What drew me to the character is that Roberto Duran is the son of an American soldier - a Marine - stationed… — Edgar Ramirez Copy Share Image
I'm just the second Bodhi. I think there will be more. I have the feeling this is only the first re-imagination of… — Edgar Ramirez Copy Share Image
I had to understand the whole bounty hunting thing, because we don't have that in Venezuela. Nothing similar at all, at least… — Edgar Ramirez Copy Share Image
Carlos, on paper, and Carlos, the guy who was in jail, is known to be a cultivated guy, the guy who handles… — Edgar Ramirez Copy Share Image
The tale of 'Point Break' is about doing what you love and committing to what you love. It's relevant to me as… — Edgar Ramirez Copy Share Image
Boxing, in the most general terms, is a poor man's sport. All you have is your hands to make a living. — Edgar Ramirez Boxing Copy Share Image
Who said that being Latino is to be a stereotype? Characters are stereotypes when making plans or without shades. I do not… — Edgar Ramirez Asian Copy Share Image
I think there's no creative process that goes without injuries and scratches and punches. You get beat up somehow, and that's part… — Edgar Ramirez Commitment Copy Share Image
I think, for an actor, the whole world is a place of work because if you focus on characters and on stories,… — Edgar Ramirez Actor Copy Share Image
I'm acting for the same reasons I wanted to become a diplomat. I've thought about it a lot and concluded that I… — Edgar Ramirez Copy Share Image
For me, it was very important to be part of a boxing film that actually explores the psychological aspects of the sport,… — Edgar Ramirez Boxing Copy Share Image
Whenever someone comes up to me saying, 'I saw you in 'Carlos' and then I saw the rest of your movies,' for… — Edgar Ramirez Life Copy Share Image
Feminism is nothing but equality, and actually, feminism benefits men because it liberates us and it releases us from many stigmas imposed… — Edgar Ramirez Culture Copy Share Image
The truth is not a bidimensional thing; it's not flat. It's rounded; it's like a sphere, so there's always a hidden face.… — Edgar Ramirez Copy Share Image
Love is also a very violent thing. Totally violent. Suddenly, you are, like, at this party your friends invite you to, and… — Edgar Ramirez Day Copy Share Image
If my subject is alive and is willing to talk to me, I will do it. But I always try to find… — Edgar Ramirez Family Copy Share Image
War is a tragedy. It's not pretty, and in my opinion, there are no winners. Everybody's a victim, from the one who's… — Edgar Ramirez Opinion Copy Share Image
To portray not only a boxer but a boxer like Roberto Duran, I needed to understand all the difficulties and the pressures… — Edgar Ramirez Boxer Copy Share Image
We use the term 'fight' very lightly - 'I've been fighting so hard to get my car, I've been fighting so hard… — Edgar Ramirez Copy Share Image
Duran is a mythological figure in Latin America. He grew up in a time of turbulence because Panama was basically occupied by… — Edgar Ramirez America Copy Share Image
Panama is a country that's been dealing with issues of identity since its very birth. It was born on Wall Street. It… — Edgar Ramirez Copy Share Image
Panamanian boxing is unique - it's very musical. It's almost like a dance. It has a lot to do with being in… — Edgar Ramirez Boxing Copy Share Image
I look for roles that allow me to immerse in different worlds, immerse in worlds that are different from mine. Then, when… — Edgar Ramirez Cinema Copy Share Image
I think that the 'Bourne Trilogy,' it's definitely redefined the genre and took it to a new level. It was really great… — Edgar Ramirez Director Copy Share Image
I'm definitely interested in exploring human contradictions. Contradictions are what make us human - it's what defines us as human beings. Contradictions… — Edgar Ramirez Character Copy Share Image
Bodhisattva is enlightened in the Buddhist philosophy, religion, tradition. He's enlightened. It's fine - I don't really fight it - but many… — Edgar Ramirez Bodhisattva Copy Share Image
Men are taught that if we are not the ultimate provider, we are a complete failure. We have to be number one… — Edgar Ramirez Copy Share Image
One of the pillars of 'Cyrano' is recreating a love story and, like any archetype, these great stories tend to be captivating… — Edgar Ramirez Copy Share Image
We are all seduced by charismatic people, whether it's in your office or in the bus or in the train. There are… — Edgar Ramirez Copy Share Image
Carlos was a character, a character fabricated by Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, fabricated by the secret services of the epoch, fabricated by the… — Edgar Ramirez Character Copy Share Image
Imagine stepping into the shoes of Roberto Duran, one of the most legendary boxers in the history of the sport, and definitely… — Edgar Ramirez Copy Share Image
I belonged to the 'Point Break' generation - I watched the original when I was 13 years old. It's basically the story… — Edgar Ramirez Battle Copy Share Image
Boxing is all about how cool and controlled and clear your mind is. Violence only gets in the way of you winning… — Edgar Ramirez Boxing Copy Share Image
