The Mexican actress Kate del Castillo He has denounced the persistent sexualization and stereotypes towards Latin women in Hollywood.
In a recent interview, the interpreter known internationally for her role in The Queen of the South He expressed his frustration for the barriers he faces as a Latin woman in the American entertainment industry.
“We are still stereotyped and sexualized. I, like Latin, feel invisible still in Hollywood”, Said Del Castillo, who debuted in international cinema 24 years ago with the film Bordertown.
According to the statements collected, the actress also addressed the impact of Latin American migration in the United States, highlighting the economic and social contribution of this community.
“We are good people, who come to work and have left millions and millions of dollars in this country. We come to do good and look for a better life,” he said. These words reflect their position against the prejudices faced by migrants in the North American country.
Currently, Kate del Castillo resides in Los Angeles, where she premiered in March her most recent project, Fall againa modern adaptation of the novel Anna Karenina de León Tolstoy.
In this production, he shares credits with the Spanish actor Maxi Iglesias. This new work marks another step in his international career, which has been marked both by successes and controversies.
One of the most controversial episodes in the life of the actress was his relationship with Mexican drug trafficker Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán, which resulted in legal problems both in Mexico and in the United States.
Although actor Eric del Castillo avoided getting into details on the subject, he commented: “It’s ridiculous, but there we are (…) I can’t talk, I need to talk to my lawyers first, but I know that it goes there, slow, but sure. I prefer that things do well.” This scandal, which still generates media interest, has influenced its decision to stay away from Mexico.
Despite her physical distance, the actress made it clear that her love for her native country remains intact. However, he ruled back to live in Mexico in the near future.
“At the moment no. I love Mexico and everything, but right now I opened doors that no, and I am very happy,” he explained. These words reflect their satisfaction with the opportunities he has found in the United States, despite the challenges he faces as a Latin woman in the entertainment industry.
