Mexican Americans are the largest Hispanic groups seen in the United States. Mexican American settlements are generally seen in the metropolitan as well as rural areas of the United States. Mexican Americans are those groups of people who basically hold Mexican Ancestry. There are many famous Mexican Americans who have made significant contributions in their respective fields. Here’s a look at some famous Mexican Americans who are known the world over.
Famous Mexican Americans:
Jessica Alba:
This sultry actress has bagged many awards not just for her acting skills but for her gorgeous looks as well. Jessica Alba (April 28, 1981) was born in California; he mother is of French and Danish descent and her father is a Mexican American. Jessica Alba had a relatively difficult childhood due to health problems. Even then, she was always inclined towards acting from the tender age of 5. She made a mark with the television series, ‘Dark Angel’. She stole hearts when she appeared in movies such as ‘Honey’, ‘Fantastic Four’, ‘Good Luck Charm’ etc. Jessica Alba never learnt Spanish in her childhood days but currently, its been reported she is learning the same. She has also been voted as the ‘Sexiest Woman in the World’ by FHM in 2007. This young lady also did a special photo shoot for the magazine, ‘Playboy’ but this was then embroiled in a lawsuit, which was ultimately dropped. Today, Jessica Alba remains to the heartthrob of teens all over.
Eva Longoria Parker:
One of the most famous of Mexican Americans today, this dynamic lady is an actress with great prowess. Eva Longoria (March 15, 1975) was born to Enrique Longoria Jr. and Ella Eva Mireles, both Mexican American Catholic parents. Her first role was with a television series titled ‘Beverly Hills 90210’. She also landed with another popular role with the soap opera named ‘The Young and the Restless’. Eva Longoria is also known as Gabrielle Solis in the very popular television series, ‘Desperate Housewives’. She is also rated as the ‘Sexiest Woman’ in 2008. Longoria also won the People’s Choice Award for the Best Television Actress. She also holds contracts with prestigious brand names such as L’Oreal and Hanes. She also won the Bambi award for the Best Television actress in Germany.
Roberto Enrique:
This Mexican American actor, singer and songwriter had his own debut album when he was 14 years old. Roberto Enrique was born and brought up in Los Angeles in California. He also appeared in popular television series such as ‘The Shield’ and ‘Grounded for Life’. Roberto Enrique was already into the professional career of singing by 18. He performed at various festivals and sung a vast array of regional Mexican songs. His current songs are full of romance and have a positive message in them. He was also nominated as the Best Actor for his role in the film titled ‘Roam’.
Robert Rodriguez:
Robert Rodriguez (June 20, 1968) is multitalented personality who is known as a successful American director, producer, editor, writer, cinematographer, musician etc. He was born in San Antonio in Texas to Cecilio G. Rodriguez and Rebecca. His tryst with films began at the age of 7 when his father purchased a VCR with a camera. He is known for his profitable films that are shot with low budgets but on faster schedules. He is known to refer to his ***********///////********//////****** of filmmaking as Mariachi ***********///////********//////******, which means the use of creativity to solve problems instead of money.
Megan Ewing:
Megan Christine Ewing (September 30, 1984) is best known as a supermodel with drop dead gorgeous looks. She was born to Albert Robert Ewing and Celia Perez in Abilene, Texas. She is of German as well as Mexican descent. Her career took off on the right note when she modeled for Abercrombie & Fitch. She also appeared on the covers on fashion magazines such as Spanish Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. She also became a ‘Guess? Girl’ in 2001. Known for her beautiful eyes, she has various other campaigns to her credit.
Famous Mexican Americans:
Jessica Alba:
This sultry actress has bagged many awards not just for her acting skills but for her gorgeous looks as well. Jessica Alba (April 28, 1981) was born in California; he mother is of French and Danish descent and her father is a Mexican American. Jessica Alba had a relatively difficult childhood due to health problems. Even then, she was always inclined towards acting from the tender age of 5. She made a mark with the television series, ‘Dark Angel’. She stole hearts when she appeared in movies such as ‘Honey’, ‘Fantastic Four’, ‘Good Luck Charm’ etc. Jessica Alba never learnt Spanish in her childhood days but currently, its been reported she is learning the same. She has also been voted as the ‘Sexiest Woman in the World’ by FHM in 2007. This young lady also did a special photo shoot for the magazine, ‘Playboy’ but this was then embroiled in a lawsuit, which was ultimately dropped. Today, Jessica Alba remains to the heartthrob of teens all over.
