On this Earth Day Latinos Out Loud is proud to support a new PBS film project, Water For Life.

WATER FOR LIFE tells the dramatic story of three community leaders in Latin America who resisted government and corporate plans to divert critical local water resources to mining and hydroelectric projects. Presented by Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB), directed and produced by Will Parrinello, and narrated by Diego Luna, WATER FOR LIFE premieres Monday, April 21, 2025, 10:00-11:30 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS app.

Through interviews with business leaders, journalists and politicians, the film reveals that while those in power see the exploitation of water resources as one of the keys to economic development, they are often ignoring the legal rights of Indigenous communities and the significant impact development projects will haveon the environment.

Check out this impactful episode where #RachelLaLoca interviews the film's Producer and Editor, Maria Jose Caldero and Producer, Rick Tejada-Flores. The group chat about the ten year process in the making of the project as well as the the exploitation of water resources as one of the keys to economic development, where big companies are often ignoring the legal rights of Indigenous communities and the significant impact development projects will have on the environment.

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On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, @RachelLaLoca chats virtually with powerhouse Latina actress of Indigenous roots, Joanna DeLane. Joanna hit the big screen nationwide on March 28th with Jason Statham and David Harbour in the box office hit, A WORKING MAN. 

Joanna will be recurring in the upcoming Netflix medical drama series PULSE, that began on April 3rd.

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A WORKING MAN follows Levon Cade (Statham), who left his profession behind to work construction and be a good dad to his daughter. But when a local girl vanishes, he's asked to return to the skills that made him a mythic figure in the shadowy world of counterterrorism. DeLane appears as Joyce Lefferty, the wife of Gunny (Harbour), a longtime military friend and confidant of Levon Cade.

The film marks the second time DeLane has worked with action director David Ayer, explaining “One of my first acting gigs was a background role in the Arnold Schwarzenegger movie Sabotage. It was very action-packed, and I remember thinking this was the epitome of an action movie -- intense but fun. When it released in theaters, I got messages from friends and family asking if I was in it. 'Yes?' I answered, unsure of how they’d spotted me. I watched it myself and sure enough, there I was—for a few seconds on the big screen, flashing my famous smile, right before the shooting began. Little did anyone realize, the film was directed by David Ayer, who unknowingly gave me my first silver screen moment. Fast forward several years later and here we are – with David giving me my next one!"

DeLane also jumps into action alongside Willa Fitzgerald and Colin Woodell recurring as ER Nurse Hill on the anticipated Netflix series, PULSE. This high-stakes drama with a side of romance follows the personal and professional lives of the doctors and staff at a busy Miami trauma center. When the hospital goes into lockdown, tensions rise, secrets spill, and the ER staff must juggle saving lives while dealing with their own drama. 

“I’ve always been a fan of medical dramas, so getting to be involved in this new show was an incredible experience. Netflix is on the cusp of another hit, and the cast and crew did an amazing job—I can’t wait for everyone to see Pulse,” shares DeLane.

Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, this Hispanic actress and filmmaker of Indigenous roots has been building a solid reputation for her talents in Hollywood. DeLane has proudly appeared in projects that have made significant strides in representation like Hulu's Prey, Marvel's Echo, FX’s Mayans M.C., and Paramount's 1883: A Yellowstone Origin Story. Her credits also include Perry Mason, Hacks, NCIS: Hawai’i, Mrs. Davis, I Think You Should Leave, The Terminal List and many others.

Fueled by her deep-rooted passion for addressing the lack of diversity and inclusion in Film and TV, DeLane expanded her career behind the scenes as a Producer. She produced the 2024 Telly Award Gold Winner for Best Music Video for Shania Twain’s ‘Giddy Up’, and the “Muhammad Ali” Diljit Featuring NLE Choppa music video which is currently nominated for Best International Music Video from the 2025 Hollywood Music Video Awards. Her production credits include working with numerous musical mega-stars, including Melissa Etheridge, Bush, and Paul Anka. As a creative entrepreneur, DeLane co-founded the female filmmaking community Ladies Above the Line and started the branding and marketing company Materials Makeover, sharing with other actors the practical knowledge she has gained from working in various roles across the industry.

