Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF)
Hispanic Lifestyle had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Ciriaco “Cid” Pinedo, the president and CEO of the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF), at their 2023 annual gala. During our conversation, Dr. Pinedo shared the organization’s mission and its significant impact on our community.
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Hispanic Lifestyle Update | Episode 3 - January 22, 2025
Title | Hispanic Lifestyle Update | Episode 3 - January 22, 2025
Subtitle | Leadership, Wealth, Fashion
Welcome to this edition of Hispanic Lifestyle Update.
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SPOTLIGHT | Congressional Leadership
The 118th United States Congress concluded its term on January 3, 2025. During this period, approximately 49 Latinos, representing 12 states, were seated in Congress. At that time, the breakdown was six U.S. Senators and 43 Congressional members.
Latino numbers in congress have increased dramatically since 1950 going from one to 49.
Source | NALEO Educational Fund
INSIGHTS - Wealth
The total economic output, or gross domestic product, of Latinos in the U.S. reached $3.7 trillion in 2022
According to a report produced by the UCLA Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture U.S. Latino GDP grew faster than the GDP of any of the world’s top 10 economies, including China and India.
U.S. Latino GDP has been the third-fastest-growing overall since 2010.
Source | UCLA Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture
BUSINESS
During our Connecting Latinas of Influence event in Florida, we met the Mother and Daughter team behind Lady Fines Adaptive Fashion. More about their innovative approach to designing clothing for individuals with disabilities can be found on our website.
TRAVEL and ENTERTAINMENT
Last week Hispanic Lifestyle posted our interview with actor Harvey Guillén, in which he shares his thoughts on sharing your voice in the very competitive entertainment industry.
CLOSING
That’s your Hispanic Lifestyle Update for January 22, 2025. Please follow us on your favorite social media platform or just visit our website HispanicLifestyle.com
Friends, remember to stay safe and healthy. We look forward to connecting with you next week.
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Hispanic Lifestyle Update, a production of Hispanic Lifestyle Inc., is a weekly video series that aims to inform our friends
Harvey Guillén - Actor
Harvey Guillén - Actor share his thoughts on finding his voice in the entertainment industry
We had the opportunity to speak with Harvey Guillén on the red carpet at the Impact Awards Gala, a production of the National Hispanic Media Coalition. Harvey was honored with an Outstanding Performance in a Series award. During our conversation, he shared his thoughts on receiving this recognition from the organization and his journey of finding his voice in the entertainment industry.
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Our interview took place at the 2024 Impact Awards held in Beverly Hills, California.
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Hispanic Lifestyle Update | Episode 2 - January 15, 2025
Hispanic Lifestyle Update | Episode 2 - January 15, 2025
News, Resources and Insights
Welcome to this edition of Hispanic Lifestyle Update.
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SPOTLIGHT - California Wildfires
Our thoughts and prayers are with the countless families who have lost their homes or been displaced due to the devastating Southern California Wild Fires. We have compiled a list of resources on our website to help families and businesses affected by this disaster.
Our webpage will be updated as new information becomes available, https://bit.ly/42dfZSi
INSIGHTS
Over half of U.S. Hispanic adults (54%) get their news in English, higher than those who prefer Spanish (21%).
A Pew Research Center survey stated that a quarter of Hispanic Americans (23%) say they enjoy news in both languages equally.
Nearly nine-in-ten (87%) say they get news occasionally from digital devices and 65% prefer it over TV, radio, or print.
Half of U.S. Hispanic adults say they at least sometimes get news from Hispanic news outlets. This includes 21% who say they do this very often.
Source | Pew Research Center
SPOTLIGHT - Travel and Entertainment
We chose the perfect day to visit Knott’s Berry Farm, situated in Southern California’s Buena Park. Our last visit to Knott’s was before the pandemic, so we experienced the park with fresh eyes. You can find photos of our visit on our website. Read more @ https://bit.ly/42dfZSi
RECOMENDATIONS
We’ve put together a list of our top picks for restaurants. Many of these places are known for their steaks and seafood and have locations all over the country. Read more @ https://bit.ly/4gu3960
MILESTONE
Congratulations to Moreno Valley District 1 Council Member Elena Baca-Santa Cruz being selected as the City's next Mayor Pro Tem. A longtime friend of Hispanic Lifestyle, Baca has tradition of public service by taking the Council seat that her late mother, Mayor Pro Team Victoria Baca, held for many years. Read more @ https
Hispanic Lifestyle | Update - Ep. 1.0
OPENING Hispanic Lifestyle | Update - Episode #1.0
We kick off 2025 by defining culture and influence, in this edition of Hispanic Lifestyle
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NEWS
According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey population estimates, in 2022 almost 65.3 million Latinos lived in the United States and Puerto Rico, representing 19.5 % of the total U.S. population.
The Hispanic population has grown faster than the nation's overall growth rate
The majority of Hispanics in the United States are of Mexican origin.
