Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala: Recent Episodes
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Actor, journalist, and host Juan Ayala explores each week's guests' current projects, takes a mini deep-dive into their careers and the lessons they've learned along the way as well as the obstacles they've overcome in the process. New episodes are made available every Monday across podcast platforms and free to watch on our YouTube channel.
After his first appearance on Actors With Issues's 37th episode way back in February 2021, Roman Zaragoza returns to the show to reflect on his role as Sassapis on the hit CBS series Ghosts. Back in 2021, the pilot of the series was filmed but not yet picked up to series, so he has plenty to chat with us about his five seasons with the show, personal discoveries and what lies ahead. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel, give us a thumbs up and leave a comment!đ„ïž Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.com
Born in the Philippines and raised in Vancouver, 'Family Law' star Ryan Lino shares how his heritage, on-set experiences, and commitment to authentic storytelling have shaped his careerâand why kindness and resilience are essential tools for any actor.
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Justin Johnson Cortez, known for his roles in The CW's Walker and Walker: Independence, returned to the screen earlier this year in Netflix's Western drama Ransom Canyon. In the latest episode of Actors With Issues, Cortez opens up about navigating life as a working actor and devoted father. From his early days in modeling to writing scripts inspired by family, Cortez shares how authenticity, vulnerability, and adaptability have shaped his life both on and off screen.
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Actor David Magidoff joins us to talk about his return in Dexter: Resurrection, how voiceover work helped him embrace authenticity, and why New York City adds a fresh energy to the beloved series. He also reflects on his early influences, the collaborative magic behind the camera, and why playing Officer Teddy Reed was both unexpected and rewarding. Plus, he shares a bit about his comedy show, âMaking Love with David Magidoff.â Donât miss this insightful and hilarious conversation with a true working actor.Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel, give us a thumbs up and leave a comment!đ„ïž Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.com
Get to know actor Jacob Skidmore, star of the new horror-comedy Skill House, in this exclusive interview! Jacob dives into his journey from Portlandâs theater scene to Hollywood sets, shares what it was like filming intense horror scenes, and offers valuable advice for young actors trying to make it in LA. Learn why he believes you shouldnât have a backup plan, the importance of having a chosen family, and the unexpected things he learned while screaming on set. Donât miss this insightful and hilarious conversation!Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel, give us a thumbs up and leave a comment!đ„ïž Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.com
Actress and producer Paige Mobley joins us for a candid conversation about her journey from community theater and Americaâs Next Top Model to landing a role in James Gunnâs Superman. She shares the lessons sheâs learned along the way, from doing background work and teaching students to starting her own production company, and opens up about her mission to break free of industry labels and create meaningful work both on and off-screen.
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Actor Alec Santos joins us to talk about his starring roles in Hallmark Channelâs "A Machu Picchu Proposal" and "Unwrapping Christmas: Tinaâs Miracle". Alec opens up about his journey from studying biochemistry to following his passion for acting, how Hallmark embraced his cultural heritage, and what it takes to stay motivated during the inevitable ups and downs of an acting career.
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In this bite-sized episode of Actors With Issues, actress Gabrielle Walsh joins us to reflect on her acting journey, from college theater to starring in hit shows like "Found" and "The Vampire Diaries". Plus, she shares heartfelt advice for aspiring actors and why believing in yourself is the key to lasting success.
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NOTE: This interview was recorded prior to the announcement of "S.W.A.T.: Exiles"Actor David Lim joins Actors With Issues to reflect on his eight-season run on CBSâs S.W.A.T. and the importance of positive AAPI representation on TV. From starting in finance to booking a role on ABC's "Quantico", Lim talks about becoming a series regular for the first time, how S.W.A.T. broke stereotypes in male AAPI roles, and the power of telling authentic stories.
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Actor and stunt performer Alex Grech joins Actors With Issues to talk about his experience in the musical film Juliet and Romeo, where he performed double duty as both a cast member and the stunt double for Romeo. Alex opens up about growing up in Australia, training at NYUâs Tisch School of the Arts, advice from Jason Isaacs, and his passion for physical performance. Hear his candid thoughts on pursuing longevity in a challenging industry, embracing rejection, and why you should never have a Plan B.
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Step into an honest, fast-paced chat with Broadway and screen star Brandi Burkhardt. She opens up about:-Growing from a shy Maryland teen to leading a Broadway musical-Working opposite Paul Rudd in A24âs unpredictable dark comedy, Friendship-The realities of self-taping and todayâs audition grind-Dreams of returning to Mamma Mia!âthis time as Donnaand more!
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Ryan Rosery joins us on the pod to talk all about his early life growing up in Scarborough and opens up about childhood, creative calling, heartbreak, grief, building his production company, and advice for aspiring actors. His latest role is in the newest installment of the Fear Street franchise, "Fear Street: Prom Queen" which premieres TODAY on Netflix!
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Actor Matthew Letscher joins us to discuss his decades-long career, from early theater roots and breakout film roles to his recent work in âSuits LAâ and âGeorgie and Mandyâs First Marriage.â He reflects on mentorship, typecasting, dream projects, and advice for up-and-coming actors in this candid and inspiring interview.Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel, give us a thumbs up and leave a comment!đ„ïž Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.com
In this exclusive interview, Bobo Le joins us to talk about their breakout role in The Wedding Banquet, navigating audition anxiety, and why queer joy on screen is so important. They share how bringing their full self to an audition changed their career, their support from Kelly Marie Tran, and working with industry icons like Lily Gladstone and Bowen Yang. Donât miss this heartwarming and inspiring conversation!Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel, give us a thumbs up and leave a comment!đ„ïž Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.com
Amber Afzali, star of the inspiring new film âRulebreakers,â joins Actors With Issues to discuss her journey from Ivy League student to actress, overcoming doubt, rejection, and how landing her first-ever audition changed her life. Amber opens up about lessons from set, staying true to yourself, and why every ânoâ is just a redirection.Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel, give us a thumbs up and leave a comment!đ„ïž Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.com
Jeremy Hoffman, a true multi-hyphenate actor, composer and musician, joins Actors With Issues for a deeply insightful and inspiring conversation ahead of the release of the highly anticipated and star-studded reimagining of The Wedding Banquet. From the pressures of self-taping to working alongside award-winning actors, Hoffman opens up about the realities of building a career in todayâs entertainment landscapeâand why passion must always come first.Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel, give us a thumbs up and leave a comment!đ„ïž Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.com
Actor Taylor Napier joins us to talk about his role in The Wheel of Time, the evolving nature of success in the acting industry, and why fantasy storytelling continues to resonate with the queer community. He also opens up about navigating creative blocks, staying grounded through industry slowdowns, and the importance of self-made art. Donât miss this candid conversation about identity, craft, and resilience.
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Rising star Andrew Liner joins us on Actors With Issues to discuss his latest role in Netflix's Ransom Canyon, overcoming early career doubts, and why heâs now writing and producing his own projects. He opens up about imposter syndrome, booking his first major roles, and the importance of life experience in acting. Plus, Andrew shares his go-to karaoke song, favorite movie moments, and his best advice for young actors. Subscribe now and donât miss this inspiring episode!Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel, give us a thumbs up and leave a comment!đ„ïž Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.com
Aja Naomi King joins us to talk all things Grosse Pointe Garden Society, NBC's soapy murder mystery drama. Aja shares what drew her to the role of Catherine, the joy of working with an incredible cast and crew, and reflects on what sheâs learned from industry icons like Viola Davis, Kerry Washington, and Wendell Pierce. Plus, she offers powerful advice for young actors stepping onto a new set.Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel, give us a thumbs up and leave a comment!đ„ïž Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.com
đŹ In this episode, rising star Matthew Finlan joins us to talk about his breakout role as Ezra in the new horror-comedy Hell of a Summer, now playing in theaters nationwide!He opens up about his early days in community theatre, the transition from stage to screen, and working with directors Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk. Matthew also shares the challenges and joys of playing a flamboyant, scene-stealing character, the freedom of filming a horror-comedy, and how he finally landed his first agent after countless rejections.đŹ âI was in the double digits of agencies and nobody was signing me,â Matthew reveals, offering advice to young actors trying to break into the industry.Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel, give us a thumbs up and leave a comment!đ„ïž Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.com
Josh Lawson is a seasoned actor known for his genre-spanning performances across television and film, dramas and comedies. With a career spanning over twenty-five years, dozens of films and over one hundred episodes of television, he is no stranger to the ever-changing entertainment industry. He currently stars in NBC's latest comedy series, St. Denis Medical, bringing his signature charm and talent to the medical sitcom genre. In this exclusive Actors With Issues interview, Josh sits down to discuss the new comedy, recently renewed for a second season, along with the challenges of navigating an unpredictable industry.
Broadway TV actress Sarita Colon as she shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a vibrant Puerto Rican family to making her Broadway debut in the smash hit Death Becomes Her. Sarita reflects on her love for performing, the challenges of touring, her collaborations with choreographer Sarah OâGleby, and the powerful moment of manifestation that confirmed her Broadway dreams.
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CONCLAVE breakout star Carlos Diehz joins us for a bite-sized interview to talk about his role in the award-winning and Oscar-nominated thriller. Carlos looks back at his preparation for the role during the two-month shoot in Rome, the generosity of his co-stars during the process, and how he has overcome self-doubt in his second-act career as an actor (with a previously successful career as an architect!). Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review!đ„ïž Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.comâ¶ïž Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/actors-with-issuesđ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3iC2Gmlđ Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3iC3Qyađž Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actorswithissuesđ Follow Juan Ayala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/juanayalaofficialđ» Actors With Issues on Facebook: www.instagram.com/actorswithissues
Actress Molly Gazay and playwright/director Dan Brown discuss their collaboration on The Gritarer Verde, a one-woman, one-act play. They share insights into the creative process, the challenges of solo performance, and the rewarding experience of crafting a vivid world on stage through minimalism.Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review!đ„ïž Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.comâ¶ïž Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/actors-with-issuesđ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3iC2Gmlđ Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3iC3Qyađž Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actorswithissuesđ Follow Juan Ayala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/juanayalaofficialđ» Actors With Issues on Facebook: www.instagram.com/actorswithissues
Harrison Xu and Ivan Leung join us on the podcast for an in-studio interview in New York City to discuss their hilarious and heartfelt film 'Extremely Unique Dynamic' and what they learned in the process as actors, filmmakers and friends.
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From celebrated comedies to scene-stealing roles on Broadway, Michael Urie has delighted audiences in every character heâs taken on. His latest role in the Apple TV+ series Shrinking sees him as part of a chosen family supporting each other through the highs and lows of life. His standout performance, among a standout cast, earned him his first Critics Choiceâ nomination for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
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Noen Perez may be young but heâs no stranger to the entertainment business, with multiple network television series and feature films under his belt, including Disney Channelâs Ravenâs Home, Nickelodeonâs Henry Danger, Netflixâs Grace and Frankie, and the critically acclaimed Unstoppable, in theatres now, and the upcoming highly anticipated sequel Freakier Friday.In episode 220 of Actors With Issues, Noen spoke about his role in Unstoppable, his hopes to return to the horror genre after his film debut last year in Natty Knocks, and how heâs navigated social media and content creation as a young actor.Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel, give us a thumbs up and leave a comment!đ„ïž Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.comâ¶ïž Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/actors-with-issuesđ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3iC2Gmlđ Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3iC3Qyađž Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actorswithissuesđ Follow Juan Ayala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/juanayalaofficialđ» Actors With Issues on Facebook: www.instagram.com/actorswithissues
Weâre adding a new face to Actors With Issuesâ Ghosts Hall of Fame as we sit down with the lovely Rebecca Wisocky for a bite-sized interview to discuss her four-season journey on the hit CBS series, its lighthearted yet impactful storylines, and her the cast has become a unit during the many industry setbacks since it first entered production.
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Shanghai-born and Vancouver-raised actress Jaylee Hamidi is a vibrant and thoughtful talent making waves in the entertainment industry. Best known for her role in Huluâs How To Die Alone, where she stars alongside series creator Natasha Rothwell, Hamidi has built an impressive rĂ©sumĂ© that includes appearances on âSupernaturalâ, âSupergirlâ, âZoeyâs Extraordinary Playlistâ, and beloved romance films like âChristmas of Yesâ and âScented with Loveâ.
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Actress Angela Moore shares her journey, from her global upbringing to navigating Hollywood's changes, and shares her thoughts on self-taping, streaming's impact, and staying creative in an endlessly evolving industry.
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We sit down with rising actor Patrick Luwis, whose credits include billion-dollar blockbuster Barbie, Zack Snyder's sci-fi duology Rebel Moon: Parts One and Two and his upcoming role in part 2 of season 6 of Netflix's Cobra Kai. In this exclusive interview, Luwis shares his journey from an unexpected start in theater to landing major roles in Hollywood, his path to overcoming challenges, and valuable insights on perseverance and embracing failure.
Welcome back to our regularly scheduled programming! We are back with our weekly episodes of Actors With Issues and who better to kick things off than the delightful Yvonne Chapman! We talked about her turn from finance to acting, walked down memory lane and reminisced on some of her earliest roles, from her first guest starring role on The 100, to CBCâs Street Legal, The CWâs Kung Fu and global hit Avatar: The Last Airbender.
