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Escenas Latinas: Changing the Narrative

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Latina presence on American television has increased in recent years, with new shows creating dynamic and innovative roles for Latina actresses. Writers Vivien Mejia (Ugly Betty, East Los High), Carolina Rivera (Jane the Virgin, Devious Maids) and showrunner Gloria Calderon Kellett (One Day at a Time) discuss the importance of bringing new narratives about women of color to the screen. Moderated by UC Irvine film and media studies professor Bambi Haggins.

Escenas latinas: Cambiar la narrativa

Domingo 5 de noviembre a las 3 p.m.

La presencia latina en la televisión estadounidense ha aumentado en años recientes, con nuevos programas que crean papeles dinámicos e innovadores para las actrices latinas. Las escritoras Vivien Mejía (Ugly Betty, East Los High) y Carolina Rivera (Jane the Virgin, Devious Maids) y la encargada del programa Gloria Calderón Kellett (One Day at a Time) analizan la importancia de llevar a la pantalla nuevas narrativas sobre las mujeres de color. Moderado por la profesora de estudios cinematográficos y mediáticos de UC Irvine Bambi Haggins.

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