It’s no surprise that pop culture in both the United States and Latin America is so similar. Our question is, did Latinos do it better? (Photo: Giphy.com)
Growing up as a Hispanic-American, I couldn’t help but to get the best of both worlds –especially when it came to the entertainment biz.
I liked the heart-breaking music of Juan Gabriel, but at the same time, I enjoyed the smooth tunes of Michael Jackson. Same thing applied to television, when I get a kick out of chanting out answers while watching “Family Feud” or “100 Mexicanos Dijeron.”
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It’s no surprise that pop culture in both the United States and Latin America is so similar, whether it has to do with music, film or television.
Yes, I enjoyed music and tv in both markets, but truth be told, I’ve always been entertained by the Hispanic culture.
Who do you think did it better? The English-speaking market or the Hispanic market ? To break it down, here are 10 similarities –you be the judge.
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