Gracias!

Filed under: Personally Perez > Latinolicious

The Today show ran a great piece this morning about the influence of Latinos on American mainstream culture, and Perezito got a lovely shout-out in the report.

Check it out (above)!

Posted: Jun 17, 2009 at 11:44 am / Email this »

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28 comments to “Gracias!”

female version of a hustler says – reply to this

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shakira 4 ever
MelissaM says – reply to this

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ALFREDOXO says – reply to this

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eso es tan fabuloso
ronnieboo808 says – reply to this

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Happiness!
mi mama me mima says – reply to this

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Eres como la influenza porcina.
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you're like the swine flu.
HoneeBs says – reply to this

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WHY?
they shouldn't have even mentioned u.
Muñeca22 says – reply to this

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Viva los Latinos! We are taking over. That's amazing you were recognized. It's more than what these people putting you down have done in representing the Latino community. Congratulations!
backforthelasttime@yahoo.com says – reply to this

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congrats!!! loved the video
SPORTSGAL01 says – reply to this

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They act like this is a recent phenomenon. We have been influencing this country since the beginning. We have always been here. They are crazy. VIVA LA RAZA!!!!!!!
SEXYCDN21 says – reply to this

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latinos ROCK!
caroaber says – reply to this

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Neither Javier Bardem nor Penelope Cruz is Hispanic.

They are Spaniards.

I can't help but mention the absence of Black Latinos and non-assimilated looking indigenous people. According to this NBC hype, Hispanics are proxy white people with cute accents.

It was a feel-good report, but short on accuracy.
witchywomn says – reply to this

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self indulgent prick
i-am-awesome101 says – reply to this

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MARIO, you have not influenced NOTHING.
Penelope Cruz in Not Hispanic she Spaniard-(its like calling the British, American)
I like how they talk about the Hispanic Influence, but a lot of it it's not accurate.
VIVA LA RAZA!
Franie says – reply to this

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I love it. Hispanics are breaking through and about to take the spotlight.
Yazzie04 says – reply to this

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Que sientes el ritmo latinoo….Agree, We hispanics have gone a long way in pop culture =)
NYCity Girl says – reply to this

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Love it!!! thanks for blogging it!!!
Yellow Peeps says – reply to this

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Re: caroaber –
Re: i-am-awesome101 –
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# 12 & # 14
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I'm pretty certain that the word "Hispanic" includes Spanish-speaking people from Spain and Latin America.
Latin America is defined as South America and Central America (with a couple of exceptions like Belize).
Therefore, Xavier Bardem and Penelope Cruz are indeed Hispanic.
ToyGirl says – reply to this

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Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem are what you would call "HIspanic," but I'm sure they resent being called that. I don't know, when I stayed in Spain, I felt the difference there between Central / South America but I think, in the end, the Spanish language convinced me the country is not only European, but Hispanic as well.

Cute / feel-good report…
willie2states says – reply to this

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Re: PerezHilton – you dont have to ACT or speak a certain way to be proud of being hispanic. i hate when people say "act black/spanish/white/etc."
but i do agree with your comment on him wanting to belong to a group.
illuminate_me says – reply to this

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yay latinos! viva la raza!
amberilaugh says – reply to this

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im kinda dissapointed selena wasnt in their,but Jlo was and Jlo wouldnt be anywhere without selena…fucked up.
peace4all says – reply to this

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I have to agree with caroaber. There is a significant absence of black latino and indigenous representation in the media and popular culture. Ever watch telemundo?….I've seen more people on that network who look like they're German rather than Latino. There's nothing wrong with embracing the European in Latinos but lets not forget the DEEP African and indigenous roots many Latinos have(whether they look it or not!). Before the Europeans invaded and stole the Americas, the indigenous were there first. When the Europeans came, they brought millions and millions of African slaves to north, CENTRAL and SOUTH America!
VVR says – reply to this

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This was very nice to see.

And to I am "awesome" 101:

About Penelope Cruz being Spaniard… um I suggest that before you talk bullsh*t, by putting the whole Hispanic community on the hands of that woman you educate yourself on all of the great Latino stars in the Hispanic community.

in other words smd.
ladyjuicy84 says – reply to this

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since when are spaniards considered latino??? penelope is not latina, she is european….
meglory says – reply to this

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We just arrived…….. isn't that funny. I watched that farce today on TODAY. Just like all of a sudden you see more African Americans on TV commercials since we now have an AA President. Gimme a break. I am Blatino and I am PISSED!
iTonks says – reply to this

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I'm proud to be part of this amazing community. "Viva la raza" And I have to say that is not only the food or the music it's our personalities, our customs what made us very specials. We're warm and friendly people.

One more thing. For those who think that people from Spain are not Latinos. WRONG!!! The speak Spanish, Spanish language come from Latin language so they are Latinos like us and also they gave us a part of their culture, all that we're right now is a mix from different countries and ethnicities Spain, Indians, African, even Chinese.
Ms Fitz says – reply to this

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Love dem Latinos
Solveig says – reply to this

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Bardem and Cruz are Spaniards! If they were latinos, would you have to count every Spanish and Portuguese speakers around the world, then?
Oh, and all the Italian-speakers too, since "Espresso" is Italian (well, pretty much all the words refering to coffee, anyway)
Let's add the French and the Romanians, and the big latin family would be reunited…
Check your facts!