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Latin women in media (particularly American media) are usually portrayed as sultry temptresses with fierce tempers. The old westerns and pulp fiction usually depicted them as raven-haired, olive-skinned, and [[Lady in Red|red-clad]], with an accent that can melt butter. Modern portrayals, however, are usually more urban.

This character is very [[Hot-Blooded~~|hot-blooded~~]] and confrontational, and often times has a rough background where they had to learn to defend themselves. They usually display an almost [[Tsundere]]-ish quality of having a soft side that occasionally peeks out from their tough exterior. Expect the Spicy Latina to be a [[Action Girl|good fighter who can take care of herself]], which ironically can [[Vasquez Always Dies|lead to her becoming the designated early casualty]]. There's also a crossover with [[Mama Bear]] in some cases. The Spicy Latina can make for a great [[Femme Fatale]] for [[The Hero]]. Even if the Spicy Latina is a bit [[Tomboy|tomboyish]], [[Hot Amazon|she will be irresistible]]. If not tomboyish, she's usually wearing a lot of [[Stripperiffic|sexy tight clothing]] and she would happen to be very flirty and sexual. Despite this, she is often a devout Catholic.

This character is very [[Hot-Blooded]] and confrontational, and often times has a rough background where they had to learn to defend themselves. They usually display an almost [[Tsundere]]-ish quality of having a soft side that occasionally peeks out from their tough exterior. Expect the Spicy Latina to be a [[Action Girl|good fighter who can take care of herself]], which ironically can [[Vasquez Always Dies|lead to her becoming the designated early casualty]]. There's also a crossover with [[Mama Bear]] in some cases. The Spicy Latina can make for a great [[Femme Fatale]] for [[The Hero]]. Even if the Spicy Latina is a bit [[Tomboy|tomboyish]], [[Hot Amazon|she will be irresistible]]. If not tomboyish, she's usually wearing a lot of [[Stripperiffic|sexy tight clothing]] and she would happen to be very flirty and sexual. Despite this, she is often a devout Catholic.

Important Note: just because a Latina character is attractive does ''not'' neccessarily make her a [[Spicy Latina]]. A Latina played as a down to earth [[Girl Next Door]] or a bubbly [[Brainless Beauty]] is not an example of this trope because such a character lacks the ''attitude'' and ''personality'' of the [[Spicy Latina]]. Please keep this in mind while adding examples.

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== Anime & Manga ==

* Michiko and others from ''[[~~Michiko to Hatchin (Anime)|~~Michiko to Hatchin]]''.

* Michiko and others from ''[[Michiko to Hatchin]]''.

* Nadie from ''[[El Cazador De ~~La Bruja (Anime)|El Cazador De La~~ Bruja]]''.

* Nadie from ''[[El Cazador de la Bruja]]''.

** Basically every female character in the show other than Ellis (Canadian), Blue-Eyes (White American), and Lirio (not 'spicy') is this. Though Nadie may actually be [[Indian Maiden|Zuni]].

* Lara from ''[[School Rumble]]''. While the sexiness aspect isn't played up, she's certainly a [[Hot-Blooded]] amazon.

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== Film - Animated ==

* Audrey in ''[[Atlantis ~~the~~ Lost Empire ~~(Disney)~~|Atlantis the Lost Empire]]''.

* Audrey in ''[[Atlantis: The Lost Empire|Atlantis the Lost Empire]]''.

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* [[Mad TV]] parodied this with Debra Wilson and Nicole Sullivan [[Fake Nationality|playing latinas]] Melina and Lita in a recurring skit.

* Angie, George's wife on ''[[The George Lopez Show|George Lopez]]''. His mother Benny fits as well, not so much the attractiveness.

* Ria Torres from ''[[Lie to Me (TV)|Lie to Me]]'' fits this trope to a T.

* Ria Torres from ''[[Lie to Me (TV series)|Lie to Me]]'' fits this trope to a T.

* Rosie Perez (sense a trend?) played one on ''[[Law and Order Special Victims Unit]]'', in an episode where her son was molested by her husband (whom he actually met while she was homeless).

* ''[[Ugly Betty]]'' is a very intentional aversion of this trope, although her sister Hilda plays it straight, as did Salma Hayek when she guest-starred.

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* Maritza Cruz on ''[[Third Watch]]''.

* Theresa Russo, the [[Hot Mom]] on ''[[Wizards of Waverly Place]]''.

* [[Salma Hayek]] in her guest appearances on ''[[~~30 Rock (TV)|~~30 Rock]]''.

* [[Salma Hayek]] in her guest appearances on ''[[30 Rock]]''.

* Gloria on ''[[Modern Family]]''.

* Gabrielle, played by Eva Longoria Parker, on ''[[Desperate Housewives]]''. The character is decidedly "spicy" even without the stereotypical accent.

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== Video Games ==

* Marisol from ''[[SSX ~~(Video Game)~~|SSX Tricky.]]''

* Marisol from ''[[SSX|SSX Tricky.]]''

** Being voiced by [[The Mummy Trilogy ~~(Film)~~|Patricia Velasquez]] doesn't hurt, either.

** Being voiced by [[The Mummy Trilogy|Patricia Velasquez]] doesn't hurt, either.

* Cynthia from ''[[Silent Hill 4]]''

* Isabela from ''[[Dead Rising]]''. [[Tsundere|Confrontational]], [[Doomed Hometown|Rough background]], [[Action Girl|Good fighter]] and all the way around [[Hello, Nurse!|Hot]].

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** A more literal example would be Fire, who also shares the same voice actress as Hawkgirl.

* Courtney from ''[[Total Drama]]'' is Latina according to [[Word of God]] and is a noticeable [[Tsundere]].

* Cheerleader Liz Allan on ''[[The Spectacular Spider Man]]'', particularly after she's been [[Defrosting Ice Queen|defrosted.]] Just check out her perky cheer pose when she appears on the opening credits.

* Cheerleader Liz Allan on ''[[The Spectacular Spider-Man]]'', particularly after she's been [[Defrosting Ice Queen|defrosted.]] Just check out her perky cheer pose when she appears on the opening credits.

* Done literally in ''[[South Park]]'' season 7 episode 5 "Fat Butt and Pancake Head" with a parody of a parody (you read that right) of Jennifer Lopez, "played" by Cartman's hand, performing the song "Taco Flavored Kisses".