Demián Bichir Nájera (Spanish pronunciation: [deˈmjan biˈtʃiɾ ˈnaxeɾa]; born August 1, 1963) is a Mexican actor and one of the members of the Bichir family. After starring in telenovelas, he appeared in other Hollywood movies. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in A Better Life. Bichir was born in Torreón, Coahuila. He is an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Ambassador for Immigration Rights.