episodes
Season 3
Episode 301
We catch up with the high-flying members of Circus Vargas, one of only a handful of Latino-themed circuses in the country. If you like tough, no-nonsense women, check out this segment on the Windy City Rollers, a roller derby league in Chicago where female empowerment means kicking your opponent down. Custon-designed sneakers are all the rage and Latino artist Sole Junkie is at the forefront of this fashionable movement. In our Cine segment, we check out the latest sampling of Latino films at the NY International Latino Film Festival. The hottest Rock en Espanol bands and more are unveiled at the Latin Alternative Music Conference, and our cameras were there to catch all the action!
Episode 302
Chicago mixed martial artist Miguel Torres shares with us how his dedication and perseverance led him to become champion of this hardcore sport. Nuyorican actress and poet, La Bruja, allows her life to be put in the spotlight in a new documentary. The two Latino clothing entrepreneurs behind Union Latina Clothing are taking their new collection to the streets, literally. Latino motorcycle enthusiasts in New York can ride with their fellow Latino bikers by joining Latin Riderz, a unique motorcycle club in Long Island. We catch up with Hip Hop group Kinto Sol in Chicago, where they talk about their socially conscious lyrics and Mexican pride.
Episode 303
You might know B-Real as the lead singer of the rap group Cypress Hill, but what you might not know is that he is also the front man of the Stoned Assassins, a competitive paintball team. My City Now is a national program that teaches the art of filmmaking to high school students in public schools. We caught up with the young Latino students of Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago who are using film to learn more about their community. Cuban-American model Mayra Veronica is crossing over into music with the release of her debut album "Vengo Con To" ("Coming At You With Everything"). For the Los Angeles comedy troupe Chusma, no Latino joke is off limits. Check out their warped sense of humor in this hilarious segment. Ladybug Mecca, the lead singer of the now defunct band Digable Planets has been away from the spotlight for a number of years. We find out why as she tells us about her comeback.
Episode 304
In Los Angeles, we catch up with DJ and graffiti artist DJ Lady Tribe who has been immortalized in a doll bearing her hip likeness. Want the latest celebrity gossip? Meet the #1 online gossip guru, Perez Hilton. Love him or hate him, this Cuban-American always gets the scoop! Check out the latest Euro Style cars at L.A.'s Dubfest, which features the coolest desings from across the Atlantic. New York City comedian Imagine draws his humor from the streets as he shows us when we catch up with him in his Bronx neighborhood. Mexican rock band Allison visits our studio and brings with it its unique brand of punk music.
Episode 305
In this episode, we highlight Latino Athletes like Tony Gonzalez, Roberto Garza, Luis Castillo, and Anthony Munoz who are breaking stereotypes in the National Football League. Photographer Edgar Hoill 's difficult journey from Mexico to America is immortalized in his astonishing pictures. In the film, "From Mambo to Hip Hop", director Henry Chalfant documents the history of the Bronx and how it spawned two very influential musical movements. Pistolera is a new band from Brooklyn that mixes cumbia, ranchera, and rock. We sat down with its members to discuss their unique take on Latin American folkloric pop music.
Episode 306
Our "Athletes" segment introduces us to the players and staff of Chivas U.S.A, the only Latino owned team in Major League Soccer. We find out how Jose Lopez transformed himself from a Los Angeles gang member to an in-demand tattoo artist. Sonia Gonzalez brings her passion for "stickball" to her moving documentary film "Bragging Rights". Arenas Lucha is bringing the excitement of authentic lucha libre to eager fans in Chicago. Mexican Hip-Hop artist, Malverde, visits our studios to share his musical philosophy and his unique rhymes.
Episode 307
In this episode, we travel to Orlando to show you a behind-the-scenes look at the Cirque du Soleil show “La Nouba” where Latinos perform awe-inspiring stunts. Illegal drag racing continues to claim many lives. We visit raceways in Orlando, Los Angeles, and New Jersey which offer a legal alternative. Critically-acclaimed Mexican filmmaker, Guillermo Del Toro ("Pan's Labyrinth"), reveals the mystery behind his gothic cinematic style. We meet Costa Rican artist Tapon, whose special brand of Reggae en Español is influenced by the culture of the West Indies.
