ACADEMY AWARD BUZZ FOR LATINO ACTOR

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Published on Sunday, 18 September 2011 17:03

Issac Shines In Madonna Movie W.E. Fuerte Men Feature As Madonna’s new movie W.E. sets to open to audiences nationwide in December, the buzz for a Latino break out star is racing through Hollywood. The big news is for Oscar Isaac , who puts in an incredible performance as a Russian security guard in the movie. His performance is garnering a whirlwind buzz for a supporting actor Academy Award nomination. Issac is a Latino of Guatemalan and Mexican descent. Isaac's first major film role was as Joseph opposite Keisha Castle-Hughes in the film The Nativity Story. He also had a small role in All About the Benjamins and the Che Guevara biopic Guerrilla.

Some of Isaacs more recognized work includes: appearances in the television series Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and as Romeo in the Public Theater’s in the Park performance of Romeo and Juliet, and in the Public Theater's "Shakespeare in the Park" revival of Two Gentlemen of Verona.  Isaac also played Prince John, later crowned King John of England, in the 2010 film Robin Hood.

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About W.E.

W.E.is a romantic exploration of the mysterious connection across decades between two women confronting the consequences of desire. Caught in a loveless Manhattan marriage, abused and frustrated Wally (Abbie Cornish) obsesses over Wallis Simpson (Andrea Riseborough), the stylish American divorcee who captured the heart of Edward the VIII (James D’Arcy) who abdicated the throne as King of England. As the Duchess of Windsor, Wallis spends the rest of her life in the glare of celebrity exile. Inspired by the Duchess’ determination to pursue love in the face of social exile, Wally escapes into the arms of another man (Oscar Isaac) whose love sets her free. W.E. is Madonna’s second directorial film debut.