This week we are joined by Conor Sherry, star of the new coming-of-age comedy âSnack Shackâ where he plays AJ, a middle America teenager trying to make some fast money with his best friend during their summer break, leading them to winning an auction for the snack shack at their local pool. Their success is soon upended when they both fall in love when a new girl moves to town and starts working as a lifeguard at the pool. âThe role of AJ was really special because not only was it my first lead in a movie, but he goes through such a great arc. The ups, the downs, every first of a 15-year-old. I got to experience every kind of emotion and show that.â A key takeaway for Conor was, as the lead, seeing the countless hours of work put in by the entire production crew, from production designers and set decorators to the hair and makeup artists. âI got to see a movie get made. I was the first actor called and the last to leave every single day and I knew [making a show/film] was a lot of work because you see everyone running around, but seeing it every day, the consistency that a crew needs to have, really changed my perspective. There are a lot of people who can go unappreciated [by viewers].â Conor shared some poignant advice for young actors, particularly those who may be treating their career pursuit passively. âI have friends who have said âI donât know if this is what I wanna doâ as theyâre pursuing it. Iâd say to give yourself a time period and 100% go for it. You canât just try. The line of people who are really going for it is so long. Use that fearlessness and donât wait. Even if youâre in college, just start auditioning. Use that energy. People love it and itâs really refreshing. I hope I donât lose that and get jaded,â he laughed.Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel, give us a thumbs up and leave a comment!đ„ïž Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.comâ¶ïž Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/actors-with-issuesđ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3iC2Gmlđ Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3iC3Qyađž Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actorswithissuesđ Follow Juan Ayala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/juanayalaofficialđ» Actors With Issues on Facebook: www.instagram.com/actorswithissues
From his groundbreaking role of Ricky Vasquez in the 90s series âMy So Called Lifeâ to his commanding performances on Broadway and in television series like â13 Reasons Whyâ, âRed Band Societyâ and the critically-acclaimed âStar Trek: Discoveryâ, which premieres its fifth and final season today on Paramount+, Wilson Cruz has continually pushed boundaries and shattered stereotypes, cementing his status as a trailblazer in the entertainment industry. Beyond his undeniable talent, Cruz's journey is a testament to resilience and advocacy, as he fearlessly uses his platform to champion Afro-Latino and LGBTQ+ representation and social justice causes. In this conversation on Actors With Issues, we delve into the early days of his career, insights into how heâs overcome adversity and remained resilient, and guidance for young actors looking to break into the business.
We are delighted to be joined by actress, filmmaker, and author of 'The Brink: A Memoir" Jaime Andrews who delves into her book which explores her childhood and teen-year struggles with depression, mental health, and substance use issues. It's a darkly funny, emotional, and incredibly vulnerable look into the many trials and tribulations she overcame. "My mom would rather I didn't do that, she won't even read it. She said 'I lived through it the first time'", Jaime laughed. "I knew it was a crazy story so it had entertainment value but I really wanted to put it out there because I know people who struggle could find value in it, it could give them hope to go on and overcome the things that I overcame and that so many of us go through."
From collegiate athlete to sitcom star, Nyambi Nyambiâs career has ebbed and flowed through a variety of genres, mediums and roles, whether it was starring alongside Melissa McCarthy and Billy Gardell in Mike & Molly or joining the ensemble cast of acclaimed drama The Good Fight to returning to his sitcom roots in season two of NBCâs reboot of Night Court, streaming now on Peacock.
Warrior quietly took the world by storm in 2019 after the premiere of its first season, so much so that it was renewed almost immediately for a second season which premiered in 2020. A few episodes in, the series introduced us to soon-to-be fan-favorite character Hong, played by Chen Tang, a smiley-but-deadly newcomer to San Francisco who joins the Hop Wei. Chen joins us on Actors With Issues to look back at his time on the show, the hopes for a future home as the show dropped on Netflix last month, and discuss the many lessons learned throughout his career working on iconic shows like 30 Rock, Agents of Shield and one of his proudest projects besides Warrior, the live-action adaptation of Disneyâs Mulan.
Chenâs first TV role was on an episode of 30 Rock in 2011 where he played Jake Hu, a character in a show within the show who is an investigative reporter without a sense of smell and âhas to get the story using his eyes, ears, and other sensesâ. The role didnât call for him to perform with any of the series core cast, but he recalled how he still felt a tad nervous coming on to an established show as a guest star. But an encounter with series star and creator of the show Tina Fey made him feel welcome and put his nerves at ease.
âI remember Tina was walking by and she had a bunch of people following her, since she was also the producer and writer of the show, so she was busy. She actually stopped by and took the time to talk to a little guest star and that always stuck out to me. I always try to emulate that. I believe itâs our sacred duty to send the elevator down and to be kind and respect other artists and people. I remember being blessed that being my first gig in New York.â (34:20)
Speaking about his casting in Warrior, Chen shared that because the series had been renewed so quickly after its premiere, he didnât have a chance to watch the show before booking the role and dove right into his preparation to play Hong and join the world of 1870s San Francisco and Chinatown.
Playing the role of Hong in Warrior, Chen said his approach to the character had constant duality, as he was a sensitive, caring person with a positive attitude but also a ferocious warrior, âyou can always play off your internal life and it was fascinating to look at it through that lens. It was fun to zig when everyone else was zagging. You always have a cool choice to make.â
During the âDear Chenâ Q&A segment of the episode, we turn to fan questions who asked Chen to delve more into his character-building process for Warrior, pivotal moments from throughout the series, and the impact of portraying a gay character that was completely devoid of harmful stereotypes.
âWe never wanted to put a microscope on his sexuality. He just so happens to like men, but thatâs not all he is. It was such a pillar of the creation process because that was the first thing that opened up this sense of duality and gave me so much as Hong,â he explained. âYou look at the world he came from, Ching Dynasty China, which was already a very stereotypically masculine-dominated sphere, and then youâre also in a gang. Youâre a soldier for the mafia. Youâre already inhabiting this world thatâs very masculine but deep down thereâs other things around that life, how could those two things play off of each other? And thatâs where I found humor, thatâs where I found everything based on Hongâs sexual identity.â
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Few actors can say theyâve worked with some of the most notable names in entertainment like Morgan Freeman, Oscar Isaac, Tiffany Haddish, Mel Gibson, Emile Hersch and Tye Sheridan. Meet Dylan Flashner, a charismatic and talented star on the rise who has appeared in over a dozen feature films in the last five years, with another seven projects soon-to-be released. Not only is he a talented actor, heâs also a gifted singer-songwriter and musician, and through his production company, has produced nearly 40 films with the goal of highlighting stories from those who are underrepresented.
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Darius Rose, also known by his drag persona Jackie Cox, made his off-Broadway debut earlier this month in Triangle Productionsâ âMake Me Gorgeous: The True Story of Kenneth âMr. Madamâ Marloweâ and we are delighted to be joined by Darius to delve into his journey with the show, his television and drag career, and get into some Star Trek and Drag Race-related fan-submitted questions.
Dubbed âone of the seasonâs sleeper hitsâ, âMake Me Gorgeousâ follows the life of LGBTQ+ trailblazer Kenneth Marlowe, who underwent countless trials and tribulations throughout their life until they spent the final decade as their true self, Kate Marlowe. From dealing with their motherâs excessive alcohol use and working as a Christian missionary to surviving assault while in the military and performing drag and burlesque across the country, Marloweâs story is a fascinating, emotional and captivating tale, one that Darius Rose performed brilliantly in the 90-minute one-man show.
âWade [McCollum, who originated the role] was off to do Water for Elephants on Broadway, so he could no longer continue in the role. Heâs good friend with Willam, who was also on Drag Race and was in Titanique off-Broadway, and I think Wade had reached out to Willam to see the play and maybe if they were interested in doing the play, but he wasnât available to do it,â Darius shared. âWillam and I work with the same manager and asked if the producers would be willing to see me for the role, so I went to go see the play for the first time in December and I wasnât sure if I could do it myself. I had a lovely lunch for a couple of hours with our playwright/director Donnie and he said âI think you could do this, also my husband loves watching you on Days of Our Livesâ, so come do it!â
Born in Canada and having grown up all around the US due to their motherâs work as a Medical Researcher, Darius went on to attend the University of California in Los Angeles where they earned their Bachelor of Arts degree. Soon moving to New York City, their sights were set on a career as an actor, it wasnât until they performed the titular role in the musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch that they would perform in drag for the first time. âMy first time feeling the power of being in drag on a stage with a microphone and in heels was through that musical. Hedwig is a character that is so strong and powerful in her ability to use song and drag to convey her message, that was the first time that I felt the power of drag.â
During our listener-submitting Q&A portion of the show âDear Dariusâ, fans asked which Star Trek character (as Darius is a huge Trekkie) theyâd want to partner with for a drag makeover challenge, what the âwildest partâ of working on Days of Our Lives is, and if theyâd return to the Drag Race franchise for an All-Stars season.
Watch our full interview above, and be sure to see Darius Rose starring in Make Me Gorgeous, in performances in New York City until February 25th!
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This week we are joined by television actress and voiceover artist Jacqueline Piñol for a wonderful reflection on her career and the many lessons learned over the years. Jacqueline knew as early as 12 years old and after her parents moved their family from the Bronx in New York City to Los Angeles, her chosen career path was made even easier. From industry shifts and social media, and the importance of taking risks and making decisions for your own well-being, Jacqueline shares so many insights from her 20+ years in the business from 70+ episodes of television, a dozen feature films and voicing characters in some of the biggest video game franchises of all time, including Marvelâs Spider-Man, Uncharted and Quantum Break.
âMy life has taken me in so many different directions that I wouldnât have expected because I made choices that were risky,â she shared. âI said âyou know what? Iâm gonna just go away for 3 months and travel to China and learn Mandarin.â It was so random and my mom was like âare you insane?â and I just thought, âwhy not?â. It was one of the best things I couldâve ever done. So you miss 3 months of auditions. But I donât subscribe to the idea of âwhat if I miss my big chance?â My big chance is everywhere I go, so who cares?â she laughed.
Jacqueline also talks about her voiceover career and how much that side of the industry has changed because of easier access and the fact that there is more content today than ever before, sharing that finding oneâs own voice is the key to success. âBecause [voiceover] is so competitive today, you have to find what is authentically with your voice, what characters you find you can bring to life that are not just unique but really truthful or have a certain sound. Enroll in some really great classes where you actually feel the growth where you are building upon characters and that your voice is stretching to offer a different type of sound because then you have something to offer, or youâre looking to do voiceover jobs. Saying âI wanna be a voiceover actor, I can do thatâ is enough anymore. 20 years ago, maybe.â
Looking back at her early years, Jacqueline shared that she wishes she could have told her younger self to trust her instincts more and to make choices based on what she felt was best for her, and not what others thought. âI was robbing myself from giving ME to audiences, to casting directors, to a performance or audition. I would tell her to just be herself and trust that what youâre giving out and doing is enough. I wish Iâd know that earlier because when we trust ourselves. Thereâs only one of each of us and if we try to be like someone else, now the world doesnât get to have that piece of us, weâre the only ones who can give it to them.â
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This week we chatted with rising star Ava Cantrell, who has gone from recurring roles in television and supporting roles in films to her first leading role in the new horror-thriller ABIGAIL where she stars as the titular character who has âan axe to grindâ with some neighborhood bullies. Ava talks about the challenges of taking on a manipulative character and the physical challenges of nearly a month of night shoots working sundown to sun up, and also shares some advice for parents of child actors.
âYour parentâs support is so important as a child actor, itâs a very hard thing to do by yourself, so I would say [to parents] to be emotionally supportive of your kids,â she advises. âThereâs a lot of rejection. You get so many noâs before you get a yes, [itâs important] to give your child the confidence to keep going and having that kind of grit you need to handle those noâs.â
You can see Ava Cantrell starring in ABIGAIL, now available to rent or stream on VOD.
This week we are joined by a delightful trio from the hilarious new queer-led comedy series OPEN TO IT: Frank Arthur Smith ('Greg' and series creator), Tim Wardell ('Cam') and Jason Caceres ('Princeton'), to talk all about the series' first season, upcoming Pride special, what they've learned about themselves throughout production, and what they hope changes in the industry, from better representation to more open-mindedness in the casting process.
The series follows loving gay couple Greg and Cam as they open up their relationship to explore a potential throuple with a Princeton. You can see the entire first season on OutTV, and stay tuned for a Pride special in June and the second half of season later this year.
New Year, New Season of Actors With Issues! For our first episode of the year we are joined by former casting director and current acting and audition coach Sam Stiglitz. Sam got her start as a theatre performer with aspirations of becoming a Broadway performer. When she realized she wasnât the biggest fan of New York City (no offense taken!), she made the move to Los Angeles, and after interning at a casting office, began her career in casting. Since then, sheâs worked with some of the biggest offices in LA, started her own office and made the transition to coaching clients.
âI found with having my own office the same thing that I found with acting: I donât like promoting myself. I didnât like having to call executives and say âhey Iâm here, gimme a show!ââ she shared. So, Sam instead turned to coaching actors for their auditions on a referral-only basis, reaching out to agents and managers to connect her to their clients, eventually becoming one of the go-to audition coaches for actors.
For the final Actors With Issues of 2023, we are joined by the delightful star on the rise Diego Tinoco for a special ONE HOUR episode!. At just 26 years old, Diego has four seasons of On My Block under his belt as lead character Caesar and multiple feature film credits including the action-packed Knights of the Zodiac and the upcoming Bad Hombres where he stars as Felix, a young immigrant on the run, working opposite Luke Hemsworth, Thomas Jane, and Hemky Madera. Diego gives such an insightful look into his life, career and hopes for the future, reflecting on hit time on On My Block and how, during its four year run, he learned to put more trust in himself and his abilities, and the importance of finding the techniques and methods of acting that work best for him, not only leading to a great performance, but also allowing him to enjoy his work in the process.Diego speaks with such honesty and openness, this will be an incredibly insightful and helpful conversation for any young actor to hear, whether theyâre just starting out or are years into their journey and hope to achieve the successes Diego has. We could not have asked for a better way to cap off another great year of our podcast. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel, give us a thumbs up and leave a comment!đ„ïž Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.comâ¶ïž Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/actors-with-issuesđ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3iC2Gmlđ Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3iC3Qyađž Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actorswithissuesđ Follow Juan Ayala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/juanayalaofficialđ» Actors With Issues on Facebook: www.instagram.com/actorswithissues
Cobra Kai alum and rising star Gianni DeCenzo joins us this week to talk all things acting! Itâs Actors With Issues, what else would we do? Gianni began his career at just eight years old, booking roles in commercials and co-starring roles in television series like The Middle, The League, and Disney Channel series Liv and Maddie. Since 2018, Gianni has starred in the hit action dramedy series Cobra Kai as Demetri where he was able to use his own martial arts skills in Krav Maga.
This episode focuses a lot on transitioning, growing and learning as Gianni chats with us about his work as a child actor and shifting his career as a young adult, what his experience was like working on Cobra Kai when it was a YouTube Red series which was then bought by Netflix during the pandemic, and how the industry has changed in recent years, from streaming and content creating to self-tapes and Zoom auditions.
