), that aims at helping poor and impoverished children. Additionally, in 2003, she was named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
Shakira
First Latina governor was from which state?
New Mexico (Susana Martinez)
Afro-Latina actress known for starring in blockbusters such as 'Star Trek,' 'Avatar' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy.' She has been outspoken about her Afro-Latina identity and experience.
Zoe Saldaña
In 1965, she created the United Farm Workers, an organization that worked tirelessly to improve the working conditions for farm workers. By leading boycotts, picketing, protesting and lobbying, she was instrumental in bringing about legislation that protects some of the most vulnerable people in our society.
Dolores Huerta
Cuban and American singer, actress, and businesswoman. She started her career as the lead singer in the group Miami Latin Boys, which later became known as Miami Sound Machine. Songs like "Conga" and "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" topped the charts in the 1980s and 1990s and became pop classics.
Gloria Estefan
Argentine actress, politician, activist, and philanthropist who served as First Lady of Argentina from June 1946 until her death in July 1952. She is widely remembered for her efforts to help the poor and for her role in helping women win the right to vote.
Eva Peron
An American actress, producer, and director. Born in Los Angeles to Honduran parents. She is perhaps best known for her portrayal of "Betty Suarez" on ABC's hit comedy Ugly Betty and in "Amy" in Superstore.
She’s also involved in many charities that help at-risk kids. She recently launched "She Se Puede," a digital lifestyle community for Latinas.
America Ferrera
First Latina to go to outer space. She was a research engineer and inventor who created optical systems for aerospace missions. She was then selected to be an astronaut and served as director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston from 2013 to 2018.
Ellen Ochoa
She was known as the Diva de la Banda, and her music styles were Banda, Mariachi, and Norteño. In the early 2000s, she rose to fame with her album "Parrandera," "Rebelde y Atrevida" and Billboard named her the “best selling Latin artist” of 2013.
Jenni Rivera
Who was the first female president in Latin America?
Michelle Bachelet (Chile 2006.)
Also acceptable answer: Isabel Peron (Argentina 1973. she rose to power after her husband Juan Peron died.)