I was named after Yul Brynner because my mother had an infatuation with him. Who the hell names a Cuban kid Yul? Talk about a torturous childhood. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes brynner childhood cuban
It's funny, because I've never thought of myself as a Hispanic actor, like in 'American Gangster,' I'm playing an Italian. I've always been fortunate enough to have been allowed to play all these diverse roles. Yul Vazquez actorallowamerican share on social
You could go to Estonia and there's probably an episode of 'Seinfeld' playing there. Television is a very powerful thing. Yul Vazquez episodeestoniaplay Change image and share on social
You know, I've always tried to look at things as just what the part was. I never tried to worry about whether it was the lead or not the lead, because I think you can really mess your mind up when you're too caught up in those things. Yul Vazquez catchhavelead share on social
OK, I love 'The King and I.' I'm a huge Yul Brynner fan. I love the scene where they danced after the big banquet; that's one of my favorite scenes in a movie of all time. It's romantic and sweet and wonderful. Tina Majorino banquetbigbrynner share on social
I had this wild imagination. I was never me. All my childhood photos, I'm in fancy dress, playing a Russian refuge or Marvelous Mad Madam Mim. Juno Temple childhooddressfancy Change image and share on social
Cubans are frantic when it comes to appreciating music. Compay Segundo appreciatecubanfrantic Change image and share on social