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Not surprisingly, there are American artists with Latino parents or heritage. Latinos make up around 59 million people in the United States, accounting for 18% of the total population. This shows a relevant amount of Latino people in the U.S.
This is why, among Hollywood celebrities, we can find Latino names and surnames that resonate among the superstars of the big and small screen, on the radio with hits worthy of Grammy nominations. In this case, we will focus on film and TV artists.
JefeBet will tell you who these artists are:
Great American artists with Latino parents
1. Alexis Bledel
This well-known American, a native of Houston, Texas, most known for her starring role in the comedy series “Gilmore Girls.” is the daughter of Latin American parents with Argentine and Mexican roots. His father is originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina and his mother, although born in Arizona, was raised in Mexico.
2. Frankie Muniz
This renowned American actor, who is also a race car driver and was formerly a drummer, was born in New Jersey and is best known for his role in the hugely successful comedy series ‘Malcolm in the Middle,’ which depicted the somewhat exaggerated daily lives of the average American family. One of this actor and racer’s parents is of Latin American descent, as his father, Francisco Muniz III, was born in Puerto Rico.
3. Rachel Zegler
This renowned actress is at an ascending point in her career, recognized for having captivated all critics and viewers with her work in “West Side Story”. She is also preparing to be the first Disney princess of Latin descent, as she will play Snow White in the new live-action movie of the famous fairy tale. This actress has Latin heritage thanks to her mother, Gina, who is of Colombian descent.
4. Aubrey Plaza
The actress, who appeared in the film “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” and TV show “Parks and Recreation,” was born in Wilmington, Delaware, but has undeniable Latin ancestry, as her father, David Plaza, was born in Puerto Rico.
5. Anya Taylor-Joy
This renowned American actress, born in Miami, is well-known and regarded for her parts in “The Queen’s Gambit,” “The Witch,” “Emma,” and many more (as well as for the meme “lajempanadas”). Her father, Dennis Alan Taylor, is Argentinean-Scottish, hence she has Argentine ancestry. She also lived in that Latin American country for the first six years of her life.
