La Bamba 25th Anniversary Reunion

Hi Everyone,
Here is my pack of interviews that we did with Esai Morales, Elizabeth Pena, and Lou Diamond Phillips from the 25th Anniversary of the film "La Bamba". This was sponsored by Columbia College Chicago and we did a segment on it for our Comcast Original show Community Connection. www.CN100.tv
I hope that you enjoy it.
:-)
Take Care!
Always,
Lee/PaigeYes

[@MrUnsolvedMystery]

What I loved about this movie is how valens took care of his mom and promised her out of poverty. Sadly, his sudden fame was over before it even started. I still tear up when she first hears her boy has died and shouts "not my Ritchie" to bob. And that haunting sleepwalk song playing at end when bob shouts, Ritchieeeeee! At end of movie, still affects me everyplay! time I watch it!

[@alondrahernandez1130]

Mystery Man I’m affected everyday and I can’t get over it idk why

[@kaellyvaldez8220]

best movie ever I love you Phillip Lou Diamond

[@robertmasina4610]

All the credit to Valens for wanting to lift his mother out of poverty, however the reality is very few singers or musicians hit the big time.

[@rockinmosquito]

@@kaellyvaldez8220 If they ever do a movie on the Big Bopper, it is too bad that Lou Diamond Phillips, and Gary Busey are too old to revise their roles.

[@zuharathewanderer3427]

me too.. i cried everytime

[@MrLionelg33]

R.I.P. Ms. Elizabeth Pena A.K.A. Rosie you will be missed.

[@VMarie1231]

omg i didnt know that

[@jamylamy6153]

+VMarie1231 ya sh drank her self to death

[@VMarie1231]

+Jasmine Calderon Are you serious ? What was in multiple sclerosis

[@VMarie1231]

+Jasmine Calderon i mean it

[@jamylamy6153]

+VMarie1231 ya i'm serious she did

[@nkv47]

What a great cast...Its a classic that will live for the ages!!

[@SamusAran1818]

When I was a kid, my family would watch this movie all the time. I was so inspired by Richie Valens and saddened at the same time by his accident. This movie is part of my childhood!

[@janetduncan87]

This was 7 years ago. I just watched it just last week. This movie is well produced and well acted. I never tire of it.

[@birdfanboi]

One of my favorite movies of all time....

[@Mark-zc1uq]

Paul Contreras me too

[@albertogonzalez3512]

Count me in

[@alondrahernandez1130]

K S “la bamba” I’ve always watched it but I never payed attention until now and I am still crying and I’m affected everyday

[@IDR2005]

There were a lot of parallels for me being a chicano within my household although I was a generation younger. The entire movie I felt connected with.RITCHIE!!!

[@codecoding753]

The Best

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

I can't bring myself to watch it anymore because it was THAT heartbreaking. My sister and I watched this repeatedly on HBO when we were younger.

[@roadkill_666]

This movie is my childhood, and now my adulthood. Only difference is I cry watching it much more now. Such an under appreciated movie and amazing/sad story

[@adrewb1354]

I know he's not but Lou Diamond Phillips will always be recognized and beloved by the mexican community for his role as "richie" first movie to make me cry as a 6 year old I came home crying to my mom "why did richie have to die" oh man this takes me back.

[@dawnsky11]

This is my favorite movie of all time. The actors are all amazing and portray their characters so lifelike. It’s hard to believe for me that they aren’t actually those people! As much as I love Lou and his portrayal of Ritchie, man what about Bob? Esai is dead on for that role. You sympathize with him and hate him at the same time. Amazing work. Love this movie!!!

[@MrRifftheref]

I have seen this so many times and it is an absolute legendary movie.

[@jackknight7377]

"This film is overflowing with soul" -Lou Diamond Phillips Spot on!

[@scatterkatjatzen1655]

This movie is a keeper. One I could watch over and over again. A great movie that inspires any upcoming guitarist. Just pursue the dream.

