My Life in Pictures: Which Latino Stars Deserve Biopics?

By Damarys Ocaña Perez | 08/05/2010 - 09:00 | 0 Comments

A great new documentary about Puerto Rican-Haitian artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, entitled Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child) is in theaters now. The famed painter has also been the subject of a movie (Basquiat) and another doc (Samo: The Art and Influence of Jean-Michel Basquiat)—making the painter the most loved Latino in Hollywood. Though in-the-works biopics of Cantinflas, Jerry Garcia and Santana give us hope that Tinseltown is finally finding it worthwhile to tell our real-life stories, there are a ton of other Latino luminaries who deserve some big screen attention.
 
Here are our picks for legendary Latinos who we think deserve biopics. Add your own to the comments below.

 

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Lupe Velez
Often overlooked in favor of fellow Mexican crossover actress Dolores Del Rio, Lupe was actually more successful and a better story: She was one of the highest-paid actresses of the 40s, starred her own film franchise and had a reputation for throwing wild parties, collecting gorgeous jewelry and talking freely about her numerous love affairs.

Who should play her: Eva Longoria is a dead ringer for Velez

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