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Meet
Diane & Blog |
Kiki Melendez
Actress, writer,
producer and comedian Kiki Melendez,
together with actress Eva Longoria,
created "Hot Tamales Live," which
celebrates diversity while providing a
showcase for women and launching new
talent. This #1 comedy show in Los
Angeles has been featured on E!, Access
Hollywood, The Insider, Inside Edition,
CBS, Telemundo, Univision, NY Daily
News, Viva, Latina Magazine,
Entertainment Studios, and The Post.
The Los Angeles-based Dominicana is
leading the way for Latinos!
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Kiki Melendez |
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Why comedy to make your impact?
I love people, and I love to make
people laugh! I think that one can make
so many statements through comedy;
laughter is the best way to get to
people's consciousness.
You have assembled a show that gives
opportunities to talented artists who
otherwise might be excluded. Why is
this important to you?
I really feel it was a revelation
from God or a higher power. I did not
realize at the time we created this show
that it would have such an impact on
women and minorities, and that it would
unite all races through laughter!
As you make business decisions, does
the fact that you are Latino impact your
decisions?
It makes me realize that I have to
be BETTER than AVERAGE because that is
just the world we live in, so I strive
for perfection. It's often so tough for
Latinos in the U.S., so many obstacles,
where do you get your confidence to
follow your dreams? I am just lucky
that I know what my dream is. That is
where I get my confidence. I know there
are many people out there that do not
have a dream. It is mostly for fear.
THEY ARE TOO AFRAID TO DREAM, and I feel
sorry for people like that.
How do you see Latinos impacting the
future of the U.S.?
We already have made a huge impact:
our culture, our food, our music, our
beautiful women-- hee hee hee!.
What do you
think is the Latino American Lifestyle?
Familia, that to me is the most
important thing in our culture. We will
do anything for our familia, and even
for those we meet along the way that
become our family. I have more
non-related cousins than you could
count!! I think we love people, we love
a great party, and we live to laugh and
dance!!!
To learn more about Kiki Melendez visit
www.kikikiss.com
Diane Alverio |
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Taking
the Lead |
Latinos across the nation are playing a
vital role in shaping the future of this
country through our actions, leadership and
hard work. As a Latina, Diane Alverio,
President of D. Alverio & Co, a Connecticut
based public relations and marketing firm,
knows the importance of helping to chronicle
the Latino experience in the U.S. through
the individuals who by virtue of their
achievements, their contributions and their
confidence, demonstrate how as Latinos we
can take the lead!
Visit
http://www.dalverioco.com |
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