Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.: Mexican Boxing Success

Jullio Cesar Chavez Jr.

Reasons For Mexillence:

1. Current WBC Middleweight Champion

2. Remains undefeated as a professional boxer.

3. Demonstrates consistency in a professional career.

Tonight, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. defended the WBC Middleweight Championship against Peter Manfredo Jr. In the 5th round, Chavez Jr. won and demonstrated his consistent success as a professional boxer.

Bianca Marroquin: First Mexican-American Star On Broadway

Bianca Marroquin

Reasons For Mexillence:

1. First Mexican-American to perform a starring role on Broadway.

2. Demonstrates consistent success in a professional career.

3. Fluent in English and Spanish.

While watching news about the most recent cartel violence I saw a commercial about a current soap opera. After viewing the commercial, I was confused. I thought: What is Bianaca Marroquin doing in a soap opera????

Cain Velasquez: First Mexican-American Heavyweight Champion

Cain Velasquez

Reasons For Mexillence:

1. Born in Salinas, California.

2. Became the first Mexican heavyweight champion in any sport.

3. Displays a tattoo across his chest that reads Brown Pride.

I have never felt like crying after an athletic competition until now. Cain Velasquez accurately represents the Brown Pride tattooed across his chest. Velasquez overcame so many obstacles and with one blow to the side of his head last night, he lost the UFC World Heavyweight Championship.

Juan Manuel Marquez: Mexican Boxing Success

Reasons For Mexillence:

1. Demonstrates an example of persistence in spite initial defeat.

2. Won eight world championships in three different boxing weight classes.

3. Ranked as the #5 pound-for-pound fighter by Ring Magazine.

Last night was the highly anticipated Marquez VS Pacquiao III bout. Although Marquez lost via decision, he remains an example of perseverance and determination to succeed in a professional career.

Eva Longoria: Well-Paid Mexican American Actress

Eva Longoria

Reasons For Mexillence:

1. Persevered through initial struggles in order to pursue her career as an actress.

2. Demonstrates an example of Mexican-American success.

3. One of the highest-paid actresses.

This year Eva Longoria was named one of the highest-paid actresses on television. Although she is now an established star on Desperate Housewives, Longoria found success through perseverance.

Salma Hayek: Successful Mexican-American Actress

Salma Hayek

Reasons For Mexillence:
1. Sets an example for others to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.

2. Demonstrates consistent success in the entertainment profession.

3. Breast-fed a third-world child.

On the weekend of October 28, Puss In Boots became the highest grossing movie ever to debut on a Halloween weekend. Even before grossing more than $34 million, Puss In Boots may boast its well-known cast. Specifically, Salma Hayek is easily one of the most recognized Mexican-American actresses.