Adriana Paz headlines USA Today for Hispanic Heritage Month

The celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in 2026 features prominent recognition of Latin talent in the entertainment industry. Mexican actress Adriana Paz has been selected to headline the special edition cover of USA Today. The publication highlights her rising career, noting her historic achievement as the first Mexican actress to receive a Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for ‘Emilia Pérez’.

In addition to editorial honors, major media platforms are launching seasonal programming. The Premios Juventud awards ceremony will be broadcast live from Starlite Marbella, Spain, marking the first time the event is held outside the Americas. Nominees include Carín León, who leads with nine mentions, alongside artists such as Rauw Alejandro and Kany García.

Television networks are also debuting new content, including the Univision premiere of the telenovela ‘Tierra de amor y coraje’, filmed in Arizona. Programming for the month will also feature sports coverage, including UEFA Champions League and Liga MX matches on Hulu + Live TV Español.