qvMagazine - The Latino Men's Journal

The Familia Issue

qv8

Released February 1999

FOREFRONT

On the Cover
The Familia Issue

qvEditorial
To Our qvFamilia!

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

qvRhythms
qvMagazine interviews R&B quintet Voices of Theory.

Latino Spotlight
Actor Jacob Vargas and screenwriter Rick Najera talk to qvMagazine about their "Latinologues" Comedy Night at the Improv.

Boyz of Brazil
A fascinating book investigates the emerging gay communities in Brazil.

FEATURES

The Familia Survey
qvReaders speak out! Find out how our readers parents' reacted when they came out, and why other readers have yet to come out to their families.

Baby Love
Being gay and also a father was not easy for Gabe, but he finally learned that the best path was to be himself!

Keeping It Together
A young Dominicano reflects on growing up gay and the network of support he's received from his extended family!

All In the Family
Being attracted to men was a challenge for Pedro Martinez, but now he has the support from an understanding ex-wife, caring siblings, a devoted boyfriend, and even his two beautiful children.

Lotería!
A man learns that having success in the eyes of society is not as important as having a loving family.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

qvTriumphs
Living life was no easy chore for Tony Espinosa and living life day by day was a true challenge, until he saw the light.

qvFocus
Martín Ornelas-Quintero, Executive Director of LLEGO, talks about the importance of having a positive image in the gay Latino community.

ADVICE

Dear Papi
Advice about Love and Life from your dear ol' Papi.

On the Cover
Photo by Luther Orrick-Guzman

Our adult cover model for the "Family Issue" issue is Miguel Chenal, a 30-year-old Brazilian/Guatemalan who lives in Los Angeles. Miguel is currently a designer and event coordinator for Paramount Studios. His hobbies include painting and walking his dogs, and his ultimate dream is to become a film director.

Our child model is David, the 12-year-old son of one of qvMagazine's regular contributors, Trebor Jacquez. When asked about his favorite hobby, David's response is, "playing video games." David lives in the San Fernando Valley.

 

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qv3 - Love
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qv5 - Faith
qv6 - Knowledge
qv7 - Sexuality
qv8 - Familia
qv9 - Romance
qv10 - Diversity
qv11 - Pride
qv12- Sexuality II
qv13 - Success
qv14 - Philosophy
qv15 - Flashback
qv16 - Brotherhood
qv17 - Machismo
qv18 - Spirituality
qv19 - Sports
qv20 - Summer
qv21 - Dating
qv22 - Triumphs
qv23 - Papi
qv24 - Amigos
qv25 - Adventure
qv26 - Swimsuit
qv27 - Mind, Body & Soul
qv28 - Military
qv29 - Anniversary
qv30 - XXX
qv31 - Hip Hop
qv32 - Hombres

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