About this episode
Ryan M. Perez interviews Kirk Acevedo about his journey in acting and the challenges he faces in the industry.
Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Kirk Acevedo as they discuss his upbringing in the South Bronx, discovering acting at East Harlem Performing Arts and LaGuardia High School, his breakout roles in "Oz" and "Band of Brothers," and the challenges of being typecast, along with navigating an evolving industry and creating opportunities as an actor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Ryan M. Perez
Guest: Kirk Acevedo
Topics covered
- acting
- typecasting
- South Bronx
- East Harlem Performing Arts
- LaGuardia High School
- Oz
- Band of Brothers
- industry challenges
Keywords
- upbringing
- breakout roles
- creating opportunities
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Oz, Band of Brothers
Places: the South Bronx
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