Berto Colón: Power Moves, Orange Memories, Dutton Ranch & Ending DIPG
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Berto Colón discusses his journey in Hollywood, family influences, and his advocacy for pediatric cancer research.
Actor Berto Colón joins Gracias, Come Again for aconversation about family, perseverance, and building a career in Hollywood. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and raised in The Bronx , Berto reflects on his island roots, his love of the beach and surfing, his father's influence, and how those experiences continue to shape the man he is today. We dive into his standout roles as Cesar in Orange Is the New Black , Lorenzo Tejada in Power Book II: Ghost , and Solomon Vega in The Night Agent . He also shares what's ahead with his role in the Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch and his upcoming in American Horror Story . Berto opens up about his passion for fitness, being a devoted husband and girl dad, and how a football injury ended his dream of playing professionally, ultimately leading him to discover acting. Most importantly, he discusses his work as a board member of the Cristian Rivera Foundation , highlighting its mission to fund pediatric cancer research and the upcoming events where supporters can make a difference in the lives of children and their families. This is a heartfelt conversation about resilience, purpose, Latino representation in Hollywood, and using…
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