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The new special Latinos in Hollywood: Owning Our Destiny premieres at 8 p.m. ET on ABC Friday night

ABC brings us a new special on Friday night at 8 p.m. ET in the premiere of Latinos in Hollywood: Owning Our Destiny. The special will celebrate the resiliency, artistry, and ingenuity of Hollywood’s creative Latino community while providing an in-depth look at representation, visibility and creative opportunity both in front of and behind the camera. Reported by award-winning ABC News correspondent and “What Would You Do?” host John Quiñones, the groundbreaking special will illuminate the career experiences of some of the globe’s most famous Latino stars, including co-executive producer and titular star of ABC’s hit show Will Trent, Ramón Rodríguez; actress and Hyphenate Media Group co-founder, Eva Longoria; actress and producer Gina Torres; actor and 3Pas Studios co-founder Eugenio Derbez; actor and comedian John Leguizamo; as well as legendary trailblazers Rita Moreno and Edward James Olmos; plus rising Gen Z stars like Xochitl Gomez according the press release.

How to Watch Latinos in Hollywood: Owning Our Destiny

Date: Friday, Oct. 11, 2024

Time: 8:00 p.m. ET

TV Channel: ABC

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It continues that while Latinos have faced typecasting and poor representation since the inception of cinema, a new crop of creatives is transforming the landscape. The primetime special will underscore the importance of top-to-bottom representation and shine a light on a powerful path forward — Latino industry leaders who are making change by seizing executive producer and director roles and launching Latino-owned production companies.

The special will also feature showrunners, producers, and writers like One Day at a Time executive producer Gloria Calderón Kellett and Pose creator Steven Canals, both of whom have set new standards for inclusive programming in television and streaming. Other interviews include media executive and Hyphenate Media Group co-founder Cris Abrego, Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis, entertainment journalists Jack Rico and Jada Gomez, cultural commentator Rocsi Diaz, Latino studies expert Dr. Jillian Báez, McKinsey & Co. partner Camilo Becdach and founder of USC’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Dr. Stacy L. Smith.

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