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Six roles in 13 years that went to Afro Latino Leeds, 53,000 characters in a 13 year period

and less than 5% of Latinos had speaking parts.

Like that ain't even close.

So that's what I see as wrong with the awards is that it's not fun, but also there's

no opportunity for us to be there.

From FuturoMedia and PRX, it's Latino USA, I'm Maria Inohosa.

Today, ahead of the Oscars, a look back at a big year for Latinos in Hollywood.

And what comes next for our film community?

It's Hollywood's biggest night.

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