Actor John Leguizamo is known for playing Aurelio, the chopshop owner in Keanu Reeves’ John Wick. The actor has a legacy of over thirty years in the industry and has featured in films such as Super Mario Bros., Die Hard 2, Summer of Sam, Ice Age, and more. The actor has also had a prolific career on stage.
Leguizamo recently took out a front-page ad in The New York Times and wrote an open letter to the TV Academy, urging them to consider more non-white actors to be nominated for the Primetime Emmys this year. The awards show honoring the talent in television has been known for its diversity but has recently been accused of whitewashing.
John Wick Star Urges TV Academy To Stop Whitewashing Award Shows A still from John Wick | Credits: Thunder Road Pictures/87Eleven Productions/Mjw Films/DefyNite Films
Tony-award nominated actor John Leguizamo recently took...
Leguizamo recently took out a front-page ad in The New York Times and wrote an open letter to the TV Academy, urging them to consider more non-white actors to be nominated for the Primetime Emmys this year. The awards show honoring the talent in television has been known for its diversity but has recently been accused of whitewashing.
John Wick Star Urges TV Academy To Stop Whitewashing Award Shows A still from John Wick | Credits: Thunder Road Pictures/87Eleven Productions/Mjw Films/DefyNite Films
Tony-award nominated actor John Leguizamo recently took...
- 6/10/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
In the world of comic books and their movie adaptations, no names come close to the behemoth production houses of Marvel and DC. The studio houses of the respective comic giants have held onto their cinematic universes and solo movies for decades now. In this aspect, Spider-Man from the former and Batman from the latter stands out as not only two of the most widely recognized superheroes around the world but also the characters with the most flicks to their name.
In this saga, two actors, namely John Leguizamo and Jim Carrey, carry their own distinct and disappointing tales of playing villains for such adaptations. While Marvel literally snatched the role out of the former’s hands, the latter’s outing as one of the most famed villains of DC turned out to be one of the worst iterations in comic book history. Interestingly, the Columbian actor still has an...
In this saga, two actors, namely John Leguizamo and Jim Carrey, carry their own distinct and disappointing tales of playing villains for such adaptations. While Marvel literally snatched the role out of the former’s hands, the latter’s outing as one of the most famed villains of DC turned out to be one of the worst iterations in comic book history. Interestingly, the Columbian actor still has an...
- 5/13/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Spanning three decades of his career, John Leguizamo has been part of several hit movies. From playing Sid in the Ice Age franchise to appearing in the classic musical Moulin Rouge!, Leguizamo has built an envious resume for himself. However, despite his decorated career, the actor admitted to making “stupid” judgment calls in the past on movies, which later made him regret.
John Leguizamo in John Wick
Speaking with Business Insider, John Leguizamo thus shared some of the roles he regrets turning down that went on to become big hits, like Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Initially beginning with Stanley Tucci’s role in The Devil Wears Prada, which was originally offered to him, Leguizamo recalled turning down Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s movie over racist claims that later turned out to be untrue.
John Leguizamo Recalls His Career’s Worst Judgment
Looking back on his spectacular career filled with...
John Leguizamo in John Wick
Speaking with Business Insider, John Leguizamo thus shared some of the roles he regrets turning down that went on to become big hits, like Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Initially beginning with Stanley Tucci’s role in The Devil Wears Prada, which was originally offered to him, Leguizamo recalled turning down Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s movie over racist claims that later turned out to be untrue.
John Leguizamo Recalls His Career’s Worst Judgment
Looking back on his spectacular career filled with...
- 5/12/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Embark on a journey of luxury living with “Lakefront Luxury” as Jordan and Aurelio take center stage in the episode titled “Jordan & Aurelio,” airing at 12:30 Pm on Saturday, January 6, 2024, on A&e. Join this dynamic duo as they embark on the quest for their dream home, aiming to find a residence that not only caters to their current needs but also anticipates the growth of their family in the future.
