Tonatiuh of ‘Kiss of the Spiderwoman’ on Becoming an Actor and the Birthright to Joy

October 9, 2025 Rosana Maris Arias

Tonatiuh plays Molina in the 2025 rendition of Kiss of the Spiderwoman, slated to hit theaters on October 10. We had the opportunity to speak to Tonatiuh about their journey to becoming an actor, one’s birthright to joy, and what this film can teach audiences in light of ongoing ICE raids in the United States.

Music, Reviews

Juanes at the Hollywood Bowl: A Night of Peace, Unity, and Great Tunes

July 30, 2025July 31, 2025 Rosana Maris Arias

Musical icon Juanes took the stage at the Hollywood Bowl on July 16 for the first time since 2018, during which he advocated for peace, unity, and love. This concert was one of many the 52 year-old rock singer from Medellin, Colombia performed at for his 2025-26 tour of Latin America and the United States.

Interview, Streaming, Video Games1 Comment

‘The Waterfront’ and ‘Ginny & Georgia’ Star Humberly González is Just Getting Started

July 3, 2025July 4, 2025 Kelly Martinez

To say that Humberly González is busy these days would be an understatement. Fresh off the success of Star Wars Outlaws, in which she voices protagonist Kay Vess (nominated for “Best Performance” at the 2024 Game Awards), the 33-year-old Venezuelan actress currently has not one, but two Netflix shows in the Top 10.

Movies, Reviews

Lighthearted ‘Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado’ Ultimately Fails to be Inclusive

July 2, 2025July 1, 2025 Rosana Maris Arias

Nickelodeon is set to release a new live-action Dora film — Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado — tonight on Paramount+. It stars Samantha Lorraine as Dora and Jacob Rodriguez as Diego, who take over the live action roles from Isabela Merced and Jeff Wahlberg, respectively.

Television, Theatre

History Had its Eyes on the ‘Hamilton’ Original Broadway Cast Reunion at the Tonys

June 9, 2025June 11, 2025 Rosana Maris Arias

The 78th Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo, were held on Sunday, and Maybe Happy Endings swept many of the major categories. As usual, the show included an array of powerful performances, including a number from Real Women Have Curves, but most notably, the 10-year reunion of the original Broadway cast of Hamilton turned the world upside down.

Animation, Movies

‘Elio’ Footage Navigates Loneliness with a Heartfelt Cosmic Adventure

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 Michael Lee

Pixar has always been a story-first studio. They prioritize strong narratives, character development, and emotional impact over animation. As such, their films resonate on a deeply human level, no matter how fantastical the setting or plot. This approach fits perfectly with Elio, a film about an 11-year-old Latinx boy who struggles with the anxieties of loneliness and embarks on a journey of connection in an intergalactic world.

Theme Parks

Disneyland Resort Celebrates Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month

September 20, 2024September 21, 2024 Michael Lee

Disneyland Resorts may be celebrating Halloween Time on both coasts, but they are also making room to honor Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month with delicious food, uplifting music, exciting entertainment and more.

Interview, Streaming, Television1 Comment

‘The Bear’ Star Liza Colón-Zayas Discusses Tina Finally Getting the Spotlight

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024 Sophia Soto

Liza Colón-Zayas portrays Bettina “Tina” Marrero on FX’s The Bear. All episodes of the third season are currently streaming, exclusively on Hulu.

Reviews, Theatre

A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘Radical or, are you gonna miss me?’

November 29, 2023December 1, 2023 Edward Hong

The ‘Sweet 16’ season of IAMA Theatre Company launches with the world premiere of Radical or, are you gonna miss me? written by Isaac Gómez and directed by Jess McLeod and what a vibrant way to kick it all off.

Animation, Theme Parks

Mirabel Joins New Meet and Greet at Disney’s Magic Kingdom

September 15, 2023November 16, 2023 Michael Lee

Drawers, Floors, Doors, Let’s Go, as Disney is Celebrating Hispanic Heritage month with a magical New Meet & Greet! Beginning today, September 15, 2023, guests can step into a colorful courtyard outside the Casa Madrigal to Mirabel from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto.

DC Comics, Movies, Reviews1 Comment

NOC Review: ‘Blue Beetle’ is Genuinely One of DC’s Finest Films

August 16, 2023September 14, 2023 Mike Manalo

Yeah. You read that right. And look, I know the bar seems pretty low. When your past three releases include Black Adam, Shazam: Fury of the Gods, and The Flash — one of which was sold as allegedly “one of the best superhero movies of all time,” when it actually was a complete mess of obnoxiousness and bad VFX — it may not seem like high praise. But genuinely and truly, Blue Beetle is actually a really terrific film.

DC Comics, Movies, Reviews

Family is Everything in ‘Blue Beetle’

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 Laura Sirikul

Hero origin stories can become a little formulaic — where the hero thinks of themselves as a “nobody” but through the power of his loved ones and emboldened by tragedy, they prevail. The thing is that these formulas work. Everybody likes seeing the little guy win. Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña) as Blue Beetle is no exception.

