Using a stage name has been a common practice in Hollywood for ages. Oftentimes, aspiring performers choose a new name to help them stand out, but sometimes, they’re forced or pressured to change their name to make it “easier to pronounce” or to “Americanize” it.
Here are 17 Latine celebs who changed their names for Hollywood (and why):
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Oscar Isaac’s real name is Óscar Isaac Hernández Estrada.
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Pedro Pascal’s full name is José Pedro Balmaceda Pascal.
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Cardi B’s real name is Belcalis Marlenis Cephus (née Almánzar).
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Becky G’s real name is Rebbeca Marie Gomez.
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Bad Bunny’s real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio.
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Maluma’s real name is Juan Luis Londoño Arias.
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James Roday Rodriguez was born James David Rodriguez.
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Pitbull’s real name is Armando Christian Pérez.
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Marc Anthony’s real name is Marco Antonio Muñiz.
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Ricky Martin’s real name is Enrique Martín Morales.
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Daddy Yankee’s real name is Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez.
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Steven Bauer’s real name is Esteban Ernesto Echevarría Samson.
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Christina Milian was born Christine Flores.
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Ritchie Valens was born Richard Steven Valenzuela.
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Sabrina Bryan’s real name is Reba Sabrina Hinojosa.
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