The importance of seeing yourself on screen.

Representation is a concept we're getting more and more familiar with. As the world evolves so does the films and the stories we see on screen, sometimes we don't realize the importance of seeing someone who looks like you and how impacting it can be. As you read the history and the success of these hispanic women below keep in mind that they paved the way for young hispanic girls to finally see themselves on the big screen. The majority of the time young women are convinced at a young age that they are destined to be nothing but housewives and mothers (which is not bad, if that's what you want then go you!) These women below fought against that stigma and they became so much more, many of them achieved so much. These hispanic actresses wether they're from old Hollywood or Modern day Hollywood, they all shows us that we can become so much more.

3 influential Hispanic actresses

It is important we remember the influential people who paved the way for the modern movement. Here are 3 influential Hispanic actresses who made it big time in old Hollywood.

Dolores Del Rio

Making her Hollywood debut in the 1930's Dolores was the first Hispanic to make an international appearance. She came from Durango and then fled to Mexico City after the Mexican Revolution. Del Rios first film that took her to stardom was Romana, Del Rio and many others were responsible for the Golden Era of Mexican Cinema.

(Attaches is a clip of Journey Into Fear)

Beatriz Michelena

Silent Film star Beatriz Michelena made her way into the light of Hollywood in the 1910's. Michelena came from the vibrant town of Venezuela and she was one of the few Hispanic women who were featured in films. She was not only known as an actress but also as a singer and film producer, she produced 4 of her own films. She eventually left the screen but continued to write about her life as a silent film star.

(Attached is a clip of Salomy Jane)

Katy Jurado

She stepped into the Hollywood Scene in 1951, the known actress came from Guadalajara. She was known to play the villan in her films. Her most infamous film was "High Noon," where she won a Golden Globe award, she was the first Hispanic Female to do so.

(Attached is a clip of High Noon)

3 modern influential Hispanic actresses

As Hollywood grows so does the faces we see on the screens, the influential power of actresses is now so much more powerful than ever. Here are 3 modern day influential hispanic actresses.

Sofia Vergara

Known for her comedic roles Sofia Vergara came from Barranquilla, Colombia. Vergara was known for her beautiful looks before her acting career she was featured on many magazines, until making her big debut in 2002. Her breakthrough role however was in TV series Modern Family as Gloria Delgado. Since then Vergara has been nominated for multiple awards with a total of 46 Nominees.

(Attached a Clip from Modern Family)

Salma Hayek

Destined to become an actress Salma Hayek reached for the stars at such a young age, she grew up wanting to be an actor in Velacurz, Mexico. She made her big break in the Hispanic Soap opera Teresa in 1989, but soon left Mexico for Hollywood. Soon when she arrived she was only able to land small rolls for Hispanic actresses where only casted as Maids or Prostitutes. In 1995 however she made her big break in the film Desperado. Soon she started winning many awards and gaining many nominations and eventually landing her dream role as Frida Kahlo.

(Attached is a clip from Frida)

Diane Guerrero

Born to Columbian Parents Diane Guerrero was raised in Boston Massachusetts for the majority of the lifetime. With the hopes of becoming an actress at a young age Guerrero wanted to pursue the career until her parents were unexpectedly deported. Guerrero was taken in by other columbian families while still remaining in the U.S, this is where she decided to give it her all and attend school for acting. Soon she landed a role in "Orange is the new Black," she gained many more roles after that and soon she became the voice for Isabella in the new animation film "Encanto." Using her power in the light Guerrero is not only an actress but she is also an advocate for families separated by deportation too.

(Attached is a clip from Orange is the new Black)