Phillips played Mexican American rock and roll pioneer Ritchie Valens in the 1987 biopic ‘La Bamba’ Matt Wilson/Comedy Central via Getty; Michael Kovac/Getty Lou Diamond Phillips says he initially ...

Connie Lemos, who was 8 when Valens died, collapsed in Phillips' arms during a cathartic moment on set Phillips says the experience helped Connie release decades of grief over her brother's tragic ...

John Stamos was originally cast as the lead in La Bamba, reveals Lou Diamond Phillips. Phillips was auditioning for the role of Bob, the brother of Ritchie Valens, until Stamos dropped out of the 1987 ...

Lou Diamond Phillips, born Louis Diamond Upchurch on February 17, 1962, is an American actor, director, and writer who first captured the public’s imagination with his electrifying portrayal of rock ...

Lou Diamond Phillips, born Louis Diamond Upchurch on February 17, 1962, is an American actor, director, and writer who first captured the public’s imagination with his electrifying portrayal of rock ...

Phillips credits the breakout role with cementing his career and its lasting impact 35 years later Lou Diamond Phillips is reflecting on his early auditions to play Mexican American rock and roll ...

Phillips portrayed the musician in the 1987 biopic about his life and career Columbia Pictures/Getty; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Lou Diamond Phillips recalls an emotional moment with Ritchie Valens’ ...

Lou Diamond Phillips is reflecting on his early auditions to play Mexican American rock and roll pioneer Ritchie Valens in the 1987 biopic La Bamba — and how another actor was initially cast in the ...

Phillips portrayed the musician in the 1987 biopic about his life and career Lou Diamond Phillips recalls an emotional moment with Ritchie Valens’ sister, Connie, while filming La Bamba Connie Lemos, ...

Lou Diamond Phillips is opening up about the relationship he developed with Ritchie Valens’ sister while portraying the Mexican American rock and roll pioneer in the 1987 biopic La Bamba. Phillips, ...