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Hollywood keeps leaving Hispanics out from the big screen.

Opinion: Hollywood still doesn’t get it

By Esther J. Cepeda

CHICAGO -- Unbelievably, the entertainment industry's dearth of ethnic diversity and surplus of stereotypical Latino portrayals have devolved into something … Read More

Former Canadian ambassador Ken Taylor has gone public with his critique that Ben Affleck's "Argo" does not give Canada's role in the Iran hostage rescue mission enough credit.

Pre-Oscars, “Argo” faces diss from ex-Canada ambassador

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"Argo - the film based on CIA agent Antonio "Tony" Mendez's rescue of six hostages in 1979 Iran - may be up for "Best Picture" at Sunday night's Oscars, but … Read More

Spanish costume designer Paco Delgado, seen here alongside some of his work for the film “Les Misérables.”

2013 Academy Awards may see big wins for Latino off-camera movie talent

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Nothing launches Hollywood talent to A-list status quite like a golden Oscar statue, and this year’s Academy Awards will see four Hispanics vying for their … Read More

The US Census is considering making Hispanic a race, but is it accurate?

Opinion: American first, Latina second

By Esther J. Cepeda

CHICAGO -- Here's an issue that few within the Hispanic community would have me weigh in on: Whether the census should designate Hispanics as a separate … Read More

Jennifer Lopez at the 70th Annual Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 13, 2013.

Latinas stun on red carpet, presenting on stage at Golden Globes

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The stars were out in full force at the 70th Annual Golden Globes and among them, Latinas shone both on the red carpet and on stage as presenters at one of the … Read More

Spanish costume designer Paco Delgado created a world of fantasy and drama through costumes in the new film “Les Misérables.” (Photo/Courtesy Universal Pictures)

Academy Awards: Latinos shine behind the scenes this year

By Jack Rico

Even though the 2013 Oscar nominations did not feature Hispanic actors or filmmakers in the sexy, high-profile categories of acting and directing, there was a … Read More

Tony Mendez began his CIA career at just 25 years old, when he responded to a local army recruiting ad. Since his retirement from the CIA, he’s written several books: “Master of Disguise” and “Spy Dust.” His latest, “Argo: How the CIA and Hollywood Pulled Off the Most Audacious Rescue in History,” was published in September 2012.

Argo’s real Tony Mendez: “I’m not Hispanic”

By Jack Rico

For the Latino moviegoers who already saw Argo or who will now see it due to the 7 Oscar nominations it received today from the Academy, you might be … Read More

Retired CIA agent Tony Mendez carved out his place in history with the heroic rescue of six State Department employees during the Iranian hostage crisis. His compelling story is the subject of a new film directed by and starring Oscar winner Ben Affleck. Pictured here: Tony Mendez at the Washington, D.C. premier of "Argo."

Opinion: Ben Affleck gets all bizarre in defending himself as Tony Mendez in “Argo”

By Julio Ricardo Varela

Here we go again. Ben Affleck's decision to cast himself as CIA operative Tony Mendez in "Argo," a film that Affleck directed and produced with George … Read More