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Latino Celebs And The Democratic National Convention


Eva Longoria - Actress Eva Longoria, who is one of the 35 national co-chairs appointed by the Obama re-election campaign, has been an avid supporter of President Obama. In a video released back in April by the Obama campaign the Mexican-American actress explained why the President's record on healthcare, education and immigration should earn him the Latino vote in the next election. Despite the fact the president's administration set the record in 2011 for most deportations in one year, Longoria still highlighted the President's record on immigration.

In her speech at the Democratic National Convention, the actress told of her past as a struggling young student and how the President understood the financial struggles of the nation.

"The Eva Longoria who worked at Wendy's flipping burgers -- she needed a tax break," Longoria told the crowd at the Democratic National Convention. "But the Eva Longoria who works on movie sets does not."

See also: Full text transcript of Eva Longoria's speech at the 2012 Democratic National Convention Thursday evening:
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=79322059 .. + video ..


Jessica Alba - The actress tweeted several pictures of herself and friends
(like actress Alexis Bledel) at the Democratic National Convention. Alba and her her
husband, Cash Warren, hosted the convention's closing celebration on Thursday night.

"Scrubs" actor Zach Braff tweeted this picture with the actress during the event:

Being a Democrathas its perks. With @jessicaalba twitter.com/zachbraff/stat...-- Zach Braff (@zachbraff) September 6, 2012


Cristina Saralegui - In August, the Cuban-American talk show host publicly endorsed Obama in a campaign ad titled "Muchísimo" (Spanish for "a lot"), in which the Latina Oprah defends Obama's record against charges that he has done nothing during his four years in office.

At the Democratic National Convention Saralegui was introduced by San Antonio DREAMer Benita Veliz, in her speech the cuban-american criticized Romney's Medicare intended voucher system and urged the audience in a mix of Spanish and English to vote this November.

"Mi gente, for the first time in my life, the promise of America is in danger," said Saralegui.

Photo: Spanish-language TV Host Cristina Saralegui speaks during day two of the Democratic National Convention at
Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7,
will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)


America Ferrera - Earlier this year, the actress partnerned with Voto Latino to launch her America4America
campaign, an organization that intends to mobilize hispanics to vote this November. At the Democratic
National Convention, Ferrera participated at the Voto Latino's Purple Carpet Bash event. Through
Twitter the star also supported fellow actress Eva Longoria, who addressed the convention on Thursday night.

"@rosariodawson: Excited 2 c @EvaLongoria speak @ #DNC2012 2nite 8:30ET! Who's w me #EvaDNC Get it woman! You rock!" ditto!

Photo: America Ferrera attends Voto Latino's Purple Carpet Bash at All American Pub on
September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Ken Charnock/Getty Images)

Jessica Sanchez - The Mexican-Filipino singer sang Marvin Gaye's "All I Need To Get By" at the Democratic National
Convention. The 17 year-old "American Idol" runner-up tweeted her excitement to perform days prior to the convention.

"I might not be old enough to vote, but I'm so honored and excited to
perform at @BarackObama's big party in Charlotte next week!#DNC2012!"


Taboo from Black Eyed Peas - The artist performed at Voto Latino's Purple
Carpet Bash and attended the Latinos Unidos event with alongside actress Eva Longoria.

The artist tweeted while at the convention:
"Proud to be performing at @votolatino's Purple Carpet Bash
tonight at #DNC. #LatinosAdelante pic.twitter.com/q4CzVwRC"

Photo: Taboo performs at Voto Latino's Purple Carpet Bash at All American Pub on
September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Ken Charnock/Getty Images)


Pitbull - Wrapping up the convention alongside Scissor Sisters, Jessica Alba, and Cash Warren,
the Miami-born artist was scheduled to perform at the "Super-O-Rama party on Thursday night.


Colombian-born actor John Leguizamo compared Barack Obama to John F. Kennedy, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln on Twitter where he wrote that the president makes him proud to "b #American." In response to criticisms about Obama's presidency, Leguizamo has said "he's doing everything he can, man. The fact that he's running this country gives me so much hope and optimism, more than I ever felt in my life," according to HuffPost blogger Greg Archer.


Ricky Martin - Just days after the president declared his support for same-sex marriage, pop-star Ricky Martin
hosted a fundraiser for Obama in New York. The Puerto Rican singer praised the president's endorsement
on same sex marriage and gave his nod of approval to the 2012 president's campaign.

Back in April the Puerto Rican singer told Univision's Spanish-language program
Primer Impacto, "I am proud to support our president," according to ABC News.


Antonio Banderas - Spanish actor Antonio Bandera and wife Melanie Griffith have been strong supporters of Obama since his candidacy back in 2008. The couple hosted the 2011 Latino fundraiser for President Obama in their private home in Los Angeles. Banderas said the event was "like a fairly tale."

5 more photos in slideshow .. apologies to those omitted only because it is equal and i am tired ..
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/07/latino-celebrities-dnc_n_1865484.html#slide=1474116 .. tuckered smile .. :)