Ismael Cruz Cordova is at a tipping point.
Its a big moment and Cordova didnt get here by accident.
Cordova formulated his master plan while growing up in dirt-floored houses in the mountains of Puerto Rico.
He asked himself, How can I get the eyes of the world here?
… How can I have people notice us?
We have something to say.
As an actor, he realized, he could make himself visible.
When the discussion turns to Middle-earth, Cordovas tone becomes gleeful.
My feeble hairline is grateful.
he says, laughing.
Plus, without the elves long, silken locks, the ears are more heavily featured.
So I think thats quite cool.
In his Bustle Booth below, learn more about Cordovas favorite TV shows and his love of Cher.
In The Bustle Booth
Matcha or almond latte…
Lets go!!!
New York, LA, San Juan, London, Paris, Barcelona, Auckland, Berlin.
This is not a democracy, it’s a cheerocracy.
(My sister was a cheerleader.)
Love, Death & Robots,A League of Their Own,Solar Opposites.
Michaela Coel and Lena Waithe.
The Great Pottery Throw Down.
Believe by Cher if singing in English, Digale by David Bisbal if singing in Spanish.
Revisiting Pedro Albizu Campos life and works through my research for an upcoming project.
That Im always trying to improve the circumstances of those around me.
This article was originally published onSep.