An exponential pair of outstanding contemporary artists originating from Cuba is Andres Arturo Garcia Menendez and Gloria Maria Milagrosa Fajardo Garcia de Estefan. The former is commonly regarded as the most notable Cuban-American actor of his generation (Lipworth, 2005) for his talented performance in successful Hollywood motion pictures starting with the late 1980s. Gloria Estefan is yet another strong example of crossover accomplishment, as a singer-songwriter and film actor, her success amounting to around 100 million records sold worldwide. Having migrated from Cuba as a girl with her family, she had a humble start in life and presently owns 7 Grammy Awards, which stands for a solid equivalent of the accomplished American Dream (Thomas, 1998).

Overall, it is clearly visible that Mexican-Americans, Puerto Rican Americans and Cuban Americans form a large part of the American people and have been responsible for manifold contributions to culture and society, both globally and on a national level. A Hispanic origin denotes American citizens' self-described ancestry or place of birth that traces back to a South American country, but it may not be entirely correct to categorize people according to the factor of birth. Therefore, it can be asserted that North America represents a thriving environment, whose diversity is responsible...

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