Mexican celebrities who make all of us Latinos proud

Melissa started her acting career in Mexico in telenovelas. She can sing, she can act, and she can dance, which is one of the reasons she landed a great role in the movie In the Heights. Her star continues to rise as her résumé continues to grow.

But guess what? She’s also beloved in the US. She even got her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 25, 2016. “We are thrilled to honor triple threat performer Angélica María! Fans from around the world have been anxiously awaiting to see Angélica be placed on the historic Hollywood Walk of Fame, an accolade she truly deserves,” said Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, during the unveiling ceremony.

Did you know that he was the first Mexican director to be nominated for an Oscar in the best director category in 2006? His films are critically acclaimed throughout the world, and the list of awards he has won continues to grow.

From the baby-faced telenovela actress fans met in Maria La Del Barrio and other huge novelas to her massive singing career and her fashion line, Thalía created a name for herself, and she brings her country pride wherever she goes.

The multi-platinum singer is absolutely adored in Mexico. She has become one of the country's most beloved stars through her music and her acting, and she has been around since she was a little girl.

Eugenio has been making Spanish-language audiences laugh for years. The actor is known for breaking down barriers in Hollywood and bringing his comedic talents to audiences worldwide.

Salma became one of the most beautiful and desirable women in Hollywood as well as a powerhouse actress. She has represented Mexico and her culture at every step of her career.

The actress comes from a talented family in Mexico, with her dad being the legendary actor Eric del Castillo. She made a name for herself through her incredible acting and even crossed over and worked on English-language movies and shows.

The Mexican actress is captivating audiences in some major Hollywood films. She gained popularity in Mexico as the lead in the telenovela Lola, érase. In the US, she was cast as Santánico Pandemonium in the series From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series. She's been consistently booking roles since then.

She went from being a member of one of Mexico's biggest groups, RBD, to being a leading lady in telenovelas that had massive success. In 2009, Univision crowned her "The New Queen of Telenovelas."

The Oscar-winning actress has caused both Kenya and Mexico to argue over who gets to claim her and her success. The actress was born in Mexico to Kenyan parents, but she has stated that she is proud of her roots. "I'm Mexican and Kenyan at the same time," the actress told El Mañana. "I've seen the quarrels over my nationality, but I'm Kenyan and Mexican at the same time. So again, I am Mexican-Kenyan and I am fascinated by carne asada tacos."

He began his career as a standup comedian, but the actor broke barriers with his sitcom George Lopez. He became one of the highest-paid comedians in the world.

The Mexican director was born in Guadalajara and has since become one of Hollywood's most admired filmmakers. He has a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as two Oscars under his belt.

The actress is celebrated in her home country and has also landed some great roles in Hollywood. She starred in films including Nacho Libre and Everything, Everything and in TV shows including Power and Narcos.

The Mexican American boxer became known as the Golden Boy of boxing for bringing home the gold medal from the 1992 Summer Olympics. He then went on to have a massively successful career as a boxer.

He started his career as a child actor in novelas, and he continued acting into adulthood. He has now starred in several projects in Hollywood, like Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

With her role in Desperate Housewives, Eva became one of TV's highest-earning stars. She has since starred in movies and has also started working behind the camera as a producer in some of her projects, like Grand Hotel.

Becky G represents Inglewood, California, no matter where she goes. But she also is so beyond proud of her Mexican roots, and they are a huge part of who she is.

Thanks to her role in the Oscar-winning film Roma, Yalitza became a Hollywood sweetheart overnight. She also landed her first Oscar nomination for her first acting role. What an accomplishment!

The Mexican star has become a staple in Spanish-language television. Alejandra represented Mexico in Nuestra Belleza Latina and was the first winner on the show. She has turned that win into a career as a successful TV host and actress.

Chiquis' mom, Jenni Rivera, was one of Mexico's most beloved singers. Chiquis picked up the torch after her mom's death in 2012 and has continued on with her own singing career.

Being Vicente Fernandez's son can't be easy when you choose to pursue a career in music as well. Sure, having a famous dad can help, but you have to have the talent to back it up, and Alexandro does have talent. He has managed to follow in his father's footsteps while paving his own path.

The actress is making a name for herself in the acting world, and it doesn't hurt when your dad is the Eugenio Derbez.

He grew up as an actor in Mexico, finding success early on, and now the actor is expanding his talents and reaching wider audiences through English-language movies.

One Oscar wasn't enough for the Mexico-born director. So far, he has won five Oscars for his movies Roma and Gravity—and we know there's more to come from him.