Mando & Friends

Leli Hernandez breaks down her transition from star-influencer to recording artist! She shares how becoming her love for entertainment started at an early age and how that love is now stronger than ever. She is taken over the internet and is now ready to take over the music world. Get to know Leli Hernandez on Mando & Friends! This isn't an interview. Just a convo between friends.

Anjelah Johnson stops by to catch up with Mando Fresko! The comedian-actress shares her inspiring journey ⁠—⁠ from performing at local churches to selling out the biggest venues across the country. Talks about the positives of social media and how going viral at the beginning of her career changed her life forever. She also shares how therapy has helped her heal and become the best version of hers...

The multi-talented Isabela Merced joins Mando & Friends to talk about her love for music, acting — and decade-long journey in entertainment. She talks to Mando about highlighting Peruvian roots in her music and being influenced by R&B, reggaeton and hip hop. Isabela also opens up about how creating music is therapeutic for her. Additionally sharing details on her inspiring mental health journey, "...

Legendary comedian, actor and singer Omar Chaparro is on Mando & Friends! Sharing where he is in life today; in peace, very grateful and lots of personal growth. Breaking down how he went from hitting rock bottom to lifting himself up and overcoming the pain. He also shares a pure moment of wisdom saying, "life isn't about reaching your dreams, it's more so about who you need to become to make tho...

Rome Flynn sits in the M&F chair to talk about his humble journey — from waiting tables in Los Angeles to being in Hollywood's biggest shows! The 'How To Get Away with Murder' and 'Raising Dion' star breaks down how he came to a crossroads between his first love of basketball and acting. Sharing why he chose an acting career and how his hoop dreams have come full circle because of it. Rome is also...

Francia Raísa stops by M&F to catch up with Mando! They reminisce on how she first started her career — from modeling and dancing at an early age to then falling in love with acting. The 'How I Met Your Father' star shares that her comedic timing came natural in her new role as "Valentina." Francia then breaks down the keys to her success; manifestation, constantly working on her craft and keeping...

Viral health coach and entrepreneur Massy Arias is on Mando & Friends! She shares how she was able to penetrate the fitness market after constantly being told that she wouldn't make it. Massy also opens up about how she was able to overcome body dysmorphic disorder along and depression. She passionately challenges public figures, creators and our communities to be be more accepting, open-minded an...

The legendary chef Roy Choi joins Mando & Fresko to talk about his journey, growth and new series Broken Bread. Roy also shares how his gourmet Korean-Mexican taco truck Kogi was born in a parking lot. From being a world reknown chef to social activist — Roy does it all! This isn’t an interview. Just a convo between friends.

Get to know the real Jenny69. The make-up influencer turned viral musical artist is ready to take over the world! Find out what really drives her; helping her family, making a difference in her community, motivating her fans and more. Jenny also opens up about everything from growing as a woman, a leader and entrepreneur — to how she takes care of her mental health. There's a lot more to Jenny Rui...

Viral Chef Jenny Martinez shares how embracing her Mexican roots helped her find social media super stardom. Today Martinez balances being a full-time wife, mom and content creator who caters to millions of followers daily. From knocking on doors selling forklifts right before the pandemic — to having sponsors knocking on her door. Chef Jenny Martinez' story is one you need to hear! This isn’t an...

Dominic Ciambrone famously known as "The Shoe Surgeon" is the entertainment and fashion industry's most sought-after sneaker designer and customizer. He talks to Mando Fresko about his career journey, taking care of his mental health and collaborations with the biggest celebrities in the world. Dom shares moments when he thought he was introverted — and then discovering his extroverted ways after...

The leader behind the "corridos tumbados" movement, Jimmy Humilde, CEO of Rancho Humilde is on Mando & Friends! He shares how his love for Mexican regional music, corridos and hip hop were the roots for this fast growing genre also known as "trap corridos." Find out how Humilde transitioned from being a dishwasher to throwing flyer parties in LA backyards to becoming the CEO for one of the biggest...

