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Stephen Baldwin became a born-again Christian shortly after the 9/11 attacks. Blades has had great success in the Anglophone movie world, but musically he has done well keeping close to his Latin roots. He directed and produced Livin' It!, a film that focuses on Christian teens and evangelism. Blades has stated in interviews that he believes his biggest mistake was releasing an English-language album in 1988 in the wake of his 1987 Grammy for Escenas — a trap he sees other Latin artists falling into. Notable TV Guest Appearances. Blades' 1999 album Tiempos which he made with the 12-piece Costa Rican band Editus, represented a break from his salsa past and a rejection of commercial trends in Latin music. Filmography:. In 1999, he played Mexican artist Diego Rivera in Tim Robbins' Cradle Will Rock In 1997, Blades headed the cast of singer/songwriter Paul Simon's first Broadway musical, The Capeman, based on a true story about a violent youth who becomes a poet in prison.

Movie History. His many film appearances include The Milagro Beanfield War (1988), The Two Jakes (1990), Mo' Better Blues (1990), and Devil's Own (1997). He is a self-professed born-again Christian and is also a Republican. During the 1990s, he acted in films, got a doctorate in international law from Harvard University, mounted his unsuccessful presidential bid, founding the party Movimiento Papa Egoró, and continued to make salsa records. He is one of the "Baldwin brothers," with brothers Daniel, William and the most famous Alec. He was also the subject of Robert Mugge's documentary The Return of Ruben Blades, which debuted at that year's Denver Film Festival. Stephen Baldwin (born May 12, 1966) is an American actor. This same year he earned a master's degree in international law from Harvard University.

"Family Ties" (1982) playing "Bobby" in episode: "Beyond Therapy" (episode # 7.4) 27 November 1988. In 1985, Blades gained widespread recognition as co-writer and star of the independent film Crossover Dreams as a New York salsa singer willing to do anything to break into the mainstream. "China Beach" (1988) playing "Chuck Berry" (as Steve Baldwin) in episode: "All About E.E.V." (episode # 2.6) 11 January 1989. In 1982, Blades got his first acting role in The Last Fight writing the title song as well as portraying a singer-turned-boxer vying for a championship against a fighter who was played by real life world champion boxer Salvador Sánchez. "Saturday Night Live" (1975) playing "Himself" (uncredited) (episode # 19.13) 12 February 1994. In the early 1980s, Blades began his career in films as a composer of soundtracks. Pratt Goes to Sheridan" (episode # 1.2) 25 April 1995. When he was free of his contractual obligations, Blades signed with another label, Electra, and assembled a top-notch band (known variously as Seis Del Solar or Son Del Solar) and recorded a number of albums with them.

"Legend" (1995) playing "Jimmy Siringo" in episode: "Mr. These are generally considered toss-offs and Blades himself told his fans to avoid them. "Howard Stern Show, The" (1994) playing "Himself" 9 September 1996. After 1980, Blades tried to terminate his contract with Fania, but he was contractually obligated to record several more albums. "Roseanne Show, The" (1998) playing "Himself" 3 November 1998. Their album Siembra (1978) became the best-selling salsa record in history. "Howard Stern Radio Show, The" (1998) playing "Himself" 24 April 1999. Shortly thereafter Blades started collaborating with trombonist and band leader Willie Colón, and they recorded several albums together.

"Howard Stern Show, The" (1994) playing "Himself" 8 February 2000. Blades began his musical career in New York playing with local bands while working in the mailroom at Fania Records, and soon was working with salseros Ray Barretto and Larry Harlow. "Batman Beyond" (1999) playing "Big Time/Charlie Bigelow" (voice) in episode: "Big Time" (episode # 3.4) 7 October 2000. In 1974, Blades moved to the United States, staying temporarily with his exiled parents in Miami before moving to New York City. "Night Visions" (2001) playing "Barry" in episode: "The Doghouse" (episode # 1.17) 30 August 2001. After obtaining degrees in political science and law at Panama's Universidad Nacional, Blades worked at the Bank of Panama as a lawyer. "Fear Factor" (2001) playing "Himself" (episode # 2.10) 11 March 2002. His grandfather, Reuben Blades, was a black worker from St Lucia, and had come to Panama to build the canal.

Blades's father is a percussionist-turned-detective and his mother was a singer and radio performer. His most famous song is "Pedro Navaja", a song about a criminal whose day to die has come. Blades is completely bilingual, working both in English and Spanish. In September 2004, he was appointed minister of tourism by Panamanian president Martín Torrijos.

Although he only got 20% of the vote in his failed attempt to win the Panamanian presidency in 1994, he remains wildly popular in that country and much admired throughout Latin America. As songwriter, Blades brought the lyrical sophistication of South American nueva canción and Cuban nueva trova to salsa, creating thinking persons' dance music. Rubén Blades (born July 16, 1948) is a Panamanian salsa singer, songwriter, actor and politician.