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Peter Sblendorio

Javier Bardem on his Oscar nomination for ‘Being the Ricardos’ and how Desi Arnaz ‘opened door for foreigners’ to be represented

Javier Bardem has lots of love for “I Love Lucy” star Desi Arnaz.

Bardem was nominated for best actor at Sunday’s Academy Awards for his portrayal of Arnaz in the biopic “Being the Ricardos,” which explores the legacy of the Cuban-born entertainer who revolutionized the TV industry alongside Lucille Ball.

“Today, it’s more common to see people from different places having jobs or playing important roles in the industry, but in the ‘50s it was kind of impossible. It was kind of forbidden,” Bardem told the Daily News.

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