Nuyorican
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Nuyorican
1970–75; by alteration (influence of Spanish Nu ( eva ) Yor ( k ) New York)
Example Sentences
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A heartfelt, autobiographical Nuyorican coming-of-age story.
From Los Angeles Times
Jennifer Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions is adapting “Happy Place” into a Netflix TV series co-written and showrun by “Bridgerton” co-executive producer Leila Cohan.
From Los Angeles Times
Eddie Palmieri, the Grammy-winning Nuyorican pianist, bandleader and composer who helped innovate Afro-Caribbean music in the States and transform the New York salsa scene, died on Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times
In 2020, her production company Nuyorican Productions was also sued for $40 million by a woman who inspired Lopez’s character in the film “Hustlers.”
From Los Angeles Times
In addition to book promotion duties, Goldsmith-Thomas will be juggling roles as a producer of “Office Romance,” the third Lopez feature film for Netflix, along with other Nuyorican Productions projects in her role as president of Lopez’s banner.
From Los Angeles Times
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