All In: The Lou Diamond Phillips Story

This biography follows Lou Diamond Phillips from his birth on a naval base in 1962 and his Filipino, Native American and European heritage through a military family upbringing and early theater work in Texas. It covers his breakthrough as Ritchie Valens in La Bamba and the stardom that followed, then explores the many hats he has worn as a performer, his passion for poker, his activism for representation, and his work as a director. A rich portrait for fans of his films and anyone interested in identity and resilience in Hollywood. 171 pages.