Star Wars' Oscar Isaac Talks Guatemalan Roots | NBC News

Star Wars' Oscar Isaac joins Pop Latino to talk about his roots, his upcoming film "Ex-Machina" and anxiety issues.
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Star Wars' Oscar Isaac Talks Guatemalan Roots | NBC News

[@kikibellissima]

I just love the way he says "Guatemala". Ok, I just love him.

[@wildspirited]

When I find out he was from Guatemala I started flipping out...because I'm Guatemalan as well. 😂👏🏽🇬🇹❤️

[@jsebastianlpzc]

Nobody cares about where are u from

[@wildspirited]

+Juan Sebastian López Coello did I ask if anybody cares? No. I can comment whatever I like just like you can with your unnecessary words towards me.

[@paolomonterroso8560]

the main reason why I'm here actually😂😂💙💪

[@jonathanjuarez5162]

I'm GUATEMALAN too😎☺

[@waldoa4760]

Me too 😊

[@zasddsaf]

huge respect for this talented guy

[@Rachel-ct3jc]

I love how humble he is. He's a great actor!

[@Bidany13]

I'm a very proud Guatemalan-American, growing up i was always loved learning more about were my parents were born and the culture/history (thanks to my dad) and even though there are lots of hispanics here in California, I still haven't meet another Guatemalan my age (15). So when I found out that there was a Guatemalan in the new star wars movie I couldn't believe it, i'm so happy and it makes me feel so proud that Guatemala is getting the recognition it deserves in other words... Thank you Oscar Isaac, this teen is now a huge fan of yours :) Keep on rocking!

[@Alexthebug1]

I feel the same exact way!!! I'm 17 and I'm also a Guatemalan American. I literally cried when I found out Oscar was Guatemalan :)

[@Bidany13]

I texted my mom and we were both rooting for him when we watched the movie

[@MJ-lx2pb]

+Bianca Alvarado same here finally we have someone that represents us in the acting world!!!

[@Bidany13]

EXACTLY!

[@Galbanolli]

I am much older but had the same issue as well 😩

[@DanielleA2023]

He should win an Emmy for Moon Knight

[@rosieposie0988]

God he's amazing and super attractive

[@genius0173]

Great actor. His first big role was long ago in the biblical movie "Joseph" character he played in such a great movie. Excellent Guatemalan actor. God bless!

[@juliocoronador5083]

the movie name is The Nativity Story

[@shelleyolsen5418]

It's one of my favorite movies ever

[@MJ-lx2pb]

WE got a golden globe winner!! Yay for my fellow Guatemalans!!! orgullosa de ser Guatemalteca!!

[@dckevin6749]

As an American-Guatemalan he made me feel very proud and a great role model to look up to!

[@supermilkguy]

He has beautiful hair

[@jonathanjuarez5162]

Me too my parents are from Guatemala GT 502 Central America 😎🌎🌎💪💙😀

[@gehilitas]

I never knew he was Guatemalan!!! And born there so interesting I’m Guatemalan also and very proud to have him !!!

[@christianmaharajh2214]

I am Nicaraguan but my dad’s family roots came from Coban Guatemala. My grandfather grew up there with his family. I hope to see Guatemala on day.

[@Natallz]

My grandmas family is from Coban as well I’m hoping to visit soon too

[@alexarias5717]

love to see a fellow latino achieve success and see him in quality good ass movies, love him soo much

[@guatediva04]

I love that he says Guate. in Espa~ol, not in the Americanized accent. He's the best! Latinos Stand Up! :-) Si Se Puede!

[@222fairydust]

es verdad 💙

[@andreaillescas5649]

G U A T E M A L A Es la onda muchá

[@billzzzlpz7968]

+Andrea Illescas Awevos!

[@Galbanolli]

🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹❤️❤️❤️❤️ i love that he mentions Gaby Moreno. She is an amazing singer

[@hugominueza3823]

Nuestro orgullo Chapin..thanks for representing our beautiful country Guatemala 🇬🇹

[@al3jo6129494]

long live Isaac guatemalan proud!!

[@Bieber95Gurl]

IRONMAN Lol his family moved here when he was an infant. Yes he’s more American than anything else

[@59inuyasha]

Aaaaayye! im Cuban-Guatemalan too!!!

[@neoblackcyptron]

intelligent guy, for an actor he talks tech like an engineer.

[@flykitty9516]

He's so beautiful inside and out!

[@RicMorales1]

Great interview with a very talented and creative artist. Awesome!

[@comandantep213]

viva guatemala

[@vladimiralvarez1162]

Positive vibes to a fellow brethren from Guatemala!!!!!

