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.
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.
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 ❤🇵🇷❤
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 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!
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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!
@@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.
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.
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.
@@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! 💩🗑️
@@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 ?!
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!
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 :)
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.
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 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
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.
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!
I adore Ismael 💯❤️
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.
My favourite character in Rings Of Power so far alongside The Stranger.
agree!
His story alone makes me like him. He’s definitely got a presence.
He’s from my little home town Aguas Buenas PR!
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"
Perseverance!! Boricua de pura sepa!! 🇵🇷 ❤ Bello!
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!
Mando!!! I was STOKED to see him in The Rings of Power. He is doing an amazing job.
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.
We don't say afro boricua, we say Boricua that's it. Without divisions .
He’s killing it as Arondir in Rings of Power. Proud of my fellow Boricua
Love how passionate he is about everything he did in the show . His positivity is immense even after a tough life .
Wow! Now, that is tenacity. Working hard doesn’t = getting what you want all the time, so I’m happy for his success. 🥰
I love his miss Bala movie so obsessed
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?
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 😆😉
Arondir is one of my fav characters.. he really nailed it ya know
He is so cool and charismatic in Rop, great actor
i teared up at that tree scene when he had to pray for forgiveness. kudos!!
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.
What an inspiring man
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
He is IT!!! 🙏🏽✨✨✨❤️
He's a fantastic actor 👏
I love Arondir and Ismael himself. I am obsessed with him right now. I need to see him in person. 😍
He deserves it. He's great in the show!
He’s amazing❤
Wepa, Love him!
❤️this man’s pursuit of his dream! Was thrilled to see him cast and am loving the series. Congrats to him💕
this guy is a great storyteller
I love this man, Inspiring story! Never give up!
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
Never stop, never give up!❤️
He's so striking. Very intriguing. His story is the reason why he's so good. His style is impeccable. 🔥🔥🔥
Super charismatic man! Rooting for him and to see him in more movies and shows 🙌🏾
My goodness... he is beautiful 💕
Greetings from your Caribbean Island... Ismael and... congratulations 🎉🇵🇷♥️
Proud of you kid! 🇵🇷
Babyyyyy wow beautiful man!! I love
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.
He is so incredibly Handsome, those eyes… 😍🤩
What a beautiful, spiritual human being! Cruz is his own person...🥰👊🏼
Love him and couldn't imagine anyone else playing Arondir
i ❤ u ismael
Awesome I wish the best for you 🔥🔥🔥🔥🇵🇷
Loved him in "Miss Bala" so happy for him. Finally getting his well deserved recognition🤩
Me too
Orgullo Boricua 🇵🇷
love him!!! so charming, intelligent, great actor, not to mention gorgeous
SUPER BRUTAL🇵🇷🇵🇷🔥
So proud of you bro 🙏👍👋 boricua!!!
What a beautiful person inside and out!
His a true story of a successful person who works hard and does the right things in life and does deserve his success 🙌
What a brilliant, lovely person. Big fan!!!!
I wish I'm left with him only on this planet. I'm crazy for you Ismael. I love you 🌹
Such an inspiring person + he’s great in RoP. I wish him all the best.
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!
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
What a beautiful person, He is so handsome and those rings too 🤗
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!
What an amazing story. Such determination!
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. 🤟
He is lovely and wise and also super funny? He is awesome
He is so Inspiring and very Dreamy. Ugh May God and our Ancestors Bless him more and his Family!
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! ❤
Great story from Ismael. Love his spirit.
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…
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! 🥰
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 ?!
He's my Favorite character I just can't get over his haircut where do you get faded up in middle earth 😂😂
🥰✨❤️🔥✨Love him in Rings of Power!!!! 🙏🏽💞💞💞💞💞💞💞
Makes me proud as a puertorican actress in training
Love the rings of power
so proud....ismael & PR we love u
¡Eso e'! ¡Gózate el éxito bien merecido, hermano!
Handsome handsome man! Good actor too. 🤣
He sounds like a cool guy, like someone you will enjoy their company!
How inspiring is his story. Strength, determination, genuine soul. Respect mellon!
This man is fine, Lord
That character was meant for him Hands down
See him in Settlers with Jonny Lee Miller, he plays the bad guy but man alive he's HOTT!!!
He’s so beautiful as Arondir…I’m having a hard time coming to terms with the mustache.
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
❤❤❤❤❤❤ viva DeCordova
He's doing a great job 👏
A star is born!!!!!! I'm a fan!!!!!!
Love him on LOTR
Such an inspiring story. So happy for him that his dream came true.
He deserves it all 😍
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
what an inspiring story! sometimes I am imagining myself that someday I will get a big part like that! perseverance! 🙂
Very humble beginnings
he is the man!