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The Mexican actress Eiza González gives the surprise and could become part of the professionals of the film industry who are in charge of voting among actors and actresses who may be in contention to receive a Oscar Award that is awarded by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences .
It has been the same young woman who, through her Twitter account, has shared the announcement for her entire audience that follows her on networks, where she has extended her gratitude to the Academy and expressed feeling honored for belonging to this select group and took the opportunity to reflect on the representation of Latino people in American cinema.
“ Thanks Academy. Unfortunately, Latinxs represent only 4.6% in Hollywood. The fact that there are four Latinx actors on this list is a step towards greater representation, which matters in front of and behind the screen. I am incredibly honored to join this effort. Cheers! “, expressed within the publication.
Thank you @ TheAcademy . Latinx accounts sadly for only 4.6% in Hollywood. Having 4 Latinx actors in this list is a step towards more representation. Representation matters in front and behind the screen. I’m incredibly honored to join this effort. Cheers 🥂 https://t.co/SZC2zWouAd
– Eiza Gonzalez Reyna (@eizamusica) July 1, 2021
Another Mexican who has been invited is the actor Luis Gerardo Méndez with whom González had the opportunity to work when both were part of the youth-style telenovela “ Lola, once upon a time “, so both actors did not hesitate to tweet about it.
Eiza has shared a meme where both actors appear in a scene from the novel from years ago along with another more recent photo doing the comparison of “ How it started / How it is going “.
How it started vs How it’s going @ LuisGerardoM 💕 pic.twitter.com/RewLGErPTc
– Eiza Gonzalez Reyna (@eizamusica) July 1, 2021
For his part, the actor did the same in his official account and has also congratulated the actress for the achievement, and recalled their beginnings together within the youth drama of 2007.
“ From Lola once upon a time to the world. Happy to share this news with my dear Eiza “, the actor wrote in his networks.
From Lola once upon a time to the world.
Happy to share this news with my dear @eizamusica . 😎 https://t.co/UtELtRbJ2v– Luis Gerardo Méndez (@LuisGerardoM) July 1, 2021