[@holamoisesguti]

+Vladimir Alvarez Ty bro! greetins for u.

[@elizabethgrijalva5037]

I wanna be an actress but most of the actresses that are famous were born in Mexico and now I am proud to know he is a successful actor and I can look up to him .

[@slightexag]

he was incredible in ex machina

[@lyramed]

Siempre me pareció guapo ♥️ y cuando me entere de sus raíces latinas fue aún más 🤗

[@Jackie-eb2fr]

So proud of him! He is soo talented, very charismatic and so freaking versatile! He sings, he acts! I wish him all the exito in the world. Him and Pedro Pascal are pure latino talent and power

[@bmar4296]

YASSSS Guatemala!!!!! Proud to be Guatemalan and American

[@DH-sz3vg]

I loved the way he said guatemala 🇬🇹

[@ericksanchez2746]

He's not the only Guatemala Actor,,, there are Others,,,, he is one of many others.....

[@honeydew1]

oscar es muy bonito :-))))

[@MaynorJ]

+screams Agreed!

[@kenroycherrington781]

Si! Not that way but I can see his sex appeal!

[@itsNitroG]

Viva Guatemala! 🇬🇹 Soy Chapin!

[@carsx5]

Go 🇬🇹 Guatemala!!

[@dannyblanco8544]

I’m a Guatemalan Mexican American and I always tell people I’m Mexican American since a lot of people don’t know about Guatemala 💀 so Guatemalan success usually makes me happy:)

[@daylinalvarez1031]

Who doesn’t know about Guatemala? You say I don’t feel proud about it your chapín side 😒

[@dannyblanco8544]

@@daylinalvarez1031 plenty don’t know … the American school system failed many of us lmao

[@Natallz]

I’m the same too!

[@joshuacampbell2]

We are all proud of you guy, we'll keep supporting you, go forward.

[@marplato2558]

Cool Guatemalan and a great and talented actor and singer. Muchas bendiciones Oscar! 👏 👍

[@carlosquiroa6492]

que bien, Muy talentoso Actor!

[@ronaldosarceno305]

Great actor humble guy, on his way to win an Oscar one of these days

[@genius0173]

He is 100% Guatemalan.. Born in Beautiful Guatemala son of Guatemalan mother. Guatemala must recover every metre of its rich territory of Belice and sue the criminal, parasite and pirate monarchy from the small Island of England... Greetings to Mel Gibson as well..

[@biffyqueen]

Oh god he sings too. *melts*

[@Frlene71]

Love Oscar! And he's smart!

[@ninoskasmith6568]

Él es bello y bien humilde me encanta.!

[@JMBBrasil]

Truly good actors are always also smart.

[@footballandtechno8]

oscar is so talented and seems like a simple and humble guy

[@kimmo4674]

Whenever I see him on a star wars ad or trailer and even at the Star Wars ride at Disneyland I always shout “my paisano!!!” Hahaha

[@MarioMorales925]

I just wonder if he still have family in Guatemala... and where was his mother from Guatemala, I mean what department or city. I just saw him playing guitar and singing with Gaby Moreno and it is very interesting or look like he is very simple and humble person, I know many people who are famous tend to forget where they come from... but anyway it is nice to know that he's Guatemalan.

[@vicentemiguel4094]

aquí en chicago ,San luis mo kansas city mo .saludos

[@31072gab]

Im in love

[@HelloTuuuurdz]

I am so in love with Oscar 🥰

[@henrygarcia3767]

Always welcome to guatemala

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

He goes in and out of english/spanish accent when saying Guatemala😂😂😂😂

[@hfmmin6761]

I'm proud of my half Guatemalan Puerto Ricans kids just like Ricardo Arjona kids Chapines Boricuas ❤

[@oscarveliz3538]

That's wassup. Mi paisano and tocayo also 👍

[@josevillarreal9920]

He grew up in a wealthy family in Guatemala not sweating and working hard in the jungle. He's a great actor and seems like a well grounded man.

[@DrVonNostrand]

French grandparents and Cuban father. He is using Guatemala for clout

[@josevillarreal9920]

@@DrVonNostrand Do you think he's a good actor Dr.?

[@DrVonNostrand]

@@josevillarreal9920 yes, even though he is taking advantage of the Guatemala angle, he is a good actor

[@josevillarreal9920]

@@DrVonNostrand I see, thank you.

