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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.

Andrea Chediak Hosts "Juntos We Shine" Podcast

Andrea Chediak Is the Latina Inspiration We Didn’t Know We Needed

by Maria G. Valdez

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Lisa Aldridge Juntos We Shine Video Interview

Lisa Aldridge Is Committed to Helping Women Find Their True Potential

by Maria G. Valdez

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CNCO Performance At MTV VMAs Pre-Show

CNCO Had Everyone Dancing — and Sighing — During the VMAs Pre-Show

by Maria G. Valdez 8/27/19

J Balvin and Bad Bunny 2019 MTV VMAs Performance Video

J Balvin and Bad Bunny Become Real-Life Cartoons For Their Pop-Artsy VMAs Performance

by Maria G. Valdez 8/26/19

Rosalia and Ozuna 2019 MTV VMAs Performance

Rosalía Stole the Show at the VMAs With a Medley That Showed Off Her Voice and Dance Moves

by Maria G. Valdez 8/27/19

Rosalia and J Balvin's Acceptance Speech at MTV VMAs 2019

Rosalía and J Balvin Pick Up Their VMA Con Altura and Proud to Be Acknowledged in Their Language

by Maria G. Valdez 8/26/19

Latinx Celebs at MTV VMAs 2019 Red Carpet

Latinx — Once Again — Brought Their A Game to the VMAs Red Carpet

by Maria G. Valdez 8/26/19

Marimar Vega, Horacio Pancheri El Juego de las Llaves Cast

Marimar Vega and Horacio Pancheri Get Real About Starring in Swingers Series El Juego de las Llaves

by Maria G. Valdez 8/21/19

Breaking Quinceañera Traditions and Meaning

Family Traditions

After Months of My Parents Bargaining, This Is Why I Agreed to My Unconventional Quinceañera

by Maria G. Valdez 8/16/19

Rosalia, Ozuna Release "Yo x Ti, Tu x Mi" Music Video

Rosalía and Ozuna Team Up to Release the Collaboration We Didn’t Know We Needed, “Yo x Ti, Tu x Mi”

by Maria G. Valdez 8/15/19

Who Is Mariah, Singer of "Perreito"?

Mariah Is Ready to Establish "el Nuevo Orden" in the Urbano Scene

by Maria G. Valdez 8/12/19

Who Is Malu Trevejo?

Malu Trevejo's Debut EP, Una Vez Mas, Just Made Summer 100 Degrees Hotter!

by Maria G. Valdez 8/07/19

Alvaro Soler "La Libertad" Music Video

Alvaro Soler’s “La Libertad” Will Fill You With Positive Vibes and Make Your Summer More Memorable

by Maria G. Valdez 8/02/19

Hobbs & Shaw Cast: Eiza Gonzalez as Madam M

How Eiza González Is Defying Latina Stereotypes in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

by Maria G. Valdez 8/04/19

Bianca de la Garza In Glo We Trust Beauty Collection

Bianca de la Garza Launched Her Beauty Brand, and We're in Love With What She Stands For

by Maria G. Valdez 8/07/19

Becky G by Colourpop Viva Collection Looks

Becky G Embraced Her Heritage in New Collection With Colourpop, and All I Have to Say Is ¡Viva Mexico!

by Maria G. Valdez 8/04/19

Residente, Bad Bunny Release New Track Bellacoso

Get Ready to Perrear Through the Summer With Residente and Bad Bunny’s New Track “Bellacoso”

by Maria G. Valdez 7/26/19

Best Rosalia Manicures

Rosalía Is Manicure Goals, and These Photos Prove It

by Maria G. Valdez 7/25/19

Puerto Rico Governor Ricky Rossello Resigns Amid Protests

Puerto Rico's Governor Resigned, and These Images Prove the People Made It Possible

by Maria G. Valdez 7/25/19

Angela Aguilar Covers "Shallow" For Grammy Reimagined

Angela Aguilar Got Permission From Lady Gaga to Cover “Shallow” and Wow! Did She Deliver

by Maria G. Valdez 7/24/19

CNCO Headlining Billboard and Pepsi's En Vivo Latin Series

CNCO Will Headline En Vivo Latin Concert Series, and I Can't Wait to Dance That Reggaeton Lento!

by Maria G. Valdez 7/24/19

Eugenio Derbez to Receive Hispanic Heritage Award

Eugenio Derbez Will Get a Hispanic Heritage Award, and This Is Why He Totally Deserves It

by Maria G. Valdez 7/24/19

Latinx Nominated For MTV VMAs 2019

Rosalía, J Balvin, and CNCO Are Representing Latinx in the MTV VMAs Nominations

by Maria G. Valdez 7/23/19

Sebastian Yatra, Tini Kiss at Premios Juventud Performance

Sebastian Yatra and Tini Kissed During Their Premios Juventud Performance, and My Heart Exploded Into 1,000 Pieces

by Maria G. Valdez 7/19/19