Miklo

A Miklo is person of Latino descent who is white though not culturally white. They have European features such as a lighter complexion, blonde hair and sometimes colored eyes. They try to act overly Hispanic in an attempt to fit in more/be accepted by other Latinos. This can be by having an exaggerated Spanglish accent, being overly proud of their culture and portraying stereotypical traits. The term derives from the 1993 film "Blood in Blood Out" where one of the central characters named Miklo is half Mexican but appears to be fully white having blonde hair and blue eyes. Throughout the film the character embraces Chicano gang culture by fully embracing a negative stereotype of Latinos. He initially does this to be accepted by his cousins who look more ethnically Latino. Miklo is someone who is clearly white on the outside but desperately tries be brown on the inside.