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Martin Sheen: Breaking Through Martin Sheen has won many battles on the big screen. But in real life his biggest war was the one he fought to get his son Charlie off drugs. |
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Interview with Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Díaz Dominican American writer Junot Díaz—winner of the 2008 Pulitzer for his first novel, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao—speaks of the challenges of his craft and of the unexpected consequences of his writing. |
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Teresa Rodríguez: Here and Now The author and award-winning journalist bares her soul about losing her husband, redefining family with her two young boys, and finding the path from grief to strength. |
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Film review: Instead of "losing their accents," the three generations of Garcias in How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer explore relationships, (re)discover sexuality, and come to grips with loneliness in a broiler of a small town. |
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Interview with José Eduardo Agualusa Angolan writer José Eduardo Agualusa discusses identity and Jorge Luis Borges, the inspiration for his sixth novel, The Book of Chameleons, in an exclusive interview. Review: Narrated by a gecko, Agualusa's U.S. debut book is a surprising tale of race, truth, and the transformative power of creativity. |
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With her first novel being adapted for the silver screen and the publication of a new short story collection, Maridos, Ángeles Mastretta opens up to AARP Segunda Juventud Online and reveals her obsessions. |
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Taking a Fresh Look at Frida Kahlo More than a century after her birth, Mexican artist and icon Frida Kahlo continues to haunt audiences. Now a new touring exhibit showcases some 50 still lifes and self-portraits, some never before on public view in the United States, and we have a sneak peek for you. |
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The flamboyant television chef, who reaches millions daily, recalls his childhood in Cuba and the women who most influenced his life and his cooking. He also dishes up his favorite recipes and reveals his culinary secrets for staying healthy. Watch! Chef Pepín talks about traditional food and modern nutrition in our exclusive behind-the-scenes video. |
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Beyond the Red Carpet: Top Hispanic Celebrities on Financial Security and Health Care Adriana Barraza, Ricardo Chavira, Daisy Fuentes, Kenny Ortega, Emily Rios, Mario Lopez, Benito Martínez, Miguel Sandoval, Sara Ramirez, and Dan Guerrero—we have them all and their impact doesn't stop at the red carpet! Find out how they've tackled the real-world issues of financial security and health care. Plus: Watch our behind-the-scenes video from the photo shoot! |
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Five top Hispanic authors tell us which book inspired them to become a writer, which book every Hispanic should read, and other interesting tidbits. |
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Gabriel Garcia Márquez’s classic 1985 novel Love in the Time of Cholera is the story of an unrequited love that lasts for more than five decades. AARP Segunda Juventud’s writer Lewis Beale spoke with director Mike Newell and stars Javier Bardem and Benjamin Bratt about this highly anticipated film. |
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Hispanics have served in every U.S. military conflict, from the trenches of the Revolutionary War to the battlefields of Iraq, and yet mainstream media often ignore Hispanic soldiers' miltary contributions. |
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Making Waves: The TV personality and former Miss Universe teaches young women that beauty isn't simply a thing of pageants. It's a way of being. Watch! Deborah Carthy Deu talks about the importance of first impressions in our exclusive behind-the-scenes video. |
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An Interview With Alberto Ríos The winner of the 2007 Arizona Literary Treasure Award sat down with AARP Segunda Juventud Online to discuss his ninth poetry collection, The Theater of Night, his relationship with his grandparents, and reconnecting with the Spanish language. |
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Putting on a happy face: A kidney donated by his wife gave comedian George Lopez a second chance to live. But joking about life's tough breaks saved his life long before. |
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Online Extra. . . Music legend Linda Ronstadt has never been a wallflower. AARP Segunda Juventud Online delves into the history and the psyche of the talented singer as she talks about her roots, her style, and her family. |
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El Cantante—which opens in July and stars Marc Anthony as Hector Lovoe and Jennifer Lopez as his wife—is a reunion of some of the finest salsa musicians. |
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Much ado about Tony Plana: The actor, who has played macho Latino roles, busts sterotypes as Ugly Betty's sweet papi. And off screen, he turns kids on to Shakespeare. |
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Online Extra. . . AARP Segunda Juventud Online sits down with Ana Castillo in her very first interview about her new book The Guardians. Plus: Read a review of The Guardians. |
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Body and soul: The Telemundo anchorwoman and veteran journalist reveals how she's healing from life's hardships to find glory and gratitude. Online Extra: Our cover comes to life—and gets personal. Watch a video of María Antonieta Collins's photo shoot. |
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In his stride: He's grounded, but dancing salsa, he flies. He's never sought fame, but he's in nearly 100 movies. What's his lucky charm? |
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Online Extra. . . Acclaimed author Cristina García speaks candidly with AARP Segunda Juventud Online about aging, Cuba, and the importance of roots in her first interview about her latest book, A Handbook to Luck. Plus: Read a review of A Handbook to Luck. |
