Latinas Make Their Mark on ‘The Real World XXV’

By Michael Lopez

It’s hard to believe that MTV’s reality TV trailblazer has been around for a quarter of a century, but The Real World is back for its 25th season. Now returning to Las Vegas for the second time, the newest cast includes two Latinas and a whole lot of Sin City shenanigans.

Nany, who comes from Dominican and Cuban heritage, has been in a committed relationship for six years and may have a tough time adjusting to living with four guys in the city's Hard Rock Hotel. It’s clear from last week’s premiere that there is some sexual chemistry between her and roommate Adam.

Sin City’s other primetime Latina is on track to be one of the season’s most memorable roommates. Part Puerto Rican and part Portuguese, Naomi describes herself as a full-on “firecracker.” Judging by the show’s upcoming teasers, she’ll be instigating plenty of catfights and perhaps a hookup with fellow roomie Leroy.

Since its inception, the show has featured dozens of Latinos, including perhaps the most popular cast member of all time, Cuban-American Season 3 star Pedro Zamora. Although Pedro succumbed to AIDS in 1994, his participation in the series helped increase awareness about the disease.

Other Hispanic cast members have included Brooklyn’s J.D. (who is part Cuban), Peruvian native Johanna from the Austin house, and, more recently, Josh (who is part Puerto Rican) from Washington D.C. Plus, back in 2009 The Real World dedicated an entire season to Cancun, Mexico.

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