![]() ![]() It was reported that since 2008, Latinx people have “never constituted more than 5% of employed WGA film writers,” based on available data. In 2021, The Times took a deep dive into Latinx representation in Hollywood. The WGA currently has about 800 self-identified Latinx members out of approximately 10,000. To borrow a question once posed by Cardi B: WHAT IS THE REASON?! “It’s the same for all BIPOC and underrepresented groups,” says Rivera, “but for some reason we’re suffering some of the worst numbers in terms of employment in front of and behind the camera.” (Writers can be part of multiple groups.) Piña, who worked on the Starz series “Power” and the CW reboot of “Charmed,” and Rivera, who wrote on the Fox procedural “APB” and has several Latinx series in development, broke down the ways Latinx writers are affected by the current state of writing in Hollywood.Īlthough there are countless concerns, Piña and Rivera say the biggest hurdles Latinx writers face are around entry into the industry, career advancement and a lack of investment in Latinx stories and, therefore, Latinx talent. The group is one of 12 committees focusing on issues facing underrepresented writers in the industry. As I hit the picket line alongside my fellow TV and film writers, I keep high in mind what the future could look like based on the present, and it’s terrifying.Ĭhristina Piña and Jorge Rivera are chair and vice chair, respectively, of the Writers Guild of America’s Latinx Writers Committee, an affinity group that studies and advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion for Latinx writers in the WGA. I’m learning the ins and outs of this industry and navigating how to build and sustain a successful career in Hollywood as a Latinx woman. Ready for a bunch of increasingly depressing links to support this? Here goes: No mames. (Shout out to Shea Serrano and Mike Schur for giving me my big break and for not firing me from “Primo” for pitching dog erection jokes.) It felt like a miracle, considering Latinx people are severely underrepresented in Hollywood. I’m starting to learn this firsthand.Īfter about 15 years in media, I began writing for TV in 2021, making good on my fantastical dreams of being in a writers’ room pitching jokes about dog erections. It’s probably not a surprise that Latinx writers and other underrepresented writers in the industry are being hit the hardest by the issues on the table. ![]() For a breakdown of all the major issues, check out the Los Angeles Times vast reporting on the strike. and New York to demand a fair contract, building upon what was at stake in 20. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.īut what was hard-fought then still reverberates today as writers once-again picket in L.A. IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. Based on information from The MLS™ - Combined L.A. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.Ĭopyright Pasadena Foothills MLS. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information ![]() as of 22:05:46 PDT and /or other sources. The viewer should independently verify the listed data prior to making any decisions based on such information by personal inspection and/or contacting a real estate professional.īased on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All listing data, including but not limited to square footage and lot size is believed to be accurate, but the listing Agent, listing Broker and CRMLS and its affiliates do not warrant or guarantee such accuracy. Information provided is for viewer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties the viewer may be interested in purchasing. ("CRMLS") and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. The multiple listing data appearing on this website, or contained in reports produced therefrom, is owned and copyrighted by California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. ![]()
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