KKKaaaaaaaahhhhhhnnnnn... The plane!

On a VERY sad note, actor Ricardo Montalban passed away today at the young age of 88. For the better half of 4 decades, this Mexican Monchismo was THE man when it came to Hispanic actors. He dominated most table conversations and every form of entertainment through the 50's, 60's, and 70's appearing in everything from T.V. shows to coffee commercials. With his thick accent and sensual draw, most women of the day couldn't help but pay attention to this exotic man... and some are still swept off their feet to this day. In the 80's he was thrown back into center stage with one of his most memorable roles ever, bringing back the genetic superhuman, Khan Noonien Singh in the feature film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn. Showing his complete love for the art, he accepted the role for a mere $100,000 because he enjoyed the character that he portrayed in the original T.V. series so much. Although, his most prominent contributions may have actually occurred off screen as the president and founder of Nosotros. The non-profit organisation for the improvement of the Latino and Hispanic image in the entertainment industry. The lasting impressions he has left for Hispanic entertainers reach far beyond his unforgettable roles on screen.

God speed Mr Montalban.... You will be missed...

"If you shake your fist, the other guy will shake his too. But if you extend your hand to shake their hand, then they will extend theirs also, and you've made a friend."

- Ricardo Montalban