Today on Becoming an Icon: When Celia thrived, an entire groundbreaking musical scene thrived alongside her. Join us as we revisit Celia's stratospheric rise to fame, her journey as an immigrant in New York City, the global expansion of Salsa, and her unwavering advocacy for Black unity and Latino solidarity. We'll uncover how her invincible spirit and infectious energy continue to inspire generations, leaving an everlasting mark on the world of music. ¡Azúcar!

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Join us as we delve into the captivating legacy of a brand new icon! In this episode, we embark on a journey into the life of Celia Cruz. Starting from her humble beginnings in Cuba, we offer a glimpse of the island through Celia's unique perspective. And witness how pivotal moments of change in her homeland transformed Celia's life forever. This was merely the beginning of a remarkable journey for the singer who would introduce the world to the vibrant rhythms of Salsa!

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Join us for the emotional finale of our Juan Gabriel journey as we pay tribute to the beloved icon's life and legacy. In this episode, as we mourn his passing, we revisit the touching moments of his funeral, where millions gathered to honor his memory and celebrate his extraordinary contributions to music and culture in that same place where he played and charmed thousands: Bellas Artes. As Juanga himself used to say: ?As long as someone keeps singing my songs, Juan Gabriel will live forever.?

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Welcome to today's episode where we dive into Juan Gabriel's extensive influence! From crafting iconic tunes for telenovelas to reminiscing about some of the most celebrated covers of his classics. Juanga's impact transcends music. Join us as we explore his profound influence on queer culture, including that unforgettable "Don't question what you can see, mijo" moment from his Primer Impacto interview. And let's not forget his iconic fashion sense, for which is world renowned?let's discover how his style still shapes the style of actors and musicians today.

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We?re back with an all new season of Becoming an Icon! To kick things off with a bang, our spotlight falls on none other than El Divo de Juárez, Juan Gabriel! Today, we delve into his humble beginnings, tracing his journey from growing up in an orphanage to performing at one of the most prestigious venues in all of Mexico, Bellas Artes! Come with us to uncover how Juan Gabriel went from a small town boy to the music legend and fashion icon we all came to love.

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¡Hey, Familia! We still can't believe the final episode for our season is here, so we made sure it's extra special. Join Lilliana and Joseph as they spill all the tea of our Icons alongside accomplished music and celebrity journalist, Tomás Mier. This episode is all about the past, the present and a lot of what the future holds for our favourite stars as well as latinx musicians who are up and coming, ones that you might not have heard but that will be all over your playlists after today. 

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Before we say goodbye to the Estefans we have a special treat for you. Joining us today is the remarkable musician hailing from Barranquilla and now a fellow Miamian, JK Jurado. Together, we'll delve into the enchanting universe of Gloria Estefan, the Miami Sound Machine, and, of course, indulge in an unplugged musical session you won?t want to miss!

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Gloria Estefan's career continued to thrive as she embarked on a successful solo career with albums like "Cuts Both Ways" and "Don't Wanna Lose You." A near-fatal bus accident threatened her career, but she made a remarkable recovery and returned to the stage, released multiple albums with chart-topping hits. Her contributions were recognized with various awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, proving that she will always be a legendary figure in the music industry.

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Despite her family's focus on her education, Gloria's musical career with the Miami Sound Machine took off. Their hit song "Dr. Beat" brought international success, and Emilio made the significant decision to step back from the band to support Gloria as her career soared. Their albums "Primitive Love" and "Let It Loose" marked a turning point, leading to Gloria's solo career and shaping the future of crossover Latin music.

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In this episode, the focus is on Gloria and Emilio Estefan, who rose from humble beginnings to become music icons. Gloria, born in Cuba and raised in Miami, faced adversity, including her father's illness and discrimination. Despite this, she excelled in her studies and music. She met Emilio at the University of Miami, and together, they formed the one and only Miami Sound Machine. Join us as we take a deep dive in their remarkable journey within the music industry.

