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. Hector is a guy who makes every other guy pail In comparison he makes everyone laugh with his amazing humor and he never fails to make you feel safe when you're in his presence. He's the kind of guy that you never want to let go of and make him yours forever. (He's usually a dork to)
Girl 1: omg Hector is so funny we work first shift together and I can't stop laughing
Girl 2: he's so amazing and he's all mine did you know he likes milkshakes ?
Girl 2: he's so amazing and he's all mine did you know he likes milkshakes ?
by ☆Emo_potato☆ November 20, 2023
Get the Hectormug. Usually a light skin cat who a lil slow. Licks the cheeto dust off his fingers. Wears too tight leggings. Has tig ole bitty fetish.
by Nia88 May 28, 2018
Get the Esteban Melendez-Hectormug. Yo OMORI, look at what I found the other day!
It's a pet rock... isn't he awesome?
I'M GONNA NAME HIM HECTOR!!!
It's a pet rock... isn't he awesome?
I'M GONNA NAME HIM HECTOR!!!
by fat koh koh nut September 21, 2023
Get the Hectormug.