Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala

In this exclusive interview, Bobo Le joins us to talk about their breakout role in The Wedding Banquet, navigating audition anxiety, and why queer joy on screen is so important. They share how bringing their full self to an audition changed their career, their support from Kelly Marie Tran, and working with industry icons like Lily Gladstone and Bowen Yang. Don’t miss this heartwarming and inspiring conversation!Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel, give us a thumbs up and leave a comment!🖥️ Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.com

Amber Afzali, star of the inspiring new film “Rulebreakers,” joins Actors With Issues to discuss her journey from Ivy League student to actress, overcoming doubt, rejection, and how landing her first-ever audition changed her life. Amber opens up about lessons from set, staying true to yourself, and why every “no” is just a redirection.Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel, give us a thumbs up and leave a comment!🖥️ Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.com

Jeremy Hoffman, a true multi-hyphenate actor, composer and musician, joins Actors With Issues for a deeply insightful and inspiring conversation ahead of the release of the highly anticipated and star-studded reimagining of The Wedding Banquet. From the pressures of self-taping to working alongside award-winning actors, Hoffman opens up about the realities of building a career in today’s entertainment landscape—and why passion must always come first.Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel, give us a thumbs up and leave a comment!🖥️ Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.com

Actor Taylor Napier joins us to talk about his role in The Wheel of Time, the evolving nature of success in the acting industry, and why fantasy storytelling continues to resonate with the queer community. He also opens up about navigating creative blocks, staying grounded through industry slowdowns, and the importance of self-made art. Don’t miss this candid conversation about identity, craft, and resilience.

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Rising star Andrew Liner joins us on Actors With Issues to discuss his latest role in Netflix's Ransom Canyon, overcoming early career doubts, and why he’s now writing and producing his own projects. He opens up about imposter syndrome, booking his first major roles, and the importance of life experience in acting. Plus, Andrew shares his go-to karaoke song, favorite movie moments, and his best advice for young actors. Subscribe now and don’t miss this inspiring episode!Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel, give us a thumbs up and leave a comment!🖥️ Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.com

Aja Naomi King joins us to talk all things Grosse Pointe Garden Society, NBC's soapy murder mystery drama. Aja shares what drew her to the role of Catherine, the joy of working with an incredible cast and crew, and reflects on what she’s learned from industry icons like Viola Davis, Kerry Washington, and Wendell Pierce. Plus, she offers powerful advice for young actors stepping onto a new set.Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel, give us a thumbs up and leave a comment!🖥️ Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.com

🎬 In this episode, rising star Matthew Finlan joins us to talk about his breakout role as Ezra in the new horror-comedy Hell of a Summer, now playing in theaters nationwide!He opens up about his early days in community theatre, the transition from stage to screen, and working with directors Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk. Matthew also shares the challenges and joys of playing a flamboyant, scene-stealing character, the freedom of filming a horror-comedy, and how he finally landed his first agent after countless rejections.💬 “I was in the double digits of agencies and nobody was signing me,” Matthew reveals, offering advice to young actors trying to break into the industry.Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel, give us a thumbs up and leave a comment!🖥️ Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.com

Josh Lawson is a seasoned actor known for his genre-spanning performances across television and film, dramas and comedies. With a career spanning over twenty-five years, dozens of films and over one hundred episodes of television, he is no stranger to the ever-changing entertainment industry. He currently stars in NBC's latest comedy series, St. Denis Medical, bringing his signature charm and talent to the medical sitcom genre. In this exclusive Actors With Issues interview, Josh sits down to discuss the new comedy, recently renewed for a second season, along with the challenges of navigating an unpredictable industry.

Broadway TV actress Sarita Colon as she shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a vibrant Puerto Rican family to making her Broadway debut in the smash hit Death Becomes Her. Sarita reflects on her love for performing, the challenges of touring, her collaborations with choreographer Sarah O’Gleby, and the powerful moment of manifestation that confirmed her Broadway dreams.
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CONCLAVE breakout star Carlos Diehz joins us for a bite-sized interview to talk about his role in the award-winning and Oscar-nominated thriller. Carlos looks back at his preparation for the role during the two-month shoot in Rome, the generosity of his co-stars during the process, and how he has overcome self-doubt in his second-act career as an actor (with a previously successful career as an architect!). Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review!🖥️ Check out our website: www.actorswithissues.com▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/actors-with-issues🍎 Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3iC2Gml🔊 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3iC3Qya📸 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/actorswithissues🎙 Follow Juan Ayala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/juanayalaofficial💻 Actors With Issues on Facebook: www.instagram.com/actorswithissues