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Marc Anthony's success influences Puerto Rican culture and the world as the global Salsa ambassador. But it's not just his music that's on center stage; his personal life is under the intense media spotlight, especially his marriages, surrounded by rumors and scrutiny. His philanthropic endeavors, particularly his foundation's support for underprivileged children in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico show his unwavering dedication to his hometown. His return to acting in "In the Heights," where he garnered praise from Lin Manuel himself, is a display of his undeniable talent and charisma. Marc Anthony's illustrious career positions him as a true Nuyorican icon and we eagerly anticipate what the future holds for this star.

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Born and raised in New York to the rhythm of the trumpet, the double bass, and the congas, Marc Anthony is the Puerto Rican music sensation who revolutionized the salsa genre. From his beginnings as a backup vocalist to becoming a global icon, we uncover how he made salsa a universal sound and how all those Grammys would lead to love. 

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The 2010's were rocked by Pop and Electronic Dance music, and there were two names that defined the decade: Bruno Mars and Selena Gómez. We're welcoming back the host of Estás Rica podcast Dani Sayan to celebrate their impact as well as speculate what the future has in store for these unapologetic stars.

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Selena Gómez has made her mark as a singer and continues to do so. A true cultural revolutionary, her acting career is just as diverse. From her start on Barney & Friends to her most recent venture: letting the world truly see her, no filter. We'll be exploring her time on television, her filmic ventures, and even her role in the producing chair. So get ready because today we're cruising down Hollywood as we look at Selena's acting career. 

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Selena Gómez can do it all. She's an actress, singer, and business mogul changing the game for women in the industry. Her life has been highly publicized since she was very young, yet there is still so much left to learn about this trailblazing young icon. On this episode, we'll be focusing solely on her music career, from her start in Selena Gomez and The Scene to her first Spanish-language EP Revelación as she passionately documents her vulnerable journey towards healing. 

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Bruno Mars went from impersonating Elvis Presley to living the Presley dream. Now it's time to focus on all the award-winning music that came after. We're talking Unorthodox Jukebox, 24K Magic, and An Evening with Silk Sonic. Don't forget two Super Bowls and a whole lot of style as we also breakdown his killer fashion sense and how enforces a dress code for recordings. Yes, you read that correctly. So what are you waiting for? Listen up and find out what makes Bruno Mars so super duper fly. 

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We're very excited about the newest artist joining the Becoming an Icon roster: Bruno Mars. From his humble beginnings in Hawaii, his fight for recognition, and the well-deserved homecoming after one hell of a journey, let's welcome one of the greatest musicians we have been blessed to witness in real time. 

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We've had a great time discussing the life and career of our lobita, but our final episode on Shakira has arrived. Before we go, we're joined by the lovely Dani Sayan from the Estás Rica podcast! A badass Peruvian and psychologist, Dani offers us a unique perspective as we discuss Shakira's recent singles, outings, and outfits!

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Shakira has survived disappointments, setbacks, and self-doubt while looking absolutely gorgeous through it all. For a moment there it seemed she had gotten close to a happily ever after, but it was simply a stepping stone to the next phase of her life and career. On today's episode, we'll be jumping into the medical emergency that almost ended her career, the making of El Dorado, and the demise of her decade-long relationship with Gerard Piqué.

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This is a good one, y'all! So buckle up because we're revisiting Shakira's She Wolf days. From collaborating with Beyoncé and even teaching her how to belly dance to trading insightful conversation with one of the brightest literary minds of the Latin American canon. Shakira was living it up, meeting Gabriel García Marquéz, releasing Sale el Sol, and finally putting out into the world a self-titled album to remind everyone who she is and why she's not going anywhere anytime soon. 

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Shakira experimented with her looks and participated in MTV Unplugged, which became a successful album. Despite being recognized as a talented artist, Shakira hesitated to cross over into the English market for fear of losing her Colombian fans' respect. She faced her insecurities and achieved success with "Laundry Service." a commercial hit with singles like "Whenever, Wherever" and "La Tortura." Then, the pressure to surpass her previous successes had Shakira in a creative rut. Little did she know that this challenging period would be the catalyst for her most transformative and groundbreaking musical era yet.