[@Flobots1543]

I too want to be a Guatemalan actor

[@aereo1973]

GUATE-AMER-CUBA

[@cathyskywalker77]

@IRONMAN No but your attitude IS garbage. It stinks!!!😝

[@morganh2903]

@IRONMAN calm down xenophobic

[@wernerivancastillomartinez3673]

Felicidades Chapín de oro.

[@claudiazabaleta5270]

Make us proud brother Guate forever

[@powerluchi]

Viva Guatemala 🇬🇹🇬🇹❤️

[@werewolfgirl1995]

The world is better for having Oscar Isaac acting in it

[@MarielosPRamos]

Te amamos Oscar. 💞💞

[@lucindamagallon6879]

This guy can be the next Tony Montana aka Scarface...

[@kolbor9253]

He is so handsome

[@serenity.659]

i’m glad i found out the other day my family is half guatemalan 😂

[@elaguila9087]

Nice video sir .

[@Ximena-lx3jf]

daddy y lo mejor, LATINO BEBEEEEEE

[@AnthonyDoesYouTube]

My mom's from Morelia, I used to tell everyone she was from Guatemala before I found out Michoacán was where that was xD

[@evergonzalez71]

Puchica mucha tenemos un superheroe chapin

[@cognitivedictator7892]

Great too brief interview. Ex Machina, ambitious intense movie with Isaac as the genius reclusive scientist who does mad disco with the Asian AI. Whether he knew it or not, Oscar Isaac in the movie looked like a younger slimmer version of Charles Stross whose book Saturn's Children just happens to have a robot on the cover with the same lattice work design as the female AI android of the movie. Stross otherwise had nothing to do with the film.

[@mon-knight]

he said his dad left but in same interview he said his dad helped him I’M confused?

[@thebestoftimes2414]

This is the Latin Bradley Cooper

[@minason8380]

🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🌊🌊

[@swthero]

Here I can see the resemblance of solid snake but the voice though

[@edgargalicia251]

Que bien 👍

[@Angelhernandez-hp7zd]

I’m imported Chapin too🤣🤣

[@bobthegamer1880]

That’s awesome.

[@bear499]

He definitely looks more Cuban to me, but there's something there in his facial structure especially without the beard that does give off Central American vives.

[@Ximena-lx3jf]

el, definitivamente tiene que saber bailar

[@we.are.all.barabbas]

Ughhhh I'm so infatuated with this man since I watched Ex-Machina 🤤😱

[@giovannidubon7720]

Qué bien habla el inglés ese chapín 😝🤣🤣🤣

[@bradcha5413]

im here after jake lockley

[@rositawest4279]

papito!

[@raquelwhite7210]

I would let this man do whatever he wants to me

[@xHaus0fGagax]

🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹💙💙💙💙

[@Gandalfthegreat.28]

I'm Guatemalan

[@TexDex_]

Same. Born in Houston Texas. I'm full blooded Mayan. A dying breed.

[@RaulGonzalez-fr4pu]

Cuando entrevistan a Oscar en programas de television en Estados Unidos el dice que es de Miami nunca dice que es de Guatemala creo que le da verguenza decir que es de Guate , hay que ser humilde !

[@2legit2Kwit]

Primal hotness.

[@edgargalicia251]

Saludos 🤗

[@edgargalicia251]

🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹❤❤❤🇱🇷🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍

[@michaelpierce3264]

about time he acknowledge his real roots for a while he was trying to pass him self of as a Jewish guy

[@myworld4257]

There a Jewish in Guatemala, remember it’s a religion. I’m of German descendant. Guatemala is full of migrants too

[@dianapoveda3343]

In Panama we have an important.jewish community. They are everywhere,except I think in Asia. And in my country they are.ethnically also,.not.only the religion. Some.even speak with that accent. So there are jewish latinos too.

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

Ok but just when this got interesting, it cut off lol

[@AngelGonzalez-ct9mp]

🇬🇹🤗💯

[@shehzadchowdhury8327]

He is a white gautemalan european origin

[@bunnyontherocks]

Praise the lord he's just as paranoid as me. :P

[@hopeisrael9556]

This is great to find out he’s an Israelite of the tribe of Manasseh but he’s with an enemy her people literally slaughtered, stole,stripped our people of their heritage…. Hopefully he repents and understands Christ is only for his people (Blacks/Hispanics/native Americans) Jeremiah 3:12 “Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the Lord; and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merciful, saith the Lord, and I will not keep anger for ever.”

[@MayganPicard]

I also have a cuban father lol

[@ley6748]

good lord

[@luchooooooooo]

Hux and poe

[@cindydameron1237]

Poe is mine

[@cathyskywalker77]

@@cindydameron1237 I'll take Finn then😉

[@calefperez1893]

🐱