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On this unique episode of Latinos Out Loud, our host Rachel La Loca talks briefly about the tragedy that took place at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic at around 1 AM Tuesday this week, where the roof collapsed killing 221 and injuring hundreds more. In a solemn tribute, she reads the names of the 146 identified by the Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Forenses (Inacif) and The Instituto Nacional de Patología Forense out of the Dominican Republic. May God rest their souls.

Yo! Yo! Yo! Yo! Yoooooo! LOL-eros, grab your maracas and get ready for this high-energy episode of #LatinosOutLoud!

This episode is dedicated to the amazing production of Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway. Join #RachelLaLoca on the red carpet for opening night of the Broadway musical that touches the soul and pulls at both the heart AND guitar strings! She was joined by Latino theatre expert, Paola "Pie" Soto who covered interviews with band members such as Renestio Avich aka the Jimmy Hendrix of Cuba and trombonist, Eddie Venegas. Rachel got to chat with the celebs that came out to support this tribute to the pursuit of a dream during tumultuous political times. She linked up with icons and former guests of #LOL, like Producers of the show, John Leguizamo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, his father, Luis A. Miranda, Jr, and actress Daphne Rubin-Vega. Other stars captured during this amazing evening include Luna Lauren Velez and Rubén Blades.

Also, enjoy a recap of both the musical and red carpet coverage by Rachel and Pie, shot at the Recirculation Bookshop in Washington Heights.

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Inspired by true events, the new Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ brings to life the GRAMMY®-winning album and tells the story of the legendary musicians who lived it. A world-class Afro-Cuban band joins a sensational cast in this unforgettable story of survival, second chances, and the extraordinary power of music.

With a book by Marco Ramírez (Drama Desk Award, The Royale), direction by Saheem Ali (Tony Award nominee for Fat Ham), and a visionary creative team, BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ showcases the golden age of Cuban music. The production features choreography by Patricia Delgado and Tony Award winner Justin Peck (Illinoise, Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story).

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On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, @RachelLaLoca is still loose in Los Angeles and recording from MiTú studios with comedian, actor and former co-host of the podcast, Andrew Santiago. The two chat it up about their schooling in sketch and improv comedy, Brooklyn roots and longstanding friendship. Andrew's work can be seen in Super Bowl commercials, NBC's Night Court and on the stages of The Upright Citizen's Brigade. He is killin' the game and we take this episode to celebrate another Latino making moves in Hollywood.

The two comedians also play a round of #TragosOutLoud, and take a guess...it's HILARIOUS!

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On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, #RachelLaLoca recaps her sketch comedy participation in the 20th Annual NY Comedy Festival. Sketch Cram, a show built in 24 hours, that went up at The #UprightCitizensBrigade Theatre and then the next day, the Morir Soñando show, live at The United Palace. She also recaps her presence on a panel for the #SecureTheBIgBag Summit at The Radio Hotel, also Uptown Manhattan.

Rachel also sits and chats with the President and CEO of The United Way of New York City, Grace Bonilla. In her role at UWNYC, Grace has championed the development of a Latine Studies Curriculum for New York City (NYC) schools. Latiné communities enrich the fabric of NYC, yet their narratives often remain sidelined. This gap leads to limited information making its way into K-12 curriculums, even though 40% of NYC’s students identify as Latiné or Hispanic. By advocating for this curriculum, Grace ensures students receive an authentic understanding, affirming NYC’s commitment to celebrating and educating its rich Latiné heritage.

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On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel chats virtually with Playwright Kristoffer Diaz, who is the noble pen behind the Grammy and Tony award-winning Broadway show, Hell's Kitchen. Diaz is the book writer for the Broadway hit which tells a story loosely based on Alicia Keys' life and incorporates some of her biggest hits. Rachel got the chance to see the show, and the two speak about key moments in the musical, the unity felt among the theatre audience and how both feel the same sense of fulfillment as college Professors, as Kristoffer teaches play writing at NYU and Rachel teaches podcasting at CUNY Brooklyn College.

