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Erik Estrada is an American actor known for his role as Officer Frank Poncherello on the popular television series "CHiPs." His portrayal of the character made him a well-known figure in the 1970s and 1980s. Estrada's career also includes work in various other television shows and films, and he has continued to be active in the entertainment industry. His role on "CHiPs" remains a significant part of his legacy, contributing to his recognition in American pop culture.
"As a Latino growing up in Spanish harlem, it's not easy trying not to be hot-headed."
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"As a Latino growing up in Spanish harlem, it's not easy trying not to be hot-headed."

Growing up, Trying
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"I like working with an actor who doesn't do the oneupmanship. One who has no trick and gives a true, honest performance."
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"I like working with an actor who doesn't do the oneupmanship. One who has no trick and gives a true, honest performance."

Performance,
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"It was a hard job, but it was a lot of fun and I'll always be grateful to Ponch. He was a part of me."
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"It was a hard job, but it was a lot of fun and I'll always be grateful to Ponch. He was a part of me."

Fun, Job
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"I really love the karate thing I did on CHIPs. I studied with a trainer because I knew we'd do episodes that had karate."
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"I really love the karate thing I did on CHIPs. I studied with a trainer because I knew we'd do episodes that had karate."

Love, Karate
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"My grandfather taught me generosity. He sold snow cones in Harlem. I went with him at 5 and he let me hand out the change and snow cones. I learned a lot in the couple of years that we did that."
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"My grandfather taught me generosity. He sold snow cones in Harlem. I went with him at 5 and he let me hand out the change and snow cones. I learned a lot in the couple of years that we did that."

Change, Generosity, Snow, Years
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"An hour of my time is a tiny price to pay for all the support I've gotten from my fans."
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"An hour of my time is a tiny price to pay for all the support I've gotten from my fans."

Time, Fans, Support
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"I do get a lot of mail. I get a lot of foreign mail because my mail gets mixed with Emilio Estevez."
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"I do get a lot of mail. I get a lot of foreign mail because my mail gets mixed with Emilio Estevez."

Mail,
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