Taina: A Latina Icon

A Latina #TBT moment! Who remembers 📺 Taina on Nickelodeon?⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ From 2001-2002, the series was one of the FIRST Latinx-led shows on national 📺 & followed the journey of Nuyorican 🇵🇷 teen, Taina Morales pursuing her dreams of becoming a star in NYC while attending the Manhattan School of the Arts.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ The show included guest appearances from ✨ Shakira, Luis Fonsi, Solange Knowles, and Kelly Rowland. And also starred super mujer, Selenis Leyva @selenisleyvaofficial as Titi Rosa!⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ What made this show so especial?⁣⠀ ⠀ Taina’s journey was coupled w/ situations our comunidad can resonate with:⠀ ⁣⠀ 👉🏽 Her struggle to hold on to her heritage while growing up ⁣⠀ American ⁣⠀ 👉🏽 Her desire to dream big, achieve her wildest dreams while making her familia proud⠀ ⁣⠀ And let’s not forget her catchy intro song:⠀ ⠀ 🎶 You know I cannot wait to see my names in lights / No one’s gonna stop me you’ll see / I will go far / Taina, Taina 🎶