Lucha Libre and Leather: Latinos rule the L.A. goth scene

By Quincy Bowie Jr. and Katerina Portela

Sept. 17, 2025 3:17 PM PT

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The City of Angels is at the center of a cultural renaissance where Latinos are redefining what it means to be goth. Hear what reporter Katerina Portela had to say about her experience getting to know this community and what it stands for. To read her full article visit latimes.com.

Quincy Bowie Jr.

Quincy Bowie Jr. is a video fellow at the Los Angeles Times. The proud Alabama native graduated from USC, where he studied journalism and documentary. In his time there, he contributed to the Daily Trojan, USC Annenberg Media and produced multiple documentaries and short films. You can find his previous work at CNN, Spectrum News and Memorías de Nomada.

Katerina Portela

Katerina Portela is an intern for the Los Angeles Times. She previously wrote about L.A. arts and happenings for Image magazine and worked with the breaking news team. Portela recently graduated from San Diego State University, where she studied journalism and international studies.