Becoming an Icon chronicles the lives of Latinx artists who have left an indelible mark through the sustained brilliance of their careers. This... more
Juan, a reclusive museum curator, swipes right on a dating app and unknowingly goes on a date with Fernando –... more
Familia, we’re wrapping up season two with a bang! Joining us is the amazing music editor Thania Garcia as we... more
Pa’lante primo! Let’s look forward once again! In this episode, we enlist the help of our favorite music journalist, Tomás... more
In the final episode of our Thalía journey, we explore her fairy tale ending—and everything that came after. Now celebrating... more
After starring in a smash-hit teen telenovela and becoming the most popular member of Mexico’s top teen pop band, Thalía... more
Thalía has it all—an icon of icons with a life as dramatic as any telenovela. There’s conflict, scandalous romance, a... more
In the final episode of our Willie Colón journey, we explore his solo career and his legendary collaboration with Rubén... more
In this episode of Becoming an Icon, we dive into one of Latin music’s most legendary partnerships: it’s time for... more
Time to start a new iconic journey! This time, we dive into the story of Willie Colón, a towering figure... more
In our final Vicente Fernandez episode, we explore the complexities of El Charro de Huentitán, an imperfect yet undeniably legendary... more
In true cowboy fashion, Vicente Fernandez called his sons “los potrillos” – the three colts. His love for them went... more
When Vicente Fernández was a little boy, he watched Pedro Infante movies while tending to the cows on his family’s... more
Today, we’re hopping on the Maná hate-train for a couple stops, diving into the most popular arguments from critics and... more
In the early 90's, Maná became the most talked-about rock band in Mexico, even gaining traction outside their homeland. And... more
Today we are kicking off the journey of one of the biggest bands to come out of Mexico’s rock scene... more
For our final episode with Xtina, we delve into the 2010s, a challenging decade for our singing queen. Through it... more
In this episode of Becoming an Icon, we follow Christina’s transformation from the Mickey Mouse Club to her first major... more
As her biggest fans, we had been waiting for this moment impatiently... at last, on Becoming an Icon, we explore... more
In our final episode of Los Tigres del Norte journey, we explore their new era with the youngest brother joining... more
Come with us as we continue exploring the incredible journey of Los Tigres del Norte. In today’s episode, we start... more
In this episode of Becoming an Icon, we delve into the story of a band whose journey has it all.... more
On this episode, we’re looking forward. Join us as we peer into the future and chat about the next generation... more
Welcome to the grand finale of our Daddy Yankee journey! We cannot talk about the king of reggaeton without mentioning... more
In this episode of Becoming an Icon… a feud that’s up there with Drake and Kendrick’s! We delve into Daddy... more
At last, on Becoming an Icon, we’re exploring Daddy Yankee's journey to earn his rightful throne as the King of... more
In our thrilling finale exploring the epic journey of the legendary Carlos Santana, we dive into a moment in life... more
In today’s episode of Becoming an Icon, we kick off with Santana’s decisive performance at a generation-defining music festival, propelling... more
Get ready to groove as we take a deep dive into the extraordinary journey of Carlos Santana! His life and... more
Today on Becoming an Icon… Get ready to relive Selena’s meteoric rise and untimely fall. During the early '90s, Selena... more
Step into the world of Selena as we uncover the moments that shaped her legendary career. On today’s episode, we... more
Get ready to dive into the legacy of a brand new icon! Today, we shine the spotlight on none other... more
Step into the spotlight with us for the grand finale of our Celia Cruz journey, where we delve into her... more
Today on Becoming an Icon: When Celia thrived, an entire groundbreaking musical scene thrived alongside her. Join us as we... more
Join us as we delve into the captivating legacy of a brand new icon! In this episode, we embark on... more
Join us for the emotional finale of our Juan Gabriel journey as we pay tribute to the beloved icon's life... more
Welcome to today's episode where we dive into Juan Gabriel's extensive influence! From crafting iconic tunes for telenovelas to reminiscing... more
We’re back with an all new season of Becoming an Icon! To kick things off with a bang, our spotlight... more