Episode 308
Mexican film star, Gael Garcia Bernal, and his "Amores Perros" director, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, sit down for an exclusive interview with us to discuss their latest bigscreen collaboration, "Babel". Hailing from Austin, Texas, the new innovative group Del Castillo combines old-world gitano music with new world flamenco. In Beverly Hills, hair stylist to the stars, Roberto Ramos, tells us the secrets of his very successful trade. And in this episode, we take a look at Panamanian culture in the U.S.
Episode 309
Julliard-trained, Queens, N.Y. natives Damien and Tourie Escobar have found a way to blend their classical violin training with Hip-Hop, creating a unique genre they call Pop Classic. In our spotlight segment, we feature Carlos Andrés Gómez, a Latino star on the rise whose poetry landed him a principal role in Spike Lee’s “Inside Man.” We also take a sneak peak at “Freedom Writers”, starring Hilary Swank and New Yorker April Hernández, who plays a gang member coping with inner city violence through writing. In our Sessions segment, we hang out with L.A. group El Vuh, a band at the forefront of the underground Hip-Hop movement in L.A. Finally, we profile Broadway star Daphne Rubin-Vega who made the role of Mimi famous in the smash hit Broadway musical “Rent."
Episode 310
We visit Automotive High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. where Latina students are breaking stereotypes in the male-dominated world of automotive mechanics. The rough and tough Texas Rollergirls teach us the ins and outs of women’s roller derby. Peruvian designer Rocio Soler discusses her unique greeting card line Jolie Vie, which celebrates the real L.A. woman. We rock out with one of Colombia's premiere Latin rock bands, Aterciopelados, and get up-close-and-personal with model, Vida Guerra, whose curvaceous body has graced the pages of numerous magazines including FHM, Open Your Eyes and Playboy.
Episode 311
In this special episode, we highlight groups who you might not think of as Latinos. We delve into the Panamanian community in the United States and explore its West Indian influence. Two New York Asian Latinos discuss what it’s like to be the product of two cultures. In San Francisco, we discover that one of the largest Filipino communities in the U.S. resides in Daly City . We talk to Brazilian-Americans to find out just how Latino they really are. And finally, we reveal how Latinos in the Bronx, N.Y. contributed to the creation of two distinct styles of music as chronicled in the documentary “From Mambo to Hip Hop. ”
Episode 312
This special Best of Sexy episode showcases the beauty and the brains of sultry model Mayra Veronica, calendar model Letizia Flores, graffiti artist DJ Lady Tribe, designer Nicole Sainz, R&B heartthrobs Frankie J. and Jean, and two members of the selective and famed Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
Episode 313
Houston graffiti artist, Christian Navarrete, unveils the sexy art of body painting; The Unbelievable Laundry Detergent Man, a Latino comic-book superhero, fights crime in the most unusual way; Controversial Telenovela star-turned-toy-designer, Carlos East; Photographer Tony Valadez goes from shooting low riders to shooting fashionable brides; Latin hip hop from the land of Shakespeare with UK’s own, Cultura Londres.
Episode 314
A knock out both in and out of the ring, boxer Ana “The Hurricane” Júlaton; we shine the spotlight on actor Manny Perez, hot off the new Jennifer López film “El Cantante;” check out pin-ups, hot rods and good ole Rock-N-Roll from inside the pages of Rockabilly Magazine; Bachata gets a makeover, courtesy of the boys of Aventura.
Episode 315
Witness the very best beat juggling with legendary DJ crew, the Beat Junkies ; Discover the sweat, determination and heart behind Primer Round Magazine; Meet Karlo Lopez, Alex Brenes and Williams Cruz, three poker players who are bringing a touch of Latin magic to the pro circuit; Gain some valuable insight into customizing your favorite kicks with artist and sneaker enthusiast, Sole Junkie.
