I am a firm believer in education and have worked very hard to tell young Latinos that they must go to college and that, if possible, they should pursue an advanced degree. I am convinced that education is the great equalizer.

In 2012 he joined the cast of Sons of Anarchy as high-level pimp Nero Padilla. Smits was to have hosted the 2001 Latin Grammy Awards broadcast on September 11 2001 but it was called off because of the terrorist attacks that day. A.

He is also notable for his portrayal of Bail Organa in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and Miguel Prado in Dexter. A. S.