La Bamba Cast
The cast of La Bamba.
Lou Diamond Phillips
as Ritchie Valens

Lou Diamond Phillips portrays Ritchie Valens, the talented young musician who rises to fame with hits like 'La Bamba' and 'Donna'.

Danielle von Zerneck
as Donna Ludwig

Danielle von Zerneck plays Donna Ludwig, Ritchie Valens' girlfriend and inspiration for the song 'Donna'.

Elizabeth Peña
as Rosie Morales

Elizabeth Peña portrays Rosie Morales, Ritchie Valens' half-sister who supports his musical ambitions.

Rosanna DeSoto
as Connie Valenzuela

Rosanna DeSoto plays Connie Valenzuela, Ritchie Valens' mother who encourages his passion for music.

Esai Morales
as Bob Morales

Esai Morales portrays Bob Morales, Ritchie Valens' older brother who also acts as his manager and protector.

Joe Pantoliano
as Bob Keane

Joe Pantoliano plays Bob Keane, the record producer who discovers Ritchie Valens and helps launch his career.

Marshall Crenshaw
as Buddy Holly

Marshall Crenshaw portrays Buddy Holly, the rock and roll legend who inspires Ritchie Valens.

Brian Setzer
as Eddie Cochran

Brian Setzer plays Eddie Cochran, another rock and roll musician who is a contemporary of Ritchie Valens.

Daniel Valdez
as Lelo

Daniel Valdez portrays Lelo, Ritchie Valens' uncle who supports his musical aspirations.

Howard Huntsberry
as Jackie Wilson

Howard Huntsberry plays Jackie Wilson, a legendary singer who influences Ritchie Valens.

Felipe Cantu
as Curandero

Felipe Cantu portrays Curandero, a healer who provides spiritual guidance to Ritchie Valens.

Eddie Frias
as Chino

Eddie Frias plays Chino, a friend of Ritchie Valens who supports him throughout his journey.

Mike Moroff
as Mexican Ed
Geoffrey Rivas
as Rudy
Sam Anderson
as Mr. Ludwig
Maggie Gwinn
as Mrs. Ludwig
Jeffrey Alan Chandler
as Alan Freed
Stephen Lee
as Big Bopper
John Quade
as Bartender
Lettie Ibarra
as Vera
Diane Rodriguez
as Ernestine
Katie Valdez
as Connie Jr.
Gloria Balcorta
as Irma
Ernesto Hernández
as Garbage Man
Noble Willingham
as Howard
Thom Pintello
as Sound Engineer
Stephen F. Schmidt
as Tommy Allsup
Rosanna Locke
as Sharon Sheeley
Kim Sebastian
as Donna's Girlfriend
Dyana Ortelli
as Rosalinda
Andy Griggs
as Mr. House
Art K. Koustik
as Trucker
Tony Genaro
as Mr. Caballero
Allison Robinson
as Girl at Party
Hunter Payne
as Baseball Announcer
Joe Miller
as Student
Mary Ann Tanedo
as Student
Barb Jittner
as Student
Brian Russell
as Student
Yolanda Martinez Olivarri
as Tall Blonde Girl on Motorcycle
Frank Aragon
as Student
Linda Holdahl
as Dancer
Thomas Rosales Jr.
as Man at Party
Matthew Shields
as Dancer
Reynaldo Silva
as Student
Connie Valenzuela
as Elderly Lady at Party
Rick Dees
as Ted Quillin
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