From Opposing Views
Our friends at Buzzfeed put together a list of Latino actors that should be taking over Hollywood. Plus, a little eye candy for the ladies wouldn’t hurt either.
The Mexican actor was justifiably awarded GQ Latin America‘s “Actor of The Year” award. He also appeared in his first American film feature last year, Rock of Ages. He can also sing!
Known for appearing in Brazilian films and novelas, Reymond is one of the most successful up and coming actors in his country. known for his most recent work in the novela Avenida Brasil, as well as for his shirtless runs along Copacabana Beach. The Latino Matthew McConaughey!
Ladies, Calmense! The Cuban actor, known for his work on Mexican novelas made his American movie debut on The Single Moms Club, directed by Tyler Perry, earlier this year, and is set to appear in an upcoming Billie Woodruff directed film entitled Addicted, slated for release in October.
The Brazilian actor first came to prominence in Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, but his career went full throttle when he co-starred in the epic film 300 portraying the God-King Xerxes.
A product of Chile, Vicuña is known for his work throughout Chile, Argentina, and Spain. Sorry ladies, he’s taken by Argentine Supermodel Pampita.
Although an already established actor here in the states, Bernal is considered royalty in his home country of Mexico. His claim to fame, the critically acclaimed “Y tu mamá también“.
The Venezuelan actor received a Cesar award for his work on the popular mini-series Carlos. He also appeared in films like Zero Dark Thirty, Vantage Point, and Bourne Ultimatum.
The Argentine actor is known for his work in both his home country and in Mexico, most notably for Argentine novela, Clave Del Sol.
Having appeared in many American productions, Luna is already a well established actor here in the states. He is also a very notable movie producer in Mexico as well. He first rose to prominence in the award winning “Y Tu Mama Tambien” alongside his costar Gael Garcia Bernal.
The Argentine actor, known for his work in both his home country and in the US once starred in “The Motorcycle Diaries“, a bio-pic about Che Guevara, the Argentine Marxist revolutionary, who De La Serna also happens to be a direct descendant of.
The Colombian actor is known for starring in Mexican film “La Mujer de Mi Hermano” but has been in the industry from a very young age. He made his American film debut in 2008’s “Beverly Hills Chihuahua“.
Known for starring in the Oscar nominated “City of God“, Jorge also happens to be a well known musician, enjoying success in the fields of television, cinema, and music since the 90s.
The Chilean actor is known for his appearances in TV and film, and even hosted the 12th annual Latin Grammy Awards in 2011. He has also made stateside cinematic appearances alongside John Travolta in “Basic“, and Sylvester Stallone in “Driven“. De La Fuente also served in the Chilean air force and even has a degree in Civil Engineering, you know, in case this acting thing doesn’t work out.
The Chilean actor is popular in both his own country as well as in Argentina for his work on the popular TV series “Canal 13″ and most recently “Socias”. He also happens to be a pro-boxer.
Echarri is known for his work in Argentina and Spain, most notably, Argentine film “El Desvio“.
The Mexican actor first came to prominence in the film “A Better Life“. Most recently, he has starred in the popular series, “The Bridge“. Bichir has been acting since he was a child, having appeared in theater before moving on the television and the big screen.
The Argentine actor was part of a theater company for many years before moving on to TV, having been in the business since age 13.
The Ecuadorian native is known for his work in Ecuadorian and Colombian television. Before acting, he founded an advertising agency before closing it down to pursue his current passion.
The Mexican native is known mostly for starring alongside Roselyn Sanchez and Sofia Vergara in “Chasing Papi“.
His claim to fame may be from having dated Queen of Pop, Madonna, but the Brazilian model is definitely making a name for himself as an actor, most recently appearing in the Brazilian TV series “Guerra de Los Sexos”.
The Argentine actor is known for his work in telenovelas in Puerto Rico and the US. In October of 2004, he set a world record for going on the air, live, for 30 hours straight.
The Cuban actor is know for his work on “Los Teens”, but has also made appearances on “The Punisher“, “House M.D.“, and C.S.I. Miami.