Latina Quotations

I usually say Latina, Mexican-American or American Mexican, and in certain contexts, Chicana, depending on whether my audience understands the term or not.

I have to represent. I feel proud to have a culture that's different... and proud to be a Latina. We're not all categorized as one type of person... there's people from everywhere doing different things who have different types of cultures. Being Latina for me is also being a strong woman.

What's similar between 'Daily Show' and 'RJ Berger' is that people are grabbing me - not quite the groovy intelligentsia Starbucks barista, but the Latina nurses at my gynecologist's office - and telling me they love the show.

I'm all about the crossover. The role doesn't necessarily have to be white or Latina or black. It could be anything. But it's hard in Hollywood, because sometimes it's all about the box office. Or all about looks and things like that. It's not about the story that they have to tell.

Like most Latinas, I'm not afraid to speak my mind.

The Latina in me is an ember that blazes forever.

I was thrilled to play a role on 'Dora the Explorer,' a show that has touched the lives of many children around the world, including my own child. Dora is such an iconic and important Latina heroine, and I'm proud to now be a part of the show's ever-growing legacy.

Latinos are here to stay. As citizen Raquel, I'm proud to be Latina.

No Latina woman would be called 'Ms.' - that's an invention of middle-class Anglo women. Latina women are proud to be called 'Mrs.' That simply means that we have a family.

Usually, I'll be auditioning for the third lead, and there will be Latina actresses, Indian actresses, African American actresses because it will be like, 'Let's check off this box. We have our lead white girl, and we need an ethnic slot.'

Yes, I'm blonde. When I started as an actor, because of the accent and my body and my personality, it was not what the stereotype of the Latina woman in Hollywood is, so they didn't know where to put me. The blond hair wasn't matching. The moment I put my hair dark, it was better for my work.

I am a woman, and I am a Latina. Those are the things that make my writing distinctive. Those are the things that give my writing power.

To be seen and to be respected for my work and acknowledged as a true American Latina... means a lot to me.

Being Latina to me is living your life like it's a big old fiesta!

As a youngster and being a Latina, you see so much injustice.

Latina women are proud to be called Mrs. That simply means that we have a family.

There has never been a Latina Miss America. So, who knows? Maybe I will have the chance to meet her now, before it all happens for her!

The racial/ethnic sub-group to benefit the most from sports participation is Latina girls, ... There's no question that if we can solve the problem of parental support ... and create a more nurturing, motivating environment ... that we can make some great contributions to Hispanic girls in terms of their future health and well-being.

Empowering the next generation of Hispanic women is a key priority for the U.S. Hispanic economy, and I can't think of a more inspirational and empowering event for aspiring Latina students than the Woman of the Year Awards.

It's a great honor for us to be recognized by the prestigious LATINA Style for two consecutive years. We feel that we have a very robust diversity plan and we're gratified and encouraged when the experts tell us we're on the right track.

I'm a wise Latina woman. Whatever, man. Thank God I'm not in politics, because the fact that you have to explain everything - I'd kill myself. I can't take all those little things they dissect. I'm like, 'Oh my God, get a life.' I don't have time for this.

By her being a product of the community, it inspires a lot of the younger generation to reach for goals that they never thought they could attain, especially Latina women.

One of the worst things [Donald Trump] said was about a woman in a beauty contest. He loves beauty contests, supporting them and hanging around them. And he called this woman "Miss Piggy." Then he called her "Miss Housekeeping," because she was Latina. Donald, she has a name.

You don't have to be a Latina to join. You just have to be geared toward Latina issues.

Sarah Palin is Latina. Pay-leen. She has an infant and a grandkid the same age. Latina!

The most beautiful women in the world were African.

That one time I had ma Latina texture going on.. Or just.. everyday.

Don't be afraid to say what you don't know, and speak for what you do know. Say, "I can't speak for all Latinas, but I can speak for me and tell you very, very honestly."