Karol G and Ana de Armas are set to headline Saturday Night Live

In a historic move for Latinx representation on late-night television, Karol G and Ana de Armas are set to headline this Saturday’s episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL). The two Latina stars will be the first-ever Latinas to co-host the iconic show.

Karol G, born Carolina Giraldo Navarro, is a Colombian singer and songwriter who has gained international recognition for her reggaeton and Latin pop hits such as “Tusa” and “Bichota.” Ana de Armas, a Cuban-Spanish actress, has starred in popular films such as “Knives Out” and “Blade Runner 2049.”

SNL has a long history of showcasing diverse talent, but Latinx representation has been lacking in its almost 50-year run, until we heard about Cuban-Dominican Marcello Hernández being added as a cast member last Hispanic Heritage Month. The decision to have Karol G and Ana de Armas as co-hosts reflects the growing importance and influence of Latinx culture in mainstream entertainment.

Both Karol G and Ana de Armas expressed their excitement about the upcoming episode on social media.

The upcoming episode is expected to showcase Karol G’s musical talents and Ana de Armas’ comedic skills. Fans are eagerly anticipating what surprises the two stars have in store for the show.

Karol G and Ana de Armas’ co-hosting of SNL marks a major milestone for Latinx representation in mainstream media. It is a step towards a more inclusive and diverse entertainment industry, and fans are excited to see what this historic episode has in store.

“SNL” airs Saturday at 11:30pm ET/8:30pm PT on NBC and streams live on Peacock.