âWe didnât really get to see the audience and fans' reactions to things in public, we were kind of sheltered from that. It wasnât until COVID died down and we were able to do premieres for the show that we really saw that not only did we have our extremely loyal fanbase from YouTube, but it had spread everywhere. I wasnât expecting the show to blow up as much as it did when I first auditioned for it, I was 15. It just took off and itâs been awesome.â
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In this interview, Zamani shares her experience working on the new comedy film Bottoms where she delved into stunts, physical comedy and improv, as well as her roles in Blumhouse projects American Refugee and Sacred Lives, two roles she credits as having learned the most from.
"There were things with those characters that we talked about at table read and with the director that I realized about myself. I thought 'oh, this was self-evaluation for me!'" she laughed. " I was a lot younger when we filmed Sacred Lives and I was at that age where you're just trying to figure myself out in my career and in real life and was the same for [my character] Rashida."
Born and raised in New York City, actor Bibin Shrestha moved to Los Angeles within the last few years and soon found success working in commercials, booking campaigns for brands like Starbucks, Blue Diamond Almonds, Muscle Milk and Maruchan, to name a few. Bibin delves into some of the discoveries he made during the pandemic about pursuing an acting career, the many lessons learned along the way, and (the different approaches to commercial auditions vs auditions for film and television.)
âYou have to know who you are. You use yourself all the time as an actor when youâre working on a project, creating something but outside of acting, who are you? That was a major question that Iâm always asking myself outside of the industry. That took living my life a bit more, not just staying in classes, and that made me understand my own needs and what I want to do, and whatâs important to me. I realized how important family is and finding something outside of acting that is important to you.â
This week we are joined by director SebastiĂĄn Rea and actor Diego Mejia from the short film Heritage which had its east coast premiere at the NY Latino Film Festival. The short centers is based on SebastiĂĄnâs own life and is a coming-of-age story that âfollows Rumiñahui, âRumiâ, as he navigates his future with the guidance of his Indigenous Andean ancestors, ultimately finding the strength to succeed in a world seemingly working against him.âThe two talk about their experience seeing the most recent version on the big screen at NYLFF in September, the plans for the short in the future to either be expanded into a feature film or possibly a series, and share advice for actors and emerging filmmakers who may leave school feeling unprepared, as well as what they wish they knew earlier on in their careers.
This week we are joined by actor, director and acting coach James Ciccone, who has appeared in over 50 episodes of television including The Deuce, Manifest, FBI and The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, as well as worked with Academy Award-winning directors like Martin Scorcese and Todd Phillips. James is also the founder and teacher at The Actors Axiom, an ongoing virtual and in-person class focused on mastering the self-tape for television.James provides a wealth of knowledge from his years as an actor and coach, sharing his insights and breaking down untouched topics like residuals for theatrical vs streaming films, the art of the self-tape and bringing yourself to each role rather than fitting into what you think a casting director is looking for. "I work all the time because I'm a New York guy, that's who I am. There are a lot of people who tell me I should pay lots of money to lose my accent, but then casting directors say 'no, that's why you work!' We're in a visual medium, you have to be interesting on the screen. The greatest tool an actor needs to have is luck. There's ifs, ands or buts. Some people just get lucky. But you have to still be prepared and present. You're not going to get on a TV show without putting your name in the hat."
This week we are joined by veteran of stage and screen Adam Heller, current and original cast member of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Some Like It Hot, now in performances at the Shubert Theatre in New York City. Heller reflects on his journey with the show, from early readings to its soon-to-be year-long run on Broadway, delves into his theater-going parents that introduced him to theater as a born and raised New Yorker, and how the industry has changed, for worse or for better, since he started his career.
âTeachers always told us, âif thereâs anything else you can do, please do it.â YOuâre gong to experience so many peaks and valleys and always be looking for work, but this is something thatâs chronic in our business and it never ends. But those hills and valleys are something you become accustomed to and you have to surround yourself with a support team of friends and family,â he shared. âThe pandemic was interesting because we all had to unplug. Civilization was forced to sit back and it was peculiar to know that the acting profession was what was the most aggressive way of transmitting this virus. What an irony!â
Some Like It Hot is in performances at the Shubert Theatre now through December 30th.
The Way We Were celebrates 50 years since its release in 1973, which went on to gross 10x its budget and earn 6 Academy Award nominations and now recognized as one of the greatest romances of all time. Joining us for a retrospective review of the iconic film is dear friend and fellow cinephile Anthony Sanchez Solis. We discuss the history of the film, some of our favorite moments, and how The Way We Were has stood the test of time being referenced in everything from "Sex and The City" and "Friends" to "The Simpsons" and "Gilmore Girls".
This week we are joined by the hilarious and delightful Nehal Joshi who is currently starring in the new farcical comedy The Comedy, at the Helen Hayes Theatre on Broadway. Nehal is a veteran of the Broadway stage, having performed in both plays and musicals, dramas and comedies, from classics like The Phantom of the Opera and Arthur Millerâs All My Sons to new musicals Flying Over Sunset and School of Rock. Nehal talks with us about his experience so far in The Cottage and how every night feels like a fresh performance, especially when the incredibly prop-heavy show has things go wrong. He also talks about how the once standard type-casting becomes less and less common, and the importance of collaboration and creating your own work when others donât give you the chance to do so.
Kicking off spooky season and our brand new podcast series "Once Upon A Time At The Movies", we are taking a look back at the film that began the modern slasher movie craze, and one of the greatest independent films ever made, John Carpenter's Halloween. And joining us for our first episode is stand-up comedian and Michael Myers superfan Gerardo Pelati to reflect on when we first saw the iconic horror film, tons of behind-the-scenes facts you may not have known, and how the film still holds up today.
Rising star Lane Factor joins us to talk all about the third and final season of FX on Huluâs Reservation Dogs. Lane talks about how heâs grown and changed since booking his role on the show, which was from his first ever audition, his experience working on his first feature film in Steven Spielbergâs The Fablemans, and advises actors âdonât stake your life on thisâ, wise words for someone so young!
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Adam McArthur, the voice behind dozens of beloved characters in animation, video games, and beyond, joins us this week and shares advice for young actors to look into the world of voice acting, how uncertainty and self-doubt is prevalent no matter what point you are in your career, and reveals some myths about the entertainment industry heâs debunked.
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This interview was recorded June 21st, prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.
Actor, writer and director Michael D. Cohen joins us to talk all about his many years working across the Henry Danger franchise as fan-favorite Schwoz in over 150 episodes in nearly 10 years, going on to write and direct several episodes as well. Michael shares some of the wisdom he instills in his students at the Michael D. Cohen Studio, including living life to use those experiences to draw upon while acting, and the importance of finding something youâre good at, besides acting, to turn into a revenue stream to support yourself while pursuing acting.
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This interview was recorded June 22nd, prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.
Actor Graham Parkhurst talks about landing his first major role on the Netflix series GLAMOROUS and shares the challenges that heâs faced with being a gay actor but also a Canadian-born actor trying to break into American film and television. Graham also shares advice for young actors on the search for their first agent or manager.Â
You can see Graham on GLAMOROUS, streaming now on Netflix.
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After being scouted for a television show in the 90s, Frankie Loyal went from a recurring role to a series regular on the hit FX series Mayans, now in its final season. Frankie reflects on the showâs five-season run and how much the group has overcome between reshooting the pilot, changing showrunners, and the pandemic, and how the cast and crew have remained a family through all of it.Â
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In addition to acting, Alan Ceppos wears many other hats, including producer, entrepreneur and business owner, all of which have helped fuel his acting career over the years. Alan talks about his experience working on the Prime Video mobster drama Gravesend, changes heâs noticed with younger generations of actors, and reminds actors that success does not happen overnight.
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Broadway actor Alex Joseph Grayson joins us to talk about his journey with the Tony Award-winning revival of the tragic musical PARADE, which began with the City Center Encores production in 2022. Alex shares how his early life living around the world with his family shaped him as a person and artist, the impact the show has had on audiences, and how he has gained more confidence to impact others in a positive way in the process.
PARADE is in performances at the Bernard B. Jacobs theatre on Broadway through August 6.
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Star of stage and screen Patrick Wilson joins us to talk all about his return to the Insidious franchise in the final chapter "The Red Door", as well as his first time in the directors chair. Patrick shares some of the most influential directors he's worked with throughout his career, some Scream Queens he'd like to direct if given the opportunity, and that actors should not be so precious with their process and remember that acting is a collaboration.
INSIDIOUS: THE RED DOOR is in theatres now!
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This week we are joined by Luke Cook (The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), and Heather Morris (Glee), who talk all about the second season of the new scripted dark comedy podcast The Bystanders. The two talk with us about the podcastâs new season and the challenges that came with doing a comedy that was non-visual, the myth actors encounter that to be an actor itâs LA or bust, and how content creation, whether a TikTok or a short film, can help actors who are feeling stuck.
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Veteran TV & film comedy actors Joe Lo Truglio and Beth Dover join us to talk all things "The Bystanders", a new scripted dark comedy podcast they joined the cast for its second season. The husband and wife duo share the challenges and excitement that came with doing an audio-only comedy project, and share advice they'd give to young actors coming up in the entertainment industry.
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Television actor Martin Martinez joins us on the show this week to talk about his varied career that spans a dozen television series, including Freeveeâs PRIMO, NBCâs Chicago PD, CBSâ NCIS: Hawaiâi, and NBCâs Magnum P.I.Â
Martin knew early on that he wanted to become a working actor and, thanks to the guidance and support of others, has been able to find success at the early age of 22, with over 30 episodes under his belt. Martin talks with us about his experience returning to Magnum P.I. after its CBS cancellation, whatâs left on his career bucket list, and sharing advice for actors who are struggling to find their true passion.
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Alex Wyse joins us on the show this week to talk about his multi-faceted career, from guest starring and recurring roles in television and multiple Broadway productions to writing and directing his own films. Alex is currently starring alongside Sean Hayes in the new Broadway play Good Night Oscar and talks about his audition experience and what heâs learned in the role, how heâs dealt with self-esteem issues brought on by social media and industry âstandardsâ, and the âhardest thing Iâve ever doneâ in co-writing and co-directing the horror comedy Summoning Sylvia.
Good Night Oscar is in performances at the Belasco Theatre in New York City
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Despite being only 22 years old, Griffin Gluck has appeared in over 100 episodes of television and worked on dozens of feature films, with his next role being in season two of the hit anthology series Cruel Summer on Freeform. Griffin talks with us dealing with being typecast throughout his career, how the entertainment industry has changed since he first started like the audition process and social media, and shares advice for young actors struggling to get the ball rolling on their careers.Â
Catch new episodes of Cruel Summer Mondays at 10pm ET on Freeform
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PRIMO creator and executive producer Shea Serrano and executive producer Mike Schur joins us this week to talk about the origins of the show, some of the influential figures in their lives growing up, and give some guidance for multi-faceted actors looking to get into writing, directing and producing.
Season one of PRIMO is streaming now on Freevee!
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PRIMO stars Henri Esteve (Grown-ish) and Carlos Santos (Gentefied) talk about how similar they are to their onscreen characters, how rising actors are expected to immediately become multi-hyphenates, and dealing with common career obstacles like imposter syndrome and rejection.Season one of PRIMO is streaming now on Freevee!
PRIMO premieres on May 19th on Freevee, Amazonâs free streaming service.
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Stars of the new Freevee comedy series PRIMO Jonathan Medina, Johnny Rey Diaz and Efrain Villa to talk about the influential family figures in their lives similar to their characters, what they wish they knew earlier in their careers, and the Latino actor role models they had growing up.
PRIMO premieres on May 19th on Freevee, Amazonâs free streaming service.
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This week we are joined by two of the stars of the new Freevee series Primo, Ignacio Diaz-Silverio and Christina Vidal, who play teenage Rafa and his mother Drea, respectively. As this is his first series regular role, Ignacio shares what he learned most from working on the series and how the story has little to do with them being Latin and more about their humanity and relatability.
Christina, who has been in the business since she was a teenager, talks about how much the industry has changed since then and advice for young actors who are just starting out.
PRIMO premieres on May 19th on Freevee, Amazonâs free streaming service.
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Joining us this week is the hilarious Lacretta who is currently starring in NBCâs Night Court reboot as the equally charming bailiff Donna âGurgsâ Gurganous. Lacretta talks with us about her early career aspirations of being a playwright, which eventually led to performing at the Coterie Theatre in her hometown of Kansas City, her experience working alongside Melissa Rauch and John Laroquette on Night Court, and advice for actors seeking representation and when to take charge of their careers.Â
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Actress, singer-songwriter and dancer Dominique Tipper joins us this week to talk all about her newest film âOne Rangerâ where she plays the tough-as-nails agent Jennifer Smith, starring alongside her co-star from âThe Expanseâ Thomas Jane. Dominique talks about her early days wanting to be a pop star, which led to joining a girl group for four years, how she made the transition to acting, and the importance of actors not being afraid of speaking up for themselves.Â
One Ranger is now playing in select theatres and available on demand.
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This week we are joined by TV veteran Tony Danza and his acting coach of 10 years James Price at The Acting Studio in New York City, who each share some of the most important lessons theyâve learned in and out of their professions, how much the industry has changed since they first began their careers, and the importance of actors of all levels continuing their training, regardless of their experience.
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In todayâs episode, we speak with Jesmille Darbouze, who is currently starring in the play A Dollâs House on Broadway with Jessica Chastain. Jesmille talks with us about the imposter syndrome sheâs dealt with since taking on her first principal role on Broadway, how she was game to dive in to the vulnerable and intimate direction this production has, and what she reveals to her students at Marymount Manhattan College about the pursuit of an artistic career.Â
A Doll's House is in performances until June 11th at the Hudson Theatre on Broadway
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On todayâs episode we chat with rising star Nicholas Barasch who made his Broadway debut at just 10 years old in West Side Story, went on to appear in the Broadway revivals of The Mystery of Edwin Drood and She Loves Me, the first national tour of the hit musical Hadestown, and has joined the cast of The CWâs Riverdale as Julian Blossom.
