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Five Rising Stars with Latin Roots
MEET THESE EMERGING TALENTS MAKING NOISE ACROSS DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES
SOCCER
PLAYER AGE 23
One of the most promising soccer players in the
RICARDO PEPI
United States. Born January 9, 2003, in El Paso, Texas, son of Mexican parents. He came up through the FC Dallas youth academy and quickly drew attention for his scoring ability. He made his professional debut with FC Dallas in MLS. His performances opened the door to European football. He currently plays for PSV Eindhoven, one of the most important clubs in the Eredivisie. Thanks to his youth, talent, and eye for goals, he is considered a key piece for the future of American soccer.
GABRIELA JÁQUEZ
BASKETBALL PLAYER AGE 22
Outstanding Mexican American basketball player born November 19, 2003, in Irvine, California. Daughter of Ángela and Jaime Jáquez Sr., both former college basketball players, and sister of Miami Heat NBA player Jaime Jáquez Jr. She showed exceptional talent in high school and went on to UCLA. This year she helped UCLA win the first women’ s NCAA national championship in the university’ s history. Jáquez was selected by the Chicago Sky in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
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JAIME JÁQUEZ JR
BASKETBALL PLAYER AGE 25
Born February 18, 2001, in Irvine, California. He stood out in college basketball at UCLA, where he became one of the Bruins’ most beloved and successful players thanks to his leadership, versatility, and work ethic. In 2023 he was drafted by the Miami Heat, beginning a promising professional career. Son of parents with Mexican roots, he is one of the few Latinos in the NBA.
Born in Orange County, of Mexican and Filipino descent. Recognized for her powerful voice and her participation in television productions and musical events from an early age. Her talent led her to appear in the Netflix series Selena: The Series, where she portrayed young Selena Quintanilla. In addition to her acting career, Madison has developed a musical career performing genres such as pop and ballad, showing artistic maturity uncommon for her age. She has also participated in campaigns and charitable events, using her voice to support social causes.
Latino actor of Ecuadorian descent who has built a solid career in film and television. Born in Los Angeles, California, he graduated from Florida State University and honed his acting training at the prestigious Baron / Brown Studio in Santa Monica, where he studied the Meisner technique. He has worked in series such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, For All Mankind, General Hospital, The Company You Keep, Promised Land, and It’ s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. González, recognized for proudly representing the Latino community in Hollywood, continues to establish himself as one of the most promising emerging figures in the industry.
MADISON TAYLOR BAEZ
ACTRESS & SINGER AGE 15
ANDREW GONZÁLEZ
ACTOR OF ECUADORIAN ORIGIN