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I see the new Latin artist as a pioneer, opening up doors for others to follow. And when they don't open, we crowbar our way in.

John Leguizamo

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John Leguizamo
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: July 22
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Bogota
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John Alberto Leguizamo
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