Nicholas chats with us about his experience working with the many broadway veterans throughout his early career, joining the cast of Riverdale for its final season on The CW and how heâs battled with self-doubt throughout his career.
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In todayâs episode, we speak with Steven Boyer, who youâve seen across TV, film and Broadway, from Chicago Fire, WeCrashed and Love Life to his Tony-nominated performance in Hand to God, and now starring in the new musical Kimberly Akimbo, which is in performances now at the Booth Theatre on Broadway.
Steven talks with us about his journey with the show and that of his character, some of the lessons the dry spell his career had after his Broadway debut fresh out of college, and the advice heâd give to a young actor today: Believe in yourself and f*** the haters.
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In todayâs episode, we are pleased to be speaking with three of the stars of Prime Videoâs Emmy-winning comedy The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Alfie Fuller, Caroline Aaron and Kevin Pollak who talk about the fifth and final season, how they and their characters have changed throughout the show how the industry has evolved since they began their careers. Â
New episodes of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel are available to stream Fridays on Prime Video.
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In todayâs episode, we speak with Candace Nicholas-Lippman, who stars in the STARZ series Blindspotting which is making its 2nd season premiere on April 14th.
Candace plays the loyal, hilarious, and charming character Janelle on the series and Candace talks about how courage remains one of the biggest things she learned from playing the character, and how overnight success is the biggest misconception she debunked once she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career.
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In todayâs episode, we speak with two legends of the industry, who have over 800 credits combined. You may not know their names or faces, but you sure as hell know their voices. Stage, screen and voiceover actors E.G. Daily and Tara Strong talk all about the 2nd season of the Rugrats reboot coming to Paramount+ on April 14th, what it was like returning to the show after so many years away from the characters, and some advice for actors who may want to get into the voiceover industry in entertainment.Â
Season 2 of RUGRATS premieres April 14th on Paramount+
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In todayâs episode, we speak with two of the stars of Pure Magic Picturesâ new film Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl. Olivia Roldan plays the titular heroine, an anime character who mysteriously comes to life, and Regina Famatigan plays the filmâs catty antagonist.
Olivia and Regina talk with us about their experience working on the film and tackling character types they havenât had many chances to play before. Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl is available to stream exclusively at PureMagicPictures.com on April 21st.
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In todayâs episode, we speak with actress, producer and DIY expert Gabrielle Bourne, who stars alongside Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in the upcoming film AIR, which will be in theatres April 5th. The movie follows the story of Sonny Vaccaro and how he led Nike in pursuit of who would become the greatest basketball player in history, Michael Jordan.
Gabrielle plays Sonnyâs right-hand woman Tiffany, and she talks with us all about her experience working on the new film, which was originally meant to be a one-day shoot for her and ended up being almost a month long as they expanded her role. Gabrielle also shares how she became the DIY renovator and expert she is today, and how her love of acting began as a child while she was living in London with her family.
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What's YOUR favorite scary movie? Stage and screen star Josh Segarra joins us this week to talk all about his role in the latest chapter of the iconic SCREAM franchise, sharing stories about a grueling 5-day shoot of a chase sequence, working with Melissa Barrera and Courtney Cox, and reveals his favorite opening scene from the franchise.Â
SCREAM VI is now playing in theatres!
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Adam Petherbridge, Brent Bateman, and Trevor Braun, three of the stars of the Off-Broadway hit The Play That Goes Wrong join us for a special roundtable conversation about the hilarious production, as well as some of the unscripted mishaps that have occurred throughout their respective runs on the show, and advice for young actors pursuing a career on the stage.
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Actor, singer, writer, director, a true Jack of all Trades Kevin Del Aguila joins us this week! We take a mini-deep dive into Kevinâs early career days working with groups like TheaterWorksUSA, his unofficial retirement from performing to become a television writer, and his current role in his fourth Broadway show, the delightful new musical SOME LIKE IT HOT.
Kevin also talks about how much he connects with his characterâs dual identity with his own upbringing, as well as his latest writing project, Dog Man: The Musical, making its New York City premiere at New World Stages in March!
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All he cares about is LOVE! Broadway triple threat James T. Lane joins us this week to talk about his return to the long-running Broadway hit Chicago as Billy Flynn. James shares that after joining the Broadway company of King Kong, he was starting to seek more creative responsibility. âIâd look at all the great Billy Flynnâs we had over the years and even the understudies and saw what they were doing with it. I thought âthe next time I come back, Iâm coming as Billy Flynn. I set my mind to that and itâs finally happened.ââ
James also talks about working with two-time Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon, his one-man show Triple Threat and the biggest lesson heâs learned playing Billy Flynn in Chicago.
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It's been a year since GHOSTS star Asher Grodman first came on our show and with a new Trevor-centric episode airing this week, there's no better time for the actor to take a moment a look back. Asher reflects on season two, which just wrapped up filming, what he looks forward to next for his character Trevor, and the biggest lesson he's learned playing the role.
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30+ year Broadway veteran Angie Schworer joins us on the show this week to talk all about the joyous new musical comedy SOME LIKE IT HOT. Angie talks with us about working with Casey Nicholaw on the new production, how the show celebrates diversity, acceptance and identity, and how actors need to stop comparing themselves to others.
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We are so excited to be joined by the stars of Netflix's Freeridge: Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Bryana Salaz, Ciara Riley Wilson, and Keyla Monterosso Mejia, who talk about the biggest challenges they faced in production, the lessons learned along the way, and advice theyâd give to young actors who want to be where they are one day.
Freeridge premieres February 2nd on Netflix
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We are so excited to be joined this week by actor, singer and dancer Jonathan Savage who will be making his Broadway debut this year in Andrew Lloyd Webberâs latest musical âBad Cinderellaâ. Jonathan shares his experience recovering from a serious vocal injury, the importance of trusting yourself and your process, and his impulse decision to pack up and Yellowstone for a year at the very start of the pandemic.
Bad Cinderella begins previews on Broadway on February 17th and officially opens March 23rd.
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Television and film actor Eric Lutz joins us for our first interview of 2023! Eric has appeared in series like Netflixâs GLOW and starred in the made-for-television films Banking on Christmas, and Blue Moon Ball, and has years of experience as a college athlete and professional personal trainer. Eric talks with us about dealing with body image issues and feelings not being enough, learning that every audition is an investment and the best advice heâs received from his co-stars.
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Hollywood talent manager and career coach Wendy Alane Wright joins us to share a ton of guidance and advice for young actors who are eager to break into the entertainment industry. Iâve known Wendy for a couple of years through her TMFA (Talent Managers for Actors) Facebook group which she moderates, along with dozens of agents, managers, and working actors who share their expertise with actors who post their questions.
Wendy covers so much in this conversation, from headshot tips and marketing to business mindset and breaking down âdream chasingâ. âI need [actors] to understand how serious they have to be about their dream if they want to make it happen. They have no room to quit. Letâs do all the things that are going to give you the most possible chance for success.â
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Television and film actor Alex Rich joins us on the show this week for a GREAT conversation about everything from debunked Hollywood myths, advice for actors searching for their first agent or manager, and reflects on his first major role in Nat Geoâs âGenius: Picassoâ as young Pablo Picasso and the many lessons heâs learned since then, and his experience working on FX on Huluâs The Patient with Steve Carell and Domhnall Gleeson.
The Patient is now streaming on Hulu.
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Actor of stage and screen Tyler Lansing Weaks joins us to talk about his role in the Tony Award-winning revival of âTake Me Outâ, currently on Broadway. The production was meant to premiere in March 2020, but due to the pandemic, they were forced to go on an indefinite hiatus, eventually returning in 2022, and going on to win two Tony Awards.
Tyler shares how he stayed busy during the pandemic, and what it felt like to finally return to the role in 2022, the challenges he overcame and lessons learned while playing the vulnerable yet rather hilarious character Jason Chenier, and also advises that young actors need to have interests and an identity disconnected from acting, saying âitâs really easy to lose yourself. You [can] feel you donât exist outside of the roles youâre playing.â
Take Me Out is in performances until February 5th at the Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City.
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Stage and screen actor Jake Horowitz, seen most recently in Luca Guadagninoâs latest film âBones and Allâ, joins to talk about working with his long-time friend and co-star Timothee Chalamet and the sense of security he felt working with him during âphysically vulnerableâ scenes in the film.
Jake also shares how through his parents' work, he grew an affinity for actors before the art of acting and how he has dealt with nerves and learned to accept and even embrace them as part of the process. âIf youâre nervous itâs because youâre really giving something away. Damn right you feel nervous, itâs important to you!â
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Television and film actor Ludi Lin returns to the show for a one-on-one interview and he shares so much insight into his 10+ year career, some of the biggest misconceptions that audiences and young actors have about show business, and that there is value in disappointment, sharing âdisappointment is proportional to how much effort you put in and how much meaning there is.â
You can see Ludi Lin in "Mortal Kombat" and season 2 of "Kung Fu" on HBO Max
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TV and film actor Matt Shively joins us on the show this week to talk about his role on the new NBC sitcom Lopez vs Lopez where he stars alongside father-daughter duo George and Mayan Lopez. Matt harkens back to his early days on shows like True Jackson, VP and how heâs learned to gain and maintain confidence and patience throughout his 15-year career.
He also talks about speaking up and having his opinion heard while working on âLopez vs Lopezâ, explaining âas lucky as I am to have this job, they are just as lucky to have me. That idea changed my perspective of how I feel.â
New episodes of Lopez vs Lopez air Fridays at 9pm on NBC and stream next day on Peacock
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Stage and screen star Bayardo de Murguia (Netflix's Pretty Little Things) joins us on the podcast to talk about his new role on Apple TV+ hit comedy series Acapulco, the larger-than-life television host Fabian Solares, who he describes as a cross between gossip columnist Perez Hilton and astrologer and TV icon Walter Mercado.
Bayardo also advises actors to only focus on the things they can control and let go of what they canât, which he admits is easier said than done but still important and that actors need to find things to ground them and bring them joy outside of just acting.
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We are delighted to be joined once again by Fernando Carsa from Apple TV+ series âAcapulcoâ, which is finally back for a second season! Fun fact: Fernando is our first guest to ever have done two solo interviews on our show!
Fernando shares what he most looks forward to for fans to see with his always optimistic character Memo on âAcapulcoâ, his experience working on his first feature film âAt Midnightâ which is set to premiere in 2023, and he also opens up about his mental health and encourages actors to never be afraid to ask for help when they need it.
New episodes of Acapulco are available to stream Fridays on Apple TV+
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Television and film actress Katie Findlay joins us on the show this week to talk all about her role of Kate Carver on The CWâs Walker Independence. Katie shares how she relates to the undercover characterâs code switching and how she was able to bring a lot of her own personality to the character. Katie also talks about how keeping her mental health in check during and in between jobs became a crucial turning point in her life, and how having a supportive environment helped her along the way.
New episodes of Walker Independence air Thursdays at 9pm on The CW
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Television and film actor Alex Livinalli, aka Attuma in Marvel's "Black Panter: Wakanda Forever", joins us on the show this week to talk all about his role in the highly anticipated new film. Alex shares some of the most difficult parts of the role, from learning an Ancient Mayan language, to learning to hold his breath underwater for up to four minutes, to the importance of Indigenous Latine representation in entertainment.
BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER is in theatres November 11th.
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For our 150TH episode (WHOA!) we are joined by star of stage and screen Tyler Alvarez who talks all about his starring role in Netflixâs new comedy series Blockbuster, where he plays an aspiring director and store employee Carlos. Tyler talks about how much of a complete unit, and family, the cast feels like, the differences between the many Netflix comedy series heâs worked on, including American Vandal and Never Have I Ever, and why every actor needs to remember to enjoy and live life!
Blockbuster premieres November 3rd on Netflix
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Rising star Dylan Ratzlaff joins us on the podcast this week to talk about her role in the upcoming Lifetime Original Movie âAn Amish Sinâ. As Dylanâs first leading role, she talks about her she learned to find the courage to ask lots of questions when she was on set without fear of coming off as unprepared, but rather wanting to delve deeper into her character who was in nearly every scene in the film.
Dylan also talks about her aspirations to combine acting with a physically challenging role as she is a trained dancer and acrobat, and the advice she leaves for her fellow young actors: donât put weight on your auditions.
An Amish Sin premieres Saturday, October 29th at 8pm ET on Lifetime
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Spooky season may be ending soon but weâve got one more horror-centric interview for you all with two of the stars of the upcoming horror film Prey For The Devil, Jacqueline Byers and Christian Navarro. The two talk about the biggest lessons they learned while working on the project, their experiences acting opposite horror legends Virginia Madsen, Colin Salmon and rising star Posy Taylor and some fantastic advice for actors.
Prey For The Devil is in theatres Friday, October 28th
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Veteran voice actor Bill Ratner may not be a name youâre familiar with, but youâve certainly heard his voice. Whether during a cartoon like G.I Joe, an MCU movie trailer like Ant-Man, in a video games like Grand Theft Auto or Mass Effect, or countless other projects, he has worked as a voice actor for over 40 years.
Bill talks with us about how he got started working as a voice actor while living in Minnesota, the biggest changes in the voiceover industry and Hollywood since the start of his career and how actors need to have an entrepreneurial quality about them.
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Filmmaking duo (and real-life spouses!) Minsun Park and Teddy Tenenbaum join us in our fourth and final âBite Size Halloweenâ filmmaker interview to talk about their horror short film âRide or Dieâ. The two share the biggest challenges they faced during the filmmaking process, how teaching their own teens how to drive was a loose inspiration for the short film, and the advice theyâd share for young filmmakers looking to create a diverse and inclusive environment.
âRide or Dieâ is available to stream on Hulu as part of season 3 of âBite Size Halloweenâ
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Joining us to talk about his new horror short film âMr. Crockettâ, part of Huluâs Bite Size Halloween, is director, writer and producer Brandon Espy, who talks about how a football injury led to a modeling and acting career and before he knew it he, he was a filmmaker!
Brandon also shares the many real-life and horror-film inspirations behind the project, how he wants to create a series of horror stories like âHaunting of Hill Houseâ creator Mike Flanagan and why all creatives need to trust themselves, their instincts and not be afraid to âcreate their own wayâ.
âMr. Crockettâ is available to stream on Hulu as part of the third season of âBite Size Halloweenâ
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Rising star Raphael Alejandro joins us this week to talk about his role of Hugo in Apple TV+ series âAcapulcoâ, a role he has played for nearly 5 years since the film âHow To Be A Latin Loverâ. Despite his age, Raphael has more professional credits under his belt than most twenty-something actors and is wise beyond his years.
He talks about finally heading to Las Colinas for season 2, the seriesâ lesson of family and who from the âpastâ Acapulco cast he would most want to work with.
Season two of âAcapulcoâ premieres Friday, October 21st on Apple TV+.
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Stage and screen actor Trevor Salter joins us on the show to talk about his good-guy-gone-bad role in Marvelâs She Hulk where he plays Josh, a dashing groomsman who seemingly falls for the series star Jennifer Walters but turns out to be part of Intelligencia.Â
Trevor talks about his secretive and vague audition process for the role, his experience working with show creator Jessica Gao and series star Tatiana Maslany, and why actors should learn auditioning as a separate skill and not assume itâs the same process and technique as acting.
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To close out Hispanic Heritage Month, we are joined by a delightful panel of Hispanic actors from across entertainment for a special roundtable discussion about the recent strides in representation, the distance we still have to go, and how some of their own work is increasing visibility for the Hispanic and Latin community.
Joining us for this discussion is: star of Broadwayâs Mean Girls: The Musical, Ashley De La Rosa; journalist and host of Telemundoâs Radar 2022, Gabriela Fresquez; star of Broadwayâs Wicked and Rent, Eden Espinosa; star of FXâs Mayans MC and Law & Order: SVU, Danny Pino; and star of Apple TV+ series Acapulco, Rafael Cebrian.
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Stage and screen actor Lawrence Kao joins us to talk all about his role in The CWâs Walker Independence, the highly anticipated prequel to the networkâs hit series Walker. Lawrence teases at his characterâs arc throughout this first season, the showâs message of having courage, and why actors should take some of the pressures off of their auditions and remember to have fun.
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Filmmaker and actor Sam Max joins us to chat about his short horror film, "Ticks" which is part of Hulu's Bite Size Halloween. Sam talks about the inspiration behind the short film, how LGBTQ+ filmmakers can advocate for representation through their work, and some of the biggest misconceptions he's uncovered in his career.
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Filmmaker Michael Schwartz, the director, writer and producer of "Snatched" from the latest season of Hulu's Bite Size Halloween, joins us on the show for a deep dive on the fantastic horror short film starring Tatiana Maslany, Brendan Hines and Misha Osherovich, which crosses a coming out story with an alien invasion. Sounds bonkers? It is and it's absolutely fantastic, so go watch it on Hulu now!
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Actor and writer Danielle Pinnock joins us on the show this week to talk all about season 2 of the hit CBS comedy âGhostsâ where she plays the jazz-singing diva Alberta. Danielle shares how she auditioned for the role, how she almost quit acting altogether and then booked one of her first co-star roles on Hulu's "Dollface", and that actors need to remember to âhave fun and go for itâ, especially when it comes to their comedy auditions.
Watch new episodes of "Ghosts" Thursdays at 7:30pm ET on CBS and stream on Paramount+
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Rising star Brayden Maniago joins us on the podcast this week to talk about all about making his television debut in the chilling hit new Netflix series Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
Brayden shares how his audition was initially for one of the other family members than the one he ended up booking, how he prepared for the roleâs disturbing storyline, and how the first day he worked on the series was also the day of high school graduation.
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Our first interview in Spanish!Â
Actriz y cantante Natasha Dupeyro nos habla de su papel en la pelicula 'Cuando Sea Joven' y como preparar por el personaje. También comparte consejor para los actores jovenees quienes estan empezando en la actuacion.
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Stage and screen actor Yuji Okumoto joins us on the show this week to talk all thing Cobra Kai and the role he first played nearly 40 years ago, the one and only Chozen. Yuji reflects on the early days of his career and working with Ralph Macchio and Mr. Miyagi himself in The Karate Kid: Part II, and how much representation in entertainment has improved for Asian Americans and all actors of color, giving a special shout-out to his co-star Xolo Maridueña who will soon be starring in the DC film Blue Beetle.
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Actor and singer Jason Forbach joins us on the show this week to talk about his role as a standby in the Broadway production of Into the Woods and what goes into covering multiple leading roles in the show, the discoveries heâs made about himself in the process, and the lesson he wish heâd learned earlier in his career: allowing himself to fail.
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Stage and screen actress Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut joins us on the show this week to talk about her latest role on the HBO Max series Rap Sh!t and her experience working with Issa Rae, who created the series.Â
Ashlei also talks about the importance of actors to focus just as much on the business side as much as they do the talent side, and why its crucial for behind the scenes representation to increase as it is for actors, from producers and designers to the hair and make up artists.
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Actress, singer and songwriter Eliza Bennett joins us on the podcast just in time for the series finale of The CWâs Dynasty, which airs its final episode TONIGHT! Eliza talks about her journey throughout the two seasons on the reboot, as well as her upcoming film role in Netflixâs Do Revenge, and what sheâs noticed having changed the most since she started in the industry as a child actor.
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Broadway actress and singer Sharon Wheatley joins us on the show this week to talk about her 7-year-journey with the musical Come From Away, which after 1500+ performances and 4 years on Broadway, will come to a close on October 2nd. Sharon talks about the biggest differences sheâs noticed about pursuing a career on Broadway, in particular how actors audition now, the importance of having self-confidence in your own creativity, and also talks about her book âDrive: Stories From Somewhere In The Middle Of Nowhereâ which she wrote during the height of the pandemic on a cross-country trip with her teenager.
If you can, please see the gem of a musical Come From Away on Broadway until October 2nd. If you canât, you can watch the filmed version on Apple TV+.
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Veteran actor of stage and screen Matthew Rauch joins us on the podcast this week to talk about his role in the hit Netflix series âPartner Trackâ, a romantic comedy series starring Arden Cho, where he plays head of the firm Marty Adler. Matthew chats with us about the many legal roles heâs portrayed in iconic New York City shows like Blue Bloods and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and how he drew inspiration from the many lawyers and judges in his own family to portray these roles over the years.
He also shares some words of wisdom on how young actors can cope with things like stress, rejection and why he feels itâs particularly hard for young actors today to balance social media and their personal lives.
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Ella Dixon joins us on the show to talk about her role in the highly-anticipated Lifetime Original Movie âThe Bad Seed Returnsâ. The film picks up a few years after the events of 2018âs âThe Bad Seedâ, as we see the return of Emma, played by McKenna Grace who also co-wrote the screenplay. Kat, one of Emmaâs schoolmates and played by our guest Ella Dixon, discovers Emmaâs secrets and threatens to reveal them to the world.
Ella talks with us about the challenges from working on the thriller as well as some of the biggest lessons learned, and why actors of any level should embrace the power of saying ânoâ.
The Bad Seed Returns premieres September 5th at 8pm on Lifetime!
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Actor of stage and screen (and a personal friend!) Jhulenty Delossantos joins us on the show this week to talk about his latest role on the new Netflix comedy series Uncoupled. Jhulenty shares his experience working on the show and working with actors Neil Patrick Harris and Emerson Brooks, and talks about the importance of actors having a mentor to guide them throughout their careers, and finding a balance between pursuing an acting career and your day job.
Uncoupled is now streaming on Netflix!
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Stage and screen actor Juan Pablo Espinosa joins us on the show this week to talk all about his decade-spanning role in the new survival drama series "Keep Breathing" from the team behind NBC thriller "Blindspot".
Juan Pablo talks about his early years growing up in Colombia, how seeing the Broadway musical CATS inspired him to want to perform and the differences between the Colombian vs Hollywood vs NYC entertainment sectors.
Keep Breathing is now streaming on Netflix!
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Joining us for our latest episode is Gregory Zarian, an Emmy nominated actor, model and motivational speaker with a 30+ year career in show business. Gregory has worked on iconic series like General Hospital and Days of Our Lives and modern hits like Westworld and the upcoming Netflix film Thatâs Amor.
Gregory chats with us about the Netflix project and itâs empowering message of love in all forms, and also opens up about his sobriety and the importance of all actors to have a support system to help through the many ups and downs of pursuing a career in entertainment.
Thatâs Amor premieres August 25th on Netflix!
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This week we are joined by âOrange Is The New Blackâ and âIn The Heightsâ star Dascha Polanco, who talk about her role in the Prime Video original movie âSamaritanâ where she plays TIffany, a single mother to a young boy (Javon âWannaâ Walton) who discovers a real life superhero, known as Samaritan (Sylvester Stallone), who was believed to have to have gone missing during an epic battle years earlier, is in fact still alive.
Dascha shares her reaction to booking the role, the strong women in her own life she pulled inspiration from to play Tiffany, and why self-confident is crucial for everyone pursuing a career in the arts.
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Television and film actor Bernardo Badillo joins us on the show this week to chat with us about his two latest roles, a supporting role in the film âEmily the Criminalâ opposite Aubrey Plaza, and on the new Hulu series âThis Foolâ, both of which premiered in theatres and on television on August 12th.
Bernardo talks with us about his experience on both projects as well as the importance for actors to give themselves time to mourn the losses and the space to process the many ups and downs they may encounter throughout their careers.
âEmily The Criminalâ is in theatres everywhere, and âThis Foolâ is now streaming on Hulu!
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Grace Caroline-Currey joins us on the show this week to talk about her newest film, FALL, where she plays Becky, an expert rock climber recovering from a tragic loss, and her best friend Hunter (played by Virginia Gardner) who after a climb gone wrong, are stranded atop a 2000-foot tall abandoned radio tower with no way down and must put their skills to the test in order to survive.
Grace talks with us about her audition for the film and how she prepared for the role with her co-star Virginia, as well as how director Scott Mann (Heist) modeled her character after one of his favorite action movie heroines Sarah Connor from The Terminator.
FALL is in theatres everywhere August 12th
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This week we are joined by one of the stars of the hit Netflix series âNever Have I Everâ Jaren Lewison! Jaren talks with us about the upcoming third season of the teen comedy, as well as the fourth and final season which just wrapped production, as well as some of the biggest lessons learned while working on the show.
Jaren also talks about the importance of having a support group of people, actors or otherwise, to help you stay motivated while also keeping you grounded, as well as his experiences dealing with stress and pressure as an actor.
Season 3 of 'Never Have I Ever' premieres August 12 on Netflix!
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This week we are joined by a rising actor Eli Golden, star of Netflixâs â13: The Musicalâ based on the hit Broadway musical by Jason Robert Brown. Eli chats with us about his experience rehearsing and filming the series with legendary music video, TV and film director Tamra Davis, his love of action movies and desire to do a big action movie, and advice he has for young actors everywhere.
13: The Musical premieres August 12th on Netflix!
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Stage and screen actor Justiin Davis joins us on the show this week to talk all about his latest role in the new Off-Broadway play âPatienceâ, where he plays Daniel, a professional Solitaire player who is ready to retire and live a picture-perfect life with his husband-to-be Jordan. Heâs just got one final, career-defining match to make his way through.
Justiinâs television credits include recurring roles on âBoardwalk Empireâ, âThe Equalizerâ, âThe Politicianâ, and most recently Prime Videoâs âThe Boysâ. Justiin talks with us about some of the most eye-opening experiences of the rehearsal process so far, how he is avoiding a âmicrowaveable careerâ and instead aspires for a âSunday roastâ type of career, and some of his biggest aspirations as an actor.
âPatienceâ officially opens August 3rd in New York City at Second Stageâs Uptown McGinn/Cazale Theatre, through August 28th.
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âHigh School Musical: The Musical: The Seriesâ star Matt Cornett joins us on the podcast this week to talk all about the showâs third season, now streaming on Disney+!
Matt talks about the welcome changes he, the cast and crew experienced as they moved production from snowy Salt Lake City to Los Angeles, some of the things on his career bucket list like joining the MCU, and why young actors should learn to not put so much pressure on themselves when pursuing an acting career.
Season 3 of âHigh School Musical: The Musical: The Seriesâ is now streaming on Disney+
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The hilarious actor, musician and comedian Flula Borg joins us on the show this week to talk about his role as Jeff the Unicorn in the upcoming animated film from Apple TV and Skydance Animation, "LUCK". Flula shares that he hopes audiences find a fantastical escape from the crazy world around us and why actors "can't sit and wait on people" and should "do stuff!".
LUCK will be available to stream on Apple TV+ starting August 5th.
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Stage and screen actor Matthew August Jeffers joins us on the show this week to talk all about his feature film debut in âUnidentified Objectsâ where he stars as Peter, who sets out with his alien-obsessed neighbor to find their place in the universe.
Matthew shares his insight in how he recovered getting sidetracked in his acting career after feeling rejected, his experience working on the the NBC series âNew Amsterdamâ from co-star to recurring guest star, and what he learned working on his first film, which was also the first time he played the lead in a project.
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Emmy and Oscar-nominated actress and singer Annette OâToole joins us on the show this week to talk all about the upcoming fourth season of Netflix romantic drama series Virgin River. Annette shares what it was like returning to Vancouver to film the show after her absence in season three, how much she admires young actresses for their sense of confidence on set, and some of the fondest memories from filming Smallville.
Season four of Virgin River premieres July 20th on Netflix
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Actor and model Logan Macrae joins us on the show this week to chat about his roles in the upcoming thriller Where The Crawdads Sing, based on the best-selling novel, as well Apple TV+ series Blackbird, and Korean War-era film Devotion.
Logan talks about his experience filming Crawdads in Louisiana, reflects on the transition from working as a professional model to becoming an actor, and how his practice of stoicism has helped him with auditions and tackling new characters.
Where The Crawdads Sing is in theatres everywhere July 15th.
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Welcome back, folks! We are back from our midseason break with a new interview and have a great lineup of guests coming up!
