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From Ozuna to Diego Boneta, the top 13 Latinos to watch in 2020
There’s no denying the power that a Latino man can have on screen or behind-the-scenes In an industry that highly under-represents the Latinx culture as a whole, these 13 men are breaking away from the status quo and charting their own paths to success — leaving critics and fans alike in awe of their immense talents. Regardless of their path, one thing is undeniable about each of these talented men: they are here to stay. Check out the 13 Latinos that you need to watch in 2020.
Diego Boneta
There is no other mexicano that we can see playing the iconic Sol de México, Luis Miguel. Diego has more than proven that he has what it takes to totally own a role and capture the hearts and attention of fans and critics everywhere. We’re excited to see what the 29-year-old does in his upcoming films Rock of Ages and Terminator: Dark Fate alongside Natalia Reyes and Gabriel Luna.
Gabriel Chavarria
All eyes are on the Honduran actor as he takes on his latest role as A.B. Quintanilla, older brother of the legendary Selena Quintanilla, on the Netflix show Selena: The Series. You also might have seen Gabriel on Lowriders, War of the Planet of the Apes and East Los High.
Sarunas J. Jackson
This Afro-Panamanian actor makes sure to do it for la cultura in everything he does. Sarunas portrays the character of Alejandro ‘Dro’ Peña on the hit show Insecure and once casted asked that his character be Afro-Panamanian as well. You can also see him on shows like Games People Play and Good Trouble.
Rico Rodriguez
This Chicano will forever hold our hearts as Manny Delgado, Sofia Vergara’s TV son, on the award winning show Modern Family. Now that the show has wrapped, we are excited to see where his career takes him.
Ozuna
El negrito con los ojos claros reps an Afro-Dominican-Puerto Rican background, something he is totalmente proud of. When Jan Carlos Ozuna Rosado is pumping out jams, he’s acting in the upcoming Fast & Furious 9 film alongside Cardi B and Vin Diesel.
Tyler Posey
You’ve seen this Chicano in hits like Maid in Manhattan with Jennifer Lopez , as the lead in Teen Wolf and on Jane the Virgin alongside Gina Rodriguez. The 28-year-old actor will be working with Donald Sutherland and Robert Ri’chard in the thriller Alone.
Alfred Enoch
The Afro-Brazilian-English actor broke out onto the acting scene in seven of the eight Harry Potter films and went on to star in the hit Shonda Rhimes show How to Get Away with Murder which also stars Viola Davis and Mexican actress Karla Souza. The 31-year-old is now filming Provisional Measure.
Jake T. Austin
Jake is a mix of Puerto Rican, Argentinian and Spanish hailing from his mother’s side. You’ve probably seen him alongside Selena Gomez in Wizards of Waverly Place and as Jesus Foster on The Fosters. He will play the role of Lars in Adverse coming soon.
Mauricio Lara
The Texas native of Dominican and Ecuadorian descent is a certified triple threat. Mauricio showed a strong affinity for singing, dancing and acting from a very young age. He’s been on shows like Young Sheldon and 9-1-1, and will be appearing on The Healing Powers of Dude and Inner Child.
Cesar Mazariegos
The Latino from Washington, D.C., has always had a passion for TV and great storytelling — making it no surprise that his uncovential career path would lead him to work in TV. He has worked on the script for 15 episodes of The Simpsons and penned his own show High & Mighty (which was shown at the Sundance Film Festival).
Jharrel Jerome
The Dominican-American actor won his first Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie for his portrayal of Korey Wise in Ava DuVernay’s When They See Us. You can see him next on Concrete Cowboys with Idris Elba.
Gonzalo Maza
The Chileno screenwriter penned the Oscar-winning script for a Fanstastic Woman which follows the life of Marina Vidal, an openly transgender woman living in Chile.
Angel Bismark Curiel
The Miami-born Dominican-American actor caught the eye of people everywhere with his role as Lil Papi Evangelista on the hit show POSE with Billy Porter. The 24-year-old found his passion for acting as a teen after portraying Alvaro Mangiacavallo, the lead charatcer Tennessee Williams' play The Rose Tattoo.
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