What we need to focus on is not that we're not nominated, but that we have many more Latinos that are in prominent positions on shows all across the dial than ever before.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Obviously there aren't enough Latino roles out there - I wish there were more of them - but there's got to be more in the future. I'm sure there will be more in the future. The public is asking for it.
I don't want the Latino community to think I think the reason Latino films are not doing well is because of us. It is not fully our responsibility.
It's interesting: I think, as a Latino actor, the biggest challenge is being called 'Latino' because immediately, the world has a perception of what that means.
Latinos are the fastest growing minority, and we're obviously not going anywhere. We're extremely loyal as a people, and I think Hollywood is starting to recognize that. It's very rare for a major studio to nationally distribute a film with Latino talent, not only in front of the camera, but also behind the camera.
U.S. politicians are increasingly recognizing the relevance of the Hispanic vote in U.S. politics.
There's a lot of Latinos right now, a lot of filmmakers and writers that are Latin too.
I'm proud of my background, so I hope there will be more roles where Hispanics are being portrayed.
You go to Los Angeles or New York or Miami or Chicago, and you see Latinos everywhere; they are involved in every part of American society. That's why they have to start being represented in Hollywood, because an 'Americano' can't walk down the street and not see a Latino.
I believe we have to bring Broadway a little Latino flair. We have to keep it alive.
The number of Latino roles is very limited, and it's unfortunate there isn't more color-blind casting.