Latinos, represente!

It's been awhile since a new TV show came on that I was not only excited about but had strong Latino characters that I respected and felt represented Latinos in a positive light.

How To Make It In America is a HBO series from the producers of Entourage and I must say it has the same flavor and realness that I've enjoyed as an Entourage fan. Not to mention that a lead character Cam (played by Victor Rasuk), is not only Latino but one pursuing his dream.  He and his best friend Ben - who growingly gets cuter with each episode - are out to make it big as entreprenuers but life has challenges waiting for them at each turn.  Their persistance and drive is catchy, so much so, I was sad when I realized last night's show was the season finale.

And although I was upset at first that the second Latino character on the show Cam's cousin Rene (played by Luis Guzman) was an ex-convict, as the show continues you begin to have a soft spot for the guy as you see that he is trying to do right by himself. And as the his character unfolds, I appreciate and love his honest and at times comical relationship with his Catholic priest. A unique friendship where you are allowed into hearing his confessions and understanding  his internal battle of doing right without doing any wrong. 

So kudos to HBO for another great series and I look forward to catching season two very soon!