🎙️ Season 2, Episode 5: The Power of Representation with Lou Diamond Phillips
In this insightful episode, Loida Nicolas Lewis sits down with the acclaimed actor, director, and author Lou Diamond Phillips. Born at the Subic Bay Naval Station in the Philippines to a Filipino mother and an American father of Scots-Irish and Cherokee descent, Lou has forged a path as a powerful advocate for diverse representation in Hollywood. Known for his iconic roles in La Bamba, Stand and Deliver, and Young Guns, Lou has been a trailblazer for Asian and Indigenous representation in film and television.
Lou shares the inspiration behind his recent literary work, including his sci-fi novels Tinderbox: Soldier of Indira and The Tinderbox: Underground Movement. He opens up about his creative journey, the importance of authentic storytelling, and his dedication to breaking down cultural barriers through his work.
Learn more about Lou Diamond Phillips:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087526065669
Tinderbox: Soldier of Indira: https://www.amazon.com/Tinderbox-Soldier-Lou-Diamond-Phillips/dp/1949890538
The Tinderbox: Underground Movement: https://www.amazon.com/Tinderbox-Underground-Lou-Diamond-Phillips/dp/1964505003
Loida Nicolas Lewis’s memoir, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?, is available now:
https://www.amazon.com/Should-Guys-Have-Asian-American-Billion-Dollar/dp/1119989833
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