Eva Longoria Parker:
One of the most famous of Mexican Americans today, this dynamic lady is an actress with great prowess. Eva Longoria (March 15, 1975) was born to Enrique Longoria Jr. and Ella Eva Mireles, both Mexican American Catholic parents. Her first role was with a television series titled ‘Beverly Hills 90210’. She also landed with another popular role with the soap opera named ‘The Young and the Restless’. Eva Longoria is also known as Gabrielle Solis in the very popular television series, ‘Desperate Housewives’. She is also rated as the ‘Sexiest Woman’ in 2008. Longoria also won the People’s Choice Award for the Best Television Actress. She also holds contracts with prestigious brand names such as L’Oreal and Hanes. She also won the Bambi award for the Best Television actress in Germany.
Roberto Enrique:
This Mexican American actor, singer and songwriter had his own debut album when he was 14 years old. Roberto Enrique was born and brought up in Los Angeles in California. He also appeared in popular television series such as ‘The Shield’ and ‘Grounded for Life’. Roberto Enrique was already into the professional career of singing by 18. He performed at various festivals and sung a vast array of regional Mexican songs. His current songs are full of romance and have a positive message in them. He was also nominated as the Best Actor for his role in the film titled ‘Roam’.
Robert Rodriguez:
Robert Rodriguez (June 20, 1968) is multitalented personality who is known as a successful American director, producer, editor, writer, cinematographer, musician etc. He was born in San Antonio in Texas to Cecilio G. Rodriguez and Rebecca. His tryst with films began at the age of 7 when his father purchased a VCR with a camera. He is known for his profitable films that are shot with low budgets but on faster schedules. He is known to refer to his ***********///////********//////****** of filmmaking as Mariachi ***********///////********//////******, which means the use of creativity to solve problems instead of money.
Megan Ewing:
Megan Christine Ewing (September 30, 1984) is best known as a supermodel with drop dead gorgeous looks. She was born to Albert Robert Ewing and Celia Perez in Abilene, Texas. She is of German as well as Mexican descent. Her career took off on the right note when she modeled for Abercrombie & Fitch. She also appeared on the covers on fashion magazines such as Spanish Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. She also became a ‘Guess? Girl’ in 2001. Known for her beautiful eyes, she has various other campaigns to her credit.
Famous Mexican ArtistsMany Mexican artists played a key role in bringing about a revolution in the field of Mexican art. Read on to find more about some of the very famous Mexican artists.
Diego Rivera: He was born on December 8, 1886 in Mexico. At an age of ten, he began to study art at the Academy of San Carlos in Mexico City. Teodoro A. Dehesa Mendez, the governor of the State of Veracruz, sponsored Rivera's study in Europe. Deriving inspiration from Paul Cezanne's paintings, Rivera became a part of the Post-Impressionism movement during 1917. He married Frida Kahlo in August 1929, four months after which, he was contracted to paint murals in the Palace of Cortez in Cuernavaca. Later in 1930, he painted a mural for the Stock Exchange and a fresco for the California School of Fine Art. Rivera traveled to many parts of the world and displayed his works of art. He won international acclaim for his paintings that were exhibited in numerous exhibitions the world over. Apart from being a painter and muralist, he was also an active communist. He died on November 24, 1957 at the age of seventy.
Jose Clemente Orozco: A social realist painter and lithographer Jose Clemente Orozco, was born on November 23, 1883. He led the Mexican Mural Renaissance along with Diego Rivera. He, with Siqueiros and Rivera, formed the trio known by the name 'Big Three' muralists. 'The Epic of American Civilization' is one of his most famed murals. His artistic works were often the depictions of human suffering, although less realistic. His death on September 7, 1949 meant the loss of one of the world-famous Mexican artists. The Carrillo Gil Museum in Mexico City and the Orozco Workshop-Museum in Guadalajara display his works of art.
David Alfaro Siqueiros: Born on December 29, 1896, Siqueiros was a muralist and a Stalinist. Art ran in his mother's family who came from a family of poets, actors and musicians. He lost his mother at an early age of two. He received the training in art from the San Carlos Academy. His works of art depicted the struggle of man's daily life. He portrayed revolutionaries. He developed an art form that became universal and earned him recognition. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Mexican Mural Renaissance that was the result of his large murals in fresco. His art represented his times and was rooted in the Mexican Revolution and the Spanish Civil War. He was the receiver of the Lenin Peace Prize in 1966. He was one of "the big three" Mexican muralists. He died on January 6, 1974. He is remembered for his famous works such as 'Portrait of the Bourgeoisie', 'The March of Humanity' and others.
