Comments on: Don’t Mess With A Latina

By: Rob Canedo

Rob Canedo — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:58:33 +0000

Wow, this is a year later so I doubt if Natali or anyone else will read this. The reason I'm here is that I was reading Natali's Wikipedia page and it lists her ethnicity as "Eurasian". I was pretty sure she is Puerto Rican so I came to this site, did a search and found this post.

Natali, I'm probably about your mother's age (48), grew up in Texas and remember when teachers would tell Hispanic parents not to speak to their children in Spanish because it would confuse them and retard learning. So I've been in the same boat linguistically. Taking Spanish courses in school helped a bit, but I've never felt that I was a fluent speaker. Learning languages is easier for some people than others. I'm one of the others and do not speak it often but can understand most conversational Spanish. I stopped beating myself up about it when I realized that both Spanish and English are originally European idioms and my direct ancestors probably spoke Nahuatl (Native American language spoken in Mexico). In other words don't ever be ashamed of making a mistake in your non-native language. Most people will love you for even attempting it!

Anyway, just wanted to say that and let you know that you're doing a great job for the tech industry. I love you in Loaded, and BOL. Don't listen to the idiot naysayers. As the Scarecrow said to Dorothy "But some people without brains do an awful lot of talking... don't they?"

Adios Chulita,
Rob

By: marcantoine

marcantoine — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:38:57 +0000

You are my favorite Tech reporter because of the enthusiasm you convey when you speak. I don't speak a lick of Spanish, I'm actually French but it takes some guts to report in a second language where maybe you feel you do not have all the nuances, inflections, etc down pat. The more you do it, the better you get. Many people won't even try to speak a second language publicly if they don't feel 100% comfortable with it. I think the fact you are doing it says a lot about your willingness to learn and expand your knowledge and experience base. Forget about the haters and the jealous types. Don't even waste your breath on them again. They probably sit at home in their basements and never venture into a new restaurant, never mind learn a new language, or travel to another country. So what if its not your first language and it “skipped” a generation. I'm sure you will master it soon enough!

By: John

John — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:30:03 +0000

Look people who are making this comment are losers in their mom's basement who do not know what a girl is. When they meet one, or see they have done a good job, they are threatened. Natalie, I watch you on loaded every day, and the 404 when I can. Your very informative and a true Latina. Don't bother with those losers, who don't know anything and are just threatened so they try to poke holes into anything, just to scare you off and intimidate you. Don't listen and just remember, you have got so many fans, including me. I enjoy watching your say day in and out.

By: Jose Ettiene Ortiz Medina

Jose Ettiene Ortiz Medina — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:48:27 +0000

Damn... despues de un año es que leo este post. No sabia que eras Puertorriqueña y la verdad, me emocione bastante al saberlo porque yo tambien lo soy! No se si aun tienes tu programa en univision.com, pero por lo menos he seguido Loaded desde el principio y te felicito por el buen trabajo que has hecho. Keep the good work!

By: Okay Twitter, lets do this! - Natali Del Conte

Okay Twitter, lets do this! - Natali Del Conte — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:08:45 +0000

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By: Rico

Rico — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 02:47:15 +0000

Keep doing your thing,we will always support you in anything you do.Don’t mind those people cause they don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind, you know what i mean.

By: Carlos

Carlos — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:59:36 +0000

I think your show at univision is great…

I am a latino and I watched your show Textra and now I notice you have a show on CNET.
Being honest I’m very glad to know that you’re making a show for latin people living in the U.S.

Te deseo lo mejor en tu show en Univision y lo veré como veo loaded!!! Mucho éxito. Y sí, tu acento es aceptable, con el tiempo lo mejorarás y sonarás bien chévere!

Carlos

By: Matthew

Matthew — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:01:39 +0000

Natali,
First Off – like Katt Williams Says “Haters will hate, so let the Haters Hate! There JOB is to HATE” … so your goal is more haters because that means your Growing & Becoming more! You stepped out and you are following your Dreams. The nay-sayers of this world always sit on the sidelines of life and run a muck.

You are a refreshing bright spot in the Latin Community. You are a true example of Class, Intelligence, Beauty, and Passion.

Keep Being YOU.

God Speed,
MateO

By: Carlos

Carlos — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:54:00 +0000

The problem that you’ve encountered is obviously due to ignorance. Americans hold such a unipolar and skewed view of the world that at times it is no wonder that the rest of the world thinks so negatively of US. It should be remembered that all people in the AMERICAS, except the Native Americans, are “non-authentic” ethnicities in the sense that they are an evolution of some other culture that emigrated into the Americas at some point in time. No one seems to question a Non-Hispanic White who claims German ancestry a fraud for not speaking German! Personally, as a Hispanic male I would feel blessed to be able to introduce such an intelligent and beautiful Latin woman to MAMA. Please continue being the prime example of what a true Latin beauty is. But of course you never needed a man’s opinion any way!

By: Blue Gomez

Blue Gomez — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:15:58 +0000

Natali, as a former Puerto Rican Revolutionary and supporter of the Latina’s struggle in this society, I must give you all the props in the world, as well as the respect that you have earn in a machismo tech industry. I have never written or twitted you but am a fan since you were with Textra. You really stunned me with representing Boricua’s all over. I am in California and constantly get mixed into the Hispanic thing. First let me tell you that the word Hispanic was made up by The J.Walter Thompson Group of Media Agencies that wanted to exploit the Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, Latin American, and all Latinos to have us buy American products and lose our culture. So don’t buy into that BS Hispanic stuff. You are and always be a Boricua Hasta La Muerte! Don’t let the Techies in the suits try to bring you into that bag. Keep up the great work, and if you have any spare time pick up the book “We The Puerto Rican People” a story of oppression, as well as “Palante” the story of The Young Lord’s Party. While you are in New York catch up with Pablo Guzman with WCBS check out his journalist approach to current events in the Puerto Rican Culture. Also he was a Former Young Lord’s Party Co-Founder.

Sabor Siempre, con carino.

Blue Gomez