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==Entertainment==
==Entertainment==

Revision as of 08:24, 23 July 2007

This is a list of notable Mexican-Americans.

Authors and scholars

Business

Entertainment

Actors and actresses

Directors

Models

Musicians and music groups

Visual arts

Military

Government

Science and technology

Sports

Footnotes

  1. ^ "Writer Rudolfo Anaya to Receive 2004 Luis Leal Award Saturday" (Press release). University of California, Santa Barbara. 2004-09-13. Retrieved 2007-07-17. Rudolfo Anaya, a New Mexican writer whose novels and stories depict the lives of contemporary Mexican-Americans in the Southwest... {{cite press release}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ Wilson, Etta (2004). "Gary Soto -- A Mexican-American voice that speaks for all". BookPage.com. Retrieved 2007-07-17.
  3. ^ Hope, Darrell L. (1998). "Where's Clifton? Clifton Gonzalez Gonzalez unleashes his Killer charm" (reprint). Venice Magazine. Retrieved 2007-07-17. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help) "He laughs, "I didn't become Mexican until I signed up for Hollywood. 'Oh he's a Mexican. Clifton Mexican Mexican.' 'No, Gonzalez Gonzalez!' My birth name is Clifton Collins, Jr. My Mexican friends didn't know I was half Mexican until they heard me speak Spanish.""
  4. ^ Lamkin, Elaine (2005). "The Crow: Wicked Prayer – Fifteen Minutes with Edward Furlong". Bloody-Disgusting.com. Retrieved 2007-07-17. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help) "I’m part Mexican and part Russian..."
  5. ^ Wall, Allan (2003-10-22). "Memo from Mexico: Salma's Citizenship Strategy – And Ours". VDARE. Retrieved 2007-07-17. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ Rutter, Jared. "Jenaveve Jolie". AVN. Retrieved 2007-07-17.
  7. ^ Kregloe, Karman (2006-04-10). "Iyari Limon on Buffy, Bisexuality, and Cooking". AfterEllen.com. Retrieved 2007-07-17. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help) "I have hundreds of Mexican family and friends here—I mean I'm Mexican, I was born in Mexico, you know?"
  8. ^ "Ask Mario Archives". The Official Mario Lopez Website. Retrieved 2007-07-17. Responding to a email question, Lopez replies, "I am Mexican..."
  9. ^ "Cheech Marin". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved 2007-07-17.
  10. ^ "Edward James Olmos". ThomsonGale.com. Thomson Gale. Retrieved 2007-07-17.
  11. ^ "Sara Paxton: discovering "Darcy's Wild Life"" (fee required). Latino Leaders. Retrieved 2007-07-17. "The Los Angeles native, who is half Mexican, was six when she was discovered by a talent scout."
  12. ^ "Paul Rodriguez". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved 2007-07-17.
  13. ^ Yvette, Mar (2005). "Jacob Vargas: Urban Latino" (reprint). Urban Latino. MarPop.com. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)"People would say stuff like, ‘You're Mexican and there aren't roles for Latinos.' There was a lot of rejection in the beginning..."
  14. ^ Thomas, Cathy Booth (2005-08-13). "Robert Rodriguez". TIME. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help) "Staying clear of Hollywood, Rodriguez, a Mexican-American..."
  15. ^ "megan ewing". FashionModelDirectory.com. Retrieved 2007-07-18. "Ethnicity: Mexican/German "
  16. ^ "Zack de la Rocha biography". Zack de la Rocha Network (official website). Retrieved 2007-07-18. "As a Mexican-American, he Zack de la Rocha was victimized by his classmates and teachers."
  17. ^ Gotti, Juan (2007-06-25). "Welcome to the Dope House". Dope House Records.com. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  18. ^ "On This Day 18 September 1970: Rock legend Hendrix dies after party". BBC.com. BBC. 1970-09-18. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)]"James Hendrix was part black, part Cherokee Indian and part Mexican."
  19. ^ Lochhead, Carolyn (2006-05-13). "Anti-immigration caravan makes it to Washington". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  20. ^ "Los Lobos–Band". LosLobos.org. Retrieved 2007-07-18.]
  21. ^ "Los Lonely Boys Bio". LosLonelyBoys.org. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
  22. ^ Contreras, Felix (2003-12-26). "The Tex-Mix of Los Lonely Boys". Morning Edition. National Public Radio. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help): "The Austin-based group of Mexican-American brothers..."
  23. ^ "Pussycat Dolls". AskMen.com. 2007-06-27. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  24. ^ "Interview with tattoo artist Mister Cartoon". LatinRapper.com. 2004-06-02. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)] "you have already seen this Mexican-American's ink on any..."
  25. ^ {{cite web| last =Hong| first =Karen| title =Teacher's Guide for COBBLESTONE Mexican Americans| publisher =[[Carus Publishing Company| url =http://www.cobblestonepub.com/resources/cob0405t.html%7C accessdate =2007-07-18}}
  26. ^ "About the Congressman". Congressman Xavier Becerra. United States House of Representatives. 2007-07-12. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  27. ^ "Short Biography". Congresswoman Hilda L. Solis. United States House of Representatives. 2007-07-13. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  28. ^ "Cruz Bustamante Biography". State of California Office of Lieutenant Governor. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
