Kristen Jan Wong Kristen Jan Wong

This Latine Heritage Month, our "Mi Historia" series spotlights Latine celebs as they share how their families' immigration stories shaped who they are — and why telling these stories is vital to empowering immigrant communities.

While most of us in the US have a family immigration story — no matter how many generations back it goes — debates about who "deserves" to be here remain ongoing. Too often, immigrant voices, as well as those of their children, are left out of these conversations — which, in turn, dehumanizes us.

But for actress Mishel Prada , her family's immigration story is a source of pride. She believes it has shaped her into the woman she is today, and she wants the world to know just how powerful those stories can be.

"My [maternal]

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