The Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread, Part Four- Page 20

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 8:34pm

Someone needs to withdraw his bottle of hair gel.

[sweetestsiren]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 8:37pm

I think he looks fine at his current weight, although really, he could use some teeth whitening.

"A chunker"? Hee, skittles.

Anyway, I haven't said so here yet, but I'm so happy for Raul about the nomination. And his response was, as always, very eloquent and made me smile. Updated On: 5/14/08 at 08:37 PM

[Perfectly Marvelous]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 8:37pm

I remember him in Cabaret...he was pretty skinny (well, he had to be really, he was playing a crack smoking man whore! [that's just my endearment for the Emcee. ])

But I do notice the weight change a little in those pictures.

I'm not that concerned though, because no matter what he's still a gorgeous guy. That's not meant to sound shallow, I just think he's quite handsome. Chunky or not, I love me some Raul. :)


Also, that Homecoming picture is so adorable. As is Raul's response to the nomination. I'm a bit surprised he was nominated, though, but the two of them did very well so the recognition is deserved.

Updated On: 5/14/08 at 08:37 PM

[LePetiteFromage]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 8:51pm

Updated On: 1/24/09 at 08:51 PM

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 8:54pm

Word.

[Perfectly Marvelous]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 8:58pm

Absolutely, he's one of those people who holds on to their looks as they age. Though, the intelligence and great personality have a lot to do with it.

Definitely. that's mainly the reason why he's my biggest inspiration - he is incredibly intelligent and insightful not to mention is one of the most loveliest people I've ever met.

It's hard to explain this without sounding like a dork, but basically Raul is the reason why I'm still pursuing theater. Had I not met him, not talked to him, there is a great possibility that I wouldn't be in school at the moment working towards a degree in Theater Arts. He's so personable and kind, and extraordinarily talented that it rubs off ... and it comes across whenever he speaks about a project or a role.

[sweetestsiren]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 8:59pm

Tonight is one of those nights where this thread makes me really happy.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:05pm

Hehe, me too.

For me, one of the things I admire most about him aside from his talent is how passionate he is about the theater, as a form of artistic expression -- as something you can, and often do, fully, completely love. That's a sentiment very close to my heart, and it's always gratifying to see it reflected in someone who's work you really respect.

[LePetiteFromage]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:11pm

Updated On: 1/24/09 at 09:11 PM

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:15pm

Yeah, exactly. I mean, it's an industry with a lot of ego, and he's certainly not without his share, but it doesn't entirely consume who he is, which can be a turn-off with a lot of actors.

[MotorTink]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:18pm

princess? ego? never!



Sooo....less than a week until Show Stoppers...do you think he will still be sporting the long hair?

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:18pm

Maybe his gel will miraculously go missing before then.

[keen on kean]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:24pm

One of the sweetest things I ever heard him say about his colleagues was his reaction to AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY. He said that his feelings watching the Steppenwolf company must be like those of a parent watching a child perform, he was so overwhelmed by his love and pride for them.

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:33pm

I'm going to write "chunker" on my refrigerator door. Should make a good deterrent in times of weakness and it'll make me laugh when I need it.

I use the term in a more affectionate manner, like a cute pudgy baby.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:35pm

Or a baby bear!

[sweetestsiren]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:43pm

Maybe his gel will miraculously go missing before then.

Maybe you-know-who reads this thread and will make that happen for us.

Is it sad that my brain goes from "Aww, baby bear!" to Stephen Colbert?

[MotorTink]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:45pm

total side note but I know a lot of you are big fans of his - NJPAC this season will have Brian Stokes Mitchell concert in October.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:50pm

You guys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ6zJrnJNCo

I don't care that it has nothing to do with Raul.

[sweetestsiren]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:52pm

I was TOTALLY thinking of Knut when I made my post. He's not tiny and adorable anymore, though. Well, not tiny. Still pretty adorable.

Also fitting that the top story on Yahoo currently is about polar bears as a threatened species.

Thanks for the info, Tink! I really wish that Stokes would be in another show, as completely, mindblowingly awesome as his concerts are. Updated On: 5/14/08 at 09:52 PM

[keen on kean]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:55pm

Well, presumably both Knut and Raul are cuddly.

[sweetestsiren]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 10:02pm

I would certainly think so, kean.

https://www.comedycentral.com/colbertreport/videos.jhtml?videoId=90339

Knut! And a hilarious Word.

Relevance? Uh.... I once (seriously) had a dream that Raul was being interviewed by Jon Stewart on The Daily Show. It was, like, the best dream ever.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 10:03pm

I think the cuddly connection is relevance enough.

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 10:10pm

Hee, I was totally going to post the link to the Knut video, but got distracted watching it again.

I wish Stokes would be in a show again. It seems Raul is the only person I'm a fan of that is consistently on Broadway these days. There's just a dearth of classic leading man roles in musicals. Now it's all about the pretty boys with pretty voices and nothing below the surface.

Updated On: 5/14/08 at 10:10 PM

[sweetestsiren]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 10:18pm

Stokes as Fredrik in a revival of A Little Night Music - yea or nay?

[Mandi Moo]

Posted: 5/14/08 at 10:24pm

I'd be perfectly content with just a revival of A Little Night Music.