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The Artist
With her famous self-portraits and often times surrealist paintings, Frida Kahlo broke boundaries by showcasing indigenous tradition in her work and fearlessly showing the perspective of the female experience.
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The Legend
The Cuban singer-songwriter has won seven Grammys, holds the title of one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, and is one of the most successful crossover performers in Latin music. She's received the American Music Award for Lifetime Achievement, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hispanic Heritage Award.
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The Astronaut
In 1993, Ellen Ochoa became the first Hispanic women to go to space. In 2013, she made history a second time by becoming the first female director of NASA's Johnson Space Center.
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The Triple Threat
Looking better than ever, J-Lo has broken boundaries by being a bona fide triple threat in the entertainment industry. In addition to her record-breaking record sales, the practiced dancer will also go down in history as the first Latina actress to make over $1 million for a movie.
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The Dancer
With seven Grammys under her belt, Celiz Cruz, aka the "Queen of Salsa," is one of the most popular salsa artists of the 20th century and one of the most influential figures in the history of Cuban music. Along with other Latin artists like Selena and Tito Puente, Cruz helped put Latin music on a global radar.
