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Lou Diamond Phillips shared insights on his role as a cholo in the esteemed movie "Stand and Deliver." The film, which became a massive hit, was initially a low-budget project aimed at the festival circuit before being picked up by Warner Brothers. Phillips was selected by Edward James Olmos, the movie's lead, to co-star alongside him as a gangster from East L.A. Despite lacking ties to the cholo culture, Phillips immersed himself by spending time with actual gang members, enhancing the authenticity of his performance. Reflecting on the film's success, Phillips noted its critical acclaim, which included both him and Olmos receiving Golden Globe nominations.
