9. Her passion resonates with everyone around her

Especially in their eardrums.

8. She’s a mean, lean killing machine

Slightly disturbing, but we won’t complain if she wants to decapitate pesky rats.

7. It doesn’t bug us when she’s grammatically incorrect

While most grammar mistakes drive us crazy, it only makes Gloria more endearing.

6. She forces her children to party against their will

Whoever heard of a mom reprimanding their kids to enjoy the party?

5. She knows cooking is the way to a man’s heart

The food is good and the preparation is even better.

4. We don’t know what she’s saying half the time

And it’s still funny.

3. She can shake what her mama gave her

Thankfully, Gloria keeps her Colombian dancing traditions alive in California.

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