Mr. Plana emigrated with his family to Miami from Cuba at the age of eight. He went on to attend Loyola-Marymount University, where he earned a bachelor's degree through the Honors Program in Literature and Theatre Arts, graduating magna cum laude. He received his professional training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England. Beginning in 1978, his combined film, television movie and television series engagements number at least a phenomenal 135 works. He has worked in literally all dramatic genres, network and public television, broadcast and cable, across the commercial and independent film divide - each work breaking new ground in Latino representation and/or recasting old Latino stereotypes with dimensions of human dignity and social value. From the landmark TV sitcom classic What's Happening (1978) to the Chicano dramatic anthem Zoot Suit (1981), to network TV's Cagney and Lacey (1982), to the quintessential U.S. immigration saga El Norte (1983), to Salvador (1986), Born in East L.A. (1987), Miami Vice (1988), Break of Dawn (1988), Romero (1989), L.A. Law (1989), JFK (1991), The Golden Girls (1991), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1994), A Million to Juan (1994), 500 Nations (1995), Lone Star (1996), The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca (1997), Ally McBeal (1998), The Princess and the Barrio Boy (2000), The West Wing (2001), Resurrection Boulevard (2001), 24 (2005), El Muerto (2005), and Ugly Betty (2006-2007) - the profile of Mr. Plana's career maps the high points of intelligence, challenge, and innovation in film and television of the past thirty years. Add to this his work as co-founder and executive artistic director of the East Los Angeles Classic Theatre since 1992 and there remains absolutely no doubt that Mr. Tony Plana embodies by his passion, dedication and talents, a cultural treasure and role model of tremendous proportions.

Born in Miami, Florida, Mr. Valderrama's family moved to Venezuela when he was three and then, eleven years he moved with his family to Los Angeles. Not speaking a word of English, he quickly learned the language and began drama classes in high school to help assimilate into U.S. culture. Performing in numerous plays, he made his professional debut in a Spanish language Pacific Bell commercial. On the encouragement of his high school drama teacher, Mr. Valderrama got an agent and was soon cast in the CBS miniseries Four Corners and the Disney Channel's Omba Makamba. As a junior at William Howard Taft High School, he was cast in the pilot that became That 70's Show. Mr. Valderrama's career to date has informed a generation's television experience by his memorable performance as "Fez" on That 70's Show (Fox, 1998-2006) and his Executive Produced Yo Momma (2006-present). By his work on The Disney Channel's Handy Manny (2006-present), he stands to inspire a new generation of young television viewers. On the big screen, his work in Summer Catch (2001), Party Monster (2003), Beauty Shop (2005), and Fast Food Nation (2006), illustrate a commitment to both transcending tired Latino urban and family stereotypes as well as diversifying the palette of Latino dramatic expressions. His range of performances that include music videos (Cypress Hill's What's Your Number), independent short film (La Torcedura, 2004 and Longtime Listener, 2006), and stage (Blackout and Sunset Boulevard) inspire youth world wide, through a rich array of entertainment achievements, contributions, and pursuits.