Kuno Becker – Goal! 2: Living the Dream
“I wanted to make the audience believe that I was one of the Real Madrid players.”
Juan Antonio Bayona – The Orphanage
“There is great depth in this film. It is a belief between fear and human emotion. I think ‘El Orfanato’ isn’t a place, but a state of mind.”
Franc. Reyes – Illegal Tender
“To be a Latino filmmaker is even more difficult because of the reality of Hollywood.”
Benicio del Toro – Things We Lost in the Fire
“Then she came up and said, ‘I think you should try to kiss her’ and I said, ‘Don’t mind if I do.'”
America Ferrera – Ugly Betty
“Of course, on the outside, [Betty] doesn’t fit in. But ultimately… she represents the best part of what a person can be. She’s pure and honest.”
Elizabeth Rodriguez – Miami Vice
“My character is more of the go-to girl. I’m the support system.”
Ana de la Reguera – Nacho Libre
“Many times I refuse to do some movies because I am not interested. I would really like to do some very great Mexican movies. I want my movie to be nominated for an Oscar.”
Michael Peña – World Trade Center
“This movie is a real human story. It’s really about family, love, support and camaraderie and getting through something.”
Damián Alcázar – The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
“I love to work with very good stories. It doesn’t matter if it’s in America or Spain or México. I just want a good story.”
Dania Ramirez – X-Men: The Last Stand
“The hardest part for me was trying not to hit her in the face before her close-up. This is Halle Berry!”
Robert Rodriguez – Sin City
“If someone had tried to shoot this movie like a regular movie that would have robbed the audience of that visual experience.”
Rick Gonzalez – War of the Worlds
“I definitely don’t want to give people the impression that I am only one specific type of actor.”