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Sonia Perez Gandara was born in Chicago and raised in the Little Village neighborhood. She considers herself a "Tex-Mex Chicana" as her mother is from Harlingen, Texas, and her father is from Mexico City, Mexico. She earned her B.A. in broadcast journalism-television from Columbia College. Contact Sonia at sgand28@yahoo.com.

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Hola Mexico Film Festival starts tonight!

How exciting is this!? The Hola Mexico Film Festival comes to Chicago for the first time ever!The Landmark Century Centre Cinema will be hosting the...
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Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Before taking your Coronas out of the cooler to celebrate, let's remember the history of Cinco de Mayo.Cinco de Mayo is NOT the day that recognizes...
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'Silent Light' now playing!

I got an email that recommends all film lovers to check out Silent Light.Directed by Mexican filmmaker, Carlos Reygadas, Silent Light tells the story...
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Spend your fin de semana with Che

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I got the scoop on Che, a new film about the life of Ernesto "Che" Guevara that stars Benicio Del Toro.For one week only, Century Centre...
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Leading Latinas at the Globes

The red carpet at last night's Golden Globes was filled with so many gorgeous Latinas! The "Evas," Eva Longoria-Parker and Eva Mendes, made...
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Viva Puerto Rico! The history of Puerto Ricans in Chicago

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I honestly thought I knew everything about Puerto Ricans. The ignorant side of me thought Puerto Ricans had it easier than other Latino communities...
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Part dos

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Here's the second installment on what to do and how to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month while learning more about different Latino cultures!Tune in...
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'Ugly Betty' star wins big!

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.floatright { float:right}.floatleft { float:left}America Ferrera, who plays Betty Suarez on ABC's hit comedy Ugly...
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Check out 'Ocho Puertas' at the Puerto Rican Film Series

Get your blanket and snacks ready, and head on over to the Puerto Rican Film Series this Saturday, August 9th, to...
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