Latino Power List: Trailblazers Are Carving a Path, but Institutional Hurdles Persist

Cover star Eva Longoria, actress Rita Moreno, agent Alexis Garcia and more discuss the critical need for representation as the industry transforms

Eva Longoria, TheWrap 2023 Latino Power List Cover
Eva Longoria, TheWrap 2023 Latino Power List Cover (Photographed by Jeff Vespa for TheWrap)

Eva Longoria understands that for Latinos, attaining success is only half the battle — amplifying that success is key to ensuring more Latinos get the same opportunities.

“Anytime any Latino is recognized for their work it’s a great feeling,” the “Flamin’ Hot” filmmaker, producer and actress told TheWrap. “The whole point of doing what I do — whether it’s directing or producing — is to amplify the voices of the Latino community.”

Longoria was a successful actress in soaps before her breakout role in ABC’s “Desperate Housewives,” and she subsequently launched her own production company to help spearhead shows and movies that showcase Latin American stories and people.

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