You’ll be surprised by how many Latine actors started out doing short films.

Latine actors have played a vital role in shaping the film and television industry.

She also appeared in the TV crime seriesQueen of the South(20162021).

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You’ll be surprised by how many Latine actors started out doing short films.

(2004),Monster-in-Law(2005), andHustlers(2019).

His latest role was inA Million Miles Away(2023), starring as Jose.

In this film, she plays Rita Moro Castro.

Alice Braga smiles, wearing a blue dress with red flower prints. She is seated with her arms folded, outside a building

Her latest role was in the movieFerrari(2023), starring as Laura Ferrari.

Her most recent role is as Letty inFast X(2023).

His latest role is playing Cassian Andor in the TV seriesAndor(2022).

Alice Braga smiles on the red carpet, wearing a stylish black leather dress with a corset bodice

9.Rachel Zegler

Rachel has since starred inShazam!

Her latest role was as Laura inY2K(2024).

Her most recent work was the voice of Valentina inDespicable Me 4(2024).

Jennifer Lopez poses and smiles outside, wearing a floral dress

His most recent role was starring as Atlas inBorderlands(2024).

Her most recent acting job was as Nell Serrano in the seriesNot Dead Yet(20232024).

In 2023, she starred inBarbieand also had a recent role as Jenny inDumb Money(2023).

Jennifer Lopez poses on the red carpet in an elegant black off-shoulder gown with a sheer, embellished skirt. Rose petals are scattered on the ground

His most recent role was voicing the character of Miguel O’Hara inSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse(2023).

His most recent work was voicing the character of Fink in the filmThe Wild Robot(2024).

His latest role was as Tom Nichols in the movieReptile(2023).

Michael Peña stands outdoors, wearing a dark jacket over a graphic t-shirt. A person in casual attire is blurred in the background

Her latest role is inBeetlejuice Beetlejuice(2024), where she plays Astrid Deetz.

Here We Go Again(2018).

His most recent role was in the filmWhat About Love(2024), portraying the character Peter Tarlton.

Michael Peña at a SAG-AFTRA Foundation event, wearing glasses and a black jacket over a buttoned shirt

Her most recent role was inBlue Beetle(2023), where she voices Khaji-Da.

John Leguizamo in 1995, wearing a plaid vest over a white shirt with a black leather jacket

John Leguizamo stands next to a poster, wearing a beige blazer over a patterned shirt and jeans, smiling with one hand in his pocket

Zoe Saldana is standing on a red carpet, wearing a sleeveless, sequined top and a knee-length skirt. The setting appears to be an event or premiere.

Zoe Saldana on a red carpet in a strapless black gown with pink bow accents, posing for photographers with a crowd in the background

Penélope Cruz, wearing a blazer, poses outdoors with a slight smile

Penélope Cruz at NYFF61, wearing a sleeveless floral dress with a white lace collar and black peep-toe heels. Ferraro and Campari banners in the background

Michelle Rodriguez smiles, wearing a sheer dress with black trim at a movie premiere event

Michelle Rodriguez on the red carpet, wearing a shimmering, floor-length gown with a high slit

Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna hold a trophy together, dressed in suits, at an event

Diego Luna poses in a dark suit, sitting against a pastel-colored background

Rachel Zegler on the red carpet at the "West Side Story" premiere, wearing a strapless, embellished gown with a fitted bodice and flowing skirt

Rachel Zegler at D23 fan event, wearing a sleeveless brown dress with a fitted bodice and flowing skirt

Sofia Vergara in a shimmery sleeveless top and jeans at a Hollywood Walk of Fame event, smiling and posing with hands on hips.

Sofía Vergara on a stage, wearing a strapless dress while seated at a table with microphones and a red buzzer in front of her

Edgar Ramirez in casual attire with a blazer and graphic tee smiles at an event.

Man standing on a yellow carpet in front of "Borderlands" signage, wearing a beige shirt with wide collar, tucked into high-waisted dark trousers with black shoes

Roselyn Sanchez with long, straight hair smiles, wearing a fitted black sleeveless top. The background is foliage. Names are not provided

Roselyn Sanchez with long, straight hair smiles at the camera. She is wearing a black blazer with a deep neckline

Gina Rodriguez smiles at a public event, wearing a sleeveless patterned dress and long earrings

Gina Rodriguez smiles while wearing a belted trench coat over a turtleneck sweater. She stands on a city street with a bright "VIR" sign behind her

America Ferrera smiles at a red carpet event, wearing a stylish dress with a bold pattern

America Ferrera poses on the red carpet in a form-fitting, shimmering gown with floral decor and Oscar statuettes in the background

Oscar Isaac with curly hair wearing a hat and a collared shirt

Oscar Isaac in a black shirt and striped pants and Rachel Brosnahan in a purple pantsuit, both smiling, on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" set

Eva Longoria in 2002 wears a sleeveless white top with frilled edges and form-fitting pants, standing in a room with a sofa and wall hooks visible in the background

Eva Longoria smiling outdoors in a sleeveless, white dress with a black waistband. People and greenery are visible in the background

Pedro Pascal smiling at an event, wearing a checkered jacket over a pink shirt and dotted tie

Pedro Pascal at San Diego Comic-Con, wearing a T-shirt with a Cypress Hill graphic

Selena Gomez at a red carpet event in a black dress with gold embellishments near the neckline and long earrings

Selena Gomez, with long wavy hair, wears a black top and smiles while seated

Benicio Del Toro with wet, slicked-back hair and intense expression wearing a dark, collared shirt

Benicio del Toro on the red carpet, wearing a tailored black tuxedo with satin lapels and a black shirt, smiling with hands behind his back

Eva Mendes stands against a purple backdrop with a leaf pattern, wearing a long-sleeve, leaf-patterned dress

Eva Mendes, in a floral dress, holds a red foam hand and wears novelty socks with high heels. She is standing in a decorated room

Jenna Ortega signing a white wall filled with multiple autographs, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a casual green shirt

Jenna Ortega at an event, wearing a tailored suit jacket with bold lapels over a visible lace top, posing with her hand on her waist

Rita Moreno poses elegantly in a black and white portrait, wearing a strapless dress and diamond earrings. Her name is signed on the bottom right

Rita Moreno smiles and poses with her hands together at a WNET Group event. She is wearing a stylish striped suit and dangling earrings

Andy Garcia in 1988, wearing a casual suit jacket over an open-collared shirt, with others visible in the background

Andy Garcia in a black velvet tuxedo with a bow tie on the red carpet at the Laureus Awards

Becky G at the "Hotel Transylvania" premiere in 2012, wearing a patterned vest, large gold necklace, and hoop earrings

Becky G poses in a form-fitting, long-sleeve dress on a public event's carpet with people in uniform standing behind her

Wilmer Valderrama in a light-colored suit and blue tie at a 1999 event

Wilmer Valderrama stands on the red carpet in a black suit and white shirt at the 63rd Festival de Television de Monte-Carlo

Danny Trejo at an event, wearing a light-colored blazer over a black shirt with intricate embroidery