Tune in to Support Latinos on TV this Summer

“East Los High” season 4 is available July 15 on Hulu.

From newly-minted adaptations of hit Latin American dramas (Queen of the South, USA Network), to established fan-favorites (Devious Maids, Lifetime; Suits, USA), to online binge-watching phenomena (East Los High, Hulu; Orange is the New Black, Netflix) and prime-time children’s programming (Stuck in the Middle; Elena of Avalor, Disney Channel), this season finds an increasingly diverse range of Latino representation both on and off screen.

While the National Hispanic Media Coalition continues to hold TV networks accountable to the public on diversity, with the goal of achieving full inclusion and accurate portrayals of Latinos in popular media, we support the work done this summer to promote Latino representation in television. Fans can also support on-screen diversity by tuning into some of the 2016 summer season’s most anticipated and critically acclaimed shows. We’ve curated a list of current and upcoming shows that highlight creatives in our community, all featuring regular Latino cast members in front of the camera and many with Latino writers behind the scenes.

Among this season’s noteworthy Latino ensembles, we’re extremely excited to catch the latest work by individuals who have earned NHMC Impact Awards for their on-screen performances. They include: Justina Machado (Queen of the South, USA); Roselyn Sanchez and Judy Reyes (Devious Maids, Lifetime); and Gina Torres (Suits, USA). This year’s Impact Award winner for Outstanding Online Series, Hulu’s East Los High, will also return with its all-Latino cast.

“Elena of Avalor” premieres July 22 on Disney Channel.

Disney’s first Latina princess will premiere this summer in Elena of Avalor. Silvia Olivas, head writer of the show, is an example of the positive impact that diversity has behind the camera as well. Silvia is one of many alumni of NHMC’s Television Writers Program who have also been working on shows airing this season. Other summer shows that have brought on writers program alum include: Queen of the South, Devious Maids, and East Los High.

Check out these shows this summer to support Latino talent and let the networks know that representation matters:

• Dead of Summer, Freeform. Airs Tuesdays at 9/8c. Featuring Mark Indelicato as Blair Ramos.
• The Fosters, Freeform. Airs Monday at 8/7c. Featuring Cierra Ramirez as Mariana Adams-Foster, Noah Centineo as Jesus Adams-Foster, and David Lambert as Brandon Foster.

“The Fosters” season 4 cast ensemble.

• Young and Hungry, Freeform. Airs Wednesday at 8/7c. Featuring Aimee Carrero as Sofia Rodriguez.
• East Los High, Hulu. Season 4 premieres July 15. Featuring Vanessa Vasquez as Camila Barrios, Danielle Vega as Ceci Camayo, Alexandra Rodriguez as Gina Barrios, and Gabriel Chavarria as Jacob Aguilar.
• Devious Maids, Lifetime. Airs Mondays at 9/8c. Featuring Ana Ortiz as Marisol Suarez, Dania Ramirez as Rosie Westmore, Roselyn Sanchez as Carmen Luna, Judy Reyes as Zoila Diaz, and Sol Rodriguez as Daniela Mercado.
• Scream, MTV. Airs Tuesdays at 10/9c. Featuring Santiago Segura as Gustavo Acosta.
• Orange is the New Black, Netflix. All season 4 episodes available for streaming. Featuring Dascha Polanco as Dayanara Diaz, Selenis Leyva as Gloria Mendoza, Jackie Cruz as Marisol “Flaca” Gonzales, Diane Guerrero as Maritza Ramos, Elizabeth Rodriguez as Aleida Diaz, Jessica Pimentel as Maria Ruiz, and Laura Gomez as Blanca Flores.
• Power, Starz. Season 3 premieres July 17. Featuring Lela Loren as Angela “Angie” Valdez, Luis Antonio Ramos as Carlos “Vibora” Ruiz, J.R. Ramirez as Julio, and David Fumero as Mike Sandoval.
• Animal Kingdom, TNT. Airs Tuesdays at 9/8c. Featuring Daniella Alonso as Catherine.
• Major Crimes, TNT. Airs Mondays at 10/9c. Featuring Raymond Cruz as Julio Sanchez and Jonathan Del Arco as Dr. Fernando Morales.
• Queen of the South, USA Network. Airs Thursdays at 10/9c. Featuring Alice Braga as Teresa Mendoza, Peter Gadiot as James, Veronica Falcon as Camila Vargas, Justina Machado as Brenda Parra, Hemky Madera as Pote Valdez, and Gerardo Taracena as Cesar “Batman” Guemes.

Gina Torres in “Suits”.

• Suits, USA Network. Airs Wednesdays at 9/8c. Featuring Gina Torres as Jessica Pearson.

Children’s programming

• Best Friends Whenever, Disney Channel. Airs Sundays at 8/7c. Featuring Ricky Garcia as Nando Montoya.
• Bizaardvark, Disney Channel. Airs Sundays at 8:30/7:30c. Featuring Olivia Rodrigo as Paige Olvera.
• Bunk’d, Disney Channel. Airs Fridays at 8/7c. Featuring Nathan Arenas as Jorge.
• Elena of Avalor, Disney Channel. Series premieres July 22. Featuring Aimee Carrero as Princess Elena, Jenna Ortega as Princess Isabel, Emiliano Diaz as Francisco, Carlos Alazraqui as Skylar, Julia Vera as Luisa, Joey Haro as Mateo, Jorge Diaz as Gabe, Joe Nunez as Armando, and Christian Lanz as Chancellor Esteban.
• Stuck in the Middle, Disney Channel. Airs Fridays at 9/8c. Featuring Jenna Ortega as Harley Diaz, Isaak Presley as Ethan Diaz, Ariana Greenblatt as Daphne Diaz, Kayla Maisonet as Georgie Diaz, Ronni Hawk as Rachel Diaz, and Joe Nieves as Tom Diaz.
• Gamer’s Guide to Pretty Much Everything, Disney XD. Featuring Felix Avitia as Franklin.
• The Thundermans, Nickelodeon. Airs Saturdays at 8/7c. Featuring Diego Velazquez as Billy Thunderman.