Her commanding voice drew comparisons to jazz legends like Ella Fitzgerald.
Famous Latinas
We honor and remember Latinas who have made history in their communities and around the world.
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She began her on-screen career as an actress in several telenovelas.
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She was the first Latina to serve on the L.A. City Council.
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She held the crown in 1970 and went on to become a TV host and entrepreneur.
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Jones recently starred in the telenovela “Cabo,” which aired just before her death.
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She served in the Mexican Senate in addition to her career as an entertainer.
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She was prima ballerina with the renowned American Ballet Theatre.
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She won an Oscar and a Grammy Award for “Flashdance… What a Feeling.”
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She was a legend of Brazil’s tropicália music.
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Latino pioneers and trendsetters who remain inspirations to anyone who aspires to greatness.