Latina (magazine)
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Covergirl Jessica Alba - Aug 2011 issue | |
| Editorial Director | Galina Espinoza |
|---|---|
| Categories | Lifestyle, entertainment, beauty and fashion |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publisher | Lauren Michaels |
| First issue | 1996 |
| Company | Latina Media Ventures, LLC |
| Country |
 United States |
| Language | English |
| Website |
Latina.com LatinaLounge.com |
| ISSN | 1099-890X |
Latina is an American monthly lifestyle, entertainment, beauty and fashion magazine for bilingual, bicultural Hispanic women published in English by Latina Media Ventures. It has a combined audience of nearly 3 million.
In May 2010, Latina Media Ventures named editorial director Galina Espinoza and publisher Lauren Michaels co-presidents[1] of the company. Latina was named to Adweek's "Hot List" in 2000 & 2001 and named Best Magazine by Advertising Age in 2000.
History
Latina was founded in 1996 by Christy Haubegger under Latina Publications, LLC. Haubegger, then a 28-year-old Stanford Law School graduate.[2] In 2000, the company changed its name to Latina Media Ventures, LLC. Haubegger now works at Creative Artists Agency and remains a member of the board for Latina Media Ventures.
The magazine's covers consistently feature prominent Latinas like Jennifer Lopez, Paulina Rubio, Shakira, Eva Longoria, Salma Hayek, Eva Mendes, Christina Aguilera, Demi Lovato, Naya Rivera and America Ferrera, as well as newsmakers like Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
See also
References
- ↑ Alex Alvarez (May 3, 2010). "Latina Editorial Director Mimi Valdes Leaves The Magazine". Retrieved January 21, 2011.
- ↑ Business Wire (February 13, 2003). "Creative Artists Agency Hires Latina Magazine Founder Christy Haubegger". hispanicbusiness.com. Retrieved January 21, 2011.