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"In entertainment we need more Latin people in the decision making process, and I want to see a Latin president with a cigar fetish." John Leguizamo

Colombian-Puerto Rican comedian and actor John Leguizamo received acclaim for his one-person shows “Mambo Mouth” (1991), “Spic-O-Rama” (1993) and “Freak” (1997, nominated for a Tony and won an Emmy), all of which were later broadcast by HBO. Sometimes credited as Johnny Leggs or Damien Garcia, John Leguizamo’s acting performance could be seen in such films as Hanging with the Homeboys (1991), Carlito's Way (1993), To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything Julie Newmar (1995), Romeo + Juliet (1996), Summer of Sam (1999), Moulin Rouge (2001), Empire (2002), Crónicas (2004), ..[Full version]