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Passion with compassion: The acclaimed actress has enough fire to change the world. The Brazilian siren advocates for Hispanic actors and works with the United Nations to promote girls' education in India. |
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At almost 50, Lorenzo Lamas, star of The Bold and the Beautiful, tells how his three small daughters have melted the heart of this rebel. |
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María Conchita Alonso: Forty-nine (yep, it's true) and still purring. In this exclusive interview, the actress and songstress reveals why she left Hollywood and the transformation that brought her back. |
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Spanish-language soap operas known as telenovelas are invigorating programming on all four major U.S. television networks this year. |
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After Edward James Olmos's latest film, Latinos took to the streets to protest proposed immigration reform. |
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AARP Segunda Juventud's exclusive conversation with Edith Grossman, translator of The Golden Age: Poems of the Spanish Renaissance. |
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María Elena Salinas: The anchorwoman reveals her father's cloaked past, lessons learned, and what doesn't come off with the makeup. |
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This Latin leading man opens up about his passion for music, his latest film project, and how the past is ever-present in his life. |
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AARP Segunda Juventud's exclusive conversation with Javier Sierra, author of The Secret Supper, a New York Times bestseller three weeks in a row (and counting). Plus: Read a review of The Secret Supper. |
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Presents Her Serene Highness Noelle: The doyenne of Latin pop discusses her new career, her canine muse, and the spirit of giving. |
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The Beat Goes On: Inti-Illimani If you think inheriting money means responsibility, imagine inheriting a musical legacy. |
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What’s next for award-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa? Get the scoop in our candid interview. |
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Don Francisco: Moving Mountains Described by The San Francisco Chronicle as a cross between Regis, Jerry Lewis, and John Madden, Don Francisco has hosted Sábado Gigante for 43 years and reaches an audience of around 100 million in 40 countries. Meet Mario Kreutzberger, the man behind the persona. |
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Even death could not halt her success. The world lost the Queen of Salsa on July 16, 2003, yet Celia Cruz’s legacy lives on. |
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Lupe Ontiveros: Sitting Pretty It was tough to avoid being typecast as a maid, but Lupe Ontiveros persevered and is now receiving well-deserved recognition for her role in the ABC hit Desperate Housewives. |
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In an exclusive interview with AARP Segunda Juventud, well-known lifestyle guru Lucy Pereda discusses her many talents and how writing backwards launched her career. |
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Don Miguel Ruiz: Toltec Wisdom In an exclusive interview with AARP Segunda Juventud, renowned author Don Miguel Ruiz shares his Toltec roots and philosophies which boil down, in his words, to pure common sense. |
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Christina Saralegui: A Live Wire As Cristina Saralegui sets her sights on the English-language media, AARP Segunda Juventud catches up with this endlessly energetic woman to learn more about what makes her tick, and how she fits it all in to a 24-hour day! |
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Rita Moreno's resumé includes 66 years of acting, dancing, and singing on film, television, and stage, and she doesn't plan to stop any time soon. |
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Jorge Ramos: A View From All Fronts In an exclusive interview with AARP Segunda Juventud, Jorge Ramos, one of the most influential Hispanics in the United States, shares his thoughts about his life, successful career, and the new Americans. |
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Go behind the scenes with Celia Cruz, as her former publicist shares his personal insights in this tribute to the "Queen of Salsa". |
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Sonia Manzano: Diversity, Languages, Family—Birds of a Feather
Unlike her character on Sesame Street who can repair anything, Sonia Manzano finds that not all problems can be fixed in 60 minutes. Find out how Manzano juggles her family's needs with her career in this exclusive interview with AARP Segunda Juventud. |
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José José: Three Generations of Musical Talent Under One Roof
The Prince of Song - 40 years in the music business. Read AARP Segunda Juventud's exclusive interview with the Mexican recording icon, José José. |
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Isabel Allende: City of Beasts Isabel Allende is one of Latin America's foremost female writers and, through translation, her work has also received acclaim in the United States. Allende writes in Spanish, combining sometimes harsh, realistic, and political fiction with the surreal in the tradition of magical realism. For the first time, Isabel has written a book dedicated to young adults, her own grandchildren: City of Beasts. |
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Carlos Santana hasn't lost sight of his roots and still remembers the difficult years playing guitar in restaurants and bars in Tijuana. |
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Celia Cruz, the "Queen of Salsa" died on July 16, 2003 at her Fort Lee, New Jersey, home after suffering from brain cancer. For 50 years, the salsa legend made three generations dance and captivated the young people of today with her unequaled and powerful voice. Written in 2002, this story captures Cruz's extraordinary life and accomplishments. |
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To speak about Juan Gabriel is to speak not only of talent and sensitivity, but also of humility, perseverance and above all, the spirit of survival. |
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