Frida Kahlo: Born on July 6, 1907 in Coyoacan, then, a small town on the outskirts of Mexico City. At the early age of six, polio left her right leg thinner than the left one. As a child, she suffered from many injuries and accidents. After a major accident in 1925, due to which she had to undergo thirty-five surgeries, she decided to take up painting as a full-fledged career. The famous Mexican painter Diego Rivera, her guide and adviser became her life partner in 1929. They did not have a happy marriage. Life brought her physical and psychological trauma. Her paintings also reflect bitter truths of her life. Self-portraits form a significant part of her paintings. She passed away on July 13, 1954, leaving behind a message that said, "I hope the exit is joyful- and I hope never to return - Frida".
Arnold Belkin: ‘The Canadian Son of Mexican Muralism’, as he was often called, was born on December 9, 1930. During his years at Vancouver School of Art, he got deeply interested in Muralism. He was a student of La Esmeralda Art School and the INBA School for Painting and Sculpture. By 1950, he had created his first mural. Belkin portrayed the Mexican culture, their festivals and death. He made friends with David Alfaro Siqueiros in the early 1950s. He held his first individual exhibition in 1952. In 1963, he was one of the four artists who represented Mexico at the International Award Exhibition in New York. Siqueiros, Icaza, and Tamayo were the other three. 'The Sephardic Migration in Mexico' was one of his famous paintings, preserved at the Monte Sinai Social Center in Mexico City. Belkin used oil paints, acrylic colors and various other media of painting. Most of his paintings were themed on history. He was a dynamic and an innovative Mexican artist. He passed away in 1992.
Mexican artists introduced Mexican art to the world. They earned world recognition for the Mexican art. Their works attracted many, thus contributing to the popularity of the art of Mexico.
Mexico Facts: Interesting Facts About MexicoMexico has a firm place in world culture and happenings. Here are some more facts about Mexico.
The United Mexican States are located in North America. Mexico, as it is popularly known shares its boundaries with the North Pacific Ocean to the west and south, and United States on the North. To the south east, it is surrounded by the Carribean Sea, Guatemala and Belize. The Gulf of Mexico is to it's east.
Mexico covers almost two million square kilometers. It is the fourteenth largest country in the world,and the fifth largest in the Americas. It is also the most populated Spanish speaking country in the entire world.
Mexico consists of a federation of thirty one states and one federal district. The district, Mexico City, is one of the most populated cities on a global level. Mexico has a population of about one hundred and three million people.
Mexico has two mountain ranges crossing it to its north and south. The Sierra Madre Oriental and Sierr Madre Occidental cross Mexico to the north and the south respectively. These ranges are a extenstion of the Rocky Mountain. The country is crossed by a Trans-Mexican volcanic belt from the east and west at the center. Mexico also has a fourth mountain range that runs from Michoacan to Oaxaca, the Sierra Madre De Sur.
In Mexico, areas with elevation up to a thousand meters have a yearly temperature between twenty four degrees Celcius to twenty eight degrees Celcius. These temperatures remain high throughout the year, give or take a five degrees Celcius difference between the summer and winter temperatures.
The low lying areas are humid and hot during the summer. They have a temperature averaging twenty degrees Celcius to twenty four degrees celcius. The larger cities in the Valley of Mexico has a year long average temperature of sixteen to eighteen degrees Celcius.
Another important fact about Mexico is its bio-diversity. It is known for its flora and fauna and is one of the seventeen mega-diverse countries in the world. It has a host of mammals, reptiles, amphibians and flora. It is therefore ranked second, first, fourth and fourth respectively.
Mexico has seven hundred and seven species of reptiles, four hundred and thirty eight species of mammals, two hundred and ninety species of amphibians, and about twenty six thousand species of flora.
It is also considered to be second in the world of ecosystems. Mexico houses about thirty four unaltered ecosystems and a number of parks and monuments. It also has seventeen sanctuaries and twenty six areas for protected flora and fauna.
