Pop Culture Battle: Did Latinos do it better?
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…
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.
Battle of the Judges: Dra. Polo (Caso Cerrado) vs. Judge Sheindlin (Judge Judy)
Dra. Polo of “Caso Cerrado,” left (Photo: Telemundo), Judge Judy (Photo: CBS Studios)
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Battle of the Boy bands: Menudo vs. The Backstreet Boys
Menudo, left (Photo: AP) and Backstreet Boys (Photo: Facebook/@BackstreetBoys)
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Battle of the Trashy Shows: Laura en America vs. Jerry Springer
Laura Bozzo, left (Photo: Televisa) and Jerry Springer (Photo: NBC Universal)
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Battle of the Pop Kings: Ricky Martin vs. Justin Timberlake
Ricky Martin, left and Justin Timberlake (Photo: Shutterstock)
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Battle of the Talk Show Hosts: Cristina Saralegui vs. Oprah Winfrey
Cristina Saralegui, left (Photo: Telemundo) and Oprah (Photo: Harpo Productions)
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Battle of the Pop Princesses: Shakira vs. Beyonce
Shakira, left and Beyonce (Photo: Shutterstock)
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Battle of the News Anchors: Jorge Ramos vs. Anderson Cooper
Jorge Ramos, left (Photo: Univision) and Anderson Cooper (Photo: CNN)
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Battle of the Legendary Rock Bands: Mana vs. U2
Mana, left (Photo: Facebook/@Mana) and U2 (Photo: Facebook/@U2)
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Battle of the Teen TV Sitcoms: Rebelde vs. Saved by the Bell
Cast of Saved by the Bell, left and Cast of Rebelde (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
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Battle of the Soap Operas: Betty La Fea vs. Ugly Betty
Betty La Fea, left (Photo: RCN) and Ugly Betty (Photo: ABC)
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