[@ProudKansan08]

One of my FAVORITE movies-in fact, whenever it is on, I watch it. My younger daughter refused to watch it with me once when I rented it from Block Buster, but then as she was walking through the living room, she stopped to see it and she sat down and wouldn't move until the movie was over. Then she wanted to watch the beginning and the movie again. Now, SHE watches it whenever we happen to see that it is on tv.One of the few movies that seems to do that to people.

[@Squee_Dow]

This is the movie that made me realize that I was aging. My friend (who was also my neighbor) was expecting an out-of-town guest but had a business meeting and wouldn't be able to get home until after 9 p.m. She asked me if I would receive her and entertain her until she could get home that night. Happy to oblige, I greeted the the visitor and asked what she wanted to do that afternoon. We discussed options, and then I got a bright idea! Since "La Bamba" had just hit the theaters, I suggested that we go see it. Since she hadn't heard about it, she asked me what it was about. I told her that it was the Ritchie Valens story. It took only one word from her to open my eyes about how time had been marching on without any awareness on my part -- *_"Who"?_* Ouch! The brief career of Ritchie Valens provided me with a life-long theme song. "Donna" was played at almost every sock hop, party, dance or prom throughout my teen years. It always garnered attention, and you can bet I milked it when given the opportunity. :) I can't remember ever sitting out a dance when it was playing.

[@tonyvargas5646]

An All Time Classic Movie with a killer performance from all actors & actresses.

[@donnaquintana3022]

MY NAME IS DONNA, ALL MY CHIDHOOD LIFE MY BRO SANG OH DONNA TO ME ....I HAVE WATCHED LA BAMBA MANY TIMES AND WILLSTILL WATCH IT AND NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING IT..... LOVE IT

[@Jerseygirl5612]

donna quintana i was named after the song too! Hey Donna! ☺

[@kokumdee7817]

Bob still handsome after 25 years.

[@xart23x]

La Bamba is one of the first movies I purchased when I started making $. Still great. Top ten, maybe top 5 for me ever.

[@romant142]

It's just so good there's not much that can match it. I like the Jerry Lee Lewis and buddy holly biopics but this one was special.

[@marioiacolucci]

I know so sad the reunion some actors were not there Ritchie his girlfriend was not there

[@xiluva_dee]

I still cry when watching this movie..

[@alab2839]

Esai killed that role. 👍👍👍👍

[@8656737s]

I cry everytime I watch this. So sad he never got to live a long life RIP ❤

[@NativeSista]

I LOVE ..this movie one of a kind with 3 best actor Lou Diamond Phillips , Elizabeth Pena & Esai Morales ........I still cry over this movie......BRAVO La Bamba..........

[@longiscadenotas4890]

so sad that Hollywood (the oscars) are all-white and back in 1987 didn't care to notice Lou, Elizabeth, Esai. fact; La Bamba was the sleeper hit of 1987

[@NativeSista]

Yes sad ,

[@josefinasegura7266]

@@NativeSista m

[@OuRtUBe2]

This film should be played in every music class!!!

[@barbaralopez594]

Love all the actors without them we wouldnt have seen this movie...i give it a rate of: ★★★★★

[@Uncle_Dolphin]

still puts a tear in my eye

[@DTittle]

R.I.P. Elizabeth Pena.

[@kyrieyewttv6610]

Benny Hill it is

[@arturoalbino2610]

Peña.

[@dieselburner4461]

Oh shoot that’s so sad

[@rayva1]

D Tittle1964 😢

[@lakeisharobinson2132]

I love this movie! Especially Esai Morales!

[@butterflywhisperer8366]

Lou Diamond Phillips was my childhood crush and I watched this movie many times over the years. love this movie

[@43rip]

but guys, we all gotta credit lou's talent on this movie. dude, he was very convincing on his role of ritchie! la bamba's one of the best movie ever in history

[@marsjez]

during the filming, Ritchie's family called Lou Ritchie

[@MA-oj4si]

So amazing Colombia held a 25th Anniversary.Great film and great work from everyone.Love the film and much more the actors! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 'Cloud

[@gali155]

love this movie so much cry every time I watch it such a young talent gone too soon still listen too his music...

