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John Leguizamo
John Leguizamo is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and film producer. He shot to fame with his role in the science fantasy comedy film ‘Super Mario Bros’, and gained further popularity with his supporting role in the crime drama ‘Carlito's Way’. Starting his career as a stand-up comedian in nightclubs, he made his film debut in ‘Casualties of War’ in 1989. Soon he received several film offers, the notable ones being the animated ‘Ice Age’, ‘Die Hard II’, ‘Regarding Henry’, ‘Hanging with the Homeboys,’ and ‘The Brothers García’. He is also an acclaimed stage actor. His performance in the play ‘Mambo Mouth’ earned him an Obie Award from the Village Voice, a Vanguard Award, an Outer Critics Circle Award, and a CableACE Award. His performance in ‘Freak’ garnered him additional success, and the play was turned into an HBO special. His onstage popularity led to his own television show ‘House of Buggin', aired on FOX Network, which further boosted his career. His roles in ‘To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar’, and ‘Romeo + Juliet’, also earned him critical and commercial success.
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Born
July 22, 1964
Birth Place
Bogotá, Colombia
Nationality
American, Colombian
Sun Sign
Cancer
Also Known As
John Alberto Leguizamo
Famous As
Actor, Stand-up Comedian
Height
5'8" (173 cm)
Residence
New_York_City,_New_York
Education
Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University
Father
Alberto Leguizamo
Mother
Luz Leguizamo
Spouse(s)
Carolyn McDermott (1986–1991), Justine Maurer, Yelba Osorio (1994–1996; divorced)
Children
Allegra Sky, Lucas Ryder
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John Leguizamo clarifies comments criticising James Franco playing Fidel Castro: ‘Don’t get it twisted’

John Leguizamo has spoken out against the discrimination faced by Latin actors as he clarified his criticism of James Franco playing Fidel Castro.Last week, it was reported that Franco would play the Cuban leader in independent filmcalled Alina of Cuba.The casting drew criticism over the decision to have a white man play the role, with Ice Stage star Leguizamo calling it “F’d up”.“I don’t got a prob with Franco but he ain’t Latino!” he wrote on social media.On Saturday, Leguizamo posted a video to Instagram clarifying his comments.Stressing again that he had “no problems with James Franco”, he said:...
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John Leguizamo Blasts Hollywood for Casting James Franco as Fidel Castro

After it was announced that James Franco was cast as Fidel Castro in an upcoming movie called Alina of Cuba, actor John Leguizamo did not hold back from sharing his opinion. Leguizamo–who starred in hit projects like Moulin Rouge! and When They See Us and won an Emmy for his stand-up special, John Leguizamo: Freak–spoke out against the casting on Instagram when the news broke.
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John Leguizamo Has “No Problems With James Franco” But “Appropriating Our Stories — No More Of That”; ‘Alina Of Cuba’ Producer Defends Casting

Click here to read the full article. After expressing his outrage over James Franco being cast as Fidel Castro in the independent feature drama Alina of Cuba, Primetime Emmy winner John Leguizamo has expounded on his stance regarding Hollywood casting non-Latinos in Latino roles. Specifically, in an Instagram post earlier today, he says “Alright, look, I got no problems with James Franco, yo, OK?” while explaining, “I grew up in a era where Latin people couldn’t play Latin people on film.” Also earlier today, Alina of Cuba producer John Martinez O’Felan released a statement defending the casting of Franco who is of Latin-Portuguese heritage...
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John Leguizamo Outraged On James Franco Casting As Fidel Castro: “He Ain’t Latino!”

Click here to read the full article. John Leguizamo thinks the casting of James Franco as Cuban revolution leader Fidel Castro is no bueno. That’s “no good,” for those of you who aren’t Latino. Like Franco. Deadline exclusively broke the news earlier this week that Franco, 44, will be playing Castro in the indie film Alina of Cuba. That spawned an Instagram eruption today from Leguizamo, who ranted against having a non-Latino actor in the role. “How is this still going on? How is Hollywood excluding us but stealing our narratives as well? No more appropriation Hollywood and streamers! Boycott! This F’d up! Plus...
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John Leguizamo Slams James Franco's Reported Casting as Fidel Castro in New Film: 'He Ain't Latino!'

James Franco has reportedly been tapped to play Fidel Castro in an upcoming film from director Miguel Bardem — and John Leguizamo is not a fan. Titled Alina of Cuba: La Hija Rebelde (which translates to, "Alina of Cuba: The Rebel Daughter"), the biopic will be focused on the late Cuban leader's daughter Alina Fernández, with a script from Oscar-nominated screenwriter José Rivera and Pulitzer winner Nilo Cruz, Deadline reports.
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