Episode 316
Explore the L.A. break dancing scene with B-boy and B-girl; We turn the spotlight on young Dominican diva and Def Jam darling, Karina Pasian; Eder Muniz and Denis Sena, two graffiti artists from Brazil, tag our studio with their fresh designs; Take a private tour of West Coast Customs, the car shop made famous by the hit show, Pimp My Ride.
Episode 317
Samba gets a hot new twist with choreographer and fire-eater, Kristina Cañizares; meet the global minded duo behind T-shirt company 1 Soul Designs; we shine the spotlight on feisty Latina actress, April Hernandez; Get a taste of college life from inside the pages of Rego Magazine; Tattoo artist to hip hop royalty, Mister Cartoon, gives LatiNation an exclusive peak into his creative world.
Episode 318
Take a ride with the innovative and technologically savvy motorcycle designers behind Pit Stop Motor Sport; See your favorite musical legends immortalized in the paintings of Erich Padilla; Heads above the competition, meet the hat design duo behind Casa de Rodriguez; Explore the many Mexican treasures at the one-of-a-kind L.A. store/gallery, Teocintli; Sample the hard core hip-hop sounds of underground crew, Psycho Realm.
Episode 319
Get up close and personal with the sexy Latina dancers of the famed burlesque club, Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce; We shine the spotlight on the creator and star of the off-Broadway smash, “In The Heights,” Lin Manuel Miranda; We take a peak at My Grito.com, which provides online networking with a Latino twist; Wear your love for music on your sleeve with the cool designs of Listen Clothing; Groove to the eclectic, tribal sounds of LA’s own, Mezklah.
Episode 320
Soar to new heights with professional skydiver, Jonathan Tagle; From the small stage to the big screen, we shine the spotlight on accomplished Dominican poet, Oveous Maximus; Determined to save Hip Hop, we pick the old school minds behind the Hip Hop Association; Get a glimpse into the life and times of music legend, Manu Chao, compliments of his self-proclaimed greatest fan; Giving surf rock a Mexican twist, meet the innovative musical foursome behind Los Straitjackets.
Episode 321
Making its way stateside in a very big way, we explore the global impact of Major League Soccer; Transforming scraps of wood into stylish furniture, meet the green designers of Scrapile; Giving beauty rest a whole new meaning, we uncover the designs of lingerie brand, FS2; Meet the undisputed King of Los Angeles, famed graffiti artist, Toomer; Mosh to the rhythmic yet brutal sounds of pioneering heavy metal band, Ankla; Discover the art of mixed media artist and photographer, Oliver Rios.
Episode 322
Determined to attract more Latinos to the thrill of action sports like snowboarding and surfing, meet Juan Alberto Delaroca, the man behind Equipo Roca; Taking a page out of the book, Nueva York: The Complete Guide to Latino Life in the Five Boroughs, Desi and Jose take us on spin to a couple of their favorite hot spots; Show off your Latino pride with the witty designs of Deez Shirts; Rock out to the sexy, hard core sounds of KHZ.
Episode 323
We shine the spotlight on the creator and star of the off-Broadway smash, “In The Heights,” Lin Manuel Miranda; Julliard-trained, Queens, N.Y. natives Damien and Tourie Escobar have found a way to blend their classical violin training with Hip-Hop, creating a unique genre they call “Pop Classic”; Ladybug Mecca of famed old school trio Digable Planets, goes solo; Young Dominican diva and Def Jam darling, Karina Pasian takes the record industry by storm; Actor Manny Perez takes the leap from the indie movie circuit to big budget Hollywood status.
Episode 324
Tattoo artist to hip-hop royalty, Mister Cartoon, gives LatiNation an exclusive peak into his creative world; Gain some valuable insight into customizing your favorite kicks with artist and sneaker enthusiast, Sole Junkie; Take a ride with the innovative and technologically savvy motorcycle designers behind Pit Stop Motor Sport; From the small stage to the big screen, we go one on one with spoken word artist, Oveous Maximus.
