Fall Quote by Karla Souza

[Producers] promised me they wouldn't do that sort of "defining nature of my character is that Laurel is Latina [in How to Get Away…

— Karla Souza

When I was asked to change Laurel into a Latina for How to Get Away with Murder, I was terrified, because I thought, no…

— Karla Souza

The majority of Latin actresses in Hollywood were always playing either spitfires or maids. Now here is a woman who comes in and does…

— Rosie Perez

“Darlene rolls her eyes – again – like I’m the stupid one. White-skinned. No accent. Good in school. I’m not her idea of a…

— Meg Medina

I definitely don't feel like I'm what Hollywood thinks of when they think of a Latina actress at all. They can't wrap their minds…

— La La Anthony

I really needed a show like 'Jane' when I was growing up, so being able to portray a positive Latina character means a lot…

— Andrea Navedo

I was always typecast as a Latina.

— Rita Moreno

When I first came out to L.A., Hollywoods idea of a Latina was Mexican. It was almost like they had never seen or heard…

— Lauren Velez

When I first came out to L.A., Hollywood's idea of a Latina was Mexican. It was almost like they had never seen or heard…

— Lauren Velez

Before 'Wings' came out, I told a few people that at the end of book one, readers should think Laurel made the right choice.…

— Aprilynne Pike

I grew up in Mexico, not the U.S., and the fact is that there just aren't any parts for Latin actresses. I have to…

— Salma Hayek

Growing up, we were always the feisty Latin girls.

— Brie Bella