Yes
She was the first Hispanic on television
She was the first Hispanic on television
The first Hispanic person to star on a television show was Desi Arnaz, the Cuban-born husband of Lucille Ball. He starred with her on I Love Lucy, which started in 1951.
Desi Arnaz played Ricky Ricardo on I Love Lucy.
The first Hispanic entertainer to be placed on a Time magazine cover in 1962 was Desi Arnaz. Arnaz was a Cuban-born American actor, musician, and producer known for his role as Ricky Ricardo on the TV show "I Love Lucy" alongside Lucille Ball.
Desi Arnaz's first child was Lucie Desiree Arnaz, born July 17th 1951.
Desi Arnaz has written: 'A Book' -- subject(s): In library
Lucie Arnaz
Ricky Ricardo on the show real name Desi Arnaz
The co-star of I Love Lucy, Desi Arnez was the first Hispanic man to star on a regular TV show. Whether he was THE first Hispanic man to simply appear on TV has been lost to history.
I Love Lucy
Desi Arnaz Sr.'s second child was Desi Arnaz Jr, born in 1953.