Mexico has a democratic, representated and republican government. It is based on the congressional system in line with the 1917 Constitution. The constitution has three levels of the government: the Federal Union, the State Governments and the Municipal Governments. The three separate branches of the Government are the Judiciary, Legislative and the Executive. Mexico has a free market economy. It has the highest per capita income in all of Latin America. It is also the thirteenth largest economy worldwide.
Mexico City has hosted the nineteenth Olympic Games in 1968. It is the only Latin America country to do so. It has also hosted the FIFA World Cup twice, in 1970 and 1986.
The national sport of Mexico is the masculine Bull fighting. All the large cities in Mexico have bullrings. The largest bullring in the world is La Monumental in Mexico City. Apart from the national sport, the favorite sport of Mexico is football. It has two National First Division Leagues. Baseball comes a close second in the list of popular sport of Mexico.
Mexican cuisine is world famous. Some of the famous food divinations from this country are fajitas, quesadillas, enchiladas and the ever popular tacos.
Mexico covers almost two million square kilometers. It is the fourteenth largest country in the world,and the fifth largest in the Americas. It is also the most populated Spanish speaking country in the entire world.
Mexico consists of a federation of thirty one states and one federal district. The district, Mexico City, is one of the most populated cities on a global level. Mexico has a population of about one hundred and three million people.
Mexico has two mountain ranges crossing it to its north and south. The Sierra Madre Oriental and Sierr Madre Occidental cross Mexico to the north and the south respectively. These ranges are a extenstion of the Rocky Mountain. The country is crossed by a Trans-Mexican volcanic belt from the east and west at the center. Mexico also has a fourth mountain range that runs from Michoacan to Oaxaca, the Sierra Madre De Sur.
In Mexico, areas with elevation up to a thousand meters have a yearly temperature between twenty four degrees Celcius to twenty eight degrees Celcius. These temperatures remain high throughout the year, give or take a five degrees Celcius difference between the summer and winter temperatures.
The low lying areas are humid and hot during the summer. They have a temperature averaging twenty degrees Celcius to twenty four degrees celcius. The larger cities in the Valley of Mexico has a year long average temperature of sixteen to eighteen degrees Celcius.
Another important fact about Mexico is its bio-diversity. It is known for its flora and fauna and is one of the seventeen mega-diverse countries in the world. It has a host of mammals, reptiles, amphibians and flora. It is therefore ranked second, first, fourth and fourth respectively.
Mexico has seven hundred and seven species of reptiles, four hundred and thirty eight species of mammals, two hundred and ninety species of amphibians, and about twenty six thousand species of flora.
It is also considered to be second in the world of ecosystems. Mexico houses about thirty four unaltered ecosystems and a number of parks and monuments. It also has seventeen sanctuaries and twenty six areas for protected flora and fauna.
Mexico has a democratic, representated and republican government. It is based on the congressional system in line with the 1917 Constitution. The constitution has three levels of the government: the Federal Union, the State Governments and the Municipal Governments. The three separate branches of the Government are the Judiciary, Legislative and the Executive. Mexico has a free market economy. It has the highest per capita income in all of Latin America. It is also the thirteenth largest economy worldwide.
Mexico City has hosted the nineteenth Olympic Games in 1968. It is the only Latin America country to do so. It has also hosted the FIFA World Cup twice, in 1970 and 1986.
The national sport of Mexico is the masculine Bull fighting. All the large cities in Mexico have bullrings. The largest bullring in the world is La Monumental in Mexico City. Apart from the national sport, the favorite sport of Mexico is football. It has two National First Division Leagues. Baseball comes a close second in the list of popular sport of Mexico.
Mexican cuisine is world famous. Some of the famous food divinations from this country are fajitas, quesadillas, enchiladas and the ever popular tacos.
Fun Facts About MexicoHow much do you know about Mexico? Do you admire any Mexican in particular? Who is Rodolfo Neri? To be honest "Fun Facts about Mexico" speaks about the "magic Mexico". There are interesting facts about Mexico, a wonderful country in Latin America.
The Mexican painter Frida Kahlo was "re-discovered" by the historian and writer Haydeen Herrera. In 1983, in the United States, Haydeen Herrera published a book called "Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo". Like Eva Duarte de Peron (ex-First Lady of Argentina), Frida Kahlo is one of the most famous women in the world since 1983.