  29. ^ "Cesar Chavez". CLNet. UCLA. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
  30. ^ {{cite web| title =Dennis Chavez| work =Hispanic Americans in Congress| publisher =[[Library of Congress| url =http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/congress/chavez.html%7C accessdate =2007-07-18}}
  31. ^ "Henry Cisneros". ThomsonGale.com. Thomson Gale. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
  32. ^ "Henry Gonzalez". Hispanic Americans in Congress. Library of Congress. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
  33. ^ Harper, Will (1998-05-07). "See Ron Run". Metroactive.com. Metro Silicon Valley. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  34. ^ "Manual Lujan, Jr". Hispanic Americans in Congress. Library of Congress. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
  35. ^ "About Gloria Molina" (PDF). Gloria Molina, LA County Supervisor 1st District. Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
  36. ^ "Joseph Manuel Montoya". Hispanic Americans in Congress. Library of Congress. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
  37. ^ "The Speaker: Biography". Fabian Nuñez. California State Assembly. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
  38. ^ "A Lifetime of Service". Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz. United States House of Representatives. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
  39. ^ "Governor Bill Richardson". Office of New Mexico Governor. State of New Mexico. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
  40. ^ "Edward R. Roybal". Hispanic Americans in Congress. Library of Congress. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
  41. ^ "About Loretta". Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez. United States House of Representatives. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
  42. ^ "About Linda". Congresswoman Linda Sanchez. United States House of Representatives. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
  43. ^ "Mayor's Biography". Office of the Mayor. City of Los Angeles Office of the Mayor. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
  44. ^ "Biographical data: Sidney M. Gutierrez". Astronaut biographies. NASA Johnson Space Center. 1996. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  45. ^ "Biographical data: Jose M. Hernandez". Astronaut biographies. NASA Johnson Space Center. 2006. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  46. ^ "Biographical data: Ellen Ochoa (Ph.D.)". Astronaut biographies. NASA Johnson Space Center. 2006. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  47. ^ a b c d e f g Somers, Ken (2005-09-25). "NFL looks for big play in Mexico". Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  48. ^ "Crew Selects Three Players In 2006 MLS Supplemental Draft". OurSportsCentral.com. 2006-01-26. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help) "He was born in San Luis Potose, Mexico, becoming the first Mexican-born player drafted by The Crew. His full name is Jorge Ivan Becerra."
  49. ^ Wyllie, John Philip (2001-12-14). "Rimando and Bocanegra Vie for World Cup Berths". La Prensa San Diego. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  50. ^ Sanderson, Matthew (2005-01-20). "Class of '05 Controversy". TigerBoxing.com. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  51. ^ a b Gonzalez, Frank Jr. "Sharkie's Machine: When Muscle Mouth Meets 'Goody-Two-Shoes' Fist". EastsideBoxing.com. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
  52. ^ a b Probst, Jason (2005-11-02). "Head-2-Head: Sanchez vs. Diaz". Between Rounds. InsideFighting.com. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  53. ^ To, Viet (2003). "In The Zone with Jeff Garcia". Open Your Eyes. Retrieved 2007-07-18. "The fact that I am half Mexican and grew up in an environment surrounded by the culture and really loved being a part of the culture..."
  54. ^ a b "Exhibits Around Town". May 2006 E-Newsletter. OlveraStreet.com. 2006. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  55. ^ ""Rookie of the Year" honors for Latino hockey player, Scott Gomez". LatinoSportsLegends.com. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
  56. ^ Santiago, Antonio (2006-04-13). "A Chiquita with a Big Heart". RingsideReport.com. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  57. ^ Brady, Erik (2005-07-20). "Losman growing at his own beat". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  58. ^ Bjornberg, Jeremy (2005-12-02). "Sergio Mora No Longer a Contender?". Doc's Sport Service. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  59. ^ "In The Zone with San Diego Chargers Linebacker Zeke Moreno". Open Your Eyes. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
  60. ^ Cienfuegos, Ernesto (2002-02-20). "La Raza Prevails in Nordic Sport for Olympic Gold; Derek Parra wins First Olympic Gold Medal for Aztlan". La Voz de Azatlan. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  61. ^ "Lee Trevino (1939- )". GolfEurope.com. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
  62. ^ Townsend, Brad (2006-10-29). "Favorite son: Hometown cheers Romo's rise". CowboysPlus. Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 2007-07-18. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)