With a wish list featuring big-ticket items like a gourmet kitchen, a dedicated home office, a children’s room designed with love, and even a personal gym, Jordan and Aurelio’s house hunt promises a glimpse into the epitome of lakeside luxury living. The episode unfolds as they navigate the real estate market, seeking the perfect balance of comfort, functionality, and sophistication to match their lifestyle.
Tune in to A&e at 12:30 Pm for a captivating episode that showcases the...
With a wish list featuring big-ticket items like a gourmet kitchen, a dedicated home office, a children’s room designed with love, and even a personal gym, Jordan and Aurelio’s house hunt promises a glimpse into the epitome of lakeside luxury living. The episode unfolds as they navigate the real estate market, seeking the perfect balance of comfort, functionality, and sophistication to match their lifestyle.
Tune in to A&e at 12:30 Pm for a captivating episode that showcases the...
- 12/30/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Stars: Daniel Caltagirone, Adam Deacon, Lois Brabin-Platt, Max Lohan, Eric Roberts, Marco Leonardi, Georges St-Pierre, Lucas Aurelio, Elijah Rowen, Bentley Kalu | Written and Directed by Savvas D. Michael
Twenty-five years on from Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels the British gangster revival is still going strong. Case in point Hitmen, the new film from writer/director Savvas D. Michael who has already made several contributions to the genre including The Bezonians, Smoking Guns and Original Gangster.
Luke and Lauren are having marital issues. But that doesn’t mean she’s thrilled when Jackie starts hitting on her and when she mocks him, hitting her. This leads to a beating which in turn leads to Jackie’s death.
That would be bad enough, but Jackie’s grandfather Michael is a wealthy CEO with some rather shady connections. When they’re acquitted by reason of self-defense he puts a million-dollar contract on the couple.
Twenty-five years on from Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels the British gangster revival is still going strong. Case in point Hitmen, the new film from writer/director Savvas D. Michael who has already made several contributions to the genre including The Bezonians, Smoking Guns and Original Gangster.
Luke and Lauren are having marital issues. But that doesn’t mean she’s thrilled when Jackie starts hitting on her and when she mocks him, hitting her. This leads to a beating which in turn leads to Jackie’s death.
That would be bad enough, but Jackie’s grandfather Michael is a wealthy CEO with some rather shady connections. When they’re acquitted by reason of self-defense he puts a million-dollar contract on the couple.
- 5/30/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
“El Señor de los Cielos” will ramp up even more of the war on narcos as the Telemundo series enters its ninth season.
“This is a narco series, however, it deals with a bunch of things happening to the family in relationships [and] in the family ties, but people want to see more of the narco world, so we’re gonna make sure we bring more of that,” Telemundo Global Studios production and development EVP Karen Barroeta told TheWrap. “The war on the narcos between Colombia and Mexico is going to be coming back.”
As the series spotlights the narco world even more than before, audiences might recognize El Cabo, who makes his triumphant return for the full ninth season.
Protagonist Aurelio (Rafael Amaya) also returns better than ever for the next chapter in the series with a new lease on life, settling back into his beloved persona as a true...
“This is a narco series, however, it deals with a bunch of things happening to the family in relationships [and] in the family ties, but people want to see more of the narco world, so we’re gonna make sure we bring more of that,” Telemundo Global Studios production and development EVP Karen Barroeta told TheWrap. “The war on the narcos between Colombia and Mexico is going to be coming back.”
As the series spotlights the narco world even more than before, audiences might recognize El Cabo, who makes his triumphant return for the full ninth season.
Protagonist Aurelio (Rafael Amaya) also returns better than ever for the next chapter in the series with a new lease on life, settling back into his beloved persona as a true...
- 5/11/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Filmmaker James Franco’s recently announced casting as the Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro in the upcoming biopic ‘Alina of Cuba’ has started ruffling feathers. After Colombian actor John Leguizamo, who starred as Aurelio in ‘John Wick’ expressed his displeasure over Franco’s casting, Castro’s daughter, Alina Fernandez, has emphasised her endorsement of Franco playing her father in […]...
- 8/7/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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