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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]] 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 [[
Important Note: just because a Latina character is attractive does ''not'' neccessarily make her a
Close cousin to the [[Sassy Black Woman]], but generally more erotic (the two tropes can overlap if the character is mixed). Also see [[Latin Lover]]. Its Old World analog is the [[Hot Gypsy Woman]]. Overlaps with [[Badass Spaniard]] when she is an [[Action Girl]]. Overall, an enduring character-type, [[Vasquez Always Dies|even if the characters themselves are not]].
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== Fan Works ==
* In his long-running ''[http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2133352/shadowjack_js.html In Which I Watch Sailor Moon]'', cartoonist-critic Shadowjack has found himself reimagining shrine maiden Rei "Sailor Mars" Hino as a
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