The president of the Dominican Republic praises "actor" Vin Diesel's contributions toward grooming film talent in his nation. Dominican Today has the story:
“International celebrities don’t do what Vin Diesel does”, said Fernández who attended a graduation ceremony for students of audiovisual production sponsored by the actor’s One Race Films Foundation.
President Fernández says the action star's interest in young Dominican actors...and actresses...is “unusual” for international celebrities.
It's an improvement, no?
President Praises Vin Diesel [Dominican Today]
Some Background ...
Bookies Offer Odds on Vin Diesel Coming Out [R20]
Vin's Diva-Like Behavior Threatens Film Production [R20]
"I'm Not the Kind of Guy" [R20]
Vin's Biceps [R20]
The Pacifier [R20]
Hmmmmm...I do think this is a rare and powerful thing for an actor actively support film production in another country...
But, it just seems really strange. His "unusual interest" in DR...juxtaposed with the earlier drama of his having two women thrown out of a club beceause they didnt want to go home with him...
One of many trips to DR...
Is Mr. Diesel hiding a special MAN there?
OOOH..HOW YOU DOIN? ;)
But, seriously, if his presence and work boosts the film production in the DR, then he's doing a good thing.
Posted by: Ryan | 06 July 2007 at 20:49
I just wished he make another (good) movie. Nobody saw it, but FIND ME GUILTY was actually quite good...
Posted by: Andy in Seattle | 07 July 2007 at 09:28
I wonder if the President realises the huge subtextual bomb in his statement.
Posted by: Hikaru | 07 July 2007 at 13:30