Joining us on the show this week is Broadway and television actor Jake David Smith who is here to chat with us about his role in the Off-Broadway musical Between The Lines, where he stars as Prince Oliver, a role he booked in March 2020 before Broadway was forced to shutter all productions. Jake talks about how heâs learned to keep such a fantasy character grounded and relatable, how he handles audition anxiety and how he brings as much of himself to each role as he can.
Between The Lines is now in performances at the Tony Kiser Theater in New York City.
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Joining us for a special Pride Month episode of Actors With Issues is a delightful group of actors from across the LGBTQ+ community: actor Terry Hu (âZombies 3â, Disney+); advocate and recording artist Layke; actor, writer and director Max Talisman (âThings Like Thisâ); Broadway, television and TikTok star Ian Paget; and Broadway and television actor Troy Iwata (Netflixâs Dash & Lily, Apple TV+ series WeCrashed)
The group discusses the personal meaning that Pride has for each of them, the biggest LGBTQ+ influences they had growing up, and reflect on how some of their upcoming projects are spearheading representation for future generations. These five artists were so gracious, insightful, hilarious and just plain lovely to chat with and Iâm so excited to share this conversation with you all! Happy Pride!
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The hilarious hosts of the podcast Reality Gays, Jake Anthony and Matt Marr join us on the show this week for a delightful conversation about acting, podcasting, reality TV and so much more! Reality Gays covers a bunch of different reality TV shows, from TLCâs 90 Day Fiance and Bravoâs Below Deck, to and Netflixâs Too Hot To Handle and Love is Blind!
Jake and Anthony went to college together, and were eventually roommates after moving to Los Angeles to become actors, creating various theatrical productions together all over the city. They started podcasting in 2015 and created Reality Gays in 2019 and have since recorded and published over 500 episodes!
The two hosts share a ton of insight and advice about creating content thatâs connected to something youâre passionate about, and we also dig into the latest episodes of RuPaulâs Drag Race: All Stars and we give our predictions of who may take the Queen of All Queens crown.
You can listen to Reality Gays wherever you get your podcasts and see them on tour in a city near you! Get more info at realitygays.com.
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Actress and writer Amanda Cordner stops by to chat with us about the upcoming second season of their CBC/HBO Max series 'Sort Of', where she plays the character 7ven (pronounced as âsevenâ), a gender-fluid âsort ofâ art curator who is best friends with series protagonist Sabi. Amanda shares how sheâs handled burnout, her journey from theater artist to series regular, and how people in the LGBTQ+ community have felt represented in the show.
Season one of 'Sort Of' is streaming now on CBC Gem and HBO Max.
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Actor and writer John Hartman joins us on the podcast this week and shares his insight and advice when it comes to career satisfaction, and the changes in the importance of content creation for actors, from short films and web series on YouTube to micro-content platforms like TikTok. John also talks about his experience working on shows like Disjointed, Two Broke Girls, and Ghosts!
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Lewis Pullman, 'Bob' in the highly-anticipated summer blockbuster "Top Gun: Maverick" joins on the podcast this week and talks all about his experience working on the film, the intense flight training that star Tom Cruise put together for the young cast to prepare for their roles, and what it was like growing up with his movie star dad Bill Pullman.
Top Gun: Maverick is in theatres everywhere May 27th.
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In celebration of Asian American-Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are very excited to share a special roundtable discussion with four delightful actors:
-Ludi Lin, Mortal Kombat, The CWâs Kung Fu
-Ashly Burch, The Ghost and Molly McGee
-Leah Lewis, The CWâs Nancy Drew, Netflixâs The Half Of It
-Eddie Liu, The CWâs Kung Fu
The four talk about their varying upbringings and exposure to meaningful representation in media, some of the challenges theyâve experienced as Asian actors and how some of their own projects are spearheading the representation they wish they had when they were growing up.
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Television and film actor Beulah Koale joins us on the show this week to chat about his experience working with Karen Gillan (âGuardians of the Galaxyâ) and Aaron Paul (âBreaking Badâ) in Riley Stearns latest dark comedy-drama âDUALâ. Beulah also reflects on the differences between the tension-filled film vs the fast-paced CBS drama âHawaii Five-Oâ he worked on during seasons 8 through 10, and the biggest lessons heâs learned throughout this career including âyou are enoughâ.
DUAL is available on digital, on demand, and to stream on AMC+ starting May 20th.
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Elliott Ross stops by to talk about his role as Prince Cedric on The Quest, a new competition series on Disney+ that thrusts its young contestants into a fully immersive world full of fantasy, magic and mayhem as they seek out to save the world of Everealm. Elliott plays Prince Cedric, one of the many characters throughout the mystical, medieval world of the series that helps guide its young contestants on their journey.
Elliott also shares how heâs managed to overcome the âstarving artistâ mentality and become an financially-savvy actor to succeed in life when not succeeding in oneâs career. We also both get the chance to reflect on our side-hustle careers, his being in the fitness industry and mine being in podcasting (duh!) and juggle those efforts successfully while also being working actors.
The Quest is now streaming on Disney+
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Emmy-nominated actress Gloria Reuben talks all about her sinister but layered role as Captain Hollister in the latest Stephen King adaptation âFirestarterâ, starring opposite Zac Efron and Ryan Kiera Armstrong. She shares how excited she was to take on a character originated by Martin Sheen in the gender-swapped antagonist role, and talks about dealing with rejection throughout her varied career and the emotional fortitude it takes to be an actor.
âFirestarterâ is in theatres everywhere and available to stream on Peacock!
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Actress and filmmaker Emily Ruhl joins us on the podcast today to talk with us about the inspiration behind some of her award-winning LGBTQ+ romantic short film Blue Moon and her latest project 13th Stepping, a dark comedy-drama series centering on a group of AA members in New York City. Emily also shares how she learned the age-old adage of âtrust the processâ and gained insight as a casting director while she was developing her series.
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Television and film actor Emilio Rivera joins us on the podcast to talk about the evolution of his character Marcus Alvarez, who we first saw in the very first episode of FXâs Sons of Anarchy in 2008, and now 13 years later, starring alongside a predominantly Latin cast in the spin-off Mayans MC.
Emilio has so much knowledge and wisdom to share from his 25+ year career, including why he started to dial back on method acting and started to âjust actâ, and why you shouldnât be a hater. âThereâs enough pie for everyone!â
Mayans MC airs new episodes Tuesdays at 10pm ET on FX, available to stream next day on Hulu.Â
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Broadway, television and film actor RaĂșl Esparza joins us on the podcast in this weekâs bonus episode to chat about his latest project: Huluâs Candy, a five-episode thriller thatâs based on a true story where he plays defense attorney Don Crowder and stars alongside Jessica Biel, Melanie Lynskey and Pablo Schreiber.
Based on a true story, the five-episode series follows Candy Montgomery, âa 1980 housewife and mother who did everything rightâgood husband, two kids, nice house, even the careful planning and execution of transgressionsâbut when the pressure of conformity builds within her, her actions scream for just a bit of freedom. With deadly results.â
CANDY premieres Monday, May 9th on Hulu with episodes daily until the finale on May 13th.
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Film and television actor Theo Rossi joins us on the show this week to talk all about his latest film âEscape The Fieldâ, described as a âgripping horror-thriller about six strangers who suddenly awaken in a remote, endless cornfield, plunged into a cat-and-mouse game with an unseen evil, and survival depends upon solving a diabolical â and deadly â puzzle.â
Theo shares how working on this film was an incredibly unique experience for the entire cast and crew. It was the first project most of them had worked on since lockdowns in 2020, and because of quarantining in a bubble prior to production, the small cast got to not just bond but rehearse the script for two weeks, and why actors should not be seen as the most important part of any project.
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ITâS OUR 100TH EPISODE!!! Thank you all so much for all of the love, support, listenership and viewership these last two years, I would not be doing this show without it! We are so excited to have the absolutely delightful and hilarious Eddie Liu from The CWâs Kung Fu as our 100th guest!
Eddie talks with us about his early college days as a budding actor, the ups and downs of several years worth of pilot seasons and the hectic process of getting as much of the âKung Fuâ pilot done before production was forced to go into lockdown.
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For our 99th episode we are joined by Broadway and television actor Carman Lacivita who talks all about his current role in the world premiere Off-Broadway production of âTo My Girlsâ, a hilarious new play about a group of gay friends reuniting for a vacation in Palm Springs in a post-COVID world. Despite the hilarity, the play touches on a number of sensitive but important topics from queer identity and race to politics and cancel culture.
Carman also chats with us about the misconceptions he uncovered when it comes to his âethnically ambiguousâ appearance, navigating portraying LGBTQ+ stereotypes during auditions and how heâs learned to enter an audition with his best work and not embarrass the casting director who vouched for him.
TO MY GIRLS is in performances until April 24th at Second Stageâs Tony Kiser Theatre in New York City.
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Stars of CBC and IMDbTV series âPretty Hard Casesâ Meredith MacNeil and Adrienne C. Moore join us on the podcast this week to talk all about the upcoming second season of their show! The two actresses also recount their most memorable auditions gone wrong, the importance of chemistry and generosity amongst co-stars and how making the show has changed going into season two.
Season two of âPretty Hard Casesâ is available to stream on IMDbTV, Amazonâs free streaming service, March 15th.
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The delightful actor, singer, fellow journalist and podcast host Robert Peterpaul joins us on the show this week we talk about EVERYTHING! Robert shares his experiences auditioning for professional acting jobs at a very young age, including booking the role of Jojo in the Broadway muscial "Seussical".
Robert also talks about the origins of his podcast "The Art Of Kindness" where his guests from across entertainment open up about their life and career experiences; and some of the incredible advice he's gotten over the years regarding one's attitude going into auditions and how to "get out of your own head".
Be sure to check out Robert's show "The Art of Kindness" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all podcast platforms. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the show to never miss an episode and be so kind as to leave us a rating and review! You can also watch full video interviews on our YouTube channel!Â
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Stage and screen actor Anthony Lee Medina joins us on the show this week and talks all about his experiences working on shows like "The I-Land" on Netflix, the 2nd season of "Truth Be Told" on Apple TV+, the national tour of "Spring Awakening" and the Broadway megahit "Hamilton".
Anthony also shares his views on the pressures actors may feel to use social media, the lack of representation for Latinx, and why he "doesn't give a f*ck" when it comes to being an openly gay actor.
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Stage and screen actress Ashley Reyes joins us on the show this week and chats with us about how she auditioned for a different role than her current one on Huluâs âHow I Met Your Fatherâ, how her characterâs storyline is showing the often complicated reality of long-distance relationships, and how she has dealt with lack of confidence and trusting herself in her career.
Catch the season finale of "How I Met Your Father" on Tuesday, March 15th on Hulu!
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Actor, writer, and comedian Brandon Scott Jones joins us on the show this week to talk all about his experience filming the biggest new comedy of the season, CBS' "Ghosts", his character recent coming out storyline, and why all actors should have an outlet outside of the entertainment industry to express themselves.
Catch new episodes of "Ghosts", Thursdays at 9pm ET on CBS, and catch up on season 1 on Paramount+.
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Echo Kellum joins us on the show this week to talk all about his latest role on NBC comedy Grand Crew, what it was like switching to a sitcom after five seasons on The CWâs Arrow, and how actors can often be their own biggest obstacles.
The season finale of Grand Crew airs Tuesday, March 8th at 8:30pm ET and all episodes are available to stream on Hulu and Peacock.
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Theatre actor, singer and dancer Sean McManus joins us on the show this week to talk about touring life as he travels around the country with the hit musical CATS, his early years performing at New Jerseyâs Paper Mill Playhouse and the steps he took to prioritize his mental health.
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Joining us for this episode is an actor of stage and screen Gil Perez-Abraham who joins us to talk all about his upcoming film, the highly-anticipated The Batman, where he plays Gotham City Police Officer Martinez, one of the few good guys left in the corrupt city. Gil talks with us about his reaction to booking the role, his late start to acting due to being a first-generation American and not being exposed to the arts, and what he hopes to see change in entertainment for the Latin community.
THE BATMAN is in theatres everywhere March 4th!
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The delightful Asher Grodman from CBS' hit comedy "Ghosts" chats with us about his early years as an actor in New York, how he stayed creative during lockdown and advice for young actors to surround themselves with like-minded artists.
Don't miss Asher Grodman in "Ghosts" on CBS, Thursdays at 9pm ET
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The hilarious Adam Tsekhman joins us on the show this week and chats about an NCIS audition he bombed after being concussed moments before going in the room, his experience going from guest star to series regular on The CW series DCâs Legends of Tomorrow and how important it was for him to learn that overnight successes donât really exist.
Don't miss Adam Tsekhman in "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" on The CW, Wednesday at 8pm ET!
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Elsie Fisher (Golden Globe nominee, "Eight Grade") joins us on the show this week and to chat all about her upcoming Netflix film, "Texas Chainsaw Massacre", directed by David Blue Garcia and executive produced by Fede Alvarez ("Don't Breathe"). Elsie talks with us her experience shooting the movie in Bulgaria, how exhausting the horror genre can be for actors, and how her character's backstory helped her throughout the filming process.Â
Don't miss Elsie Fisher in "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" on Netflix, streaming February 18th on Netflix.
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Television, film and voiceover actress Montse Hernandez joins us on the show this week to talk all about her latest project, the horror-thriller 'Student Body'. She shares some of the biggest challenges she experienced while filming, some of the obstacles she faced in the earlier days of career, and why every actor needs to be kinder to themselves in this incredibly competitive business.Â
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Television and film actor JT Neal joins us on the show this week and talks about his role on the latest FOX comedy 'Pivoting' where he plays a personal trainer slowly falling in love with his client Jodie, played by Ginnifer Goodwin. He also shares some of his early experiences coming from small town Texas, the power of letting go and why every audition should be considered a win.
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Television star Christina Ochoa joins us on the show this week to talk all about her new series on ABC, "Promised Land", where she plays Veronica Sandoval, a Stanford graduate who is set to take over her family's wine business Heritage House. Christina shares her experience working on the show, how it's breaking down stereotypes Latines often see in media, and what she hopes audiences take away from the show.
"Promised Land" premieres at 10pm ET, January 24th on ABC and available to stream next day on Hulu.