[@benjaminvalenzuela3948]

I was just a kid when this movie came out. One of my favorites. Not too many famous Valenzuela’s. Richie and Fernando.

[@vonbabasin9544]

I worked as a screen credited Grip on the film... since I was raised in Pacoima, Richie Valens was a bit of a hometown hero to me growing up so to actually work on this film was a dream... of course, Lou was a budding star and Esai and Elizabeth and Rosanna were incredible... it was my honor to have been a part of it all

[@heartsofdragons87]

R.I.P Elizabeth Peña we will miss you

[@vegasax]

I grew up watching la bamba. No. 1 movie of all time.

[@hueyjmedina0]

Great snippets! I wish they could have been a little longer, but great work from a great film. Many thanks to Taylor Hackford for believing in Luis Valdes and El Teatro Campesino. I went bonkers over this film, researching all aspects of his death on microfilm, I visited his gravesite, bought a Del-Fi three album vinyl collection of Ritchie Valens at Music Plus, all before the World Wide Web was up and running. I recall seeing Elizabeth Pena in the beginning of Down and Out in Beverly Hills,what a loss. She's absolutely right when she talks about the lack of interest in L. A. with respect to the milestone this film has reached. I recall Luis Valdez in the news wanting more funding for these kinds of films shortly after the film was released nationally. He is a true hero of mine, Mr. Hackford, and of course Ritchie as well.

[@jennifergongora9727]

My grandma took us to watch this movie at theaters as a child .And growing up LOVING THE MOVIE ..I feel proud of How they portrayed Hispanics ,as humble, family that did have obstacles, rifts, and family members that RELATED TO YOUR OWN FAMILY .Like Bob could be the rebel ,cool, partying cousin Ritchie our enthusiastic nephew or brother, cousin, uncle, etc living HIS PRIME LIFE ..Rosie the neighbor or childhood aquantance that feels like a sister, a Tia, that married into family BUT HAS ALWAYS SEEMED LIKE FAMILY..OMG...AND Connie the mother that resonates and reminds me of my mom, or even ME AS A HISPANIC single MOTHER with sons that I Adore but ALSO MUST BE FIRM AND MINDFUL HOW MUCH THEY MUST RESPECT ME at any age . It's just AWESOME AWESOME MOVIE ..I was born and raised in Corpus Christi Texas..not far from Where Lou Diamond Phillips grew up ...literally hop sick and jump away from each other .

[@ArnaqNuummiu791]

The best movie ever!! 🌟🌟🌟 And RIP Elizabeth Peña ❤️❤️❤️

[@bluestarlighting29]

Thank you for share this video clip, if wasn't for yard sale I pick up video this film movie and later found video on Buddy Holly I though was great idea put them together one DVD box. I always enjoy watch true story of Richie Valens music. Back 2015 was first time walk in Surf Ballroom pick up my ticket and later read and looking at photos. None my friend or DJ or my parents or my gamma no never told me at this learn hard way. So glad did movie. There fans show place school Richie high school now is middle school. And place use live at. And grave area. So glad actors did fantastic job. Always keep Richie Valens music alive . Songs were very special. Though years. Thank you.

[@Kwantifye]

Love this move. RIP Elizabeth Pena.

[@alubaldini]

the best lou diamond movie. and young guns ,,1,2

[@alubaldini]

***** i will try this , bats was soso

[@barnpicks8884]

alvaro u best lou diamond film would be The Big Hit (he owned it!)

[@madelyncollazo2938]

He is gorgeous man even after 25 years later. He still looks so good

[@valdeniserafim1054]

Me apaixonei pela história desse adolescente e seus amigos .Lá bamba, Danna um das canções mais linda de Richtie Vallens, Me apaixonei também pelos atores Lou Diamond, Ezai Morales e Danna amei este filme tão bom legado de Richtie Vallens e seus amigos.

