philly e's definitions
noun | hec·tor·i·za·tion
Definition:
The repetitive Hollywood practice of casting Latino actors—especially men—in limited, stereotypical roles such as gang members, ex-cons, or street thugs, often under the name "Hector." Characterized by typecasting that reduces diverse Latino identities to generic criminal tropes, regardless of the actor’s range or the story’s depth.
Definition:
The repetitive Hollywood practice of casting Latino actors—especially men—in limited, stereotypical roles such as gang members, ex-cons, or street thugs, often under the name "Hector." Characterized by typecasting that reduces diverse Latino identities to generic criminal tropes, regardless of the actor’s range or the story’s depth.
Example 1:
“Did you see the new crime show? Three Latino characters. All named Hector. All dead by episode two. Total Hectorization.”
Example 2:
“I love this actor, but every time he gets a role it’s another Hectorized script — no depth, no family, just tattoos and a Glock.”
Example 3:
“Can we get a Latino doctor, lawyer, or astronaut on screen? Enough with this Hectorization already.”
“Did you see the new crime show? Three Latino characters. All named Hector. All dead by episode two. Total Hectorization.”
Example 2:
“I love this actor, but every time he gets a role it’s another Hectorized script — no depth, no family, just tattoos and a Glock.”
Example 3:
“Can we get a Latino doctor, lawyer, or astronaut on screen? Enough with this Hectorization already.”
by philly e July 2, 2025
Get the Hectorizationmug.