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Hope Elizabeth Hanley Soberano born January 4, 1998, is a Filipino-American actress, model, singer, and endorser. Elizabeth started in a range of television series and films. Elizabeth rose to prominence after playing the protagonist in the romantic comedy television series Forevermore.

Sonia Maria Sotomayor born June 25, 1954 is an American lawyer and jurist who serves as an associate justice of the supreme court of the United States, she was nominated President Barack Obama, on May 26, 2009, and has served since August 8, 2009. Sonia is the third woman, first woman of color, the first Hispanic, and first Latina to serve on the Supreme Court.

President Corazon Aquino was born in 1933, in Manila. Aquino assumed office in 1986, following the removal of Ferdinand Marcos from the presidential office. She served as president of the Philippines from 1986 until 1992.

Rita Moreno 91, has been a household name for decades, ever since she captivated audiences with her fierce portrayal of Anita in 1961’s West Side Story. Moreno would go on to cement her name in history by winning the Academy Award for best supporting actress for the role, becoming the first Hispanic American woman to win. Born Rosa Alverio on December 11, 1931, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, the actor later changed her last name to match her stepfather’s after she immigrated to New York City with her mom in 1936. Moreno made her Broadway debut in Skydrift at age 13, with her career taking off after that. In 1977, Rita Moreno became the third person and first Hispanic American to win all four awards, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and a Tony award.

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Sheila Escovedo (born December 12, 1957), known under the stage name Sheila E., is a singer and drummer. She began her career in the mid-1970s as a percussionist. Sheila began a solo career, starting with the release of her debut album in 1984. She is sometimes referred to as “Queen of Percussions” Sheila E. has made history becoming the first female solo percussionist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Celebrating Hispanic heritage month - Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, known mononymously as Selena, was an American Tejano singer. Referred to as the "Queen of Tejano Music", her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century.

Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao CLH is a Filipino politician and former professional boxer. Nicknamed "PacMan", he is regarded as one of the greatest professional boxers of all time. He previously served as a Senator of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022. Pacquiao subsequently announced his retirement from boxing with a career record of 62 wins, 8 losses, and 2 draws.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón born 6, July 1907 – 13 July 1954 was a Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self portraits and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico. Inspired by the world’s, popular culture, she employed a naive folk art style. Her paintings often had strong autobiographical elements and mixed realism with fantasy. In addition to belonging to the post-revolutionary Mexicayotl movement.

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