If there is one thing many successful Latina actresses have in common, it's the struggle it took to get to the top. Hollywood has allowed Latinas to take over a lot of their territory that it's hard to acknowledge a lot of their accomplishments without naming them.
Many (such as Eva Longoria and Jennifer Lopez) had no connections to the film or music industry and had to work their butts off to get to where they are today. It's admirable that these women were able to achieve great success on their own and they continue to pave the way for other Latinas trying to breakthrough in Hollywood. So, who are our top seven picks? Read on to find out!
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Those ladies among many other talented Latinas have proven that we are women who are more than pretty faces, and have a lot more to offer. It's inspiring to see how humble they are despite achieving super stardom. Whether they were born in the U.S. or overseas, these estrellas have made their mark in Hollywood and we can't help but praise them for being an inspiration and amazing role models for Latinas hoping to be as successful as them.
Check out our list of the 7 Latina celebrities who started from the bottom and have achieved great success!
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