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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.

Rauw Alejandro, Farruko Release "Fantasías" Remix

Is It Summer Already? Because Rauw Alejandro Just Released the “Fantasías” Remix and Things Got Way Hotter

by Maria G. Valdez 3/09/20

Premios Tu Música Urbano 2020

In the 2nd Year of Premios Tu Música Urbano, "El Género" Continues to Grow in Popularity and Relevance

by Maria G. Valdez 3/06/20

Gerard Flores Debut Single "Esta Noche"

You’re Welcome For Introducing You to Gerard Flores, the New Singer You Want to Keep on Your Radar

by Maria G. Valdez 3/06/20

Thalía Was Offered to Be "La Usurpadora" First

I Was Today Years Old When I Found Out Thalía Was Supposed to Be "La Usurpadora"

by Maria G. Valdez 3/05/20

Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin Tour 2020

Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin Are Going on Tour Together, and My Teenage Dream Just Came True

by Maria G. Valdez 3/05/20

Why Was Zion Hospitalized?

Zion From Zion & Lennox Had a Massive Health Scare; He Explains What Really Happened

by Maria G. Valdez 3/04/20

3 Non-Margarita Tequila Cocktails

3 Tasty Tequila Cocktails — and None of Them Are a Margarita

by Maria G. Valdez 2/28/20

J Balvin Music Video "Rojo"

J Balvin Delivers a Powerful Message in New Video, "Rojo," and I'm Still in Tears

by Maria G. Valdez 2/28/20

Residente's New Song "René" About Mental Health

Residente Released a Powerful Song About His Mental Health, and You’re Gonna Have to Sit Down After Listening

by Maria G. Valdez 2/28/20

Bad Bunny's Message at The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Bad Bunny Took a Stand Against Transphobia, and I Couldn't Love Him More For That

by Maria G. Valdez 2/29/20

Trans Woman Killed in Puerto Rico For Using Women's Bathroom

"Se Llamaba Alexa": A Trans Woman in Puerto Rico Was Killed For Using a Women's Restroom, and This Is Not OK

by Maria G. Valdez 2/27/20

São Paulo's Carnival Sees First Trans Woman to Lead a Parade

Camila Prins Wows at São Paulo's Carnival, Becomes First Trans Woman to Lead a Samba Parade

by Maria G. Valdez 2/26/20

Gentefied's Portrayal of Latino Dads

America Ferrera Is Determined to Show the World How Our Latino Dads Are IRL on Gentefied

by Maria G. Valdez 2/26/20

John Legend, Flor de Toloache "Quisiera" Music Video

Why Am I Just Finding Out That John Legend Sang a Juan Luis Guerra Song in Spanish With Flor de Toloache?

by Maria G. Valdez 2/25/20

How Latinx Use Technology

How Technology Has Helped My Latinx Family and Me Stay Connected

by Maria G. Valdez 2/25/20

Rio de Janeiro's Carnival Costumes

34 Mesmerizing Samba Costumes From Rio de Janeiro's Carnival

by Maria G. Valdez 2/21/20

Sebastián Yatra and Reik Accepting Premio Lo Nuestro

Sebastián Yatra and Reik Were So Excited to Win a Premio Lo Nuestro, They Literally Rolled on the Ground

by Maria G. Valdez 2/21/20

Natti Natasha "Me Estás Matando" at Premio Lo Nuestro

Natti Natasha Uses Premio Lo Nuestro Performance to Get Real About Verbal and Psychological Violence

by Maria G. Valdez 2/21/20

Fashion: Thalía, Alejandra Espinoza at Premio Lo Nuestro

Thalía and Alejandra Espinoza Won the Premio Lo Nuestro For Most Fabulous Hosts

by Maria G. Valdez 2/21/20

J Balvin Teared Up When Daddy Yankee Gave Him a Premio Lo Nuestro, and I Want All My Friendships to Be Like Theirs

by Maria G. Valdez 2/21/20

Premio Lo Nuestro 2020 Red Carpet

The Premio Lo Nuestro 2020 Red Carpet Delivered, and There Aren’t Enough Clapping Hands Emojis

by Maria G. Valdez 2/20/20

Dominican Carnival Characters

I Am Dominican, and This Is Why I Think Our Carnaval Is the Most Meaningful

by Maria G. Valdez 2/19/20

What is Carnival?

Why Do We Celebrate Carnaval?

by Maria G. Valdez 2/14/20

Sebastian Yatra, Rauw Alejandro, Manuel Turizo Song "TBT"

Sebastián Yatra Will Debut His New Single "TBT" During Premio Lo Nuestro, and It Can't Come Any Sooner!

by Maria G. Valdez 2/13/20