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This week we are joined by the delightful Zach Bravo, an actor, singer and dancer who is currently on the road with the national tour of CATS, and goodness do we get INTO IT. Zach has been playing the Rum Tum Tugger for several months now and shares his experience being on tour for the first time in his career, the importance of checking in with our mental health, how heâs navigated his struggles with body dysmorphia and how he has learned to handle the misperceptions of his Latinidad. As always, thank you so much for tuning and don't forget to subscribe to our show to never miss an episode!
Triple threat performer Trent Soyster joins us on the show this week for our first interview of 2022! Just before the holidays, Trent wrapped up the final leg of the national tour of Escape to Margaritaville where he was one of the swings. Fresh off the tour, Trent shares his experience working on the show during the pandemic, how he has juggled the multiple roles and tracks that he had to cover, and why those who have achieved 'success' still don't have everything figured out. Thanks for tuning in, don't forget to subscribe!Â
HAPPY NEW YEAR! It's time for a special edition of 'Actors With Issues', our 2nd annual 2021 Year In Review. Joining me once again is fellow actor and my good buddy Alec Tincher! The two of us chat about the biggest lessons we've learned in the past year, our experiences working on different series and some encouraging messages from past guests Jaron Frand, Cody Sloan and Allen Theosky Rowe! Thanks for tuning, don't forget to subscribe and give us a follow on Instagram @actorswithissuesÂ
In todayâs episode weâre joined by stage and screen actor James Seol, currently starring in the Broadway production of Come From Away, who shares such an in-depth conversation about the changes heâs seen in the entertainment industry throughout his career, the impact that films like Eternals and Shang-Chi would have had on him when he was a young actor, and how shows like Come From Away are continuing to break new ground in inclusive, diverse casting. Thanks for tuning in, donât forget to subscribe!
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Stage and screen actor Leah Harvey joins us on the show today, telling us all about their two-year journey with Apple TV+ sci fi drama FOUNDATION, where they play the badass Salvor Hardin, their thoughts on the possibility of eight total seasons of the series, and the impact that social media can have on young actors today. Thanks for tuning in, donât forget to subscribe!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! NEW EPISODES DAILY 12/20 - 12/23
In todayâs episode we are joined by actress Mackenzie Lansing who played Brianna in the Emmy-winning HBO series Mare of Easttown and will appear opposite âOrange Is The New Blackâ star Elizabeth Rodriguez in the upcoming feature film âAllswellâ. Mackenzie chats with us about working on the series before and during the pandemic, how she channeled her teenage experience into the role of Brianna, and how she learned to not box herself in to industry standards. Thanks for tuning in, don't forget to subscribe!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! NEW EPISODES DAILY 12/20 - 12/23
In todayâs episode we are joined by the hilarious actress, comedian and writer X Mayo, currently starring on the NBC comedy from Superstore creator Justin Spitzer, American Auto where she plays the character Tori, an overly optimistic sweetheart surrounded by a bumbling, but loveable group of coworkers in a suffering Detroit car company. She talks with us about her experience filming the new series, the impact actors like Teyonah Parris had on her during her early years in New York City, and advice sheâd give to actors who have multifaceted identities like Afro-Latinx like her.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! NEW EPISODES DAILY 12/20 - 12/23
Actor, writer and director Adrian Martinez joins us on the show this week and shares a ton of insight with over 80 episodes of television and 110 iMDB credits under his belt. He chats with us about an actorâs need to be resilient, and about his directorial debut âiGilbertâ, which he also wrote and stars in alongside Dascha Polanco (âOrange Is The New Blackâ) and Raul Castillo (âAtypicalâ, âLookingâ), in theatres and available on demand  December 31st!
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WARNING: SPOILER ALERT! Igby and I get into some crucial plot points of the Netflix series Midnight Mass, so if you haven't seen it yet and plan to, you have been warned!Â
Actor and singer Igby Rigney from Netflixâs hit horror series Midnight Mass joins us on the show this week! Igby chats tells us about how he first auditioned for a musical as a joke and ended up getting cast, sparking his love of acting and fast forward to working on Netflixâs hit series Midnight Mass! He tells us all about their experience working on the show right after the COVID lockdowns were lifted and what were some of his most challenging scenes to shoot in the very tense series.
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This week we are joined by TWO of the stars of Steven Spielberg's upcoming musical adaptation of West Side Story, triple-threats David Alvarez and Josh Andres Rivera, who play the roles of Bernardo and Chino! The two chat with us about who they drew real-life inspiration from for their roles, the changes they hope to see in the entertainment industry for Latines and what it felt like reuniting with the cast over two years after they wrapped filming. Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to subscribe!
This week we're joined by rising comedy star Fernando Carsa who talks about his experience starring in Apple TV+ bilingual comedy series 'Acapulco', what it was like filming the show on a secluded resort during the pandemic, and how he has dealt with the imposter syndrome he felt when he booked his first series regular role.
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Sorry for the late upload, folks! The holiday weekend got away from me, but nevertheless we are here with a new episode!Â
Jordan De Leon joins us on the podcast this week and chats all about his time performing in the first national tour of one of his favorite Broadway musicals, The Prom, how theatre is the biggest team sport in the world, and why all actors need to find a work-life balance in an increasingly demanding industry. Donât forget to subscribe and, as always, thanks for tuning in!Â
(This interview was recorded on November 23rd 2021)
This week we're thrilled and honored to be joined by star of stage and screen, Tony Award winner, the delightful Patina Miller! She chats with us about her journey from small-town aspiring performer in South Carolina to Broadway star to now leading a hit series on Starz as Raquel aka Raq in 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan'. As always, thank you for listening, don't forget to subscribe and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
The lovely Michelle Lulic joins us on the show this week and chats all about her experience filming the premiere episode of Dexter: New Blood, which she booked all on her own, and gives some insight on the importance of taking ones career into their own hands, and when it's time to just let go. Thanks for tuning! Don't forget to subscribe!
The delightful Carlin James joins us on the show this week and talks about his approach to acting with a business mindset, his biggest takeaway from the pandemic and his experiences on his many guest starring appearances in television, including NCIS: New Orleans, Better Call Saul and NCIS: Hawaii. Thanks for tuning in, don't forget to subscribe!
Actor, writer, director and stuntman Leonard Zhang joins us on the show today and talks about his latest project, indie horror film 'Amityville Cop' Â shares some of his own career aspirations, gives advice for his fellow Asian actors and talks about his hopes for Asian representation in entertainment. Thanks for tuning in! Don't forget to subscribe!Â
Television and film actor Germain Arroyo joins us on the show this week and talks about their experience start as a dancer and switching to acting, their frustrations with heavily stereotypical roles for Latinx in entertainment, and what it was like working with the iconic Sharon Stone (and killing off her character...) in the Netflix series 'Ratched'. Thanks for tuning in, don't forget to subscribe!
Stage and screen actor Jason Caceres joins us on the show this week and talks about how doing skits in Boy Scouts started his trajectory to becoming an actor, and also shares his past struggles with self-esteem and his frustration with the unrealistic beauty standards for men in the entertainment industry, especially in the queer community. Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to subscribe!
The delightful Marcus Shane joins me on the show this week and chats about the importance of standing out in the audition room (within reason!), his push for increased Asian representation and diversity on Broadway and how that change has to start with diverse casting teams. Thanks for tuning in and donât forget to subscribe!Â
Valerie Loo and I just let all of our thoughts pour out in this episode! She talks about her transition from science major in college to model to actor and each of our respective struggles with stereotypical Asian and Latinx representation. Valerie also shares what it was like to book her first network TV role that turned into a 3-episode guest star and working with Dylan McDermott in the American Horror Stories series finale. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe!
Kian Talan joins us on the show this week and talks about the power of embracing 'no', his experience moving from LA to Hawaii for his first series regular role on NCIS: Hawaii and the impact the show has on him with a Filipino family at center of a primetime network series. Thanks for tuning in, don't forget to subscribe!
Actress, writer, director and producer Taylor Coriell joins us this week and chats about her move from Kentucky to New York City after college, her experience originating the role of Pam Beesly in "THE OFFICE! A Musical Parody" and why not every actor should stress about creating content and being a multi-hyphenate. Don't forget to subscribe!
Star of stage and screen Luis Avila joins us on the show this week and shares how his love of performing began as a dancer, how he came to terms with the best actor not always getting the job, and how he handles the roles that "got away". Don't forget to subscribe!Â
Of the 60+ interviews weâve done so far, this is one of my favorites! Anthony Turpel, star of one of my favorite shows Love, Victorâs joins me on the show this week and gives a ton of insight on his career so far, which started when he was just 10 years old. He has since worked on a number of projects, including Netflixâs No Good Nick, FOXâs 9-1-1, and iconic soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, for which he earned a Daytime Emmy nomination. Anthony chats about the production differences between a soap opera and a primetime network show, how he uses audition anxiety as a tool and why actors should learn improv to face failure. Donât forget to subscribe to the show!
Actor, singer and recording artist Eric Anthony Lopez joins us on the show this week and shares how his musical experience started in church and school, gushes with me over our love of Hulu series Love, Victor and why people of color strive for representation onstage, onscreen and behind the scenes. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode!Â
Canadian-born, LA-based actor and digital marketer Harrison Xu joins us on the show this week and shares his insight as a photographer on the importance of headshots that reflect characters, what he learned while interning at casting offices and his experiences filming American Horror Stories. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode, follow us on Instagram @actorswithissues and follow this week's guest @xuharrison !
Broadway and television actor Pedro Garza joins us on the show this week and shares his thoughts on Latinx representation onstage, how he's used the theatre industry shutdown as a time of reflection and the power of 'NO' for artists everywhere.
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"Party of Five" reboot star Niko Guardado joins us on the show this week and shares his experience booking his first series regular role on the Freeform series, the importance of treating failure like your best friend and answers some fan-submitted questions! Thanks for tuning, don't forget to subscribe to never miss an episode!Â
Actor, singer, dancer, writer and producer Tyler Parks joins us on the show this week and shares what led him to co-create, produce and star in Indemnity, a new mystery web series, advice he would give to other content creators and the importance of being a multi-hyphenate.Â
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Broadway triple threat Fernell Hogan joins us on the show this week and shares his audition experience for his back-to-back bookings on the Broadway production of The Prom and the national tour of Mean Girls: The Musical, and how he has taken advantage of the time that Broadway has been shut down during the pandemic. Don't forget to subscribe to the show to never miss an episode!
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The hilarious Mike Falzone, stand-up comedian, YouTuber & podcaster, joins me on the show this week, and shares how he went from being a singer-songwriter to a comedian, how he navigated performing stand-up over Zoom during the height of the pandemic, and the origins of his podcasts 'Dynamic Banter' and 'Welcome To Our Podcast'. Head over to mikefalzone.com to see his upcoming tour dates!
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In honor of Pride month, we've got another roundtable episode! I'm joined by Marissa Ghavami (Amazon's The Gift of Christmas), Christopher Henry Young (Hamilton), Stacey Raymond (NBC's New Amsterdam) and AJ Blankenship (Bring It On: The Musical). They  tell us all about their hopes for queer representation in the entertainment industry, share some of their favorite LGBTQ+ centered books, films and TV shows, and the advice they'd give to their 13-year-old selves. Thanks for tuning in and Happy Pride!
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Actor and professional figure skater Michael Sasaki joins us on the show this week and shares his experience balancing his career as a figure skater with an acting career, the importance of arriving to major markets like LA or NYC with a game plan and why every actor needs a mentor. Follow Michael: www.instagram.com/mikeisready Follow Juan: www.instagram.com/juanayalaofficial Follow us: www.instagram.com/actorswithissues
"You are a masterpiece", "You were born worthy" and "Be proof of what's possible" are just some of the incredibly inspiring words that this week's guest Havilah Malone, an actress, best-selling author and QVC host shares with us. From corporate America to booking national commercials, Havilah shares so much insight into her experience in the entertainment industry, I truly cannot wait to share this conversation with you all!
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I'm thrilled and honored to be hosting such a wonderful conversation with an incredibly talented group of actors in honor of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. I'm joined by Wesley Han (Netflix's Russian Doll), Jessica Wu (Miss Saigon), Vishaal Reddy (creator & star of Insomnia), Chelly (Netflix's Never Have I Ever) and Will Tomi (CBS' FBI: Most Wanted) who discuss the first time they felt represented onscreen, battling and overcoming stereotypes and the advice they'd give young actors everywhere.Â
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IT'S OUR 50TH EPISODE AND OUR BIRTHDAY! Thank you all so so much for supporting our show thus far, we cannot wait to keep sharing these conversations with you in the years to come! Today we're joined by the wonderfully talented Christopher Henry Young who shares some of the lessons learned as a queer actor and an actor of color, and he differences between the art of theatre and the industry of theatre.Â
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Actor and singer Cody Sloan joins us this week and talks about finishing his MFA in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, insight into finding where he fit in the eyes of the industry as a trans actor and lessons learned while on set of Amazon's Selah and the Spades working with Jesse Williams and Jharrel Jerome. Follow Sage: instagram.com/codydsloan Follow us: instagram.com/actorswithissues Follow Juan: instagram.com/juanayalaofficial
Actress and fellow podcaster Sage May joins us on the show this week and talks about her early start as a background actor, the importance of young actors having a mentor and what inspired her to start her own podcast 'Sage May Speaks: A Podcast For Actors'
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Stage and screen actor Quincy Chad joins us this week and shares what it was like moving from NYC to Los Angeles during the pandemic, booking the role of Jim Brown in the play One Night In Miami after initially auditioning for the film, and his experience working on shows like Orange Is The New Black, FXâs Snowfall and Netflixâs The Get Down.
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Theatre actress Morgan Green joins us on the show this week and chats about growing up attending a Montessori school, the importance of constantly embracing your artistry and what it was like becoming an original Broadway cast member of Be More Chill after not making the cut for the off-Broadway production. Follow Morgan: www.instagram.com/morgansiobhang Follow us:Â www.instagram.com/actorswithissues Follow Juan:Â www.instagram.com/juanayalaofficial
This week we are joined by actress and singer Miracle Reigns who talks about starting her acting career as an infant, her love of classic sitcoms and what it was like working with Jamie Foxx, Kyla-Drew and David Alan Grier in the new Netflix Original Series 'Dad Stop Embarrassing Me', streaming now on Netflix!
