Utilizing a stage title has been a standard apply in Hollywood for ages. Oftentimes, aspiring performers select a brand new title to assist them stand out, however generally, they’re compelled or pressured to alter their title to make it “simpler to pronounce” or to “Americanize” it.
Listed here are 17 Latine celebs who modified their names for Hollywood (and why):
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Oscar Isaac’s actual title is Óscar Isaac Hernández Estrada.
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Pedro Pascal’s full title is José Pedro Balmaceda Pascal.
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Cardi B’s actual title is Belcalis Marlenis Cephus (née Almánzar).
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Becky G’s actual title is Rebbeca Marie Gomez.
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Unhealthy Bunny’s actual title is Benito Antonio MartÃnez Ocasio.
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Maluma’s actual title is Juan Luis Londoño Arias.
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James Roday Rodriguez was born James David Rodriguez.
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Pitbull’s actual title is Armando Christian Pérez.
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Marc Anthony’s actual title is Marco Antonio Muñiz.
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Ricky Martin’s actual title is Enrique MartÃn Morales.
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Daddy Yankee’s actual title is Ramón Luis Ayala RodrÃguez.
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Steven Bauer’s actual title is Esteban Ernesto EchevarrÃa Samson.
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Christina Milian was born Christine Flores.
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Ritchie Valens was born Richard Steven Valenzuela.
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Sabrina Bryan’s actual title is Reba Sabrina Hinojosa.
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