DC Comics, Interview, Movies

‘Blue Beetle’ Director Angel Manuel Soto Unleashes the First Major Latino Superhero

August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 Mike Manalo

The Blue Beetle is landing on August 18! And while many out there may be unfamiliar with the character, let me just say, Jaime Reyes is awesome! This is a movie worth celebrating, not just because it represents the first major Latino superhero movie to hit theaters, but because it’s actually really very good, and one of the best cinematic surprises of the year! And we at The Nerds of Color were lucky enough to sit down with the clever maestro behind the film, director Angel Manuel Soto!

DC Comics, Movies, Trailers

New Trailer for ‘Blue Beetle’ Has Landed

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 Mike Manalo

It’s no secret that DC has had a rough year so far, with Shazam: Fury of the Gods and The Flash seemingly underperforming. But based on the trailer for Blue Beetle, I think all that is about to change. Because wow! It looks so fun!

Theatre

Latino Theater Company Announces 2023 Fall Season

July 6, 2023July 6, 2023 Edward Hong

Latino Theater Company will partner with two Los Angeles-based Asian American companies and San Francisco’s Magic Theatre to close out 2023 with a fall season of exciting premieres at downtown’s Los Angeles Theatre Center.

DC Comics, Movies

New Motion Posters for ‘Blue Beetle’ Revealed

June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 Mike Manalo

We’re getting closer to the big screen debut of Jaime Reyes folks! And with the release of Blue Beetle we are going to finally get the first Latino-led solo Hollywood superhero movie ever. That is a huge step for representation, and there’s no better, more charming character to do this with than Jaime!

Animation, Interview, Marvel2 Comments

‘Across the Spider-Verse’ Stars Brian Tyree Henry & Luna Lauren Velez on Super Parenting

May 25, 2023May 29, 2023 Michael Lee

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was unlike any other Spider-Man film we’ve seen before. It was a highly dynamic cinematic experience that used a variety of animation styles and techniques to deliver something wildly psychedelic and separated itself from the rest of its animation studio rivals.

Interview, Movies, Sci Fi

Getting ‘Hypnotic’ with the Alluring Alice Braga

May 11, 2023 Mike Manalo

Director Robert Rodriguez has crafted some of the finest action films in the past 30 years, from the El Mariachi trilogy to Sin City, even becoming part of The Mandalorian team! His new film Hypnotic, hitting theaters this Friday, features a terrific ensemble of fantastic character actors, from Ben Affleck to William Fichtner, but none more charming than the incredible Alice Braga.

DC Comics, Movies1 Comment

It’s Time for the World to Meet ‘Blue Beetle’

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 Mike Manalo

It’s been 15 years since Iron Man revolutionized the way comic book movies have been seen in Hollywood. Since then, we’ve seen the popular genre expand in ways that really foster representation and the idea of stories being told from all points of view, from Black Panther to Shang-Chi and of course Wonder Woman. And yet, there still hasn’t been a single big-budget superhero film told from the eyes and perspective of a Latino protagonist. Until now. Get ready to meet Blue Beetle.

Books, Interview

Diana López on Monsters, Myth, and Healing in Her New Book, ‘Felice and the Wailing Woman’

March 28, 2023March 27, 2023 LaKase

Diana López is an educator at heart with a penchant for finding the magic in the seemingly mundane. Whether on the road through her beloved home state of Texas, or sitting by a campfire, or floating through the water, Diana has the ability to peek behind the veil to find a story. In her new book, Los Monstruous: Felice and The Wailing Woman, the author takes us behind the curtain of Corpus Christi to the town of Tres Leches, where the daughter of a monster sets herself on course to undo a nightmare that has become something akin to a myth. Below, she reveals how our stories can heal the wound of trauma and why our monsters are worth exploring with a fresh perspective.

Interview, Movies1 Comment

Speaking with the Stars of Lifetime’s First All-Latino Holiday Film, ‘Merry Textmas’

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 Sophia Soto

Ariana Ron Pedrique and Rodrigo Massa star as Gaby Diaz and Alex Alvarado in Merry Textmas. The new holiday movie will premiere on Sunday, December 4 at 8/7c as part of Lifetime’s “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime.”

Interview, Marvel, Movies

Alex Livinalli on the Indigenous Story Within ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’

November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 Mike Manalo

Talocan is coming for the surface world! After decades of stories on the printed page, Namor, Namora, and powerful behemoth Attuma are finally making their grand cinematic debuts in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever this Friday! And we, at The Nerds of Color, were blessed to have gotten an opportunity to speak with the man behind Attuma, Alex Livinalli!

Interview, Streaming, Television

Jenna Ortega on ‘Wednesday,’ Latina Representation, and More at NYCC

October 12, 2022October 29, 2022 Sophia Soto

Jenna Ortega stars as Wednesday Addams in the new Netflix series, Wednesday, which is set to premiere on November 23. This year, at New York Comic Con, I had the privilege of speaking with the actress during a roundtable interview!