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"Basically, I would like to be considered for roles that are well-written. I think that part of the p..." — Ruben Blades

Basically, I would like to be considered for roles that are well-written. I think that part of the problem that we've had as actors is that they insist on looking at us as Latino actors and not as actors, period.
Ruben Blades
Ruben Blades Musician • Panamanian
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