Hispanic Organization of Latin

HOLA is a 501c(3) arts service and advocacy organization founded in 1975 by a core group of Latino actors working in New York to address the inequities created by the casting system that underemployed Hispanic actors and relegated Latino characters to negative stereotypes. HOLA is dedicated to expanding the presence of Latin/Hispanic artists in entertainment and media through their development, cultivation, education, empowerment, and recognition. For almost 50 years, HOLA has been a crucial resource to the New York Latin artistic community, providing educational programs, networking opportunities, and hosting a Hispanic talent database available to casting directors and agents in addition to distributing casting notices to members.