GANGSTERS, DRAG QUEENS, PUNKS, AND OTHERS OUTSIDE THE HOLLYWOOD MAINSTREAM ARE IN DEMAND FOR FILM, TV, AND COMMERCIALS. When I first came to Hollywood, I could never have imagined that my "gangsta" look would be in demand. I haven't taken Hollywood by storm, but I was cast in 3 of the 4 movies I auditioned for. I played a thug, gangsta, and a prisoner in the 3 movies. The movies were HERS, VENGEANCE and DEAD MEN WALKING. Check em out @ Hollywood Video or Blockbuster.
Lobo Sebastian and Rolando Molina
of NEXT FRIDAY, have made a career of playing into the 'gangsta' stereotype. On the one hand I am proud to see Hollywood diversify, but I only hope they realize beyond the stereotype we are multi-dimensional people that can play many roles. I took acting classes for a year and my teacher inspired me to realize I am an ACTOR and not just "the gangsta actor". There are no limits to the roles we can play, but even our own people need to think beyond the stereotype. My acting coach BOBBIE SHAW CHANCE not only made me believe I am an actor, her teaching technique helped me with my live rap performances. I don't just say the words on stage, I feel every biting word and make my audience feel it too. http://www.bobbiechance.com/
Talent agency, SUSPECT ENTERTAINMENT prides itself on turning former gangsters into Hollywood actors. Founder and former gangster MANNY JIMENEZ prides his agency on "keeping it real". I was in the movie VENGEANCE with some of the SUSPECT Crew, and I can attest to them keeping it "real". The crew still had the "gangsta" mentality on the set, and I didn't feel I was especially liked as an outsider. I respect the concept of the agency, but they seem to be limiting themselves to only gangsta or criminal parts. If you have the tatts and the attitude check them out! http://suspectentertainmentinc.com/home.html
DRAGON TALENT prides itself on "looking for someone who's different". Punkers, bikers, piercing buffs, and DRAG QUEENS are some of their talent. One of their best talents is my friend KELLY MANTLE. Kelly Mantle is a gender bending musician and actor who is destined for super stardom. I had the pleasure to spit a rap on one of his songs, and sharing a stage with Kelly has been a career highlight. Check Kelly out on this YOUTUBE interview and link to DRAGON TALENT!
http://dragontalent.com/
http://www.kellymantle.com/acting.htm
TALENTO LA was the vision of DANNY FLYNN, who wanted to "represent the new face of our culturally diverse population". He felt it was time to embrace and showcase our various cultures. My homies, DRASTIKO & CRUZ, are two of the actors/models that are represented by the agency. The TALENTO LA talent is the true face of LOS ANGELES.> check em out! http://www.talentola.com/
Hollywood is at a crossroads, and needs to be more reflective of our population. The GEORGE LOPEZ show was the only LATINO comedy on TV and it was canceled. I like the diverse mix of actors on UGLY BETTY, and I wish we could see more of that. These agencies have taken a step in the right direction and I commend them on creating a "NEW Hollywood" for everyone!
I returned to LA - and began working on my 2nd movie for Laguna Productions. I know by now you have all purchased a copy of HOOCHIE MAMMA DRAMA- www.hoochiemammadramathemovie.com I will have autographed copies available soon through my site right here--so stay tuned. The new movie is a big stretch for me-- since I play an openly gay character--BIG GAY TITO--I had a great time working with a bunch of talented artists --the movie is called GETTING HIGH IN THE BARRIO. It is destined to at least be an underground classic. http://www.lagunaproductions.com/en/soon 
Next up for me is The 3: THE HARD GAY TOUR with TIM"M WEST and LAST OFFENCE! Click here for where and when! http://www.outhiphop.com/3tour/ I expect to see all my KALI Homies at the shows! 
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