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NCIS: Los Angeles, The Last Ship, Hawaii Five-O, SWAT, MacGyver, what hasn't this guy been on?! We're joined by the very talented Allen Theosky Rowe this week who talks with us about growing up wanting to become a K-Pop star, why actors should learn to embrace being typecast (at first) and why he wants to create a welcoming environment on sets for all actors.
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Industry Insight is a series of monthly bonus episodes featuring show business professionals and to start us off, we were joined by producer, director and career coach Jordan Ancel, who chats with us about how actors must approach their careers with a CEO mindset and his online community 'Thriving Actor' where he hosts free workshops for actors and artists who want to 'Get Sh!t Done'.
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Broadway and television actress Lorna Courtney joins us this week and shares how she overcame a toxic relationship and focused on her mental health, her experience working on CBS' The Equalizer opposite Queen Latifah and gives actors tips on how to be financially responsible. Follow Lorna: www.instagram.com/llornacourtney Follow us: www.instagram.com/actorswithissues Follow Juan: www.instagram.com/juanayalaofficial
The A-List Fit Coach himself Jaron Frand joins us this week and talks with us about his journey from burnt out actor to top tier trainer, the importance of weight loss and wellness in a healthy, sustainable way and debunks the unhealthy 'starving artist' mentality we're conditioned to live by.  Follow Jaron: instagram.com/jaronfrand Follow Us: instagram.com/actorswithissues Follow Juan: instagram.com/juanayalaofficial
Johnny Jay Lee joins us this week and talks about his rather sudden journey from small-town Texas to big city Los Angeles, the crucial importance of actors creating their own content and his experience booking a last minute, major role on NCIS: Los Angeles during the pandemic. Follow Johnny: www.instagram.com/mrjohnnyjay Follow us: www.instagram.com/actorswithissues Follow Juan: www.instagram.com/juanayalaofficial
In The Heights! Frozen! On Your Feet! Sweet Charity! Aida! Broadway triple threat Nina LaFarga joins us this week and talks about her early love of dancing, the importance of having a positive and supportive mindset in the entertainment industry, and her experiences as part of the original casts of In The Heights, Disney's Frozen and On Your Feet . Don't forget to subscribe to the show and share with your friends and family! Follow Nina: instagram.com/ninalafarga Follow us: instagram.com/actorswithissues Follow Juan: instagram.com/juanayalaofficial
South African-born, NYC-based actor Pierre Marais joins us this week and chats about working as a kid on massive movie sets like Scorpion King 2 and acting with Jean-Claude Van Damme, the impact an actor's attitude in rehearsal and onstage/onset can affect the community around them, and what he most looks forward to when Broadway makes its triumphant return in 2021.Â
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Broadway actress Stephanie Jae Park joins us this week and sheds some light on what it was like going from a classically trained soprano to a powerhouse belter in the megahit musical Hamilton, working with Broadway icons like Kelli O'Hara and Patti Lupone, as well as her experience writing and producing her first EP, set to release later this year! Follow Stephanie: https://www.instagram.com/stephanieslaypark/ Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/actorswithissues Follow Juan: https://www.instagram.com/juanayalaofficial Check out our website: https://www.juanayala.net
Stage and screen actor Roman Zaragoza joins us this week and chats about their experience as a child actor on shows like Austin & Ally, dealing with imposter syndrome due to his mixed ethnicity and some of the biggest lessons he has learned on set, including overcoming jitters when filming the CBS pilot Ghosts.
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This week we are joined by triple threat, stage and screen actor Colin McCalla who talks about growing up determined to become an entertainer, how they have gotten over imposter syndrome and what it was like booking a series regular role on Tyler Perry's Ruthless in the middle of a global pandemic.Â
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Vin Kridakorn joins us this week and chats with us about their recent move from NYC to Thailand during the pandemic, the many lessons learned in the audition room and debunking some common actor and audition misconceptions!
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Actor, Broadway performer and recording artist Juwan Crawley joins us this week and tells us about his tells us about his experience playing the show-stopping Genie, recording his latest EP Becoming and how he found success through a positive mindset, constant persistence and dedication. Juwan and I go back nearly 10 years and I'm so glad we got to catch up and chat in this episode! Follow Marlon: www.instagram.com/juwancrawley Follow us! www.instagram.com/actorswithissues Check out our website: www.juanayala.net/actorswithissues
Broadway performer and dancer Marlon Feliz joins us this week and talks about dealing with imposter syndrome, handling finances as an actor, her audition process for West Side Story and how their entire background, culture and training seemed to come together when working in the 2019 Broadway revival.Â
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Gage Banister joins us this week for the first interview of 2021! Gage talks about his experience working on Law & Order: SVU with Mariska Hargitay, who also directed the episode, as well as meeting Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson while on set of HBO's Ballers, and his use of vision boards and manifestation journals!Â
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'Actors With Issues' host Juan Ayala reunites with his dear friend and our very first guest Alec Tincher to reflect on the year that was 2020, the lessons learned along the way with some messages from past guests including Chris Brennan, Stacey Raymond, Claire Lyon, Raoul Bhaneja, Denis Ooi, Christopher Aguilar and many more! Thank you so much for all of your support in 2020 and we can't wait to share what's in store for 2021. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Claire Lyon joins us for our final 2020 episode and chats with us about how she went from performing in the world of opera and transitioning to musical theatre, what it was like performing in the international tour of Phantom of the Opera during the pandemic and the charity work she's been doing through her company The Masque Co.Â
Support The Masque Co. by visiting themasqueco.co , where $1 of each sale is donated to the Arts Wellbeing Collective, supporting mental health and wellbeing in the performing arts industry.Â
Actor and jazz & blues musician Raoul Bhaneja joins us this week and talks about the differences between the Canadian and American entertainment industries, working in the industry as an âethnically ambiguousâ actor and the increasing representation for actors of color.Â
Actor, writer and advocate Marissa Ghavami joins us this week and chats with us about her cross-country experience starring in the film The Gift of Christmas, the importance of approaching acting with a business mindset and the work she is doing with her non-profit organization The Healing TREE. You can check out Marissa's IMDb page here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1754095/
Kabir Bery joins us this week and talks about his early love of Bollywood movies that led to performing, his approach to acting from his training at the renowned Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, and his audition experience and eventual booking for the national tour of Mean Girls: The Musical.
Christopher Aguilar joins us this week and talks about what it was like growing up as a child actor, the biggest challenges in transitioning to become an adult actor, as well as how he is bringing light to topics like addiction and mental health through workshops, his new short film The Hierarchy of Needs AND his very own podcast that just launched : The Christopher Aguilar Show!
Alex Ross joins us this week and shares his years-long journey with Book of Mormon, the importance of actors not giving up their power in the audition room, and what he teaches young actors at the Graham Shiels studio in Los Angeles. You can check out Alex's IMDb page here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6464801/
Actor, singer and writer Troy Iwata joins us this week and chats with us about the growing representation of the Asian and queer communities, his audition process for the cult hit musical Be More Chill and their experience working on Netflixâs holiday romance Dash and Lily, premiering on November 10th! You can check out Troy's IMDb page here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4841621/
Stage and screen actor Diego Guevara joins this week and chats about his early love of music that led to acting, learning to adapt to the current state of the industry and what it was like celebrating Christmas for two months on the upcoming Netflix series Dash & Lily. You check out Diegoâs IMDb page here: https://imdb.com/name/nm6527449/
Actor, writer and producer Noam Ash joins us this week and chats about his hit web series My Gay Roommate, which led to creating his half-hour comedy series Boy-Friends, which in less than a month has 175,000+ views on YouTube, as well as a last-minute audition that ended up booking him a role on an Amazon series, and his experience as a multi-faceted storyteller and the importance of telling the story you're best served to tell. You can watch the first episode of Boy-Friends here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBXGDn9egSk
Actor, writer, director, producer and overall jack of all trades Phillip Garcia joins us this week and chats about the state of entertainment in LA, the importance of strong relationships as well as his many experiences in the casting room and onset for his shows like Criminal Minds, Scandal and Mayans and his most recent role on the Netflix series Sneakerheads. Check out Phillip's IMDb page here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5178914/
TJ Krishnan from FOX's The Resident joins us this weeks and chats with us about keeping a positive mindset, being honest about your goals and motivation, managing your expectations and the most taboo topic these days: MONEY. You can check out TJ's IMDb page here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8040850/
Riza Takahashi joins us this week and chats with us about moving from Japan to Canada to Connecticut to New York City, what it was like working with Tina Fey, the writer of both the film and musical adaptation of Mean Girls and her experiences working with the cast of the show. You can follow Riza on Instagram @rizatakahashiÂ
Broadway triple-threat Clay Rice-Thomson joins us this week and talks about booking his first national tour at age 12, having to leave college early due to booking West Side Story and advice he has for young actors seeking a career in performing. You can follow Clay on Instagram @clayricethomson !
Ryan Salazar joins us this week and talks about adjusting to the actorâs life during quarantine, the slow but sure increase in representation for BIPOC actors and characters, and his experience working with an all-Asian cast on ABCâs Fresh Off The Boat. You can check out Ryan's IMDb page here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4721537/
Stacey Raymond joins us this week and talks about their experiences on shows like NBC's New Amsterdam, Law & Order SVU and The Good Cop, as well as the importance of embracing your uniqueness and their upcoming audiobook performance in A Streetcar Named Desire, opposite Audra McDonald and Carla Gugino. You can check out Stacey's IMDb page here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3017290/
Television and Film actor Kazy Tauginas joins us this week to talk about his former careers as a restauranteur and Golden Gloves boxer, his experiences working on major films like John Wick, Equalizer 2 and Dolemite Is My Name, as well as the inspiration of creating his award-winning short film 'Standing Eight'.
Actor, Writer, Director and Acting Coach Johnny Wu joins us this week and talks about his specific approach to auditioning, how he almost joined the Air Force after his first major career blow and his leading role in Hold Fast, Good Luck, a romantic feature film available on-demand and DVD on August 25th. You can check out Johnny's IMDb page here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3651449/
Actor and producer Michael Patrick Lane (The CWâs Dynasty) joins us this week and chats with us about the importance of truly mastering your craft as an actor, expanding your roster of skills and how to get over the dreaded career slump. You can check out Michael's IMDb page here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4464150/
Actress, writer and producer Rebecca Knowles joins us for a super insightful conversation this week and chats with us about defining success, finding continuous joy in your career and maintaining a clear and positive mindset! You can check out Rebecca's IMDb page here: imdb.com/name/nm6231370/
TV actor Mickey Dolan joins us this week to talk about growing up in an artistic family, dealing with imposter syndrome and his experience working with actors like Matthew Broderick and Colin Ford in the Netflix Original Series Daybreak! Check out Mickeyâs IMDb page here: imdb.com/name/nm8462158/
Television, film and commercial actor Robbie Dema talks with us about his early love of performing, his slight career switch from professional equestrian to actor and his experiences working on the Netflix film The After Party! Check out Robbieâs IMDb page here: http://imdb.com/name/nm8782904/
TV & Film actor Kurt Yue joins us today and shares how he got his start into acting at age 26 after a successful career as a software developer, his YouTube channel Acting Career Center and making the move from small-market Cleveland, Ohio to major market Atlanta, Georgia! Check out Kurtâs IMDb page here: http://imdb.com/name/nm4746345/
This week we got to chat with actress, writer and creator of the upcoming comedy series Couples Therapy, Michaela Zannou. The pilot of her show has gone on to become official selections at the Big Apple Film Festival, the New Media Film Festival and the prestigious SeriesFest. Michaela talks with us about the origins of the show and what sheâs learned as a first time filmmaker! Check out Michaelaâs IMDb page here: http://imdb.com/name/nm8121025/
My kickass Blindspot co-star Denis Ooi joins us this week to chat about his complex cultural background, his career shift from finance to acting and his experience working on the 5th and final season of NBCâs Blindspot. Check out Denisâ IMDb page here: http://imdb.com/name/nm8062778/
Actor, writer and producer Ken Arpino chats with us about his journey with his hit web series The Queens Project, how actors should branch out to other aspects of the industry and the importance of bringing quality arts programming to small towns and communities! Check out Kenâs IMDb page here: http://imdb.com/name/nm2123256/
Actor and producer Freddy Giorlando talks about the refocusing of intimate storytelling post-COVID, how becoming a father at nineteen shaped him as both a person and an actor and the now-online artists community he and his producing partner Rob Alicea have built, The Creatives Mixer! Check out Freddyâs IMDb page here: http://imdb.com/name/nm4772788/
Television actress Cortney Gift started her professional acting career in 2017 and has since booked a dozen network television roles. She shares her experiences working on sets like FXâs POSE, Epixâs Godfather of Harlem and her recurring role on NBCâs Lincoln Rhyme, as well as how she brought her background from the business world to Show Business! Check out Cortneyâs IMDb page here: http://imdb.com/name/nm8639092/
This week, actor Chris Brennan (Starzâ Hightown) talks with us about some of the misconceptions both viewers and actors have about the entertainment industry and his experience working on the new Starz series Hightown! Check out Chrisâ IMDb page here: http://imdb.com/name/nm6009137/
Film & TV actress Manni L Perez, joins us this week to talk about handling relationships as an actor, the digital transition the industry is undergoing and her experience on the iconic series Law & Order: SVU! Check out Manniâs IMDb page here: imdb.com/name/nm9168780/
Award-winning actress, director and filmmaker Molly Gazay joins us today to talk about adapting to this new normal in the entertainment industry and how racial and gender inequality in the business is slowly but surely moving in the right direction! Check out Mollyâs IMDb page here: http://imdb.com/name/nm2298005/
Triple threat performer Alec Tincher (Shattered, Netflixâs The Half Of It) joins us for our very first episode to talk about career trajectory, audition heartbreak and some of the misconceptions about the industry! Check out Alecâs IMDb page here: http://imdb.com/name/nm9444319/