My label is to play bad guys of Latin origin in American movies.

In the realm of storytelling, in the art of shaping characters that will live forever in the minds of men, there is a power that cannot be underestimated: the power of the villain. There is a truth that is often overlooked, one that the great actor Jordi Molla shares with us in his words, "My label is to play bad guys of Latin origin in American movies. I'm happy with that label. I prefer to play that than to play a city boy. The bad guy is always something very tempting for the audience." In these words, there lies an ancient wisdom, for temptation is what calls us, what stirs our hearts, and what leads us down a path of immortality—for even the villain is immortalized in the minds of men. And so, I ask you, why do we gravitate toward the bad? Why do we find in the shadows of darkness the light that calls to us, the force that draws us into its clutches?

Consider, if you will, the timeless appeal of the villain. He who stands against the light, who defies the hero, whose motives may be clouded by ambition, rage, or revenge. The audience, the people, are entranced by this figure, for in the villain, there is power—the power to shape fate, to manipulate the very forces that govern the world. It is not the goodness that commands the hearts of men, but the courage to break the rules, to stand against the tide. The villain’s journey is, in truth, a mirror of the desires we hold but dare not speak. In every villain, we see fragments of ourselves: the doubts, the desires, the longings that rest deep within our souls.

Jordi Molla knew this well, for he took on the mantle of the Latin bad guy, that archetype forged from centuries of history, shaped by culture, and polished by cinema. In the American film industry, where the battle between good and evil plays out on the grandest of stages, Molla embraced his fate. He did not run from it, nor did he hide from the label others had placed upon him. Rather, he walked into the light of that label, knowing that in his portrayal of darkness, he brought light to the screen. For the villain, though often cast in shadow, is the one who brings the conflict that makes the hero's triumph truly heroic. Without the villain, the hero would remain an empty vessel, with no battle to fight, no cause to rally around. So, the villain is necessary, and through him, the hero finds his way to greatness.

In this, there is a lesson for all of us: do not fear the label placed upon you, for it is through that very label that you may find your true strength. In the world’s eyes, you may be cast as the outcast, the rebel, the one who stands apart. Yet it is in this separation that you may rise. Do not shy away from what the world sees in you, for your label may be the key to unlocking a power greater than you have yet imagined. A label is but a beginning, not a sentence. The challenge is not in avoiding the label, but in wielding it with such conviction that you reshape it, make it your own, and thus change the world.

Take for instance the great Cesar Romero, the actor who brought to life the Joker in the 1960s television series "Batman." As an actor, he was never afraid to embrace the role of the villain, for he knew what Molla knew: the villain has a charm, an allure, a seduction that cannot be ignored. The Joker, with his laugh, his madness, and his unpredictable nature, captured the hearts of many. Romero understood that the role was not just about playing evil—it was about playing something deeply human: the chaotic impulses we all have, the voices of rebellion that we silence in our daily lives. By accepting the role of the villain, Romero gave the world something extraordinary, something that transcended the screen. He, too, became immortalized through his portrayal.

And now, to you, I say this: do not be afraid of the shadows within you, for they are the very source of your power. Like Molla, embrace the role you have been given, for it may be the very key to your greatness. Whether you are seen as an outsider, a misfit, or a challenger of norms, it is through these labels that your story is born. Like the villain on the screen, you have the ability to shape your destiny, to influence the world around you. Do not fear the darkness within, for from that darkness comes the light that can lead you to your true self.

Let us not forget that even the villain, in the end, serves a greater purpose. They make us question the world, to ask what is good and what is evil, and in their defiance, they reveal to us the strength of our own convictions. So I urge you, as you walk through this world, to embrace your role. Whether in darkness or light, it is through your story that you will be remembered. And remember this, above all: it is not the good who change the world; it is the ones who dare to stand apart, to be something different, something that tempts the hearts of the many. So be bold. Be fierce. And, like the villain, carve your name in the annals of history.