Can you share your experience working on “Dogs Don’t Do Wolves”? What drew you to the project and your character?
“This was a really interesting project. It’s a play by Heloise Thual, a French playwright and it’s based on the little red riding hood. I was playing “Hoodie”, the leading role. Hoodie is one of the two siblings living under the lies and fantasy world portrayed by their grandmother. The two characters represent different parts and personality traits from the little red riding hood, and my character specifically represented her innocence and the struggles to face her fears. I think I still have a part of me that loves playing this kind of roles.”
Your role in “Hamilton” is noted. How did you approach portraying Laurence on stage, and what challenges did you face in bringing that character to life?
“I always think about how big of a reasonability it is to play this kind of roles which involve someone who did really exist in real life and who is so important to American history. I remember reading a lot, watching videos on the internet, asking about it, not only about him as a person but also about the time period in order to be able to really understand what he and the rest of the characters were going through. It really felt like a big challenge and the fact that Hamilton is one of the biggest musicals in Broadway made it even scarier but im glad I accepted the role.”
You played a lead role in “Mi Viejo Ahora Después.” Can you discuss the challenges and rewards of working on a play with such emotional depth?
“This play is a one person play. It was just me on stage for a whole hour playing not only the main character Diego, but also representing all of the other people in his life. “Mi Viejo ahora depsues” is an Argentinian play about a kid who loses his dad. For me the difficult part was being by myself. There is something really rewarding about sharing projects and different processes with a whole cast and here I didn’t have that. But it was definitely an interesting challenge and helped me work on my acting technique.”
“Student Prince” is a classic musical. How did you prepare for your role in this production, and what unique elements did you bring to the character?
“I was able to add comedy to a role that is not actually that funny. We had so much fun with the rest of the cast and the audiences loved it. It is a really nice show, I really enjoyed being part of it, and the Regina Opera Company has such a nice working environment.”
As an actor, how do you navigate between various genres like musicals and plays? Any preferences?
“I feel like I need them both to live. I usually work on one or two musicals then I get tired and move to plays and when this happens again, I move back to musicals and so on. I would say I prefer musicals though. It’s so hard to explain the adrenaline and the feeling you get from singing dancing and acting all at the same time, you don’t get that anywhere else and I love it.”
Could you share some insights into your role in “Under the L”? What attracted you to this short film, and how does it stand out from your other projects?
“In Under The L I had to portray Devon, a homeless drug addict from Kensington, Philadelphia. I loved that it´s usually not the kind of roles I play. I usually play more like kind, naive, sweet teenagers. I was so excited about this project because of the story that we were telling, but more than that, about the reality that we were showing to the world.”
Working on short films can be a different experience. How do you approach storytelling in a more condensed format?
“I feel like in this kind of projects you need to be well prepared for when you show up on set. Its really important that you do your homework, know your lines perfectly, know the stoy, your character, what you want to do with the role but also be super flexible to be able to pivot your approach after the directors’ notes. It would be important to find the balance between being fully prepared but also be ready to improv and change everything you needed to know.”
Leaving a successful international marketing business is a significant decision. What inspired you to make the transition to acting, and how has this journey shaped your approach to your craft?
“I feel like the breaking point was when I realized that I could no longer go on with the whole always growing company and the strong acting career. Those two worlds where demanding more and more from me so I had to make a choice and I picked the arts. Im glad I did, I don’t regret it.”
How do you draw on your business background in your acting career, if at all?´
“Theres a lot more to acting than merely acting. You are your own business. You need to take care fo your sales, your marketing, your advertising, your finances and investments, taxes and networking, so im glad I had that side of me which makes it easier to navigate this complex industry.”
Can you give us a sneak peek into your upcoming projects like “The Magical Journey of Arlekina” and the short films “Phoenix” and “Under the L”? What can the audience expect?
“The magical journey of arlekina is a big musical for the family. Weve already been rehearsing with the team in order to be ready to bring an amazing performance next year. I trust the team and I know this is gonna be a great project. Regarding the upcoming films, I can only say that ive already seen some footage and it looks amazing. Im really confident that they are gonna do great. Im so greatfull to be part of all of these amazing projects.”
Writing, producing, directing, and acting in a queer short film sounds ambitious. What motivated you to take on such a multifaceted role, and what challenges have you encountered in the process?
“I feel like it’s a great way to bring toether all the things I love into one project. Ive always wanted to direct and I think this would be a great lernign experience you know? Also, ive never played a queer character and is something I definetly want to do in the future. As a businessman I would also love yto put those skills into practice fort the arts world and be able to put on screen this kind of stories is essential and still relevant in thsese days.”
Your journey from being a “porteño” to a New York actor is fascinating. How do you bring elements of your Argentinian background into your work in the U.S.?
“I feel like Argentinians are really talented but more than that are kind of warm, fun and straightforward. These are things that you can definetly see when you work with an argentinann. On set and I think even though I wopuld define myself wioth any of those words I may have some of it only because of my background. I also feel like evey experience that I had as anartist in my country made me who I am today and I feel like I carry a little bad full of people, experiences, knowledge, culture, skills and techniques that I learned back home which im really proud of.”
Can you share specific instances where the clash or convergence of cultures played a role in your acting experiences, both in Argentina and New York?
“I have been lucky enough to be acting in English in Argentina since day one. It’s actually not that common but I managed to find this community which loves Broadway musicals, so being able to have leading, English speaking roles back home like Roger (Rent), Laurence (Hamilton), Javert (Les Miserables) and many others prepared me in a way for what im doing today. And on the other hand I see the same here. Im glad ive been part of projects like Mi Viejo Ahora Despues, Cortado and Vamos Carajo, which all have strong Argentinian culture as part of their stories.”
