Billy Candle from Call of Juarez (2006) breaks the stereotypes of the bandido and the Latin male baffoon. Billy is a wanderer trying to make his way back to his home town and see his mom. She is Mexican and Billy’s real father is Caucasian but he does not know who he is. Because he was raised by his stepfather who is also a Caucasian, Billy speaks great English. However because of his Mexican descent, he endures a lot of prejudice and racial remarks. When Billy finds his mother and stepfather dead he runs for his life armed with his wits and his whip. Despite all the hardship Billy goes through, he perseveres through it all and is a positive influence for Latinos and other minorities.
El Blaze from Virtua Fighter 5 (2006) is a wrestler from Mexico who fights with Lucha Libre style. Focusing more on lightning quick aerial maneuvers rather than powerful attacks is what make El Blaze a great fighter. He works very hard to maintain his speed and ability and loves to say so in perfect English. El Blaze shatters the lazy Latino stereotype.
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