#PsychStory

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This is Gina Rodriguez,Gina Rodriguez was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Puerto Rican parents Magali and Genaro Rodriguez. She was named the "next big thing" and one of the "top 35 Latinos under 35," by The Hollywood Reporter. They named Gina winner of the "Best Actor" award at the First Run Film Festival in NY and the film aired on HBO in 2010 and was named one of the "Five Best Shorts." After the years of success in NY, Gina booked a lead role in a feature film Go for It (Lionsgate) in which she received a 2011 Imagen Awards nomination.

This very successful actress went through a lot to get to where she currently is. She was put down for many roles because she was a latina. She also rejected roles because of the horrible representation of latinos. Gina is also a supporter of Inspira, an organization that works to spotlight Latino leaders who shape their communities.

Take a look at this post, posted on twitter by Rodriguez not too long ago during the Oscars.
https://twitter.com/HereIsGina/status/955854557724028928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vulture.com%2F2018%2F01%2Fgina-rodriguez-pens-essay-on-latino-representation-in-film.html&tfw_site=vulture

 Following this year’s Oscar nominations, which included no Asian or Latino performers nominated in the four acting categories,  Rodriguez penned an essay for Variety about the lack of Latino characters in film. “To be seen and heard is a simple human need,” she wrote. “To be invisible in a world of loud voices is heartbreaking and dehumanizing. The under-representation of Latinos in Hollywood both on and off screen is not just a feeling; it’s a sad reality.” Which I believe is true, and is a very harsh reality. A recent New York Times article reported that while Latinos make up 18 percent of the population in America, they account for 23 percent of frequent movie goers. Despite ticket purchases, only 3 percent of speaking characters were played by Latinos in the last decade. The last time a Latino actor was nominated was back in 2012. Yep, 6 years ago!! 

Rodriguez said a very interesting thing that really hit my heart, she said “It’s important we celebrate, employ and represent all Latinos from European to Afro-Latinos, because it is our responsibility as an industry to give this entire generation positive representation so that no one feels invisible.” Feeling invisible, what a strong saying that is true in our society today. I have learned through this research that it is happening everywhere, and that no matter how successful or famous you are, the representation of cultures will most likely always either be a high or low. As a society, we must embrace our culture and stand up for all that comes with it. 

 #PsychStory

"To be seen and heard is a simple human need. To be invisible in a world of loud voices is heartbreaking and dehumanizing."
-Annonymous


Sources:
http://www.latina.com/lifestyle/inspiring-latina/latina-women-who-have-changed-world?page=
https://celebratehispanicheritage.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/hola-logo1.jpg
https://twitter.com/HereIsGina/status/955854557724028928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vulture.com%2F2018%2F01%2Fgina-rodriguez-pens-essay-on-latino-representation-in-film.html&tfw_site=vulture

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  1. UnknownMay 2, 2018 at 9:37 PM

    I do believe that it is important that we embrace the different cultures in society today! The united States is supposed to be the land of opportunity for all people with no bias. I also think that being open minded to multiple cultures can allow us as people to grow. You brought out a great point on this module keep up the good work!

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