Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story

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Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story

"Tells the story of global phenomenon, Lisa Lisa."

2025

4.4(5 votes)

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15-year-old Puerto Rican Lisa Velez overcomes sexism, racism, and breast cancer to become Latin pop pioneer behind hits like "Can You Feel The Beat," inspiring generations of Latina artists.

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10 members

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Jearnest Corchado

Lisa Velez

Acting

Bre-Z

Toni Ménage

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Isaias Alexander Miranda

Spanador

Acting

Eric Diaz

Jellybean

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Matt Borlenghi

Barry Conner

Crew

Donny Carrington

Rocco

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Alijah Kai

Brit

No Image

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Maurice P. Kerry

Toni's Father

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Bryan Arion

Eladio

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Angie Martinez

Nurse Rodriguez

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