[@ritafebamba2303]

👍Watched it several times, throughly enjoyed it . Having said that my given name is Bamba and this song gave us recognition to no end. I come from a family of politicians and this was the sole Champaign song and every social event a Bamba attended this song 🎼🎵🎶🕺🏽💃🏻🎵 was played❣️Cha Cha Cha Cha 🎼🎵🎶❣️ This pass February 2018 I attended Kim, Hyun Joong Haze World Tour Concert in Mexico City, Mexico 🇲🇽 and I had a heartfelt welcoming at the airport; mind you that was my first visit to Mexico City , don’t speak the language either ❣️ Upon exiting Customs & Immigrations I was lost; asked the porters where is the shuttle service area? They had to get an interpreter and once they understood my name , Rita Fe Bamba, they were smiling 🎤 and dancing 🕺🏽 🕺🏽🕺🏽🕺🏽🕺🏽to La Bamba and I 💃🏻 joined them , it was amazing 😉, love ❤️ it 👏 ❤️ 🇬🇺🇺🇸

[@djreyes06]

Los años no pasan por Esai Morales, el tiempo lo ha respetado!!!!!

[@valdeniserafim1054]

Verdade continua um belo homem, com lou Diammond que época um jeito de garoto sensível romântico, um corpo super definido pernas alongadas ...lindo

[@rosetweddle9676]

great film, still shed tears when i watch although i know what happens

[@paulanthonymartin5315]

Great movie so young Richie his history and music will live on

[@gillypig1]

“It ain’t my first, or my last”!! 😎👍🏼

[@bettyboop7296]

Just watched this moie for the thousandth time love this movie.

[@MrWolverinewarrior]

The girl who played Donna is named Danielle von Zerneck. She has acted here and there since La Bamba, but not very much. She has stayed on the production writing side of the film business pretty much ever since. Both her Dad and Mom are in the film business. I had a crush on her, I was 17 when this movie came out, and she looked just like my girlfriend at the time. I wish she would act more, and had come to this reunion!

[@danielarellano3524]

Thanks for the info. I did not know who she was before or after La Bamba. She was very pretty in La Bamba.

[@javierrodriguez1626]

I think she was married to lou

[@MagicGary1960]

Just loved Danielle Von Zerneck who played Ritchies Girlfriend Donna Ludwig She was so beautiful.

[@longiscadenotas4890]

I wish girls would be like her now a days,... classy and humbled

[@Tapatioandchips]

As a young girl watching the Bamba I like many fell in love with Lou Diamond Philip, I was the only one that had his soul son :)

[@Andressantiagooo99]

La bamba one of the best movies grew up watching it still to this day I fucking love the movie watched it over 20 times never gets old

[@jcarlosjimenez6176]

Esa película no me canso de verla la veo la veo y la vuelvo a ver.

[@dexterjones8646]

Great movie. In fact the oldies, Big Bopper, Richie Valens, Buddy Holly Chuck Berry, a mixed crowd. Beautiful.

[@vassa1972]

Very cool I loved the the movie and everytime I I see watch it reminds me of my late mother Vassa

[@alangonzalez663]

the best song ever and movie I saw it 100 times

[@gabrielavargas2118]

no way

[@michaelmendias1081]

I've literally probably seen the movie like 150 times

[@cuauhtemocacosta2429]

GRAN PELICULA. GRACIAS GRACIAS Y GRACIAS A TODOS ESTOS GRANDES ACTORES. YO TENÍA 20 AÑOS AHORA TENGO 53. ,HY FROM MÉXICO

[@krlm2280]

One of my favorite movies of all time still good to this day "listen punk"!!

[@RedTango]

Love this movie. Saw it in the theater and still watch it..one of the best/most entertaining bio pic.

[@selmamonsores4015]

Amo esse filme!!!!!!! Esai muito bonito, jovial👏👏👏👏

[@dieselburner4461]

Bob looks good for his age

[@billbelzek6748]

Esai, Will Smith, and Keanu Reeves must have all been born in the same vampire lair

[@z512345]

Great and very emotional movie.

[@melissamireles3838]

La bamba movie made me cry love that movie

[@Clark.Griswold]

RIP Elizabeth.

[@joeblows4694]

One of the best biopics ever imo.

[@susancartright9657]

I smile I sing I cry La Bamba is a great movie!❤❤❤

[@jwb6782]

Marcou minha infância! Clássico!!!

