19 Latine Celebs Who Are Out And Proud As Queer

    Some of your favourite queer people are on here.

    Abha Ahad
    by Abha Ahad

    BuzzFeed Contributor

    National Latine Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15. From Sylvia Rivera to Christina Hayworth, Latine folks have historically been pioneers of LGBTQ+ visibility and the fight for acceptance. It is not very different when it comes to Hollywood either. Here are 19 beloved Latine celebs who are out and proud as queer.

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    1. Wilson Cruz

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    The Afro-Puerto Rican actor most famous for his portrayal of Rickie Vasquez on My So-Called Life and Dr. Hugh Culber on Star Trek: Discovery has opened up about his struggles of being a gay man many times. He is known for being the first openly gay actor to play a gay character in a leading role in an American TV series (Rickie Vasquez on My So-Called Life). He is an advocate for LGBTQ youth and in particular, LGBTQ youth of color. 

    2. Ricky Martin

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    The Puerto Rican singer and actor known as "Latin Pop God" is one of the most influential artists of our time. The singer identifies as gay and has been married to Swedish painter, Jwan Yosef, since 2017.

    3. Zoe Saldana

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    In an interview with Wired, the actor revealed that she identifies as 3/4 Dominican and 1/4 Puerto Rican. The actor, now married to artist Marco Perego, has clarified in a 2013 interview that she can "totally see herself with a woman". 

    4. Tessa Thompson

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    Born to an Afro-Panamian father and a Mexican-American mother, actor Tessa Thompson identifies as bisexual. 

    5. Ozzy Lusth

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    In April 2022, the Mexican-American Survivor legend, Ozzy Lusth came out as bisexual through a tweet.

    6. David Archuleta

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    The American pop singer of Honduran descent has talked about the struggles of being a gay person of faith at length.

    7. Emily Rios

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    Best known for her roles in Breaking Bad and The Bridge, Emily Rios is of Mexican origin and identifies as a lesbian.

    8. Emily Estefan

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    Daughter of Cuban-Americans Emilio and Gloria Estefan, singer Emily Estefan identifies as a proud member of the LGBTQ+ family.  

    9. Bella Thorne

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    Bella Thorne, whose father is of Cuban descent has talked about her troubles fitting in as a Latina. Thorne identifies as pansexual.

    10. Sara Ramirez

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    The Mexican-American Grey's Anatomy star identifies as bisexual and nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns.

    11. Stephanie Beatriz

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    Beloved as Rosa Diaz on Brooklyn 99, Stephanie Beatriz is of Colombian and Bolivian descent and is a proud and vocal bisexual woman.

    12. Mondo Guerra

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    The Mexican-American fashion designer identifies as gay. Guerra has talked about living as HIV positive on many occasions.

    13. Carmen Carrera

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    Former RuPaul Drag Race contestant is a trans woman who is of Puerto Rican and Peruvian descent.

    14. Aubrey Plaza

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    The actor and comedian is of Puerto Rican descent and has said "she can't help" falling "in love with girls and guys."

    15. MJ Rodriguez

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    MJ Rodriguez's parents are of African-American and Puerto Rican descent. The trans woman and actor is also a vocal LGBTQ+ rights activist. 

    16. Lauren Jauregui

    17. Guillermo Diaz

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    The Cuban American actor known for movies like 200 Cigarettes, Half Bakes, Stonewall, etc. identifies as gay and was nominated to Out magazine's "OUT100" for 2017 in recognition of his work and his visibility.

    18. Indya Moore

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    The transgender nonbinary actor is of Haitian, Puerto Rican, and Dominican ancestry.

    19. Vicci Martinez

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    The Mexican-American singer and actor known for her role in Orange Is The New Black is a proud lesbian.

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