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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 ar...

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 revie...

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. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! 🖥️ Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.com ▶️ Subscribe...

From celebrated comedies to scene-stealing roles on Broadway, Michael Urie has delighted audiences in every character he’s 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 Choice’ nomination for Supporting Actor in a...

Noen Perez may be young but he’s no stranger to the entertainment business, with multiple network television series and feature films under his belt, including Disney Channel’s Raven’s Home, Nickelodeon’s Henry Danger, Netflix’s 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 Iss...

We’re adding a new face to Actors With Issues’  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. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, ple...

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 Hulu’s *How To Die Alone*, where she stars alongside series creator Natasha Rothwell, Hamidi has built an impressive résumé that includes appearances on “Supernatural”, “Supergirl”, “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist”, and beloved romance fi...

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. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel, give us a thumbs up and leave a comment! 🖥️ Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.com ▶️ Sub...

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 valua...

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 CBC’s Street Legal, The CW’s Kung Fu and global h...

This week we are joined by Conor Sherry, star of the new coming-of-age comedy ‘Snack Shack’ 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 a...

From his groundbreaking role of Ricky Vasquez in the 90s series “My So Called Life” to his commanding performances on Broadway and in television series like “13 Reasons Why”, “Red Band Society” and the critically-acclaimed “Star Trek: Discovery”, which premieres its fifth and final season today on Paramount+, Wilson Cruz has continually pushed boundaries and shattered stereotypes, cementing his st...

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&...

From collegiate athlete to sitcom star, Nyambi Nyambi’s 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 NBC’s 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 l...

Few actors can say they’ve 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, h...

Darius Rose, also known by his drag persona Jackie Cox, made his off-Broadway debut earlier this month in  Triangle Productions’ ‘Make Me Gorgeous: The True Story of Kenneth “Mr. Madam” Marlowe’ 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 “one o...

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 importan...

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 “an axe to grind” with some neighborhood bullies. Ava talks about the challenges of taking on a manipulative character and the physical challenges of nearly a m...

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...

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 wasn’t the biggest fan of New York City (no offense taken!), she made the move to Los Angeles, and after interning...

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...

Cobra Kai alum and rising star Gianni DeCenzo joins us this week to talk all things acting! It’s 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 Cob...

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...

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,...