You see a script, and you say, 'Oh, I can play the heck out of that,' talk to your agent, and he says they don't want to see you. That's heartbreaking.
Rita MorenoRead
A lot of young Latino actors have said to me, 'Why can't we get an Oscar? Why can't we be nominated?' And the terrible truth is that if you don't get the right parts, you're not going to be. Are you going to get an Oscar nomination for one of those Judd Apatow movies? Not likely, no matter what nationality you are.
Interpretation
This quote highlights the challenges faced by young Latino actors in the film industry due to limited opportunities for significant roles.
Rita Moreno points out the stark reality that many young Latino actors face in their pursuit of recognition, such as Oscar nominations. She emphasizes that the lack of substantial roles often means limited chances for accolades, and discusses how certain types of films, often overlooked for awards, contribute to this disparity in opportunities based on ethnicity.
In practice
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You see a script, and you say, 'Oh, I can play the heck out of that,' talk to your agent, and he says they don't want to see you. That's heartbreaking.
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I started dancing almost before I could walk.
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You a slave to a page in my rhyme book.
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When I stand and contemplate my fate and see the path along which you have led me, I reach my end, for artless I surrendered to one who is my undoing and my end.
There's no retirement for an artist,its your way of living so theres no end to it.
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