Demian Bichir nominated to Best Actor in a Leading Role for A Better Life

I can’t imagine a more deserving nomination in the 2012 Oscars (with the exception, of course, of my beloved Meryl Streep) than Demian Bichir, the Mexican-born (now US-citizen) actor who has worked for decades in the US, precisely trying to make a name of himself and (possibly and potentially) have A Better Life (many Mexican actors move to the US to try and further their careers, as Salma Hayek did and following in the steps of other famous Mexican actors in the US like Ricardo Montalban and Anthony Quinn before them).

One of the things that has made me think and ponder for years is the decision that Mexicans make to migrate to the US. It’s clear that it is very challenging and, while I haven’t seen the movie, it looks like A Better Life does make a good job of portraying the challenges that Mexicans face in the US, particularly illegal immigrants. Demian Bichir’s performance has been hailed and praised, so much so that he is the first Mexican male in recent history to be nominated to the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Salma Hayek was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Frida recently).

I’m sure you know who my heart is vying for this Oscars 2012 season! The trailer for A Better Life shown below