Maria Conchita Alonso "Moscow On The Hudson"

Maria Conchita Alonso "Moscow On The Hudson"

From Still Here Hollywood by Steve Kmetko, Still Here Network

August 10, 2026 · 56 min · Episode 151

About this episode

Maria Conchita Alonso discusses her life journey from Cuba to Hollywood, her activism, and reflections on fame and aging.

Maria Conchita Alonso has lived one of Hollywood's most fascinating lives. She joins Steve Kmetko to discuss escaping Cuba, growing up in Venezuela, becoming an international music star, starring alongside Robin Williams, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sean Penn, Danny Glover and Nicolas Cage, and why she sacrificed career opportunities to stand up for her beliefs. She also reflects on aging, fame, animal rescue, Broadway, activism, and what truly matters most after four decades in entertainment. 00:00 Opening 00:37 Cuba, Venezuela and finding home 03:30 Lessons from her parents 06:47 Beauty pageants and Hollywood 10:08 Arriving in Hollywood 11:39 Robin Williams memories 15:29 Arnold Schwarzenegger and The Running Man 18:03 Venezuela today 20:55 Why activism changed her career 23:16 Her animal rescue foundation 27:09 Rescuing Cookie 29:49 Colors, Sean Penn and Danny Glover 35:42 Hollywood memories 38:47 Hollywood then vs. now 40:46 Social media and today's entertainment business 42:10 Acting vs. music 44:49 Her new album Caliéntame 47:50 Politics and career consequences 49:21 Aging and growing wiser 51:00 Regrets and forgiveness 53:02 Legacy and helping others 55:35 Closing

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Host: Steve Kmetko

Guest: Maria Conchita Alonso

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Books & works: Moscow On The Hudson, Caliéntame

Places: Cuba, Venezuela

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