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Before she was the ultra famous pop star from Barranquilla, Shakira started her career as a poet and belly dancer, and she signed a 3-album contract with Sony, but her early albums had limited success. Then, "Pies Descalzos" brought her popularity in Latin America and despite setbacks, she collaborated with Emilio Estefan Jr. to create a unique sound. With Gloria Estefan's support, she successfully transitioned into the English-speaking market. This is Shakira's beginnings.

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Ricky Martin seeks a deeper connection with fans through an intimate MTV Unplugged performance. Two standout songs, "Tu Recuerdo" and "Pégate," become major hits. Despite professional success, Ricky feels unfulfilled and longs to be a father. Ricky explores his identity, comes out as gay, and becomes an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. He becomes a father to twin boys through surrogacy and eventually finds love in the arms of a succesful architect. Ricky continues to leave his mark by mentoring aspiring musicians on TV shows, forming a boy band and pursuing acting, earning acclaim for his role in The Assassination of Gianni Versace. His journey inspires others and leaves a lasting impact on the music industry and LGBTQ+ empowerment.

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Ricky Martin stole the spotlight at the 1999 Grammys and made history as the first Latino artist to rock the World Cup stage. With his electrifying performance of "Livin' la Vida Loca," Ricky's fame soared to incredible heights. But as the spotlight intensified, so did the media's scrutiny of his personal life. Feeling overwhelmed, Ricky embarked on a soul-searching journey to India, where he discovered a higher purpose and founded the Ricky Martin Foundation to champion children's rights. His resilience and inspiring story have left an indelible mark on the music industry, influencing the likes of Bad Bunny and Maluma.

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The time has come to look back at the career of one of the most important figures of Latinx entertainment history: Ricky Martin! From his beginnings as a young singer in Menudo to taking on soap operas (or as we like to call them, "American novelas"), Ricky has done it all. Lilliana and Joseph are going to journey through la vida loca and the career of the icon that paved the way for it all, including the Latin Explosion.

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So long, farewell, Lin-Manuel Miranda! But before we move on from our time with the wunderkind himself, we've invited entertainment journalist from Pop Culture Planet Kristen Maldonado! Join Lilliana, Joseph, and Kristen as they shine a light on everything we weren't able to discuss before and speculate what the future holds for Lin-Manuel. Plus, we dabble in some more fun games and trivia! 

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For today's episode of Becoming an Icon, we're following Lin-Manuel Miranda's journey from the Great White Way to Hollywood. This time around it's all about his history-changing collaborations with Disney, the In the Heights movie, and Miranda's feature-film directorial debut aka Tick Tick Boom!

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It's the moment you've been waiting for! Let's give it up for the musical that revolutionized Broadway forever: Hamilton. The American Musical took the country and the world by storm, and Joseph and Lilliana are ready to discuss it all. From gushing about the musical itself to looking back on how it came to be, they're examining the legacy of Hamilton and how it cemented Lin-Manuel Miranda as one to watch!

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Let's give a big bienvenida to the newest icon on our roster, the one and only Lin-Manuel Miranda! The multi-talented creative who is just one O away from a PEGOT has been changing the way we experience musical theater be it on the stage or on the screen, and Joseph and Lilliana are huge fans! So, today, join us as we kick off our time with Lin-Manuel Miranda by looking back at where it all started, In the Heights, and how it came to be. 

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It's time to say goodbye to lil mamacita Cardi B. We know, we're sad about it too! From the Bronx to the Met Gala, we've seen her through it all, but before we officially close this chapter on the icon that gave us WAP, Lilliana and Joseph are joined once again by Time music writer Moises Mendez II. Join them as they chat about Cardi B as a changemaker, why she's so important for Afro-Latinx representation, and what they think the future holds for her.

