They are gorgeous, Latina, plus-size and very proud of all that defines them. We spoke with editor and founder of PLUS Model Magazine, Madeline Figueroa-Jones, and Latina models Rosie Mercado and Denise Bidot about their journey into the fashion industry's "plus side."
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The journey for this young Puerto Rican model has been characterized by sacrifice and a deep love of family. Today, Denise Bidot is recognized as a top lingerie and plus-size model making a name for herself and Latinas all over.
For beautiful Mexican-American Rosie Mercado, it all started when she made-up and styled her friends for the very prom she didn't attend, but for her there was nothing to feel sorry about. Today this Latina is proving that beauty, no matter the size, can also speak of fierce determination.
Shine Latina has a first look at nuvoTV's fifth season of Model Latina South Beach, bringing the heat thanks with 10 new models competing in Miami's glamorous backdrop for a $25,000 modeling contract.
"I want to show the world that curves go very well on a runway," says an aspiring model in the clip, one of the 10 ladies hailing from countries all over Latin America, including Cuba, Colombia, Mexico and Guatemala.
SLIDESHOW: Latino athletes turned models
Mentored by sexy Puerto Rican actor Carlos Ponce (of "Couple's Retreat" fame), Argentinean Victoria's Secret "Angel" Ines Rivero and photographer Franco LaCosta, the ladies bring the drama on and off the runway in this exclusive preview:
Get to know las modelos:
Maytee Martinez (20 years old)
Miami, Florida
Cuban beauty Maytee is a popular staple on Florida's fashion scene, where she has strutted runways during Miami's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and SoBe's sizzling Funkshion Fashion Week.
Brittany Peralta
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Years ago, when people talked about a "single mother" they'd talk about a woman who had unplanned children out of wedlock. Now, a single mom is also a divorced or separated parent in charge of her children's upbringing, as well as someone who plans and decides to have a child on her own. According to a 2010 study by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, while 24% of Non-Hispanic white homes are single-parented, 41% of all US Hispanic households are led by a single parent, meaning that most likely the mother is the sole provider of the financial and emotional support of her children.
Tips for Juggling Latinas' Redefined Roles
There's nothing easy about the life of a single mom, but here are some tips and tools to help with the daily battles:
Know your rights. Search information that will help you find child support, health services, financial and psychological support. Even though the situation for single moms in the US
Read More »from Overcome the Obstacles of Single MotherhoodFind out how these famous women fare without an ounce of makeup. Are they barely recognizable or should they go "au natural" more often? You decide!
Some of your favorite stars have immigrated to make a name (and home) for themselves; find out which Hollywood celebrities left their countries behind for a shot at American fame.
The lives of Latinas have evolved rapidly during the last couple of generations in this country; Hispanic women are entering the US workforce at a dizzying pace currently making up 4.7% of the entire American labor force, a 100% increase from a decade ago. Gone are the (fairly recent) days of staying at home, having dinner ready for a husband and cleaning up after him and kids. Right? Not so fast.
Culture taught them to be perfect housewives and doting mothers; economics forced them out of the house and into the workforce, and media expects them to balance home and work while becoming rockstars in bed. You know…like Sofia Vergara and Jennifer Lopez bringing that "latin spice" at all times? The result is a constant feeling of inadequacy, restlessness and frustration.
If you grew up Hispanic a few years ago, you saw very clearly defined gender roles- women were lady-like, cleaned the home and had hot dinners ready for when their husbands came home. The men
Read More »from Tips for Juggling Latinas’ Redefined RolesChoosing between a mini or a maxi dress is one of the best parts of this spring's fashion trends, and celebrities are getting in on the fun as well rocking short and long styles. Which looks better? You decide!
Forget the nachos and tacos! Give your Cinco de Mayo party real Mexican flavor with these traditional dishes.
Cinco de Mayo festivities are just around the corner, so let's bring out the nachos, tacos and margaritas. Right? Wrong! This most Mexican of US holidays, which against popular belief actually commemorates "La Batalla de Puebla" where a handful of poorly armed campesinos defeated the invading French army, should be celebrated with the same recipes used in Mexico for their national holidays. So, this Cinco de Mayo do as the Mexicans do. Ditch the tex-mex for some of these authentic dishes. ¡Qué viva México!
PHOTOS: Real Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
Pozole
Both versions of this traditional Mexican stew, Pozole Blanco and Pozole Rojo, are a must-serve at all Cinco de Mayo tables. The difference between them lies in the meat and the peppers used. For the Blanco (or white) version, the recipe calls for chicken and pork, as well as different kinds of green
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