Inspiring the Latino Community When we have dreams, we do everything we can to make them come true. Sometimes we face barriers that prevent us or make it more difficult to achieve our goals. Latinos in the United States work hard to give their families a better life. All Latinos have had to face many difficult circumstances to achieve their dreams. Latinos look up to other Latinos and when they see other Latinos who have been successful, they feel that they too can be successful in anything they set their minds to. George Lopez is a Mexican-American comedian and actor. He is a great role model for every Latino. He went through many difficult situations that made his life difficult. George Lopez was not only a great example of a Latino achieving his goals in difficult circumstances, but he never forgot where he came from, always gave back to the community, and also represented the Latino community in the United States in a way positive. Lopez is a great example of a Latino who didn't have an easy start. Lopez was born and raised in Mission Hills, California. His father abandoned him when he was two years old. His father brought with him his baby's clothes and birth certificate (Lopez and Keteyian 17). Lopez and her mother later moved to her maternal grandmother's house. His mother then abandoned him at age 10 and his mother remarried. Her mother hoped to start a new life with her new husband. From that day on, his grandmother, Benita Gutierrez, and his grandfather, Refugio Gutierrez, took care of him. During his childhood, Lopez believed that his father was dead, but later discovered his existence through information told by his grandmother (Lopez and Keteyian 17-21). H......middle of paper......s community why he got this far. He is a great example of a Latino living the American dream. Works Cited Deggans, Eric. "For George! (Cover article)." Hispanic 16.9 (2003): 46-48. Academic research completed. Network. March 4, 2014. "George Lopez." Giorgio Lopez. Np, nd Web. 01 May 2014. http://www.georgelopez.com/bio/Lopez, George and Armen Keteyian. Why Are You Crying?: My long, hard look at life, love, and laughter. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005. Print.Markert, John. "The George Lopez Show": The Same Old Hispano?" Bilingual Review 28.2 (2007): 148-165. Academic research completed. Web. May 2, 2014. Rodriguez, Marissa. "George's Way. (Cover Story)." Hispanic 21.8 (2008): Academic Search Complete. Web. March 4, 2014." Sitcom star George Lopez reflects on humble beginnings." Knight Ridder/Tribune May 3, 2004. Infotrac Newsstand. Web. February 20. 2014.