We catch up with the high-flying members of Circus Vargas, one of only a handful of Latino-themed circuses in the country. If you like tough, no-nonsense women, check out this segment on the Windy City Rollers, a roller derby league in Chicago where female empowerment means kicking your opponent down. Custon-designed sneakers are all the rage and Latino artist Sole Junkie is at the forefront of this fashionable movement. In our Cine segment, we check out the latest sampling of Latino films at the NY International Latino Film Festival. The hottest Rock en Espanol bands and more are unveiled at the Latin Alternative Music Conference, and our cameras were there to catch all the action!
Episode 302
Chicago mixed martial artist Miguel Torres shares with us how his dedication and perseverance led him to become champion of this hardcore sport. Nuyorican actress and poet, La Bruja, allows her life to be put in the spotlight in a new documentary. The two Latino clothing entrepreneurs behind Union Latina Clothing are taking their new collection to the streets, literally. Latino motorcycle enthusiasts in New York can ride with their fellow Latino bikers by joining Latin Riderz, a unique motorcycle club in Long Island. We catch up with Hip Hop group Kinto Sol in Chicago, where they talk about their socially conscious lyrics and Mexican pride.
Episode 303
You might know B-Real as the lead singer of the rap group Cypress Hill, but what you might not know is that he is also the front man of the Stoned Assassins, a competitive paintball team. My City Now is a national program that teaches the art of filmmaking to high school students in public schools. We caught up with the young Latino students of Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago who are using film to learn more about their community. Cuban-American model Mayra Veronica is crossing over into music with the release of her debut album "Vengo Con To" ("Coming At You With Everything"). For the Los Angeles comedy troupe Chusma, no Latino joke is off limits. Check out their warped sense of humor in this hilarious segment. Ladybug Mecca, the lead singer of the now defunct band Digable Planets has been away from the spotlight for a number of years. We find out why as she tells us about her comeback.
Episode 304
In Los Angeles, we catch up with DJ and graffiti artist DJ Lady Tribe who has been immortalized in a doll bearing her hip likeness. Want the latest celebrity gossip? Meet the #1 online gossip guru, Perez Hilton. Love him or hate him, this Cuban-American always gets the scoop! Check out the latest Euro Style cars at L.A.'s Dubfest, which features the coolest desings from across the Atlantic. New York City comedian Imagine draws his humor from the streets as he shows us when we catch up with him in his Bronx neighborhood. Mexican rock band Allison visits our studio and brings with it its unique brand of punk music.
Episode 305
In this episode, we highlight Latino Athletes like Tony Gonzalez, Roberto Garza, Luis Castillo, and Anthony Munoz who are breaking stereotypes in the National Football League. Photographer Edgar Hoill 's difficult journey from Mexico to America is immortalized in his astonishing pictures. In the film, "From Mambo to Hip Hop", director Henry Chalfant documents the history of the Bronx and how it spawned two very influential musical movements. Pistolera is a new band from Brooklyn that mixes cumbia, ranchera, and rock. We sat down with its members to discuss their unique take on Latin American folkloric pop music.
Episode 306
Our "Athletes" segment introduces us to the players and staff of Chivas U.S.A, the only Latino owned team in Major League Soccer. We find out how Jose Lopez transformed himself from a Los Angeles gang member to an in-demand tattoo artist. Sonia Gonzalez brings her passion for "stickball" to her moving documentary film "Bragging Rights". Arenas Lucha is bringing the excitement of authentic lucha libre to eager fans in Chicago. Mexican Hip-Hop artist, Malverde, visits our studios to share his musical philosophy and his unique rhymes.
Episode 307
In this episode, we travel to Orlando to show you a behind-the-scenes look at the Cirque du Soleil show “La Nouba” where Latinos perform awe-inspiring stunts. Illegal drag racing continues to claim many lives. We visit raceways in Orlando, Los Angeles, and New Jersey which offer a legal alternative. Critically-acclaimed Mexican filmmaker, Guillermo Del Toro ("Pan's Labyrinth"), reveals the mystery behind his gothic cinematic style. We meet Costa Rican artist Tapon, whose special brand of Reggae en Español is influenced by the culture of the West Indies.
