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John Leguizamo's parents knew the 'American dream hustle.' That informed his new play
1 month, 3 weeks ago

John Leguizamo's parents knew the 'American dream hustle.' That informed his new play

NPR  

John Leguizamo's parents knew the 'American dream hustle.' That informed his new play toggle caption Tony Powell/Arena Stage Actor and playwright John Leguizamo has built a career out of transforming himself into characters modeled after Latino Americans he's known: a slick playboy, a nerdy hip hop dancer, a trans prostitute, his own mother and father, his deaf gay uncle, his …

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John Leguizamo’s PBS series ‘American Historia’ unravels Latino history and triumph
2 months, 4 weeks ago

John Leguizamo’s PBS series ‘American Historia’ unravels Latino history and triumph

LA Times  

John Leguizamo is tired of the omission of Latino stories in American history. The award-winning actor and producer is the host and force behind a new PBS series, “American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos,” premiering Sept. 27. Directed by Ben DeJesus, the three-part show follows the “Freak” comedian as he explores threads of Latino American history often cut from …

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Latest Entertainment News Live Updates Today (September 16, 2024): Anna Sawai, Devery Jacobs & John Leguizamo Talk About Representation & Identity
3 months, 1 week ago

Latest Entertainment News Live Updates Today (September 16, 2024): Anna Sawai, Devery Jacobs & John Leguizamo Talk About Representation & Identity

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Anna Sawai, Devery Jacobs & John Leguizamo Talk About Representation & Identity | WATCH | N18G Emmy winners reflected on the importance of reorientation and inclusivity. Read the full story here amitabh-bachchan-rushing-to-work-aishwarya-rai-siima-win-kangana-emergency-delay Amid Aishwarya Rai’s SIIMA 2024 win, Amitabh Bachchan shared a post about rushing to work, while Kangana Ranaut addressed the delay in her film Emergency’s release. Read the …

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John Leguizamo applauds Emmys diversity in fervent speech: ‘Our industry is making progress’
3 months, 1 week ago

John Leguizamo applauds Emmys diversity in fervent speech: ‘Our industry is making progress’

LA Times  

John Leguizamo delivered an impassioned speech about Latinx representation in the television industry at the 76th Emmy Awards on Sunday. The actor, who has penned several open letters urging Hollywood executives to recognize actors of color — including a 2022 piece published in The Times — said during the awards show at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live that, when …

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“They were never going to pick me”: John Leguizamo on how rejection made him
7 months, 2 weeks ago

“They were never going to pick me”: John Leguizamo on how rejection made him

Salon  

"I've been rejected my whole life," actor John Leguizamo told me. Episodes of "The Green Veil" are available on a new, free streaming platform called The Network, which was created by Leguizamo's longtime friend and collaborator on the project, Aram Rappaport. And that was OK with me because I've been rejected my whole life, so it's fine.” Watch my "Salon …

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John Leguizamo says 'it was difficult working with' late actor Patrick Swayze on 1995's To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
7 months, 3 weeks ago

John Leguizamo says 'it was difficult working with' late actor Patrick Swayze on 1995's To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

Daily Mail  

John Leguizamo said that while he was fond of late actor Patrick Swayze, he found it tough working with him. John Leguizamo, 63, said Thursday that while he was fond of late actor Patrick Swayze, he found it tough working with him on the 1995 comedy To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Cohen asked Leguizamo if the working issues might …

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Actor John Leguizamo's new TV docuseries spotlights Latino culture
1 year, 8 months ago

Actor John Leguizamo's new TV docuseries spotlights Latino culture

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Actor John Leguizamo's new TV docuseries spotlights Latino culture Enlarge this image toggle caption Courtesy of MSNBC Courtesy of MSNBC John Leguizamo has appeared in 100 films, produced more than 20 films and documentaries, and made dozens of TV appearances. Sponsor Message In a new MSNBC docuseries, the Emmy-winning actor and producer travels to cultural hotspots in New York, Miami, …

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