América Ferrera went from the token curvy girl to the boss on the set of Ugly Betty. Some have even cast her as a diva. But this strong, determined woman has a bright career ahead of her—hit TV show or not. What could be wrong with that? Writer. . . READ FULL STORY

In the September issue of Latina, cover girl Shakira opened up to Entertainment Editor Angie Romero about her passion for education and her commitment to giving back through her Fundación Pies Descalzos (Barefoot Foundation). Earlier this year,. . . READ FULL STORY

Actress Zoe Saldana, 31, wants you to know three things about her. 1) She's a leader, not a follower 2) She works very hard at her craft. And 3) She was "not born to follow or cater to a man." Got that? Good. The Queens, N.Y.-bred. . . READ FULL STORY

She’s been labeled insane, tough, controversial and bisexual. All of these things Michelle Rodriguez can neither confirm nor deny. But Latina’s May cover star does talk openly about her hard partying past, the stereotypes she battles in. . . READ FULL STORY

Our favorite new "It Girl" and cover model, Sessilee Lopez, spoke to us during her shoot for Latina's March cover. Take a look at Lopez in action, and find out why people used to call her elephant man!   . . . READ FULL STORY