35 Latina Actresses Who Are Gracing the Big Screen in Hollywood

Hollywood has been graced by the talents of numerous Latina actresses who have made significant contributions to the film industry. Here are 35 notable Latina actresses who have captivated audiences with their performances:

1. Salma Hayek: A Mexican actress who gained prominence with her role in “Frida” and has continued to shine in films like “Eternals” and “House of Gucci.” citeturn0search1
2. Penélope Cruz: Hailing from Spain, Cruz has delivered memorable performances in movies such as “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.”
3. Sofía Vergara: A Colombian actress best known for her role in the television series “Modern Family,” which earned her multiple award nominations.
4. Jennifer Lopez: An American actress and singer of Puerto Rican descent, Lopez has starred in films like “Selena,” “Out of Sight,” and “Hustlers.”
5. Eva Longoria: Known for her role in “Desperate Housewives,” this Mexican-American actress has also ventured into directing and producing.
6. Rosie Pérez: A Puerto Rican actress recognized for her roles in “Do the Right Thing” and “White Men Can’t Jump.”
7. Roselyn Sánchez: A Puerto Rican actress who has appeared in films like “Rush Hour 2” and the television series “Devious Maids.”
8. Selena Gomez: An American actress and singer of Mexican descent, Gomez gained fame with “Wizards of Waverly Place” and has since starred in “Only Murders in the Building.”
9. Gina Rodriguez: Best known for her role in “Jane the Virgin,” this Puerto Rican actress has also appeared in films like “Annihilation.”
10. America Ferrera: A Honduran-American actress who gained acclaim for her role in “Ugly Betty” and has starred in films like “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.”
11. Zoe Saldana: Of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent, Saldana has starred in major franchises like “Avatar,” “Guardians of the Galaxy,” and “Star Trek.”
12. Michelle Rodriguez: A Puerto Rican and Dominican actress known for her roles in the “Fast & Furious” franchise and “Avatar.”
13. Ana de Armas: A Cuban-Spanish actress who has gained recognition for her roles in “Knives Out,” “Blade Runner 2049,” and “No Time to Die.”
14. Eiza González: A Mexican actress who has appeared in films like “Baby Driver,” “Alita: Battle Angel,” and “Godzilla vs. Kong.”
15. Jenna Ortega: An American actress of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent, Ortega has starred in “Wednesday” and is set to appear in the “Beetlejuice” sequel. citeturn0news6
16. Yalitza Aparicio: A Mexican actress who made history with her Oscar-nominated performance in “Roma.” citeturn0search7
17. Melissa Barrera: A Mexican actress known for her roles in “In the Heights” and the recent “Scream” films. citeturn0search8
18. Ana Ayora: An American actress of Colombian descent, recognized for her role in “The Big Wedding” and appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. citeturn0search9
19. Dascha Polanco: A Dominican-American actress best known for her role in “Orange Is the New Black.”
20. Stephanie Beatriz: An Argentine-American actress known for her role in “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and as the voice of Mirabel in “Encanto.”
21. Aubrey Plaza: An American actress of Puerto Rican descent, recognized for her roles in “Parks and Recreation” and “Legion.”
22. Natalie Morales: A Cuban-American actress known for her roles in “Parks and Recreation” and “Dead to Me.”
23. Adria Arjona: A Puerto Rican-Guatemalan actress who has appeared in “Pacific Rim: Uprising” and “Morbius.”
24. Isabela Merced: An American actress and singer of Peruvian descent, known for “Dora and the Lost City of Gold” and “Instant Family.”
25. Aimee Garcia: A Mexican-Puerto Rican actress recognized for her roles in “Dexter” and “Lucifer.”
26. Alexa PenaVega: An American actress of Colombian descent, known for the “Spy Kids” series.
27. Camila Mendes: A Brazilian-American actress best known for her role in “Riverdale.”
28. Victoria Justice: An American actress and singer of Puerto Rican descent, recognized for “Victorious” and “Zoey 101.”
29. Diane Guerrero: A Colombian-American actress known for her roles in “Orange Is the New Black” and “Doom Patrol.”
30. Lauren Vélez: A Puerto Rican actress recognized for her roles in “Dexter” and “New York Undercover.”
31. Elizabeth Peña: A Cuban-American actress known for her roles in “La Bamba” and “Rush Hour.”
32. Rita Moreno: A Puerto Rican actress and singer, one of the few performers to have won an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony), known for “West Side Story.”
33. Lupita Nyong’o: A Kenyan-Mexican actress who won an Oscar for her role