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Between 1940 and 1958, Mexico became the centre of the international film industry. Great stars of the golden era of the cinematography of Mexico included Jorge Negrete, who was famous as a gentleman, and the actress Dolores del Rio. The great actor, Pedro Infante, also started his career in the golden era of the cinema of Mexico. The most popular film of 1942, "El Peñon de las Animas", starring María Félix and Jorge Negrete, was one of the most successful films in Mexico and Latin America. However, films critics often choose the 1975 film "Letters from Marusia", as the best film ever.
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The 1990 Nobel Prize for Literature was awarded to Octavio Paz, a novelist and essayist. He was the fifth Latin-American to receive the prize.Octavio Paz was the literary patriarch of Mexico.
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Gael García Bernal is probably the most popular Latin-American actor since 1959. He has been called "The Latin James Dean". However, he does not see himself as a "***********///////********//////****** symbol".Gael said to the media in Beverly Hills, California, "There thousands of "Latin James Deans".There are always going to be new "Marlon Brandos" and new "James Deans". That’s why the statement no longer has any importance. Besides, I feel that James Dean’s movies are totally different from mine. And, well, to begin with, I don’t have enough money to buy a Porsche…"
Gael García Bernal was born on November 30, 1978, in Guadalajara, Jalisco (Mexico), the son of Jose Angel and Patricia Bernal de García. He once said: "I spent a lot of time with my parents. They did not have anyone at home to take care of me, so I had to go everywhere with them. I traveled a lot in Mexico and also to Cuba. I was a lot of fun".
His movie credits include: "Love’s a Bitch" (2000), "The Crime of Father Amaro" (2002), "And your Mother Too" (2001), "I´m with Lucy" (2002), "Dot the I" (2003), "Dreaming of Julia" (2003), "Bad Education" (2004), "The Motorcycle Diaries" (2004), "The King" ( 2005), "Babel" (2006), and "The Science of Sleep" (2006).
In addition to Spanish, Gael speaks English, French and Italian.
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The Mexican people have many idols: María Félix (actress), Frida Kahlo (painter), Mario Moreno( best known as "Cantinflas"), Rufino Tamayo (painter), Diego Rivera (painter), Agustin Lara (composer), Carlos Fuentes (writer), Thalia (singer), Juan Gabriel (composer and singer), Jorge Negrete (actor), Pedro Infante (actor) and Lucía Méndez (actress).
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On November 26, 1985, Rodolfo Neri Vela. was the second Latin- American astronaut to fly in space. He was ready for his first space mission in 1985 aboard the space shuttle Atlantis. Rodolfo was born on February 19, 1952, in Chilpancingo, Mexico.
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María Félix was an actress who starred in popular Mexican films such as "El Peñon de las Animas", "La China Poblana", "Doña Barbara" and "La Generala".Undoubtebly the most beautiful actress in the history. María de los Ángeles Félix Güereña, always called "La doña" or María Félix, was born on April 8, 1914, in Alamos, Sonora (Mexico). She died on April 8, 2000, in Mexico City. Certainly, she was an international celebrity.
She was long considered one of the most beautiful women in the 20th century; arguably, one of the best actresses in Latin America, Spain, Italy and France.If she had spoken English very well, María Félix will be remembered as the best actress of the world.
Different from María Montez and Rita Moreno, María Félix did not accept small roles in Hollywood. She once said: "I was not born to carry a basket".Like Pele (Brazilian ex-footballer player) and Carlos Gardel (Argentinian singer), María Félix is a symbol in Latin America.
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Mexico has had many famous athletes in the past century: Joaquín Capilla (diving), Hugo Sánchez (soccer), Humberto Mariles (equestrian), Felipe Muñoz (swimming), Raúl Ramírez (tennis), Rafael Osuna (tennis), Daniel Bautista (track and field) and Olegario Vázquez (shooting).
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Elsa Benítez is a supermodel from Mexico. She was born on December 8, 1977, in Hermosillo, Sonora (Mexico). Ironically, she looks like European supermodel. Like Alek Wek (Sudan) and Fernanda Tavares (Brazil), she works in the United States and Europe. Elsa Benítez was the cover girl for Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue 2001.
ay nena si que estas mal informada mexico tiene mujeres hermosas incluso sus mujeres han salido de su pais porque se casan con hombres de otras razas
por si no lo sabias mexico tiene muchas mezclas y como es un pais grande en ese pais puedes encontrar de todo hasta chinos asi que te callas y te informas mas porque mas ignorante no puedes ser.:cara_loco:
