Ismael Cruz Córdova on The Rings of Power, Growing up in Puerto Rico & Going to the Emmys
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ต.ค. 2024
- Ismael talks about meeting Jimmy at the Emmys, having a crush on Oprah, growing up in the mountains of Puerto Rico, moving to NYC and ending up on Sesame Street, sleeping on friend’s couches as a struggling actor, and his epic process auditioning for Amazon’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.”
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Arondir and Durin are my favorite characters. So happy for Ismael for getting the roll because he is perfect for it. Hope he lives a better life today. Love that Jimmy never interrupted him and just sat there and listening to him.
Love his humility; a characterisitc of many of the people from the mountains in PR.
My family is also from the mountains of Puerto Rico; Yauco :)
I absolutely love this story and as a Puertorican woman I applaud you Ismail for not giving up and pushing your way through. I wish you the very best in your career ❤🇵🇷❤
He said he always dreamed of becoming an Elf, no PuertoRican in history has ever dreamed of becoming an Elf 🤣
@@Dildo_Gaggings 😆 that threw me off.
Ismael has a bright future. He's got a great speaking voice, looks handsome on film & has an essence he recognized & tapped into to make all this happen for himself. He can always be proud of himself for doing that alone. And now he can be proud of his work in this production.
Found Ismael's youtube account
@@rayweaver8295 get a life bro.
@@janellie1985 found Ismael's alt account
@@janellie1985 found his only fans account. Oh my !
all new lord of the rings the rings of power friday
Watched him on Miss Bala and I’m obsessed! Got me watching all his interviews and following his socials 😅
That's why I'm here too! I only just watched Miss Bala today and I'm now hooked. He is mesmerizing! Actingwise and in every other way too.
@@ceceoo3 I get it honestly!! I really want a part 2 of the movie, because I neeeeed him to be alive so there’s more to the story!
Ismael, to me, The Rings of Power was 'made' by your performance and presence. I love your work, your intensity and your looks. You make an awesome elf, by the way. I hope you have a very long career. We all want to see more.
I agree 💯 I can’t imagine it without him
I'm absolutely amazed how different his real voice is from his Elf voice. I never would have guessed Arondir was from Puerto Rico.
I love this actor, he has a captivating presence and I admire how he pushed forward and made his dream of acting become a reality! He's also very handsome which is a plus!Love those eyes!
That moment with Arondir and the tree was one of my favorite moments so far! That's so cool that he improv-ed it and they kept it!
Love how passionate he is about everything he did in the show . His positivity is immense even after a tough life .
He is such a genuine and inspiring human being. He fully deserved the role, cause he is excellent in it and truly fits in perfectly within the world of Tolkien.
Whaaat hahahaha how he fits perfectly in Tolkien world?
He’s killing it as Arondir in Rings of Power. Proud of my fellow Boricua
His story alone makes me like him. He’s definitely got a presence.
My favourite character in Rings Of Power so far alongside The Stranger.
agree!
Oh man, what a story. And just think how many people has the same energy, inspiration and will power and don’t get the part. He is incredibly talented and lucky, we have the chance to see him on screen.
yeah, and usually people from rags to rich tend to brag about their life story (read Eminem), but he is so humble and just took it for granted.
Talented? Lmao this dude cant act
Wow! Now, that is tenacity. Working hard doesn’t = getting what you want all the time, so I’m happy for his success. 🥰
Mando!!! I was STOKED to see him in The Rings of Power. He is doing an amazing job.
He’s the most elf-like elf in the show - even with a buzz cut! His beauty and elevated character nail it.
Just like tolkien wrote them, a true masterpiece. Peter jackson can go sit, it didn’t know what to do with middle-earth
😂 😂😂
It's hilarious how many shills there are in here
@@rayweaver8295 hey you better watch out they are deeply versed in "The Shillmarillion"
Ismael Cruz Cordova is an Afro Boricua (Puerto Rican) like me. It is good to see Black Ricans being represented in Hollywood oppose to only fair or white skin Ricans like Jennifer Lopez, Jon Seda, and Benicio Del Toro.
He’s my favorite character in the show. He is absolutely stunning.
Perseverance!! Boricua de pura sepa!! 🇵🇷 ❤ Bello!
I thought he was perfect for the role, and after hearing the story behind it and where he came from just makes it sound like it was fate. Amazing actor. We are going to se alooooooooooooot of him in the next 2-3 decades.
He definitely plays my favorite character on the show. It kills me that I have to wait a whole week to watch another episode. I just remind myself that that's how we used to watch TV in the olden days 😆😉
i teared up at that tree scene when he had to pray for forgiveness. kudos!!
I love Arondir and Ismael himself. I am obsessed with him right now. I need to see him in person. 😍
Arondir is one of my fav characters.. he really nailed it ya know
What a beautiful, spiritual human being! Cruz is his own person...🥰👊🏼
He's so striking. Very intriguing. His story is the reason why he's so good. His style is impeccable. 🔥🔥🔥
He is so cool and charismatic in Rop, great actor
He deserves it. He's great in the show!
He’s from my little home town Aguas Buenas PR!
Muy orgulloso de ti. Gracias por representar a Puerto Rico than bello 🇵🇷 y ojalá los racistas que tenían problemas con duendes de color se callen la boca después de escuchar tu historia y lo mucho que te fajaste por conseguir ese papel.
Super charismatic man! Rooting for him and to see him in more movies and shows 🙌🏾
❤️this man’s pursuit of his dream! Was thrilled to see him cast and am loving the series. Congrats to him💕
Loving his charecter arc so far in the show. I wasn't gonna be a big fan on a bit of original characters mixed with the book charecters but so far , loving his performances and his fight scenes are pretty awesome. Can't wait to see more . Loving the episodes so far. Can't wait for episode 5
be sure to watch a new episode of lord of the rings of power friday
@@karenling2106 ok thanks for the notification
He is so incredibly Handsome, those eyes… 😍🤩
I started watched the series with prejudice and with the mindset that I wasn't going to like it. Been a Tolkien fan for decades. Saw his character and said, ok, a dark skinned elf here we go. However I'm blown away by the quality of this show, and the actors in it including Ismael's character. I had no idea he was from Puerto Rico when I started watching. I'm Puerto Rican, born and raised, who's been living in the US since adulthood. I grew up in same conditions and understand 100% where he comes from. It is a long and hard way. Extremely proud of this guy!
Dark skin??? The mf lighter than DRAKE!!! Lol
His a true story of a successful person who works hard and does the right things in life and does deserve his success 🙌
He seems to have a very beautiful and genuine soul. Glad to see him in Rings of Power. Thank you for your service to TV and Film. 🤟
Makes me proud as a puertorican actress in training
He is so Inspiring and very Dreamy. Ugh May God and our Ancestors Bless him more and his Family!
This is an amazing and inspiring story. I know exactly what Ismael went through groin-up. I am from Aguas Buenas as well; we actually went to the same school, as he is a few years older. I remember him spending many hours at the very small school library. Such an inspiration!
this guy is a great storyteller
Loved him in "Miss Bala" so happy for him. Finally getting his well deserved recognition🤩
Me too
Greetings from your Caribbean Island... Ismael and... congratulations 🎉🇵🇷♥️
I freaking love this guy!!! No cap! Plus we have the same astrology sign and born in the same year!
Yoooo!!!!! That means you two are soulmates no cap yo
Word…I mean, he’s charismatic as all get out, so how can folks not like him, but I truly feel him! ❤
My goodness... he is beautiful 💕
He sounds like a cool guy, like someone you will enjoy their company!
I adore Ismael 💯❤️
He is IT!!! 🙏🏽✨✨✨❤️
He’s the best character on the show!
so many of us, even us OLD fans of LOTR, think so! He's awesome!
@@swordwhale1 I think the most hate for him comes from crazy people who just want to complain and not from actual fans of the books or greater mythology.
@@kmallory100 yep! A lot of fans over on reddit have said also that he is terrific and the most elvish elf!
@@kmallory100 crazy as in RACISTS
He's a fantastic actor 👏
He’s amazing❤
He's my Favorite character I just can't get over his haircut where do you get faded up in middle earth 😂😂
What a beautiful person inside and out!
I was one of those idiots who second guessed this guy because Tolkien explicitly described his Elves as “fair”. But then I saw an episode of the show and if ANYONE is an Elf, HE is. Wise, strong and unbelievably gorgeous. He’s my favorite character on the show.
I appreciate that.
Say what you will about the show, but the cast includes some amazing people.
Not really...
@@squaeman_2644 not really what? The people are not amazing? You don't like the actors? Or just trolling?
@@kbanghart it's mediocre all round
@@squaeman_2644 yes, I'm sure some people think it is. Others also think it's great. That's pretty much all shows.
@@kbanghart some? Lol you obviously havent been paying attention to this dumpster fire
Loved him in Berlin Station but did not know his story... I'm glad he's getting this huge break on a global scale, he's earned it 🙌🏽
What a beautiful person, He is so handsome and those rings too 🤗
Proud of you kid! 🇵🇷
Love him and couldn't imagine anyone else playing Arondir
So great to see this! I've been playing, illustrating and writing elves since 1978 when I read LOTR and played D&D... I'm an OLD fan...
Ismael Cruz Cordova is just amazing in LOTR: RoP. He has clearly dived deep into Middle Earth and what it means to be elvish. The subtle details he brings to the character; movement, expressions, emotions, letting his soul shine through, and all the hard work for the action sequences, he IS the Most Elven Elf yet. (quote: “I knew that I would have the eyes of the world on me,” he says. “I needed to be undeniable, and to be the most Elven elf that I could be. And I needed my soul to shine through, too.” )
As a female fan, I'm liking the quietly subtle relationship ("Aronwyn") ... such chemistry!
I love this series, and the entire cast and crew has thrown heart and soul into it, but Cordova BRINGS IT. Live long and prosper! You have our bows, our swords, and our admiration.
Nope
Totally agree! He is absolutely wonderful and a perfect Elf.
@@Halfwit_The_Brave nope what?
@@kbanghart I don't know about the above commenter but Ismael's NOPE to rejections was priceless!
I love his miss Bala movie so obsessed
Never stop, never give up!❤️
This is awesome! Lloyd Owen (Elendil) is super passionate about his role as well. Glad to see there is so much passion behind the show! 🥰
I love this man, Inspiring story! Never give up!
He is lovely and wise and also super funny? He is awesome
Such an inspiring person + he’s great in RoP. I wish him all the best.
That character was meant for him Hands down
Great story… What really got to me was his story about studying even with candles in the house. When you really want something, you go for it with passion. When you love something do it to the max with pride because that’s what matters irrespective of the profession or trade. Give it your all. 💕🇵🇷💕
I wish I'm left with him only on this planet. I'm crazy for you Ismael. I love you 🌹
What an inspiring man
So proud of you bro 🙏👍👋 boricua!!!
What a story! Congratulations, Brother! You certainly are making Tolkine proud, your interpretation of his elves is as good as I’ve seen. Looking forward to seeing this amazing work grow and blossom.
You obviously have no idea about Tolkiens elves.
Tolkien creates unlimited energy in his grave
@@Halfwit_The_Brave It seems you know Tolkien Legendarium quite well.. Now's your chance to prove your knowledge... Kindly elaborate and enlighten us, you cave troll! 💩🗑️
@@Halfwit_The_Brave 😂🤣😂🤣😂😂😂, what are you, 12?
Yes, I am 12. You have me figured out…
That tree scene in episode 3 that he's talking about was so beautiful and powerful.
YES! It was both the most elvish, and the most Tolkien thing in the whole series so far... Ismael Cruz Cordova is amazing.
Well nothing in this series is Tolkien, so that’s not saying much…
@@Halfwit_The_Brave Tell me you didn't watched the show, without telling me you didn't watched the show.
@@swordwhale1 What makes that tree scene more amazing that it was Ismael's idea that he should pray to it before cutting it down.
@@swordwhale1 tell me you don't know the lore without telling me you don't know the lore. Elves loved trees but it's not like they never cut them down. Elves burned wood for fire. There's a hall of fire in Elrond's house, there's fire in the Woodland Realms when Bilbo & Thorin & Co. are travelling trough it and try to get food from the elves partying in the woods it's not like elves think trees are sacred, they have to use them to build (what do you think their boats are made of ?) to burn for furnaces, how do you think they've managed to forge swords or the rings of power ?!
🥰✨❤️🔥✨Love him in Rings of Power!!!! 🙏🏽💞💞💞💞💞💞💞
Great story from Ismael. Love his spirit.
Wow He loves his Job Filming the Rings of Power 😅 just look at his Hand ✋🏼 😂
He’s so beautiful as Arondir…I’m having a hard time coming to terms with the mustache.
so proud....ismael & PR we love u
Ismael is boricua, pa' que tú lo sepas!!! WEPAAA!! Puerto Rico in tha house! 🇵🇷 🙌
Yes, he is an Afro Boricua like me. It is good to see Black Ricans being represented in Hollywood oppose to fair or white skin Ricans like Jennifer Lopez, Jon Seda, and Benicio Del Toro.
What an amazing story. Such determination!
SUPER BRUTAL🇵🇷🇵🇷🔥
Wepa, Love him!
This man is fine, Lord
Some people in the comments are so negative 🙄 It’s just a show calm down
Jimmy is somebody I feel such a solid vibe from as a human. I wish I’d end up being his neighbor for the rest of my life haha
Hahaha he's cancelled.
He’s a jerk and anti Trump
He is my celebrity crush! And, normally celebrities for me, include Albert Einstein, Sir Isaac Newton, Marie Curie, etc.! But I think why is my question is because him and I have had a similar struggles in our life. I wish him the best and I apologize to his wife because if I ever see him I will attempt to kiss him on the cheek!!!! That would make my day! It's too bad that I am too sick and was unable to travel from Arizona to California to go to the taping of this show. 😢
How inspiring is his story. Strength, determination, genuine soul. Respect mellon!
¡Eso e'! ¡Gózate el éxito bien merecido, hermano!
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Babyyyyy wow beautiful man!! I love
See him in Settlers with Jonny Lee Miller, he plays the bad guy but man alive he's HOTT!!!
I looove this character. My favorite story line is his, and Gandalf
Agreed, I also really like Nori
What a great story, so glad he was cast as Arondir! He is amazing!
What a brilliant, lovely person. Big fan!!!!
He loves the RINGS 😂
Such an inspiring story. So happy for him that his dream came true.
Love the rings of power
He's gorgeous
Love him on LOTR