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Welcome to Advanced TV Herstory, the podcast that connects the dots of TV & feminism and American politics & culture. We tell the stories of women in TV who have had a profound impact on the confidence and aspirations of generations of girls and women.

We highlight the pioneering journalists, talented actresses, and gutsy writers who challenged societal norms and provide historical context for their achievements within the cultural and political trends of the time. By exploring the past, we ensure that the struggles, triumphs, and milestones of these women are not lost to history.

Hosted and produced by television scholar Cynthia Bemis Abrams, Advanced TV Herstory is more than just a podcast. It is a research-based examination of the evolution of television and women in our society. Each episode is an opportunity to inspire listeners to believe in themselves, challenge norms, break barriers, and shape the future of television and our world.

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Latina Grit: Diversity, Representation & Persistence

Feb 22, 2017

Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams interviews Cuban-born actor Marlene Forte about her powerful career trajectory and the persistence it took to break stereotypes in TV and film. Forte shares her experience navigating Hollywood as a Latina actor, often playing maternal roles and advocating for more complex representation. From Fear the Walking Dead to APB, she discusses shifting the narrative for women of color and stepping beyond “crying mother” tropes. Cynthia and Marlene dig into friendship, industry change, and what it means to keep going in a business that wasn’t built for you.


Topics Covered:

  • Latina representation in TV and film

  • Breaking stereotypes and token roles

  • Forte’s roles in Fear the Walking Dead, APB, and more

  • The challenges and wins of aging in Hollywood

  • Persistence as a creative and professional theme

 

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