Acceptance Speech: John Leguizamo (2018)

John Leguizamo accepts a Special Tony Award during the Creative Arts Awards portion of the 2018 Tony Awards ceremony.

[vivicagene]

😭 I cried! Such a moving speech! Ya’ll gotta watch his new Netflix Comedy special “Latin for Morons” is funny and educational.

[agneseditsstuff]

That's what Lin-Manuel Miranda has done as well, creating parts himself for the people who deserves them. Awesome guys, these two.

[liquidsin]

I have followed John L. for so many years and watched so many of his shows and movies, and until this day I am still profoundly impressed on how much energy and love he puts into his work. Well earned John, You deserve it.

[bryannec]

I so love John Leguizamo. I'm very happy he's reaping the benefits of his hard work of many years.

[MelindaAugustina]

Such a genius. He has made the biggest difference in my life this year. Brilliant.

[johnnydtractive]

I love John Leguizamo. He is also the best at what he does. Best ever, throughout American history. No one else has taken the one man show to such heights, has used the medium so effectively not only to entertain but to educate, to engage, to enlighten, to make the invisible visible. He's so talented & hard-working, so kind & decent. Like I said: I love John Leguizamo. Long may he reign!!!!

[jocelynleyva]

I can’t even make a funny comment about me crying Bc wow I just felt him talking to me. And I know what he feels, so deep in my soul and to see someone with ideas and the will to create ti change the game in Broadway just gives me all the hope in the world and just seeing someone that look like me making it up there, no words can describe the relief and pride, and hope I have

[radnasegal]

So glad he got this award! I was born in Russia and currently live in US. So I knew nothing really about Latin history before I heard his interview on NPR and then went to see his show on a Broadway! What a talent, radiating with intelligence and a killer scence of humor! Bravo, John Leguizamo!

[xandraj]

Hell yes! Thank you John!! Why isn't this being reported all over social media?! John is one of the few latinx artists to be recognized for his work (finally) and has deserved recognition for so long!

[viciousangel]

The last part had me crying I feel like people forgot our kids that are detained and many POC suffering

[ericbillion]

He knows what’s up and his not afraid! Bravo

[jazzabellgl]

In the best of ways John you remind me of Charlie Chaplin not just with comedy but how much of a humanitarian you've become for US Latinos. This means a lot to me as a fan of your work and dedication you put to speak for those who either can't or don't have the strength to. Thank you so much for not forgetting about Puerto Rico and Thank you for doing what you love from the heart. John Leguizamo, YOU DESERVE IT! ❤❤❤

[dianavilla]

You are a true hero for our people John. I cannot thank you enough for making this show and always baring your truth which is also ours. God blessed us Brown people with you. Siempre para delante.

[ikuep]

I've been so disconnected from entertainment news, and I just found out about this. I'm very happy for John. Viva los latinos!

[SylviaWongLewis]

Bravo! Great diversity message, especially for Latin people! The ancestors are happy!

[lennardcovarrubias]

Had the honor to see him in the West Coast what a great young man🇺🇸🇲🇽....

[LS-ngsf]

When, I grow up, I wanna be a comedian just like John.

At 62 years old, I still practice and practice but can never fill his shoes, because, John is the best and I love him for his accomplishments. I never get tired of watching him.

LOVE YOU JOHN❤

[sergiodoordie]

Man jon is one of the funniest guy I've seen n he's really talented as well

[normajean]

Thank you John!!! Proud Latina here!!!!

[zxcccccc]

Americans should be very upset about the deaths and lack of concern for the needs of Americans on that island.