Latinos

América Ferrera -who features on Hispanic Business Magazine's 2007 list of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics - was recognized internationally this year with an Emmy award and a Golden Globe award for best actress in a comedy for her role in ABC's English-language version of the Colombian soap opera Betty La Fea.

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Salma Hayek was the producer for the record-breaking TV comedy Ugly Betty. Now, both are good friends. Salma maintains she wants to work again with América . The Mexican actress and producer said: "América is a very dedicated and talented actress." Ugly Betty had one of the season's most watched
shows in the ABC network.


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América Ferrera, 23, was born in Los Angeles, California, but her parents are from Honduras. She was raised by her mother in a single house parent. At the hotel where her mother works, she deals with the housekeeping staff. América is the youngest of six children. All her siblings having gone to college, it was so important for her to make sure she didn't skip college as she pursued her acting career.

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Eva Longoria is definitely one of the best paid Latinas in English language television. She is the focus of attention wherever she goes. Regardless of whether she is in Europe or America.

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Her complete name is Eva Jacqueline Longoria. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1975. Her family used to call her "Prieta Fea" as she was the only one in the family whose eyes and hair were dark. In 2003, she was one of the 25 most beautiful people according to People en Español magazine.


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Desperate Housewives led Eva Longoria to stardom. In real life, she is married to Tony Parker. Recently, she opened a restaurant in Los Angeles, California called "Beso"
( which means Kiss)

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Andy García was born in Bejucal, La Habana Province, Cuba. is an Academy Award-nominated American actor. He became known in the late 1980s and 1990s, having appeared in several successful Hollywood films, including The Godfather: Part III, The Untouchables and When a Man Loves a Woman.

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Andy García with his son.

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The Cuban- American Manny Diaz is in the Hispanic Business Magazine list as well. He is the current Mayor of the City of Miami, the 45th largest city in the United States and the largest city in the state of Florida. The magazine list is put together from several sources or submissions made by readers or users to HispanicBusiness.com. The magazine looks for people who think they are having a great year or who can expect a great year in 2008; people who are contributing to their communities or professions.


Melquiades "Mel" Martinez, U.S. Senator from Florida. He became the first Cuban- American to serve in the U.S. Senate. Two years later, he was eventually elected Republican Party Chairman.