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Latinos Won Big At The 2019 Critics Choice Awards With Alfonso Cuaron’s ‘Roma’ Leading The Pack

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By January 14, 2019 at 11:08 am

The 24th Annual Critics Choice Awards happened last night and there were a lot of surprises when people started to take home trophies. Alfonso Cuarón’s “Roma” was the biggest winner of the night snatching up 4 trophies by the end of the night. Here is a quick recap of the Latino winners of the 2019 Critics Choice Awards.

First, diverse casts and multicultural stories were at the forefront.

“Roma,” “If Beale Street Could Talk,” and “Roma” were all represented during the awards ceremony and the representation of people of color was noticed.

“Roma” was the biggest winner of the night taking home 4 awards.

“Roma” has been cleaning up at award shows scoring high marks for the film. After last night, “Romas” has won 20 awards including the Golden Lion and the Golden Globe for Best Director.

“Roma” won Best Cinematography, Best Foreign Language Film, and Best Picture at the Critics Choice Awards.

The win came as a surprise to many since the film was up against “Black Panther,” “If Beale Street Could Talk,” “Tha Favourite,” “A Star Is Born,” “BlacKkKlansman,” “First Man,” “Mary Poppins Returns,” and “Vice.”

While a lot of people celebrated the win some people just don’t get it.

Twenty awards for a movie can’t be wrong. The movie is proving to resonate with people because of it’s raw and beautiful storyline that so many people can relate to.

Alfonso Cuarón took home Best Director for his work on “Roma.”

Cuarón took aim at the Trump administration during his acceptance speech saying, “This bunch of Mexicans are not as bad as sometimes they are portrayed.”

On Saturday, Cuarón gave a speech at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association saying, “I want to salute the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. Thanks to your help we can break down walls.”

Another Latino project that keeps geting attention is “American Crime Stroy: The Assassination of Gianni Versace.”

Darren Criss won the Critics Choice Award for Best Actor in a Movie Made for TV or A Limited Series.

“The Assassination of Gianni Versace” took home the award for Best Limited Series.

The cast of the show continue to be uplifted for their performance together on the show portraying the life of serial killer Adnrew Cunanan. Cunanan killed a series of people on his way to Miami where he would eventually murder Gianni Versace on the steps of his South Beach mansion.

Lastly, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” nabbed another Best Animated Film award.

“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” gives Afro-Latinos the comic/animated representation they have been looking for. Miles Morales, who’s father is African-American and mother is Puerto Rican, has to save the world with the help of other Spider-People from different universes after the tragic death of Peter Parker. The animated film has received rave reviews so the victories shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise.


READ: Latinos Won Big Victories At The Golden Globes Last Night But Our History At The Show Is Too Short

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Calls Trump A Liar Following Tweet About Democrats Partying in Puerto Rico

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Calls Trump A Liar Following Tweet About Democrats Partying in Puerto Rico

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By Araceli Cruz January 14, 2019 at 12:45 pm

The cast of “Hamilton” welcomed audiences in Puerto Rico on Friday, Jan. 11. The cast included Lin-Manuel Miranda as he reprised his title role that catapulted the actor to stardom. Theater critics called opening night an emotional performance as the people of Puerto Rico are still in recovery mode after Hurricane Maria, which devastated the island in 2017. The opening of “Hamilton” also included some harsh words by the country’s leader.

President Donald Trump criticized Democratic lawmakers for attending the opening of “Hamilton” in Puerto Rico during the country’s record-breaking government shutdown.

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During an interview with Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, President Trump said that he was “working hard” in the White House while Democrats celebrated in Puerto Rico.

“Nancy Pelosi’s in Hawaii over the holidays…Now she’s in Puerto Rico with a bunch of Democrats and lobbyists enjoying the sun and partying down there,” Trump said on the show. Trump reiterated that point again during a press conference a couple days later in front of the White House.

“I’ve been here all weekend,” Trump said. “The Democrats are in Puerto Rico celebrating something. I don’t know, maybe celebrating the shutdown or something.”

Lin-Manuel Miranda responded to Trump by tweeting that he’s a compulsive liar a day after his partying claims.

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Miranda expressed why 36 Democratic lawmakers were invited to the opening weekend of “Hamilton” and said it was important for them to see Puerto Rico still needs help.

“I’m very proud to work with the Latino Victory Fund because you’re here to work, despite what anyone might claim,” Miranda said during a speech at the progressive organization’s summit, according to The Hill. “I know you all saw the blue tarps when your plane landed in Puerto Rico.” He also said, “We brought ‘Hamilton’ here to bring a spotlight to Puerto Rico.”

According to the publication, the blue tarps are temporary roof coverings that were provided to residents by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Proceeds from the Broadway show will go towards benefiting the Hispanic Federation, a Latino nonprofit, and Flamboyan Foundation, an educational program that helps children in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

This is not the first time Miranda and Trump have gone head-to-head.

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Miranda and the cast of “Hamilton” have never been fans of the Trump Administration. During a 2016 visit, soon after the presidential election, Vice President Pence attended a performance in New York City in which the the actors basically told him off.

“We, sir — we — are the diverse America who are alarmed and anxious that your new administration will not protect us, our planet, our children, our parents, or defend us and uphold our inalienable rights,” actor Brandon Victor Dixon, who played Vice President Aaron Burr, said after the performance. “We truly hope that this show has inspired you to uphold our American values and to work on behalf of all of us.”

Trump didn’t like that Pence was called out. He responded to their words with this tweet: “The cast and producers of Hamilton, which I hear is highly overrated, should immediately apologize to Mike Pence for their terrible behavior.”

During a press conference after opening night in Puerto Rico, Miranda said, according to the Washington Post, “I just love the island so much, and I just want it to be proud of me.”


READ: These Tweets Show The Impact Trump’s Government Shutdown Is Having On American Families

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