Demian Bichir

Actor Demian Bichir arrives at Los Angeles premiere of "Biutiful" held at DGA Theater on Dec. 14, 2010, in Los Angeles.

Actor Demian Bichir and Stefanie Sherk arrive at the 84th Annual Academy Awards on Feb. 26, 2012, in Hollywood, Calif.

Bichir received a best actor nomination for his role in "A Better Life." He lost the award to Jean Dujardin.

Actor Rodrigo Santoro, Demian Bichir and actor Santiago Cabrera attends the G Star Fall 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Hammerstein Ballroom on Feb. 17, 2009, in New York.

Model Stefanie Sherk and actor Demian Bichir attend the Inaugural Gala of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes on April 9, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Actors Demian Bichir and Mary-Louise Parker arrive at "A Better Life" World Premiere Gala Screening during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival at Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE on June 21, 2011, in Los Angeles.

From left to right, actors Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart, Demian Bichir and Jose Julian attend "A Better Life" World Premiere Gala Screening after party during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival held at J Lounge on June 21, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Actor Jose Julian, actress Mary-Louise Parker and actor Damian Bichir attend Summit Entertainment's "A Better Life" DVD and Blu-Ray launch party at Culina Restaurant at the Four Seasons Los Angeles on Oct. 19, 2011, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Jessica Galvan and actor Demian Bichir at the grand opening of the new Silvia Galvan hair studio on June 24, 2003, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

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Actor Demian Bichir at TheWrap's Awards Season Screening Series Presents "A Better Life" - Portraits on Nov. 17, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Latino actor Demian Bichir attends the grand opening of the new Silvia Galvan hair studio on June 24, 2003, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Actor Actor Demian Bichir and guest attend the 2012 Film Independent Filmmaker Grant And Spirit Awards Nominees Brunch at BOA Steakhouse on Jan. 14, 2012, in West Hollywood, Calif.

Mexican actor Demian Bichir waves to photographers before a press conference at the Teatro de los Insurgentes, in Mexico City, on Jan. 25, 2012.

Actor Edward James Olmos, left, and actor Demian Bichir arrives at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on Jan. 29, 2012, in Los Angeles.

Actor Demien Bichir arrives at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on Jan. 29, 2012, in Los Angeles.

Actor Demian Bichir and guest arrive at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on Jan. 29, 2012, in Los Angeles.

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