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LOS ANGELES -- Edward James Olmos is a legendary Mexican-American actor, director, producer, and activist who has been in film and television roles for over 40 years. He's best known for his roles in Battlestar Galactica, Selena, and Stand and Deliver.
Olmos co-founded the Los Angeles International Film Festival (LALIFF) in 1997 with the mission of strengthening and celebrating Latino lives through film. Throughout his career, Olmos has been an advocate for Latino representation in the entertainment industry.
During his address at the LALIFF, Olmos talked about why it is more important than ever to remain dedicated to strengthening Latino culture in the arts.
Actor Edward James Olmos, LALIFF Co-Founder, Dilcia Barrera, LALIFF Director of programming and Rafael Agustin, LALIFF Executive director (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)