Movie star returns to San Angelo for meet-and-greet, talks heroes, best movies and more
Alana Edgin
SAN ANGELO – He's been named Miklo, Street Fighter Ken and more, and he is returning to San Angelo to meet his fans.
While prepping for a meet-and-greet appearance from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at Walmart Supercenter, 610 W. 29th St., Damian Chapa took some time to talk about superpowers, family, crushes and more. Here's what he had to say:
Question: What song puts you in a good mood?
Answer: I love the theme song in the new Toy Story film, as my son Luke smiles each time he hears it, and I love seeing my children smile.
What superpower would you most like to have and why?
The gift of knowledge. My Grandmother and my mother are part Indian. I see things that happen sometimes before they do.
When did you have your first crush?
I fell in love with Ingrid Bergman as a boy watching Casablanca on black and white.
What makes you laugh?
Jimmy Barnes screaming for 10 hours on Youtube.
What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?
The gift of my four sons; Ricco, Luke, Gabriel and Peter.
Who’s your biggest fan?
My little boy Gabriel, whom I love with all my heart.
What movie had the best ending?
Well, I hope I don’t seem egotistical. However, I think "Blood In Blood Out" had a beautiful ending even though I am in the film playing Miklo. I have a great emotional feeling each time I watch it, as I see that three brothers who go a different way each find one thing in common — Raza. Their blood brings them together against any odds.
What movie do you know all the lines to?
I only remember lines when I do movies, and then I forget them.
What’s your favorite video game?
Street Fighter Ken
What’s the most played song on your playlist?
Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones
What’s the last song you downloaded?
"Rain" by The Cult
Who are your heroes?
Jesus of Nazareth, Pancho Villa, Zapata, Marcus Aurelius and any woman who is a great mother.
What’s on your bookshelf?
The Bible and Bloodlines of the Illuminati by Fritz Springmeier
Last book you couldn’t put down?
Art of War
What’s your favorite animated movie?
What’s the worst job you’ve worked?
Cleaning toilets in the Navy
What’s your favorite football team?
The Miami Dolphins in the Dan Marino days
What’s your favorite baseball team?
Cincinnati Reds
What’s your fast-food guilty pleasure?
Wendy's triple
What brings you the greatest joy?
Seeing people who have no opportunity get a chance with the help of others who are more blessed.
About Damian Chapa
With 58 acting roles and 36 directing credits, the actor who played the character "Miklo" from "Blood In Blood Out" will be in town again Wednesday, June 19, 2019.
Damian Chapa has a long list of appearance in movies and television, which includes his role as Ken in "Street Fighter" and an appearance in "Walker, Texas Ranger."
If you go
What: Damian Chapa meet-and-greet
When: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 19
Where: Walmart Supercenter, 610 W. 29th St.
Alana Edgin is a journalist covering Breaking News, Entertainment, Education and Real Estate in West Texas. Send her a news tip at aedgin@gannett.com. Consider supporting West Texas journalism with a subscription to GoSanAngelo.com.