CHINO XL ('Tony')
What is it like to be the tough guy of a romantic comedy?
You're extra tough because since it's a romantic comedy, you can just walk in a room and it's more of a comedic relief than it would be in another project. When we were filming, most of the scenes are between Luke [Wilson] and Kate [Hudson] only. So everybody, the whole crew was happy to have the scenes when we're coming and chasing them around and all that stuff because it's the only time anybody else is really in the movie. So, you're extra tough when you're in a comedy.
Did you learn to Flamenco?
Man, I wish nobody else would ask me that. No, I couldn't Flamenco dance. I learned for this.
How was the learning process?
I had to take a lot of lessons to be bad. I stank - and then I got to bad. Now I'm about too terrible and soon I'll be all right, maybe. But still, maybe somebody's saying, “It looks terrible.” Perfect.
And working with Kate Hudson and Luke Wilson?
It was good watching [those] two because they'd worked together before. They've got a good relationship. Their timing between one another is really good. It's just really natural. There's no difference in watching them talk at lunch and watching them act together. They like each other.
Lobo Sebastian at the Premiere of "Alex and Emma"
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What's it like to be the tough guy villain in a romantic comedy?
Very unusual, you know? I mean, especially working on this film because it wasn't character-y. There were certain moments that were just very real. And I just had a good time.
There's not usually such a physical element in a romance.
Well, no, there's not. It was unusual but trying to just know your boundaries.You don't want to make it too heavy because it's not that kind of film. So, you keep [it] a little bit light but you want to keep some reality.
Did you have to learn to Flamenco dance?
Totally. It was so funny because me and Chino XL [are] like these two big guys, but we're wearing these little, little shoes with the little heels, and it's just hysterical.
And working with Kate Hudson and Luke Wilson?
I had a great time. [She's] a lot of fun to work with. Luke is a good sport. We took him through a lot of hurt and pain, but he's a good sport.
