It's no secret that Latino representation on television and in movies is embarrassingly low.
So low in fact, that according to a recent report by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, only 4.5% of all 47,268 speaking or named characters in film within the last 12 years were Latino. So Hollywood, if you're listening, I've got some talented names you can begin putting in ALL your projects immediately:
1. Mj Rodriguez
2. Jharrel Jerome
3. Alexa Demie
4. Diego Tinoco
5. Justina Machado
6. Rick Gonzalez
7. Julio Torres
8. Allegra Acosta
9. Wilson Cruz
10. Indya Moore
11. Anthony Ramos
12. Jessica Marie Garcia
13. Stephanie Beatriz
14. Guillermo Diaz
15. Melinna Bobadilla
16. Yaltiza Aparicio
17. Selenis Leyva
18. Michael Garza
19. Sarunas J. Jackson

20. Jorge Lendeborg Jr.
21. Barbie Ferreira
22. Jeimy Osorio
23. Dascha Polanco
24. Ana Fabrega
25. Judy Reyes
26. Melissa Fumero
27. Arturo Castro
28. Gina Torres
29. Ser Anzoategui
This list includes many names, but as you and I both know, there are many, MANY more talented Latino actors out there who also deserve excellent roles. Please tell me who I missed in the comments, 'cause they deserve a shout-out too!
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