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Maria G. Valdez

Former Lead Editor, POPSUGAR Latina

Maria was born and raised in Dominican Republic, where she began her career in journalism. After moving to New York, she worked for a leading Latinx online publication before transitioning to POPSUGAR. She's passionate about her dog Phoebe, health, living a balanced life, body positivity, and is a proud Latina. She teaches Zumba for fun and loves a good karaoke!

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Latest Posts by Maria G.

Where to Watch Graduate Together in Spanish

The High School Class of 2020 Will Have an Epic Virtual Graduation With Speeches From Obama and Bad Bunny

by Maria G. Valdez 5/17/20

Cali y El Dandee New Album & Single With Sebastián Yatra

Cali y El Dandee Throw It Back With Nostalgic Album and Single "Locura" With Sebastián Yatra

by Maria G. Valdez 5/13/20

5 Healthy Avocado Recipes

These 5 Abuela-Approved Snack Recipes Will Keep Your Wellness Goals in Check

by Maria G. Valdez

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Juanes and Fonseca to Live Stream Mother's Day Concert

Juanes and Fonseca Join Forces For a Heartfelt Virtual Concert on Mother's Day

by Maria G. Valdez 5/10/20

Univision’s Uforia Hangout Sessions Support Small Businesses

We've Got a Weekly Date With the Hottest Latin Stars, Thanks to Uforia Hangout Sessions

by Maria G. Valdez 5/06/20

Bud Light's Weekly Music Event Features Aventura and Karol G

Aventura and Karol G Are Set to Give a Virtual Concert Benefitting the Red Cross

by Maria G. Valdez 5/05/20

Navigating Mother's Day During the Coronavirus Pandemic

I Can't Wait to Be Able to Give Mi Mamá a Hug Again

by Maria G. Valdez 5/09/20

US Latin Music Revenues Hit All-Time High Since 2006

Latin Music Is Taking Over the US, and I'm Not Mad About It

by Maria G. Valdez 5/04/20

Marco Antonio Solís's Mother's Day YouTube Concert

Marco Antonio Solís Is Making Your Mamá's Dream Come True With a Virtual Mother's Day Concert

by Maria G. Valdez 5/09/20

Altísimo Live! Virtual Music Festival to Support Farmworkers

Join Maluma, J Balvin, and More in Celebrating Our Essential Farmworkers at Altísimo Live! Virtual Festival

by Maria G. Valdez 5/01/20

J Balvin's Pandora Playlist

J Balvin’s Playlist Has Something For Every Mood You Go Through While Staying at Home

by Maria G. Valdez 4/30/20

Raquel Castro Wins Songland and H.E.R. Records Her Song

Raquel Castro Gets H.E.R. to Record Her Original Song, and It Becomes an Instant Hit

by Maria G. Valdez 4/30/20

Chino & Nacho Release "Raro (Live at Home)"

Chino & Nacho's "Raro (Live at Home)" Is a Sublime Reminder That Love Is Still Alive During These Times

by Maria G. Valdez 4/29/20

Matthew McConaughey's PSA in Spanish For Wearing Masks

Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey Put His Spanish Skills to the Test in This PSA and Passed With Flying Colors

by Maria G. Valdez 4/29/20

Ilegales' All-Time Hits Medley From Home

Ilegales' Medley of Their All-Time Hits Is the Motivation I Needed This Week

by Maria G. Valdez 4/28/20

Luis Coronel's Music Video "Una Historia Más"

Luis Coronel Had to Shoot His New Music Video Backwards, and the Result Is Mind-Blowing

by Maria G. Valdez 4/27/20

Self-Love Tips During Social Distancing

5 Ways to Give Yourself the Love You Deserve During Social Distancing

by Maria G. Valdez 4/24/20

Feid Releases 3rd Album FERXXO Vol 1: M.O.R

Feid’s New Album Will Help You Disconnect From the World — and Connect to Your Feelings

by Maria G. Valdez 4/27/20

Universo Is Reviving Iconic Latin Throwback Shows

Universo Is Taking Us on a Trip Down Memory Lane With These Iconic TBT Latin Shows

by Maria G. Valdez 4/29/20

PipoBeats Music Video "Hate It"

PipoBeats Proved He Can Write Hits For Other Artists, and Now He Has His Own With "Hate It"

by Maria G. Valdez 4/27/20

Spanish Songs to Listen to While Cleaning the House

The Ultimate Playlist Para Limpiar la Casa

by Maria G. Valdez 4/22/20

Latin Music Series, Movies, and Documentaries on Netflix

13 Shows and Movies on Netflix to Polish Your Latin Music Knowledge

by Maria G. Valdez 4/27/20

PipoBeats Pitches Song to Luis Fonsi on NBC's Songland

Can PipoBeats Write the Next Latin Banger? This Songland Preview Proves He's on His Way

by Maria G. Valdez 4/17/20