In 2021, Aubrey Plaza, who is a component Puerto Rican, opened up about preventing Latine stereotypes in Hollywood throughout an look on the Extremely Related podcast. Citing her well-known position on Parks and Recreation, Aubrey mentioned of her character, April Ludgate, “I used to be very adamant about going, ‘Look, perhaps she’s half Cuban. Perhaps her mother’s Cuban.’ And so they have been like, ‘Nice concept!’ Clearly, it wasn’t about that, however in my very own manner, I really feel like I attempt to painting Hispanic characters that are not the stereotypes as a result of that is one factor I feel we’re actually up in opposition to. Particularly Latina ladies.”
