John Leguizamo faced similar challenges to many Latino actors when he was starting out in Hollywood. Despite being talented and hard working, there weren't many chances for him in the industry because of the lack of diversity at that time. In the 1990s, he finally got his big break, but even before that, the Colombian native decided to make things happen for himself. Leguizamo created one-man shows, such as Mambo Mouth, where he talked about his experiences growing up as a Latino. These shows helped him become successful on Broadway and gave him a way to speak out about issues

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