LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS (on Reality TV, The Masked Singer, La Bamba & Hollywood Representation)

Lou Diamond Phillips steps Behind The Rope. From his big breakthrough playing Ricthie Valens in 1987’s classic La Bamba, Lou Diamond has starred in many of our favorite TV Shows, Movies, and Broadway Shows. Lou is here to chat about the full anthology of his career - Stand and Deliver, Young Guns, Prodigal Son, The Big Hit and many, many more. Lou is also here to chat about his just eliminated star turn as “Mantis” on Fox’s The Masked Singer. Speaking of reality TV, we discuss his many appearances on those other Reality TV shows including, I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!”. Finally, we discuss diversity and inclusion in Hollywood and the current state of the industry. Thank you, Mr. Phillips.  @loudphillips @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: GREENPAN - greenPan.us (Use Code VELVET For 30% Off Your Entire Order Plus Free Shipping On Orders Over $99)  WONDERY - (Follow “Even The Rich” Wherever You Get Your Podcasts. You Can Listen Ad-Free on Amazon Music or Wondery App) MTV MOVIE AND TV AWARDS (Sunday May 7TH 8PM ET / 8PM PT) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices