VISTA LA: Latinos working in entertainment

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Sunday, January 19, 2014
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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Vista L.A. follows a Latina marathoner whose latest incredible accomplishment will have you cheering, Hollywood comes out to honor Latina trailblazer Lupe Ontiveros a year after her death, and an interview with the great Natalie Cole.

Nadia Ruiz Gonzales - Marathoner

Vista L.A. was there as Marathoner Nadia Ruiz Gonzales became the youngest, fastest Latina to run 100 marathons.

www.nadiatherunner.blogspot.com

www.facebook.com/irongirl.nadia

In Memory of Lupe Ontiveros

One year after her passing, beloved actress Lupe Ontiveros is honored by her friends and colleagues at the National Association of Latino Independent Producers so she, and everything she did to advance Latinos in Hollywood, will not be forgotten.

www.nalip.org

Quinceaeras

A traditional look at Quinceaeras, and how American Latinas are both honoring and transforming this cultural milestone.

www.quinceanerasmagazine.com

Disney Quinceaera Ballgowns

Disney has created Quinceaera dresses for young Latinas on their special day. The Disney Royal Ball Quinceaera Dresses are all inspired by Disney princesses, their stories, iconic personalities and unique style.www.impressionbridal.com/disney-royal-ball.html

Disney's "Planes"

Fasten your seatbelts for Disney's latest animated feature "Planes," which was brought to life with the help of a handful of Latino animators and comedians.

www.disney.com/Planes

Natalie Cole en Espaol

Grammy award-winner Natalie Cole's latest album is sure to be an unforgettable one... it's all in Spanish.

www.nataliecole.com

Latinos in Entertainment:

Jennifer Lopez's newest venture is Viva Mvil, a unique wireless shopping experience created with Latinos in mind. The flagship store is in New York, but Viva Mvil is coming to Los Angeles later this year.

www.getviva.com

Shakira donated one-of-a-kind music costumes to Hard Rock Caf, who in return donated to her charity "Fundacion Pies Descalzos," which helps children in poverty around the world by providing quality education.

www.fundacionpiesdescalzos.com

Music mogul Emilio Estefan has joined AARP as ambassador for their newest campaign "Life Re-Imagined." It's a free online bilingual resource helping those entering a different stage to re-define retirement.

http://lifereimagined.aarp.org

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