Juan carlos garcia actor biography sampler
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The Mario Blog
First, thanks so much to all of you from around the globe who are writing with such joy because you &#;saw me&#; in the new movie, In The Heights. I appreciate every social media note, your emails and phone calls. In the photo above, I am the man with the open shirt and hat in the middle!
A few of you are surprised to see me in an &#;acting&#; capacity, since your interactions with me have been through my role as a visual journalist, workshop instructor, college professor or consultant in your newspaper.
Well, acting is dear to me, and it is, indeed, what I thought I would do as a career. I was a child actor in Cuba from the time I was 10 years old. But, geopolitics intervened, the Castro revolution triumphed and my wise parents put me on a Pan Am flight from Havana to Miami in Suddenly, in a new country, with no knowledge of English and not even my parents here, I was another Pedro Pan, a refugee waiting to discover&#;and to live&#;the American Dream.
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Dr. Erick Acosta Heredia completed his medical studies in Havana, Cuba, laying the foundation for his illustrious medical career. Proficient in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, he possesses a unique linguistic versatility that enhances his interactions with diverse patient populations.
Erick's life is a tapestry woven with a love for cultural exploration and dance, particularly Latin rhythms, which he joyfully shares with his wife. His soul resonates with Trova fusion music, finding exquisite delight in live concerts or intimate gatherings with loved ones. The true essence of fulfillment, for Dr. Acosta, lies in spending quality time with his cherished family and friends, whether engaged in conversation, savoring a meal, or simply basking in each other's presence.
Prior to embarking on his journey in psychiatry, Dr. Acosta served as a family medicine practitioner, specializing in Geriatric medicine, in Angola. His diverse experiences have enriched his medical expertise, mak
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Philip Seymour Hoffman
American actor (–)
Philip Seymour Hoffman (July 23, – February 2, ) was an American actor. Known for his distinctive supporting and character roles—eccentrics, underdogs, and misfits—he acted in many films and theatrical productions, including leading roles, from the early s until his death in He was voted the greatest actor of the 21st century in a ranking by The Independent.[1]
Hoffman studied acting at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. He gained recognition for his supporting work, notably in Scent of a Woman (), Boogie Nights (), Happiness (), The Big Lebowski (), Magnolia (), The Talented Mr. Ripley (), and Almost Famous (). He began to occasionally play leading roles, and for his portrayal of the author Truman Capote in Capote (), won the Academy Award for Best Actor. Further Oscar nominations came for playing a brutally frank CIA officer in Charlie Wilson's War (), a präst accused of child sexuell abuse