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The Hollywood Reporter writes: Although the film is yet to be released and also hasn't yet been reviewed, the decision is once again said to be related to LGBTQ issues, according to Middle East sources, with the new sequel character America Chavez (played by Xochitl Gomez) being gay, as per her portrayal in the comics.
Who is America Chavez's boyfriend? ›
After the city was saved, America started dating Ramone Watts, sister of fellow WCA member Fuse.
Did Kate Bishop and America Chavez date? ›
Chavez's most well known relationship is with Kate Bishop, who became Hawkeye after Clint Barton. In the main universe, the two have never actually dated, but constantly flirt and are best friends to the end.
Why is America Chavez so powerful? ›
Chavez gained her superpowers across experiments conducted on her as a child, when she was exposed to extra-dimensional energies. The doctors sacrificed themselves to free America, Catalina, and the other girls, but only America escaped. She was later adopted by the Santanas and took the name of America Santana.
Is America Chavez LGBT? ›
"[America] is a young Latina who is part of the LGBTQ+ community, and has great power," Alonso said in a new interview with Marvel.com. "Children want to see themselves represented.
Is America Chavez Puerto Rican or Mexican? ›
Trivia. Unlike her Mainstream counterpart, America originates from the universe in which she is based in, just from another planet in said universe. Also unlike her mainstream counterpart, America considers herself to be a "Boricua" (Puerto Rican) as opposed to Mexican.
Why does Dr. Strange have a third eye? ›
Doctor Strange's third eye (the Eye of Agamotto) in the comics, according to Bustle, represents wisdom of the sorcerer Agamotto and his Vishanti. The Eye allows him to see the true intentions of his enemies and break down all magical illusions.
Who is Kate Bishop's love interest? ›
Kate has had romantic relationships with Patriot and Noh-Varr while also sharing a less serious connection with Speed. Clint Barton is Kate's primary partner and role model, but their connection occasionally becomes complicated by their time working together.
Why doesn't America Chavez have variants? ›
Singularity: Due to her anomalous nature, Chavez is completely unique in the multiverse, with no variants of her existing in any other timeline.
How old is Kate Bishop in 2024? ›
The show takes place Christmas 2024. If kate was born in 2002, then it'd work out with her 10 in 2012 and 12 years later, 22 y/o. It means she didn't get snapped away.
But, America is born in the USA on Earth-616. Her mothers, Elena and Amalia, were doctors from the Bronx who attempted to save her and her sister Catalina from a degenerative genetic disorder, Edges Syndrome. Desperate to save their daughters, Elena and Amalia work with billionaire Dr.
Who was the first Hispanic superhero? ›
A Puerto Rican, White Tiger was the first Latin American main character in the history of American comics and Marvel's first Hispanic superhero. The first member of his family to hold the mantle, Hector is the uncle of Angela del Toro and the brother of Ava Ayala.
Who is America Chavez's love interest? ›
While the rest of the West Coast Avengers team were admiring their new headquarters, America couldn't help but stare at her girlfriend, Ramone Watts.
Is America Chavez stronger than Spiderman? ›
Spider-Man is one of the most amazing combatants around, pulling off some spectacular wins. All told, he's better than America in a lot of ways, but her speed advantage will make all the difference. Spider-Man's spider sense works because he's usually faster than his opponent.
Why is America Chavez controversial? ›
America has always been open about being a lesbian and that part of her identity is just as important to representing unrepresented people. Many people (including myself) love to point out how important and impactful representation can be, which makes this hurt more.
Why did Cesar Chavez drop out? ›
In 1942, César's father was involved in a car accident and could not work for a month. It was then that César decided to quit school after completing the eighth grade in Brawley, California. César and his older brother, Richard, and sister, Rita, went into the fields to support the family.
What happened to America Chavez after multiverse of madness? ›
Also, after the events were dealt with, Chavez decided to stay in Wong and Strange's universe in order to train in the Mystic Arts and learn more about her abilities.
Why is there only one version of America Chavez? ›
The most likely explanation is that America Chavez is the MCU's version of a "nexus being." The term "nexus" was introduced to the MCU in WandaVision, where it was never defined; Loki attempted to clarify it, explaining the meaning of the term in relation to the structure of the multiverse, but that definition didn't ...