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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.

Selena Quintanilla Tribute on 49th Birthday

Selena Quintanilla

#DontRush Challenge Gets a Selena Makeover in Honor of Her 49th Birthday

by Maria G. Valdez 4/17/20

Residente Releases Shelter-in-Place Version of "René"

Residente's New Version of "René" Brings Together 30 International Musicians, His Mom, and Rubén Blades

by Maria G. Valdez 4/16/20

Music Lives Virtual Festival Latin Lineup

J Balvin Will Host the Latin Block of Music Lives Virtual Festival, and I’m Ready to Darle Hasta Abajo

by Maria G. Valdez 4/15/20

La Materialista's "Toma B" Music Video

La Materialista's Star-Studded New Video Will Transport You to a Block Party You'll Want to Join

by Maria G. Valdez 4/15/20

Abuela's Tea Recipe to Boost Immune System

My Nana's Special Tea — and Her Memories — Are Giving Me Comfort During These Times

by Maria G. Valdez 4/15/20

Univision to Broadcast One World: Together at Home

Univision Will Broadcast One World: Together at Home in Spanish to Support COVID-19 Healthcare Workers

by Maria G. Valdez 4/14/20

Pitbull Releases "I Believe That We Will Win"

Pitbull Believes That We Will Win Against the Coronavirus and Wants Us to Get Involved

by Maria G. Valdez 4/14/20

Lessons Francisca Lachapel Has Learned During Self-Isolation

Social Distancing Has Taught Francisca Lachapel a Few Things, and I’m Copying Her Approach

by Maria G. Valdez 4/13/20

Prince Royce's Pandora Playlist

Prince Royce's Playlist Is 1 Reason I Wish I Were Isolating With Him

by Maria G. Valdez 4/13/20

"Sigues Con El" Remix by Arcáncel, Sech, Romeo Santos

Romeo Santos Joined Arcángel and Sech in the “Sigues Con El” Remix, and the Sentimiento Is Real

by Maria G. Valdez 4/10/20

Daddy Yankee's Skin-Care Secret

I Have Proof Daddy Yankee Has the Best Skin — Plus His Inexpensive Trick to Achieve It

by Maria G. Valdez 4/10/20

Closed For Good Campaign With Dascha Polanco

Dascha Polanco’s Parents Were Small-Business Owners, and Now She’s Helping Those Affected by COVID-19

by Maria G. Valdez 4/09/20

Using My Heritage to Make the Most Out of Easter

Family Traditions

I'm Tapping on My Heritage to Make Easter as Normal as Possible This Year

by Maria G. Valdez 4/09/20

J Balvin Music Video "Gris"

J Balvin Lets His Thoughts Get the Best of Him in His Video For "Gris," and Honestly, I Can Relate

by Maria G. Valdez 4/09/20

How My Latin Family Is Celebrating Easter Virtually

Family Traditions

Semana Santa Has Changed For Mi Familia, but This Year, We’re Going Back to Basics — Virtually

by Maria G. Valdez 4/11/20

Reik, Camilo, and Farruko's "Si Me Dices Que Sí" Feat. R3HAB

Reik, Camilo, and Farruko's "Si Me Dices Que Sí" Got the EDM Treatment From R3HAB

by Maria G. Valdez 4/07/20

Latin Songs For Your Workout

30 Latin Songs to Fuel Your At-Home Workout

by Maria G. Valdez 4/07/20

Jaime Camil Stars and Executive Produces CBS's Broke

A CBS Comedy Led by a Latino Had the Most-Viewed Debut of the Season, and I Call That a Major Win

by Maria G. Valdez 4/06/20

J Balvin Shares Tips For Coronavirus Social Distancing

I'm Taking a Few Pages From J Balvin's Social-Distancing Book, Because He Has Some Good Advice

by Maria G. Valdez 4/06/20

CNCO and Natti Natasha Release "Honey Boo" Music Video

CNCO’s New Video Makes It Hard to Choose Just One “Honey Boo” — but Maybe Natti Natasha Can?

by Maria G. Valdez 4/03/20

Karol G, Anuel AA Release "Follow" and "3 de Abril"

Anuel AA and Karol G Give Work From Home New Meaning With New Songs and Music Video

by Maria G. Valdez 4/03/20

Brytiago and Wisin's Music Video For "Borracho"

Brytiago and Wisin Merge 2 Generations of Reggaetón in "Borracho" — and You Won't Stop Dancing to It

by Maria G. Valdez 4/03/20

Sebastián Yatra, Michael Bublé Instagram Live

Thank You to Luisana Lopilato For Bringing Michael Bublé and Sebastián Yatra Together on Instagram Live

by Maria G. Valdez 4/02/20