bichir

A few present-day fish, such as the ornate bichir, retain openings called spiracles on the top of their skulls that allow them to breathe in air as well as water.

Bichir manages to be gruff but sensitive, honest yet mysterious, making Ruiz a mix of righteousness and compassion.

The surprise has left many with the same question on their lips—who the hell is Demian Bichir?

As Bichir put it, his tearjerker role is just the sort that actors “die” for.