Episode 308
Mexican film star, Gael Garcia Bernal, and his "Amores Perros" director, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, sit down for an exclusive interview with us to discuss their latest bigscreen collaboration, "Babel". Hailing from Austin, Texas, the new innovative group Del Castillo combines old-world gitano music with new world flamenco. In Beverly Hills, hair stylist to the stars, Roberto Ramos, tells us the secrets of his very successful trade. And in this episode, we take a look at Panamanian culture in the U.S.
Episode 309
Julliard-trained, Queens, N.Y. natives Damien and Tourie Escobar have found a way to blend their classical violin training with Hip-Hop, creating a unique genre they call Pop Classic. In our spotlight segment, we feature Carlos Andrés Gómez, a Latino star on the rise whose poetry landed him a principal role in Spike Lee’s “Inside Man.” We also take a sneak peak at “Freedom Writers”, starring Hilary Swank and New Yorker April Hernández, who plays a gang member coping with inner city violence through writing. In our Sessions segment, we hang out with L.A. group El Vuh, a band at the forefront of the underground Hip-Hop movement in L.A. Finally, we profile Broadway star Daphne Rubin-Vega who made the role of Mimi famous in the smash hit Broadway musical “Rent."
Episode 310
We visit Automotive High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. where Latina students are breaking stereotypes in the male-dominated world of automotive mechanics. The rough and tough Texas Rollergirls teach us the ins and outs of women’s roller derby. Peruvian designer Rocio Soler discusses her unique greeting card line Jolie Vie, which celebrates the real L.A. woman. We rock out with one of Colombia's premiere Latin rock bands, Aterciopelados, and get up-close-and-personal with model, Vida Guerra, whose curvaceous body has graced the pages of numerous magazines including FHM, Open Your Eyes and Playboy.
Episode 311
In this special episode, we highlight groups who you might not think of as Latinos. We delve into the Panamanian community in the United States and explore its West Indian influence. Two New York Asian Latinos discuss what it’s like to be the product of two cultures. In San Francisco, we discover that one of the largest Filipino communities in the U.S. resides in Daly City . We talk to Brazilian-Americans to find out just how Latino they really are. And finally, we reveal how Latinos in the Bronx, N.Y. contributed to the creation of two distinct styles of music as chronicled in the documentary “From Mambo to Hip Hop. ”
Episode 312
This special Best of Sexy episode showcases the beauty and the brains of sultry model Mayra Veronica, calendar model Letizia Flores, graffiti artist DJ Lady Tribe, designer Nicole Sainz, R&B heartthrobs Frankie J. and Jean, and two members of the selective and famed Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
Episode 313
Houston graffiti artist, Christian Navarrete, unveils the sexy art of body painting; The Unbelievable Laundry Detergent Man, a Latino comic-book superhero, fights crime in the most unusual way; Controversial Telenovela star-turned-toy-designer, Carlos East; Photographer Tony Valadez goes from shooting low riders to shooting fashionable brides; Latin hip hop from the land of Shakespeare with UK’s own, Cultura Londres.
Episode 314
A knock out both in and out of the ring, boxer Ana “The Hurricane” Júlaton; we shine the spotlight on actor Manny Perez, hot off the new Jennifer López film “El Cantante;” check out pin-ups, hot rods and good ole Rock-N-Roll from inside the pages of Rockabilly Magazine; Bachata gets a makeover, courtesy of the boys of Aventura.
Episode 315
Witness the very best beat juggling with legendary DJ crew, the Beat Junkies ; Discover the sweat, determination and heart behind Primer Round Magazine; Meet Karlo Lopez, Alex Brenes and Williams Cruz, three poker players who are bringing a touch of Latin magic to the pro circuit; Gain some valuable insight into customizing your favorite kicks with artist and sneaker enthusiast, Sole Junkie.
