PHILLIPS Lou Diamond (Lou Diamond Phillips)

Born February 17, 1962 IN THE PHILIPPINES. His unusual appearance, he explains by the presence of a Filipino, Hawaiian, Japanese, Spanish, Scottish, Irish and Native American (Cherokee) blood. The name of the parents gave him in honor of World War II hero Leland 'Lou' Diamond. Lou Diamond's childhood spent in many states of America, until the family finally settled in Texas not. Ibid Lou Diamond entered the university at the Faculty of theatrical drama. From 1983 until about 1986-th year, Lou Diamond worked at the university instructor and assistant director in local theater. Soon he was invited to the role of low-budget movies. At the first - 'Trespasses' - he met his future wife Julie Cypher, who worked as assistant director on TV. Julie brought him to the right people, and as a result of Lou Diamond participated in several serials - 'Dallas', 'Miami Vice' and other. In 1987, Lou Diamond was finally taken on a major, he played in the movie 'La Bamba' star of the rock 'n' roll Ritchie Valence. He first auditioned for the role of half-brother Richie, but the producers so inspired when he saw Lou, denied that five hundred other contenders for the main role. After such a success in Hollywood decided that Lou Diamond is already popular enough to play with such stars as Kiefer Sutherland, Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez in the 'Young Guns'. Befriended in this film, Kiefer and Lou Diamond remained great friends, and after shooting. Lou Diamond generally likes to make friends. Sometimes he behaves like a completely daft fan. Once, he dressed in the uniform telephonist, only to get into the hotel room where he lived, Robert De Niro, and ask him for an autograph. Lou got an autograph and be proud of what might be called their idol just Bobby. His romantic marriage with Julia long ago torn down, and the 1994-th year, Lou Diamond has already met with a new wife - Kelly Preston (not to be confused with John Travolta's wife, she - actress, this model).