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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.

4 Healthy Avocado Smoothie Recipes

Healthy Eating Tips

Breakfast Smoothies With Aguacate That Will Keep You and Your Familia Nourished

by Maria G. Valdez

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Sephora Hair Products For Different Textures

3 Latina Influencers Share Their Secret to Beautiful, Healthy-Looking Hair Using Products From Sephora

by Maria G. Valdez

advertiser content from Sephora

The Best e.l.f. Cosmetics Primers For Summer

Beauty Shopping

No More Makeup Meltdown! These Drugstore Primers Are Here to Save Your Summer Beauty Look

by Maria G. Valdez

paid content for e.l.f. Cosmetics

Best Taco de Adobada Recipe

How to Make Authentic and Delicious Tacos de Adobada

by Maria G. Valdez 7/14/20

5 Shows and Films With a Strong Latina Lead on Canela.TV

5 Films and TV Shows With a Strong Latina Lead

by Maria G. Valdez 7/17/20

Joyride Short Film Exclusive Premiere

Joyride Explores Generational Effects of Latinx Familial Relationships — Watch It Here

by Maria G. Valdez 7/11/20

Bad Bunny Is the First Latino Man on the Cover of Playboy

Bad Bunny Gets Real About Tackling Machismo in Reggaetón in Historic Playboy Cover

by Maria G. Valdez 7/09/20

What You Need to Know About Jhay Cortez's New Album Timelezz

Jhay Cortez Is Done Pleasing Everybody as He Prepares to Release His Most Authentic Album Yet

by Maria G. Valdez 7/08/20

Manuel Medrano, Nile Rodgers Collaboration For "Cielo" Video

Manuel Medrano Continues to Redefine Latin Pop With His Heavenly New Single

by Maria G. Valdez 7/04/20

Rauw Alejandro Releases Single "Algo Mágico"

Rauw Alejandro Proves His Music Has No Limits and Is Full of Magic With His New Single

by Maria G. Valdez 7/01/20

How to Watch Ballet Hispánico's Noche Unidos

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Ballet Hispánico Brings the Richness of Latinx Culture to a Virtual Dance Show You Can’t Miss

by Maria G. Valdez 6/30/20

When to Watch the Walter Mercado Documentary on Netflix

Walter Mercado's Legend Status Is Confirmed in New Netflix Documentary

by Maria G. Valdez 7/01/20

YouTuber KathleenLights Drops New Nail Polish Collection

Get Ready to Give Your Mani the Tropical Summer Vacation It Deserves With KathleenLights' Nail Polish Collection

by Maria G. Valdez 6/25/20

Amara La Negra Drops "Ándale" Music Video

Amara La Negra Will Do Whatever It Takes to Get What She's Owed in Her New Video For "Ándale"

by Maria G. Valdez 6/25/20

Puerto Rico to Reopen For Tourism on July 15

How Puerto Rico Adapted to the Times and Is Preparing to Reopen the Country For Tourism

by Maria G. Valdez 6/24/20

Raul Peñaranda Finds New CEO in Tom Murry

Fashion Designers

Raul Peñaranda Is Taking His Brand to a New Level by Teaming Up With Calvin Klein’s Former CEO

by Maria G. Valdez 6/25/20

Pablo Alborán Comes Out as Gay

Pablo Alborán Says He's "a Little Happier Than I Already Am" After Coming Out as Gay

by Maria G. Valdez 6/23/20

Anitta Signs With Warner Records For US Debut

Anitta Is Finally Making Her US Debut, and Yes, We're Ready!

by Maria G. Valdez 6/23/20

Sofía Reyes, Piso 21 Music Video "Cuando Estás Tu"

Sofía Reyes Rose Above the Quarantine Feelings and Delivered a Stunning Collaboration with Piso 21

by Maria G. Valdez 6/19/20

Jesse & Joy's New Song Advocates For LGBTQ+ Youth

Jesse & Joy’s New Song Advocates For LGBTQ+ Youth With a Powerful Message

by Maria G. Valdez 6/16/20

ChocQuibTown Release New Album, Call For Antiracism Changes

ChocQuibTown Use the Momentum of Their New Album to Get Vocal About Black Lives Matter

by Maria G. Valdez 6/17/20

How My Latino Dad Supported Me During Quarantine

How Being Apart From My Dad During Quarantine Has Strengthened Our Bond

by Maria G. Valdez 6/15/20

Llane Drops Surprise Song Bolero "Como Antes"

Llane Wants to Make Us Fall in Love “Como Antes,” and I Approve of the Chivalry

by Maria G. Valdez 6/12/20

Mariah Releases New Song "Gracias"

Mariah is Saying “Gracias” and Moving on to Better Things in Her New Music Video

by Maria G. Valdez 6/13/20