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Overview
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Nowadays he's the Minister of Tourism in Panama. moreAwards:
Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(8 articles)
Calle 13 Rule Latin Grammys With Five Wins (From MTV Music News. 6 November 2009, 7:59 AM, PST)
Video: Alicia Keys and More Sing at 2009 Latin Grammy Awards
(From Aceshowbiz. 5 November 2009, 10:35 PM, PST)
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Ruben BladesFilmography
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1. | Spoken Word (2009) | Cruz-Sr. | 2009 | - | - |
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2. | Granpa (completed) (2009) | Doctor | 2009 | - | - |
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3. | Secuestro express (2005) | Carla's Father | 2005 | - | 6.5 (1,343) |
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4. | Spin (2003/I) | Ernesto | 2003 | - | 6.6 (283) |
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5. | Imagining Argentina (2003) | Silvio Ayala | 2003 | - | 6.1 (1,553) |
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6. | Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) | Jorge FBI | 2003 | - | 6.2 (48,157) |
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7. | The Maldonado Miracle (2003) (TV) | Cruz | 2003 | - | 6.4 (244) |
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8. | "Resurrection Blvd." (2000) | Martin (1 episode, 2002) | 2002 | - | 6.4 (56) |
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9. | Assassination Tango (2002) | Miguel | 2002 | - | 5.8 (1,618) |
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10. | "Gideon's Crossing" (2000) | Dr. Max Cabranes (20 episodes, 2000-2001) | 2001 | - | 6.9 (61) |
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11. | All the Pretty Horses (2000) | Hector de la Rocha | 2000 | - | 5.7 (6,033) |
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12. | Cradle Will Rock (1999) | Diego Rivera | 1999 | - | 6.7 (5,813) |
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13. | Chinese Box (1997) | Jim | 1997 | - | 6.1 (1,839) |
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14. | The Devil's Own (1997) | Edwin Diaz | 1997 | $141M | 5.8 (19,772) |
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15. | "The X Files" (1993) | Conrad Lozano (1 episode, 1997) | 1997 | - | 9.1 (22,831) |
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16. | Scorpion Spring (1996) | Border Patrolman Sam Zaragosa | 1996 | - | 4.8 (132) |
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17. | Al compas de un sentimiento (1996) | Singer | 1996 | - | - |
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18. | Color of Night (1994) | Lt. Hector Martinez | 1994 | - | 4.7 (9,628) |
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19. | A Million to Juan (1994) | Bartender | 1994 | - | 5.3 (392) |
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20. | Life with Mikey (1993) | (uncredited) Angie's Dad | 1993 | - | 5.1 (2,625) |
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21. | Miracle on Interstate 880 (1993) (TV) | Pastor Beruman | 1993 | - | 5.9 (109) |
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22. | The Super (1991) | (as Ruben Blades) Marlon | 1991 | - | 4.9 (2,230) |
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23. | Crazy from the Heart (1991) (TV) | Ernesto Ontiveros | 1991 | - | 6.7 (302) |
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24. | One Man's War (1991) (TV) | Perrone | 1991 | - | 6.2 (112) |
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25. | The Josephine Baker Story (1991) (TV) | Count Giuseppe Pepito Abatino | 1991 | - | 6.8 (391) |
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26. | Predator 2 (1990) | (as Ruben Blades) Danny Archuleta | 1990 | - | 5.9 (30,346) |
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27. | The Two Jakes (1990) | Michael 'Mickey Nice' Weisskopf | 1990 | - | 6.0 (4,244) |
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28. | Mo' Better Blues (1990) | Petey | 1990 | - | 6.3 (3,894) |
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29. | Heart of the Deal (1990) | 1990 | - | 4.7 (14) | |
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30. | The Lemon Sisters (1990) | C.W | 1990 | - | 4.2 (463) |
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31. | Disorganized Crime (1989) | Carlos Barrios | 1989 | - | 5.6 (923) |
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32. | Dead Man Out (1989) (TV) | Ben | 1989 | - | 6.6 (157) |
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33. | Homeboy (1988) | Doctor | 1988 | - | 5.7 (675) |
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34. | The Milagro Beanfield War (1988) | Sheriff Bernabe Montoya | 1988 | - | 6.8 (3,147) |
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35. | Fatal Beauty (1987) | (as Ruben Blades) Carl Jimenez | 1987 | - | 4.7 (1,098) |
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36. | Critical Condition (1987) | Louis | 1987 | - | 4.4 (926) |
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37. | Crossover Dreams (1985) | Rudy Veloz | 1985 | - | 6.8 (64) |
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38. | The Last Fight (1983) | Andy 'Kid' Clave | 1983 | - | 4.4 (26) |
