Alba 'honoured to be a part of Machete'

Jessica Alba has said that she is honoured to be a part of the film Machete.

The actress insisted that her film's storyline goes beyond Hollywood's stereotypical standards and has a political message that is relevant, reports STV.

"Usually, we're just entertaining and, most of the time, everything is just pure, commercial entertainment, especially in Hollywood. There isn't a whole lot of emphasis on much else," the 29-year-old said.

"Film is used, in other places in the world, for political messages, and it's an art, in all different forms. Some people don't have a voice, and their government keeps them from having a voice.

"Knowing that we can participate in something that is socially and politically relevant, even in one of the biggest pop culture makers of the world - Hollywood - that's awesome."

Machete is currently playing in the US and arrives in UK cinemas on November 26.