Newborns, not immigrants, have been the primary drivers of the recent growth in the Hispanic population.
FYI . . . The U.S. Census Bureau defines "Hispanic or Latino" as someone of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.
SPOTLIGHT - NALIP
The National Association of Latino Independent Producers wrapped up 2024 with a “Celebrating Latino Excellence: 25th Anniversary End-of-Year Celebration.” Exclusive photos and red carpet video interviews are available on our website.
FACTS - Did You Know?
Hispanic homeownership rate is closed to 50 percent, a key milestone. According to a report published by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, in 2023, the Home ownership rate for Latinos reached 49.5 percent, the largest increase in homeownership rate across racial or ethnic demographic groups compared to the year prior. Source: NAHREP Report. Our website provides a list of resources and down payment grant opportunities.
CLOSING
That’s your Hispanic Lifestyle Update for January 6, 2024. Please remember to follow us on your favorite social media platform or just visit our website HispanicLifestyle.com
Friends, please stay healthy and we look forward to connecting with you next week.
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Actress Diana Maria Riva
Our last posting of 2024 features Actress Diana Maria Riva has declared 2025 as her year of “Unstoppable.”
In this Hispanic Lifestyle red carpet interview with Diana Maria Riva, she emphasized the significance of community support, particularly within the creative community, by actively showing up for one another.
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Actress Vannessa Vasquez | Say a Little Prayer
Hispanic Lifestyle caught up with actress Vannessa Vasquez on the red carpet at the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) Celebrating Latino Excellence: 25th Anniversary End of the Year Celebration event. Her latest project, Say a Little Prayer, premiered in November 2024. Vannessa shared her thoughts on her role in the movie, written by Nancy De Los Santos-Reza and produced by Cristina Nava, among other prominent figures in the Latino community.
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The premise of the Say a Little Prayer - Three girlfriends from San Antonio, TX recite an ancient prayer to find lost husbands, unleashing chaos on their relationships. Starring Luis Fonsi, Vannessa Vasquez , Jackie Cruz, Vivian Lamoli, Angelica Maria, Chris Kattan, Tatanka Means.
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Owning the Spotlight: Celebrating Annie Gonzalez
Owning the Spotlight: Celebrating Annie Gonzalez. It has been a good year for the actress who portrayed singer Jenni Rivera in the Biopic “Jenni". In this Hispanic Lifestyle exclusive Annie talks about the past year and 2025. Read more @ https://bit.ly/405BPFI
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Andy Vargas | singer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur
Magical Moments on the Red Carpet. Andy Vargas shares his talents with us by singing a few bars of a holiday favorite. We covered a lot of ground in this exclusive video interview. Experience more @ https://bit.ly/49QxpG2
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Belissa Escobedo | Actress
Belissa Escobedo | Actress
Hispanic Lifestyle spoke with actress Belissa Escobedo who grew up in Southern California on the red carpet at the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) Celebrating Latino Excellence: 25th Anniversary End of the Year Celebration event.
In this video exclusive, Belissa describes booking her first gig and her current project a role opposite Reba McEntire in her NBC comedy series, Happy’s Place. In the show, she plays her 20-something sister.
Background, in 2014, Escobedo joined a spoken poetry team that performed on The Queen Latifah Show. Her big break came in ABC’s 2020 series The Baker and the Beauty. She also made two appearances in American Horror Stories in 2021. In 2022, she starred as Bianca in the comedy film Sex Appeal. Later that year, she co-starred in the fantasy comedy film Hocus Pocus (2). In 2023, she appeared in the comedy-drama Sid Is Dead and the superhero film Blue Beetle.
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Ana Saia the “Red head Latina
Hispanic Lifestyle had the pleasure of spending some time with Ana Saia, affectionately known as the “Redhead Latina” at the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) Celebrating Latino Excellence: 25th Anniversary End of the Year Celebration red carpet.
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Carlos Santos | Actor, Comedian, Writer, Director
Hispanic Lifestyle prediction for 2025 is that actor, comedian, writer, director Carlos Santos will have a career defining year. The Los Angeles-based actor and comedian, gained recognition for his role as Chris Morales in the Netflix original series “Gentefied.” He has also appeared in films like “Vacation Friends 2” (Hulu), “The Valet” (HULU), and the Prime Video series “Undone.” Additionally, he hosts a monthly show with “Spanish Aqui Presents” at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade and tours the country performing stand-up comedy.
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Currently, he holds a series regular role in the new Shea Serrano/Mike Schur comedy series “Primo” on Amazon Freevee. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Carlos brings a unique blend of his heritage to his performances.
Hispanic Lifestyle spoke with Carlos on the red carpet at the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) Celebrating Latino Excellence: 25th Anniversary End of the Year Celebration event. We talked career and his latest projects.
Links, https://www.instagram.com/ofcourseitscarlos/
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