Interview: George Lopez and Raul Castillo (El Chicano)

George Lopez and Raul Castillo are the stars of “El Chicano.” They talk about making the action film and why Sandra Bullock is Lopez’s big break.

Video Content: George Lopez and Raul Castillo (2019)
SIDEWALKS host Lori Rosales talks to George Lopez and Raul Castillo, the stars of the action film, “El Chicano.” They also talk about Lopez’s big break and Castillo doing stunts in “El Chicano.”

Mini-Biographies:
Born in Mission Hills, Los Angeles, California, George Lopez is a standup comedian, talk show host, and actor. He is known for his popular sitcom “George Lopez,” as well as follow up comedies “Saint George” and “Lopez.” He was the host of the TBS late night talk show, “Lopez Tonight.” Some of his films include “Ski Patrol,” “Balls of Fury,” “Swing Vote,” “The Spy Next Door,” “School Dance,” “Meet the Blacks,” “School Dance,” and “Valentine’s Day.” Lopez used his voice in projects, such as “Marmaduke,” “Escape from Planet Earth,” “Gnome Alone,” and the “Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” “The Smurfs,” and “Rio” film series.

Born in McAllen, Texas, Raúl Castillo is an actor and playwright. Some of his acting roles in film and TV include “Amexicano;” ” Cold Weather;” “My Best Day;” “Bless Me, Ultima;” and the HBO series “Looking” (and the series finale television film,” Looking: The Movie”). He also guest starred in popular programs, such as “Nurse Jackie,” “Blue Bloods,” “Gotham,” “Vida,” “Riverdale,” and “Law & Order.” Castillo had roles in the web series “The Trainee” and “East WillyB.” As a playwright, he wrote “Border Stories” and “Between Me, You, and the Lampshade.”