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Stories have shaped my life—from the stages of Broadway to rehearsal rooms, classrooms, and film sets. Today, I continue that journey as an actor, director, and creative collaborator, drawn to work that explores our shared humanity and creates meaningful connection.
Current Work
I'm grateful to continue growing as an artist through projects that challenge me, inspire me, and remind me why I fell in love with storytelling.
Bodega — Short Film
w/ Javi Soriano who plays my son Javi.
Last summer, I had the privilege of filming Bodega, an exciting new short film that is currently in post-production and preparing for its festival run. I portray Carlos, a neighborhood bodega owner and devoted father whose determination to protect his son from going down the wrong path forces him to confront the difficult balance between love, fear, and letting go.
It was a joy to work with writer Joey Johnsen and director Bianca Vitale, whose vision and dedication brought this intimate story of family, community, and hope to life. I'm excited to share the film with audiences as it begins its festival journey.
Directing — Motherf**ker with the Hat at SUNY Purchase
Looks comfy!
I'm honored to be making my directing debut at the Conservatory of Theatre Arts at SUNY Purchase with Stephen Adly Guirgis's Motherf**ker with the Hat. After more than three decades as a performer, stepping into the director's chair has been an exciting new chapter—one that allows me to collaborate with talented young artists as they take creative risks and discover the emotional truth at the heart of this remarkable play.
I'm deeply grateful to Becca Rich, Director of the Conservatory of Theatre Arts at SUNY Purchase, for her confidence in me and for the opportunity to work with such an extraordinary group of students and artists. This cast is gonna be fire!
The Hombres at The Old Globe
Photo by Rich Soublet II; Cast (from left) Jesse J. Perez, Jason Sanchez, me, Jonny Beauchamp. Old Globe poster.
I recently completed a sold-out run of Hombres at The Old Globe, where audiences welcomed the production with standing ovations. I had the privilege of portraying Héctor, a Mexican construction worker wrestling with anger, vulnerability, and the expectations of masculinity, whose curiosity about the yoga studio across from his construction site leads him on an unexpected journey of self-discovery.
Working with director James Vásquez on Tony Meneses' beautifully written play was a deeply rewarding experience. I'm thankful to James, Tony, my fellow cast members, and the entire creative, production, and design teams at The Old Globe for their artistry, generosity. Together, we created a production that celebrated humor, compassion, and the transformative power of theatre.
