Editing Bodie Olmos

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'''Bodie James Olmos''' (born 27 August 1975) is the youngest son of [[Edward James Olmos]] and Kaija Keel, and the grandson of actor/singer [[w:Howard Keel|Howard Keel]]. An actor of film, television and theater, he portrays [[Brendan Costanza|Brendan "Hotdog" Costanza]] in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-Imagined Series]]. 

Born in [[w:Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles, California]], Olmos began acting at age 7 in 1982's ''The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez'', leading to instruction in acting from the [[w:UCLA|UCLA]] School of Theatre, graduating in 2000, as well as additional instruction from [[w:Sanford-Meisner Center|Sanford-Meisner Center]]. In addition to acting, he was a triathlon athlete, participating in swimming, biking, and running, and was a cross-country runner. From this athletic background, he found a love for [[w:surfboarding|surfboarding]], which he has done for the past 20 years.<ref name="TSW">{{cite_web|url=http://www.thescifiworld.net/interviews/bodie_olmos_01.htm|title=The SciFi World: Bodie Olmos interview|date=20 January 2007|accessdate=18 February 2007|last=Craddock|first=Lisa|format=|language=}}</ref>

Along with performances in the revival of the play ''[[w:Zoot Suit (film)|Zoot Suit]]'', of which his father was an original cast member, Olmos also worked with his father in the series 2002 series ''[[w:American Family|American Family]]'' as a younger version of his father's character, Jess Gonzales. Later, he would work again with his father on ''Battlestar Galactica'' as Brendan Costanza, also working with him on the HBO television movie, ''Walkout'', which chronicles the [[w:1968|1968]] [[w:East L.A. walkouts|East L.A. walkouts]], and directed by Edward Olmos. This movie, where Olmos portrayed [[w:Moctesuma Esparza|Moctesuma Esparza]], inspired him to pursue writing.<ref name="TSW"/>

==Battlestar Galactica==

===Casting and Audition Process===

Despite the [[Edward James Olmos|obvious family connection]], Bodie Olmos was required to audition for his role as {{callsign|Hot Dog}} rather than being automatically cast. He was cast as one of ''Galactica'''s [[List of pilots|Viper pilots]] after auditioning for the show's makers, demonstrating that his selection was based on merit rather than nepotism.<ref>{{cite book|author=David Bassom|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|year=2005|publisher=Titan Books|isbn=1845760972|page=133}}</ref>

On ''Battlestar Galactica'', Olmos reflected on his motivation to read for the series: "I do believe my father had an influence on me wanting to read for it. I felt that he had such intrigue by it that it was so infectious. It really made me want to be a part of it and be a part of it. Any chance I get to work with my father I would!"<ref name="TSW"/>

===Character Development and Performance===

Following Constanza's memorable debut in "[[Act of Contrition]]", Olmos continued the role on a recurring basis throughout the series. The character's role expanded significantly beyond what was initially planned, as producers [[David Eick]] and [[Ronald D. Moore]] had not expected the "[[nugget]]" pilots to become such central figures in the ongoing narrative.

Olmos brought a specific interpretation to Costanza, describing him as someone who "He's a bit of a rebel, he's got a bit of a crazy streak, he's obviously a flashy pilot, and he always goes full out to do what he's got to do. He'll risk his life to protect the fleet or do whatever needs to be done. He really pushes himself without reservation and has no fear. It's been a real joy to portray that."<ref>{{cite book|author=David Bassom|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|year=2005|publisher=Titan Books|isbn=1845760972|page=133}}</ref>

===Personal Fulfillment===

For Olmos, the role represented the fulfillment of a childhood dream. His other acting credits include roles in ''[[W:American Family (TV series)|American Family]]'', ''[[W:Stand and Deliver (film)|Stand and Deliver]]'', and ''[[W:The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit|The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit]]''. As he explained: "I grew up watching the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|original ''Battlestar'']] and ''[[Star Trek]]'' and all the other spaceship shows, so it's a dream come true to be a [[List of pilots|Viper pilot]] on this show."<ref>{{cite book|author=David Bassom|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|year=2005|publisher=Titan Books|isbn=1845760972|page=133}}</ref>

===Working with Family===

The unique experience of working alongside his father on such a high-profile production was particularly meaningful for Bodie Olmos: "It's also been very exciting to play this role and work alongside such amazing actors. And it's just been great to work with my dad and share some time with him in a different environment. So I'm very grateful and proud to be a part of this show."<ref>{{cite book|author=David Bassom|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|year=2005|publisher=Titan Books|isbn=1845760972|page=133}}</ref>

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