Episode 316
Explore the L.A. break dancing scene with B-boy and B-girl; We turn the spotlight on young Dominican diva and Def Jam darling, Karina Pasian; Eder Muniz and Denis Sena, two graffiti artists from Brazil, tag our studio with their fresh designs; Take a private tour of West Coast Customs, the car shop made famous by the hit show, Pimp My Ride.
Episode 317
Samba gets a hot new twist with choreographer and fire-eater, Kristina Cañizares; meet the global minded duo behind T-shirt company 1 Soul Designs; we shine the spotlight on feisty Latina actress, April Hernandez; Get a taste of college life from inside the pages of Rego Magazine; Tattoo artist to hip hop royalty, Mister Cartoon, gives LatiNation an exclusive peak into his creative world.
Episode 318
Take a ride with the innovative and technologically savvy motorcycle designers behind Pit Stop Motor Sport; See your favorite musical legends immortalized in the paintings of Erich Padilla; Heads above the competition, meet the hat design duo behind Casa de Rodriguez; Explore the many Mexican treasures at the one-of-a-kind L.A. store/gallery, Teocintli; Sample the hard core hip-hop sounds of underground crew, Psycho Realm.
Episode 319
Get up close and personal with the sexy Latina dancers of the famed burlesque club, Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce; We shine the spotlight on the creator and star of the off-Broadway smash, “In The Heights,” Lin Manuel Miranda; We take a peak at My Grito.com, which provides online networking with a Latino twist; Wear your love for music on your sleeve with the cool designs of Listen Clothing; Groove to the eclectic, tribal sounds of LA’s own, Mezklah.
Episode 320
Soar to new heights with professional skydiver, Jonathan Tagle; From the small stage to the big screen, we shine the spotlight on accomplished Dominican poet, Oveous Maximus; Determined to save Hip Hop, we pick the old school minds behind the Hip Hop Association; Get a glimpse into the life and times of music legend, Manu Chao, compliments of his self-proclaimed greatest fan; Giving surf rock a Mexican twist, meet the innovative musical foursome behind Los Straitjackets.
Episode 321
Making its way stateside in a very big way, we explore the global impact of Major League Soccer; Transforming scraps of wood into stylish furniture, meet the green designers of Scrapile; Giving beauty rest a whole new meaning, we uncover the designs of lingerie brand, FS2; Meet the undisputed King of Los Angeles, famed graffiti artist, Toomer; Mosh to the rhythmic yet brutal sounds of pioneering heavy metal band, Ankla; Discover the art of mixed media artist and photographer, Oliver Rios.
Episode 322
Determined to attract more Latinos to the thrill of action sports like snowboarding and surfing, meet Juan Alberto Delaroca, the man behind Equipo Roca; Taking a page out of the book, Nueva York: The Complete Guide to Latino Life in the Five Boroughs, Desi and Jose take us on spin to a couple of their favorite hot spots; Show off your Latino pride with the witty designs of Deez Shirts; Rock out to the sexy, hard core sounds of KHZ.
Episode 323
We shine the spotlight on the creator and star of the off-Broadway smash, “In The Heights,” Lin Manuel Miranda; Julliard-trained, Queens, N.Y. natives Damien and Tourie Escobar have found a way to blend their classical violin training with Hip-Hop, creating a unique genre they call “Pop Classic”; Ladybug Mecca of famed old school trio Digable Planets, goes solo; Young Dominican diva and Def Jam darling, Karina Pasian takes the record industry by storm; Actor Manny Perez takes the leap from the indie movie circuit to big budget Hollywood status.
Episode 324
Tattoo artist to hip-hop royalty, Mister Cartoon, gives LatiNation an exclusive peak into his creative world; Gain some valuable insight into customizing your favorite kicks with artist and sneaker enthusiast, Sole Junkie; Take a ride with the innovative and technologically savvy motorcycle designers behind Pit Stop Motor Sport; From the small stage to the big screen, we go one on one with spoken word artist, Oveous Maximus.