¡Hey, Familia! We still can't believe the final episode for our season is here, so we made sure it's extra... more
Before we say goodbye to the Estefans we have a special treat for you. Joining us today is the remarkable... more
Gloria Estefan's career continued to thrive as she embarked on a successful solo career with albums like "Cuts Both Ways"... more
Despite her family's focus on her education, Gloria's musical career with the Miami Sound Machine took off. Their hit song... more
In this episode, the focus is on Gloria and Emilio Estefan, who rose from humble beginnings to become music icons.... more
Marc Anthony's success influences Puerto Rican culture and the world as the global Salsa ambassador. But it's not just his... more
Born and raised in New York to the rhythm of the trumpet, the double bass, and the congas, Marc Anthony... more
The 2010's were rocked by Pop and Electronic Dance music, and there were two names that defined the decade: Bruno... more
Selena Gómez has made her mark as a singer and continues to do so. A true cultural revolutionary, her acting... more
Selena Gómez can do it all. She's an actress, singer, and business mogul changing the game for women in the... more
Bruno Mars went from impersonating Elvis Presley to living the Presley dream. Now it's time to focus on all the... more
We're very excited about the newest artist joining the Becoming an Icon roster: Bruno Mars. From his humble beginnings in... more
We've had a great time discussing the life and career of our lobita, but our final episode on Shakira has... more
Shakira has survived disappointments, setbacks, and self-doubt while looking absolutely gorgeous through it all. For a moment there it seemed... more
This is a good one, y'all! So buckle up because we're revisiting Shakira's She Wolf days. From collaborating with Beyoncé... more
Shakira experimented with her looks and participated in MTV Unplugged, which became a successful album. Despite being recognized as a... more
Before she was the ultra famous pop star from Barranquilla, Shakira started her career as a poet and belly dancer,... more
Ricky Martin seeks a deeper connection with fans through an intimate MTV Unplugged performance. Two standout songs, "Tu Recuerdo" and... more
Ricky Martin stole the spotlight at the 1999 Grammys and made history as the first Latino artist to rock the... more
The time has come to look back at the career of one of the most important figures of Latinx entertainment... more
So long, farewell, Lin-Manuel Miranda! But before we move on from our time with the wunderkind himself, we've invited entertainment... more
For today's episode of Becoming an Icon, we're following Lin-Manuel Miranda's journey from the Great White Way to Hollywood. This... more
It's the moment you've been waiting for! Let's give it up for the musical that revolutionized Broadway forever: Hamilton. The... more
Let's give a big bienvenida to the newest icon on our roster, the one and only Lin-Manuel Miranda! The multi-talented... more
It's time to say goodbye to lil mamacita Cardi B. We know, we're sad about it too! From the Bronx... more
Last episode we told you all about Cardi’s rise to the top. Today, it’s about how she’s managed to stay... more
Today another NYC diva takes the stage ! Our next Icon: Cardi B! Joseph and Lilliana will tell you all... more
This is the episode you've been waiting for! Today we take a deep dive into the most famous love life... more
On today's episode it's all about the drama!! On screen, but plenty of off-screen drama too! This is the story... more
On today's episode it's time to dance! We finish discussing Jennifer's incredible music career and jump into Jennifer's very first... more
In this episode we try to squeeze a 20+ year musical career into a 30 minute show!! A look back... more
Our second icon: Jennifer Lopez! We are diving into all of the looks and fashion from this multi-hyphenate star! From... more
Our last episode with Bad Bunny! Liliana and Joseph discuss their impressions of Bad Bunny and what they've learned from... more
In our third episode about the world’s most streamed artist, Lilliana and Joseph delve into Bad Bunny’s return from a... more
In our second episode, we continue with Bad Bunny and examine how his career is intertwined with his passion for... more
Becoming an Icon kicks off with the biggest music star in the world today: Bad Bunny. Starting at his recent... more
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Becoming an Icon kicks off with the biggest music star in the world today: Bad Bunny. Starting at his recent Telemundo televised... more