The playwright, screenwriter, and educator gained national acclaim in 2010, when his play The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity was produced in Chicago and New York and then named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama. His work has been developed and performed at the Goodman Theatre, Dallas Theater Center, Geffen Playhouse, Second Stage, Actors Theatre of Louisville, and New York Shakespeare Festival’s Delacorte Theater. He adapted Rent for television and wrote for the Netflix series GLOW. His newest play, Reggie Hoops, is about a female executive in the NBA. It will receive its world premiere in August at Profile Theatre in Portland, Oregon.

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On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, #RachelLaLoca welcomes back fellow podcast hostess and actress, Laura Gómez. This dynamic Dominican talented Queen is best known for her role as Blanca Flores in "Orange is the New Black". She's host of her own podcast, Barajo Eso and is now the narrator behind the "Lost Women of Science" podcast season about the extraordinary life of Doctora Evangelina Rodríguez Perozo--the first female doctor in the Dominican Republic.

Out by PRX Studios, the podcast is a project by the Lost Women of Science Initiative, which aims to tell the stories of female scientists who made groundbreaking achievements but remain largely unknown. The podcast is available in both English and Spanish.

The Lost Women of Science Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with two overarching and interrelated missions: to tell the story of female scientists who made groundbreaking achievements in their fields—yet remain largely unknown to the general public—and to inspire girls and young women to embark on careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).

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This very special episode of #LOL is part of #Podcasthon, the global charity podcast event! 💪 We are dedicating it to The People’s Theatre, a cause close to Rachel's heart. ❤️ Supporting arts in Washington Heights and Inwood, The People’s Theatre (formerly People’s Theatre Project) makes theatre with and for immigrant communities to build a more just and equitable world.

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud #RachelLaLoca is on location at The People's Theatre offices UPTOWN BABY! She chats with Founding Executive Artistic Director, Mino Lora who was last a guest on the show back in November of 2020! Hear her many updates, including how she's directing the new play written by another former guest of LOL, Marco Antonio Rodriguez called The Domino Effect. Mino also shares the status of the massive Centro Cultural Inmigrante, slated to open in 2026. This hub for the performing arts will amplify the voices of New York City’s diverse immigrant communities and cultivate work by local artists and arts organizations. This will mark the first dedicated theatre in Washington Heights & Inwood, and the largest Latine-operated theater in New York State. The People’s Theatre will serve 28,000+ audience members and 300+ artists annually.

Rachel also chats with actress, Angela Reynoso on her role in The Domino Effect and a taste of what her impactful character will leave with audiences.

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The Domino Effect, written by Dominican American Marco Antonio Rodriguez and directed by Dominican American Mino Lora, offers a moving portrayal of what it means to seek belonging in more ways than one. Premiering this April at A.R.T./New York Theatres, the play explores the triumphs, sacrifices, and resilience of immigrant and queer communities. At a time when rhetoric around immigration is divisive, and LGBTQ+ rights are being erased, this play serves as a unifying force—showcasing how these communities shape the fabric of our city and country.

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On this special episode of #LatinosOutLOud, #RachelLaLoca is LIVE at the NYC book launch party for Mamá Didn't Raise A Pendeja: A Book of Anti-Affirmations Inspired By Tough Latinas. She had the pleasure of hosting and interviewing Authors and former guest of LOL, Aralis Mejia and Carolina Acosta, the creators of best-selling game Tragos.

The energy in the room was as high as the location itself, with the inspiring event taking place at Dyckman Loft in Washington Heights, NYC. Shout out to the venue owner, hilarious comedian, Chris Grant.

Guests were treated to delicious Latino snacks, and were engaged in dialogue through an in-depth interview conducted by Rachel and excerpt readings from the text.

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