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1. | "Banda sonora" (2007) | (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 6.9 (19) |
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2. | "Memòries de la tele" (2007) | (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 5.1 (8) |
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3. | "La tele de tu vida" (2007) | (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 5.7 (16) |
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4. | El cantante (2006) | (writer: "El Cantante") | 2006 | - | 4.9 (2,198) |
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5. | "Operación triunfo" (2001) | (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | 3.9 (40) |
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6. | Casa de los babys (2003) | (performer: "Un Son Para Ti") | 2003 | - | 6.6 (1,416) |
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7. | Empire (2002) | (writer: "Plastico") (performer: "Plastico") | 2002 | - | 5.9 (4,185) |
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8. | Dance with Me (1998) | (writer: "Patria") (performer: "Patria") | 1998 | $22.1M | 5.0 (2,163) |
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9. | Do the Right Thing (1989) | (music: "Tu y Yo") (lyrics: "Tu y Yo") (performer: "Tu y Yo") | 1989 | - | 7.9 (24,409) |
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10. | Chances Are (1989) | (writer: "NUESTRO ADIOS") (performer: "NUESTRO ADIOS") | 1989 | - | 6.1 (3,354) |
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11. | True Believer (1989) | (writer: "La Marea") (performer: "La Marea") | 1989 | - | 6.7 (1,600) |
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12. | The Believers (1987) | (performer: "El Nacimiento de Ramiro") | 1987 | - | 5.8 (1,865) |
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13. | "Miami Vice" (1984) | (2 episodes, 1986-1987) | 1987 | - | 7.8 (3,702) |
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14. | Beat Street (1984) | (writer: "Tu Cariño (Carmen's Theme)") (performer: "Tu Cariño (Carmen's Theme)") | 1984 | - | 5.6 (1,173) |
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1. | Vivir pedaleando (2003) | 2003 | - | - | |
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2. | Empire (2002) | 2002 | - | 5.9 (4,185) | |
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3. | A Design for a Life (2001) | 2001 | - | - | |
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4. | Q & A (1990) | 1990 | - | 6.4 (2,003) | |
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5. | Gryphon (1990) (TV) | (as Ruben Blades) | 1990 | - | 5.9 (24) |
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6. | When the Mountains Tremble (1983) | 1983 | - | 7.6 (49) | |
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1. | "Éste es mi barrio" (1996) | composer: song "Pedro Navaja" (1 episode, 1996) | 1996 | - | 6.1 (7) |
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1. | "Voces" (2006) | Himself (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | - |
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2. | "La tierra de las 1000 músicas" (2005) | Himself (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | - |
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3. | En mi país (2004) (TV) | Himself | 2004 | - | - |
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4. | Encuentro (2002) (TV) | 2002 | - | - | |
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5. | "Lo + plus" (1995) | Himself (1 episode, 2002) | 2002 | - | 6.7 (31) |
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6. | The Palladium: Where Mambo Was King (2002) (TV) | Himself | 2002 | - | - |
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7. | Yo soy, del Son a la Salsa (1996) | Himself | 1996 | - | 5.9 (12) |
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8. | Somos un solo pueblo (1995) (TV) | 1995 | - | 4.3 (7) | |
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9. | "Telecupón" (1990) | Himself (1 episode, 1991) | 1991 | - | - |
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10. | "Pero ¿esto qué es?" (1989) | Himself (2 episodes, 1989-1990) | 1990 | - | - |
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11. | "Rockambole" (1989) | (1 episode, 1989) | 1989 | - | - |
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12. | Sun City: Artists United Against Apartheid (1986) (V) | (as Ruben Blades) Himself | 1986 | - | 6.9 (15) |
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13. | The Return of Ruben Blades (1985) | Himself | 1985 | - | 5.3 (12) |
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14. | "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982) | Himself (1 episode, 1985) | 1985 | - | 8.0 (376) |
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15. | Routes of Rhythm (1984) (TV) | Himself | 1984 | - | 7.5 (10) |
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16. | Beats of the Heart: Salsa (1979) (TV) | Himself | 1979 | - | - |
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2. | The Hunters and the Hunted: The Making of 'Predator 2' (2005) (V) | Himself |
Additional Details
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A member of the "Artists United Against Apartheid" charity project in 1985. morePublicity Listings:
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