The Stars Are Shining From Desfiladero Rico

Being Hollywood today is filled to the brim with various Spanish-speaking groups, from the Spaniards themselves to Mexicans to Argentineans to Cubans, it seems that the passionate aura they resonate on the big screen appeal to a certain mass appeal, not forgetting their amazingly good looks that enthrall across the world. However, the type of group that invaded Showmanship isn't really a sovereign country itself but a part of the place of the United Declares. And yet  Holzfenster in regards to acting, Puerto Rico symbolizes itself well with such a wide array of talent it truly is a world of its own.

Heading the set of the many current actors and actresses that proudly influx the Puerto Rican banner is none other than Hollywood superstar Benicio de Toro. Dr. murphy is the third Puerto Rican to win an Academy Award for Greatest Supporting Actor in "Traffic, " following the footsteps of such legends like Jos? Ferrer, Best Acting professional in "Cyrano de Bergerac, " and Rita Moreno, Best Supporting Actress in "West Side Story. inch Del Toro also shone in such notable films like "The Usual Potential foods, " playing the tongue-tied thief Fred Fenster, "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, " as the drug-laden legal professional Dr . Gonzo, "21 Grams, " playing the ex-convict turned born-again Christian Jack Jordan, "Sin City, " since the abusive ex-boyfriend Jackie Boy, and "Che, " playing the iconic role of Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara.

One more notable Puerto Rican is the wily character acting professional Luis Guzm? n, who is usually discovered by his thickset build and threatening expression, which have got him in roles mainly as a sidekick, a policeman, or a thug. Some distinguished films he has done include "Carlito's Way, " "Boogie Times, " "Traffic" with del Toro, "Count of Mazo Cristo, " "Anger Management, " and "The Using of Pelham 1 2 3. " Though being a typecast in certain severe roles, Guzm? n has lately been seen on such lighthearted and mainstream roles, further widening his exposure to the world.

Other noteworthy actors and actresses that are from Puerto Rico or of Puerto Rican descent are Rosario Dawson of "Men in Black II" and "Seven Pounds, " Rick Gonzales of "The Rookie" and "Coach Carter, " John Leguizamo of "Spawn, " "Summer of Mike, " and the "Ice Age" movie series, Amaury Nolasco of "Transformers" and "2 Fast 2 Furious, " Michelle Rodriguez of "S. W. A. To., " "Blue Crush" and "The Fast and The Furious, " Talisa Mara?a of "The Mambo Kings" and "Don Juan de Marco, " and Zoe Saldana of "Star Trek" and "Avatar. "

After that, of course, one could also not be remiss in including the power few of Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez, also chart-topping musical artists with such panache and elegance. Marc Anthony can be seen in such films like "Carlito's Way" and "Man on Fire, " while L. Lo can best be seen in "Selena, inches "Anaconda" and "Bordertown. " They have also contributed the limelight in "El Cantante, " a biopic released in 2006.

Together with so much star power to offer, it's no small wonder that Desfiladero Rico has been beaming with pride in regards to Hollywood success stories that shine ever so gaily. And maybe it isn't a major surprise that on the Puerto Rican flag, you can evidently see a single five-pointed star, which may somehow signify that honor.