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Last episode we told you all about Cardi?s rise to the top. Today, it?s about how she?s managed to stay perched on the throne, and how her breakthrough makes a statement to women everywhere to go after what they want. From the success of Bodak Yellow to WAP, this is how Cardi cements herself as the reigning Queen of Hip Hop.

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Today another NYC diva takes the stage ! Our next Icon: Cardi B! Joseph and Lilliana will tell you all about her journey from stripping to making eating Halal in a Lamb! The charisma, talent and hustle of Cardi B on today's Becoming an Icon! 

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This is the episode you've been waiting for! Today we take a deep dive into the most famous love life of the last twenty-five years! From her high school sweetheart to finding love with Ben again and everything in between! This is the story of how Jennifer found "True Love"!

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On today's episode it's all about the drama!! On screen, but plenty of off-screen drama too! This is the story of how Jennifer became one of the world's most famous actors! From her role in a little seen Sundance film from the 80's all the way to Hustlers this is J-Lo the movie star! 

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On today's episode it's time to dance! We finish discussing Jennifer's incredible music career and jump into Jennifer's very first love, dancing! From being inspired by Rita Moreno to her time as a Fly Girl on 'In Living Color'', today we have all of the moves and steps J-LO took to becoming a dance icon!

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In this episode we try to squeeze a 20+ year musical career into a 30 minute show!! A look back at J-Lo?s discography and all of the songs that have made us dance throughout the years, highlighting all of the influences that led to each album and showing how J-Lo evolved from the girl on the 6 to the woman on the Super Bowl stage!

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Our second icon: Jennifer Lopez!  We are diving into all of the looks and fashion from this multi-hyphenate star! From the Versace dress all the way through Hustlers and the Super Bowl, this is how J-Lo has impacted style and haute couture. 

Lilliana Vázquez and Joseph Carrillo are the hosts of Becoming an Icon with production support by Juan Carlos Arenado, Josie Meléndez, Daniela Sarquis, and Santiago Sierra of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review our show.

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Our last episode with Bad Bunny!  Liliana and Joseph discuss their impressions of Bad Bunny and what they've learned from their deep dive into the artist. Then, Time music writer Moises Mendez II joins the show to discuss the future of Bad Bunny, we play a lyric guessing game, and we answer questions from you! 

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In our third episode about the world?s most streamed artist, Lilliana and Joseph delve into Bad Bunny?s return from a self imposed hiatus to reign atop the charts. Highlighting his head-turning appearance at the Met Gala, this episode is Bad Bunny at the height of his popularity. And finally we connect the dots on how his early days led to the sold out global stadium tour that continues to break records. 

Lilliana Vázquez and Joseph Carrillo are the hosts of Becoming an Icon with production support by Juan Carlos Arenado, Josie Meléndez, Daniela Sarquis, and Santiago Sierra of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review our show.

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In our second episode, we continue with Bad Bunny and examine how his career is intertwined with his passion for his homeland, Puerto Rico. How the events of Hurricane Maria led him to put a pause on his career and endeared him to the island like never before. Then we show the mental toll that Bad Bunny?s advocacy for his island and for causes close to him takes, and the bravery Bad Bunny showed by deciding to stop it all so that he could regain his inner peace.

Lilliana Vázquez and Joseph Carrillo are the hosts of Becoming an Icon with production support by Juan Carlos Arenado, Josie Meléndez, Daniela Sarquis, and Santiago Sierra of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review our show.

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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 concert in San Juan, we flashback and take a look at the early years of the musical star. How his middle class upbringing separated his taste and his choices from his musical contemporaries, and how his decision to follow his own voice in music and fashion led him down his path to fame. 

Lilliana Vázquez and Joseph Carrillo are the hosts of Becoming an Icon with production support by Juan Carlos Arenado, Josie Meléndez, Daniela Sarquis, and Santiago Sierra of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review our show.

Follow Lilliana Vázquez on Instagram and Twitter @lillianavazquez 

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