[@jamesp4521]

Grew up with this movie , we had about 50 movies VHS movies and this was one of my favourite, and turned me on to rock n roll

[@locotx215]

2:02 . . OH crap . . I loved Bad Boys! When they set up that bomb in the radio . . . that was awesome! Loved that movie growing up!

[@jaygill5582]

Yeah and the blond guy whose radio was rigged is Clancy Brown A.K.A Mr Krabs from SpongeBob SquarePants.

[@renatofelix4996]

Um dos melhores filmes do mundo,LA BAMBA.

[@SportGames]

Morales seems younger than Lou today.

[@smh-tf5yj]

well he is

[@victormanuelchaveznajar3291]

CASI 60 AÑOS Y ESE RITMO NUNCA MORIRA LA BAMBA SON JAROCHO CON ARREGLO TIPO ROCK

[@mariopina7961]

I know how he felt about donna. I too lost the most beautiful girl iv'e ever known love forever my GG.I will never love another.until we meet again in heaven with open arms.

[@joetweed5909]

Lou Dimond Phillips did a outstanding acting in this film he is one of my favorite actors of all time I tip my hat to you lou

[@Stugots666x]

Esai Morales was soo great in this movie

[@esm2020]

I just watched it last night 01/16/2020.And It still gets me.

[@SHADOWGIRL1971]

Rest In Peace, Elizabeth “Rosie” Peña.

[@garyw1971]

One of THE Best music films of ALL TIME 👍

[@ramosaramburujocelyn5276]

Me encanta esta peli❤️

[@marinoderienzo3176]

One of my favorite movies ever and always always more difficult to watch at the end.

[@6400az]

Watched this movie 3 or 4 times back in 1987. Just had everything, comedy, music then the gut wrenching end.

[@mylesjs5326]

I agree with you on that one.

[@Tehui1974]

Esai Morales did a great job in this movie. I'm surprised he didn't receive best supporting actor nomination for the major awards (or maybe he did?)

[@3spressoShot]

The problem is he played the role so convincingly I'm sure people just assumed that was sort of his normal personality. Sort of like no matter what role the rock is in he's sort of just the rock in a different situation. Not much depth . Esai played it so good you assume he's Mexican American lol

[@monstalova]

Yeah one of the best roles played to be overlooked for an Oscar.

[@catherinematulid1289]

That movie made me cry at the end so sad but his music and his voice and his good heart will last enternity

[@explorer1968]

25 years just like that! Great that the main actors made it through; even better the classic movie honors a teenager who dared to sing in Spanish an old Mexican folkloric song and made it a classic rock one!!

[@lunettegrojean1060]

Excellent cast and movie ❤

[@scalemodel265]

one of my all time favorite movies

[@swayzeadachi24]

Who's here and its 2020! And still watching La Bamba!

[@anagc9834]

Assisti o filme ontem, 19.07.19, amei, achei triste. Sabia q ele tinha morrido jovem, mas me surpreendi com a história e a pouca idade, 17 anos, mt jovem para morrer.

[@nenabunena]

LDP looks great, the 3 piece suit & the hair, everything! Esai imo looks better here and in every other film of his than in the film La Bamba.

[@SamuelClemente7718]

Watching right now!

[@wagnerrodrigues9029]

Este filme fica na história , foi lindo .

[@justinquaylepate1358]

I love that movie, I have it on DVD

[@veraevans6387]

Amazing that Lou Diamond Phillips was trying to play Bob and Esai Morales was trying to play Ritchie. That's like the Twilight Zone.

[@asahichristian4621]

Thank you LA BAMBA

[@sandypulma8801]

Wow! @cabo de ver este vídeo encantador ver estos actores! Que reencuentro perico falto donna!

[@rubenpuente8808]

Rip Elizabeth Pena. Truly missed

[@adamtownsend7829]

Bob is so nice in real life..lol

[@xangolaiderr498]

Bob Who? Do you mean Esai Morales ? Bob is just a character on a movie they do different people .

[@altairaltair6551]

Parabens, otima lembranca, valeu.