Star puppeteer and CEO of Viva La Puppet Michelle Zamora is on Mando & Friends! Michelle talks about her career journey from finding her passion at a very young age to now running her own company — working alongside first lady, Michelle Obama. She also talks biggest inspirations, how believing in yourself opens doors and the importance of executing one's ideas. Watch her hit children's cooking tel...

World champion Seniesa Estrada is on Mando & Friends. "Super Bad" Estrada breaks down the moment she fell in love with boxing as an 8 year-old girl growing up in East Los Angeles and shares her journey to becoming a world champion boxer. Seniesa also talks about her pursuit to be better every day — taking care of her mental and physical health. This isn’t an interview. Just a convo between friends...

The legendary actor, singer and TV personality Jaime Camil is on Mando & Friends! He shares his career journey — from singing in his room as a kid to becoming Mexico's "King of Rancheras" in the upcoming Vicente Fernandez biopic. Jaime and Mando share laughs, their passion for football (soccer) and stories about growing up in a traditional Mexican household. This isn’t an interview. Just a convo b...

Julissa Bermudez breaks down her career journey in entertainment — and shares her entrepreneurial aspirations. From moving out of state as a teenager to make her dreams of becoming a television host a reality — to most recently launching her own skin care line 'República' named after her native country of the Dominican Republic. Catch up with Julissa on Mando & Friends because there are no signs o...

The OG is on M&F! World-renown photographer, director and entrepreneur Estevan Oriol sits down with Mando to talk about his legacy in entertainment, Los Angeles and Chicano culture. Oriol shares his life and career experiences -- from tour manager to photographer for the biggest names in entertainment to taking over the media world. This isn’t an interview. Just a convo between friends.

Viral star, comedian and digital creator Jay Mendoza sits down with Mando Fresko to talk about his journey to social media stardom. He talks about his experience of being first-generation and how that fueled him to work hard and follow his passion of creating. Jay shares everything from his big break story — to details on his latest project "En Mi Barrio" with the Los Angeles Rams. This isn’t an i...

JJ Soria is in the building! The Gentefied star talks about his journey throughout the entertainment business and how he stays hungry for his next chapter. He also breaks down how music helps him with his mental health, shares advice for those wanting to get into acting — and more. This isn’t an interview. Just a convo between friends.

Noemi Gonzalez stops by Mando & Friends to talk about her journey from wanting to become a music teacher in grade school — to playing the drums as Suzette on Netflix's Selena series. Noemi also share how she takes care of her mental health, the importance of representation in entertainment and answers the M&F Rapid Fire Questions! This isn’t an interview. Just a convo between friends.

Beau Casper Smart drops by to talk to Mando about his career journey. From going on a world tour at 17 years of age, during the peak of the Krump dance era to creative directing for the top A-listers in music. Casper has done it all... and he's just getting started. This isn’t an interview. Just a convo between friends.

The legendary DJ Vice stops by Mando & Friends! If you’ve ever been to a club in your life or have aspired to be a DJ, you know of Vice. Episode 2 of M&F (Season 2) presented by Verizon is a special one. Vice talks everything from his Mexican roots to the early spark that ignited his DJ career as a kid growing up in Echo Park — to his friendship with the late DJ AM that changed his life. Get ready...

On the first episode of season 2, we have Jen Munoz. A Mexican American professional soccer player from Montebello, California who at her young age has already left her mark in the sport and her fans hearts. She’s an all-star in her own right, playing for “El Mas Grande,” Club America in Mexico’s capital and getting called up to play for the Mexican National team. Jen is a strong advocate for woma...

Rapper, musician and entrepreneur, Snow Tha Product stops by Mando & Friends! The trailblazing rapper opens up about how she got introduced to mariachi music, signing with a major label and her transition of becoming a successful "no management, no label" boss. Snow gets real about her unique journey, overcoming the challenges of being a Mexican-American rapper and her passion of helping her frien...

Marcelo joins us on #MandoAndFriends to talk about football, music and his epic journey. We take it back to when he was first motivated by his grandfather to playing on the same pitch as his idols. He also talks about what his personal experiences throughout the pandemic, breaks down his top 5 favorite rappers and tells us who he thinks is greatest football player of all time.