What was surprising is that the basis of that award was her role on “Desperate Housewives.” The ALMA awards aim to promote “fair, accurate, and representative portrayals of Latinos in entertainment” – like Gabrielle? Yeah, right, that’s exactly what comes to mind when I think of positive images of Latina women.īut “Desperate Housewives” was this year’s ALMA winner for favorite TV series, and now that it’s ending, I couldn’t help wonder what else is out there for young Latina actresses. Longoria cohosted this years ALMA awards ceremony – not surprising considering that Longoria won the Person of the Year award there in 2006. It makes me feel like we’re moving backward. Your follow-up to Gabrielle Solis – an adulterous, shallow woman who uses her appearance and sex appeal to get what she wants – is of course, the biggest Latina stereotype of all: maids. ![]() Not to worry – “Desperate Housewives” creator Marc Cherry is now producing a show called “ Devious Maids,” the story of four Latina housekeepers in Beverly Hills. With Eva Longoria’s stint as Gabrielle Solis on ABC’s “Desperate Housewives” in its final season, it may seem like there will soon be a gaping hole for Latina representation on primetime TV. Her writing has appeared in The Acentos Review, Hispanic Culture Review and other journals.īy Melissa Castillo-Garsow, Special to CNN ![]() Melissa Castillo-Garsow is a Mexican-American writer pursuing a doctorate in American studies at Yale University.
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