In the vast universe of music and cinema, there are artists whose voices transcend generations and cultural contexts, leaving an indelible mark on those who listen to them. One such voice was that of Rebekah Del Rio (1967–2025), a Chicana singer-songwriter born in Chula Vista, California, who transformed vulnerability and pain into performances so profound that they moved the entire world.
In a field historically dominated by men and where Latin representation has been scarce, Katya Echazarreta has emerged as an inspiring figure. An electrical engineer, science communicator, and commercial astronaut, she became in 2022 the first Mexican woman to travel to space, marking a turning point for science and space exploration in Latin America.
When it comes to Latin Excellence, few figures embody that concept as powerfully as Eva Longoria. Born in Texas with Mexican roots, Longoria has built a career that transcends acting.
Born in 1995 in Inland Empire, California, and daughter of Peruvian roots, Andrea Vidaurre has turned her commitment to environmental justice into a movement with national impact. Recognized in 2024 with the Goldman Environmental Prize—considered the “Green Nobel Prize”—and named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of 2025, Andrea represents the strength of a new generation of leaders who not only denounce problems but also build solutions.
In a country marked by the pain of armed conflict, where silence was for decades the only response to the suffering of thousands, Rosalina Tuyuc Velásquez emerged as one of Guatemala's strongest, bravest, and most necessary voices.
Sofía Vergara’s career began unexpectedly. At age 17, while walking along a beach in Colombia, she was discovered by a photographer who offered her a Pepsi commercial. That moment would mark the beginning of her meteoric rise in the media world.
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, known worldwide simply as Shakira, was born on February 2, 1977, in Barranquilla, Colombia. From a very young age, she showed a natural talent for music, dance, and poetry—writing her first song at the age of eight and recording her first album at thirteen.
Elena Poniatowska is, without a doubt, one of the most powerful and committed voices in Latin American literature and journalism. Although she was born in Paris, France, in 1932, her heart, her voice, and her struggle have been deeply Mexican.
Brenda Aguirre is a proud Tijuana-born immigrant, queer Latina, and emerging leader shaping San Diego’s political and social justice landscape. Rooted in the borderlands, her journey reflects cultural pride, lived experience, and a deep commitment to empowering historically marginalized communities.
Adria Arjona Torres was born on April 25, 1992, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, but from an early age, she learned that the world could be her home. The daughter of former Miss Puerto Rico Leslie Torres and famous Guatemalan singer-songwriter Ricardo Arjona, Adria grew up surrounded by airplanes, concert stages, and the music that filled her father’s tours.