Netflix's 'Selena: The Series' Garners Major Criticism From Fans

The transcript discusses the Netflix series about Tejano musician Selena, highlighting its popularity and the criticism it has received for sidelining Selena in favor of her father, Abraham Quintanilla. Critics, including Yolanda Machado, argue that the series misses an opportunity to introduce Selena to new audiences. The discussion extends to the broader issue of Latino representation in Hollywood, with statistics from Nielsen showing limited and stereotypical portrayals of Latinas. The importance of fair criticism is emphasized, with hopes that future episodes will focus more on Selena's perspective.

What is the significance of the statistics provided by Nielsen regarding onscreen diversity?

What are the hopes expressed by Machado regarding the future portrayal of Selena?