Y Tu Thespian También – Three successful actors discuss the long road up.

“A hugely diverse range of Latino talent works in Hollywood today. Take the trio of actors who participated in Back Stage’s Latino Report roundtable. Oscar Nuñez is probably best known for his sly comedic performance as beleaguered accountant Oscar Martinez on NBC’s The Office. He has also appeared on Reno 911! and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and he recently executive-produced and starred in the Comedy Central series Halfway Home. Earlier this year, he won a Daytime Emmy for his work in a series of Office webisodes. Nadine Velazquez, meanwhile, has earned critical acclaim and been nominated for two Alma Awards (presented by the National Council of La Raza, a Latino advocacy group) for playing sultry, sharp-tongued Catalina on My Name Is Earl. She has also appeared on Entourage and The Bold and the Beautiful and was recently featured in the film War. And with more than three decades of experience in the business, Lupe Ontiveros is the beloved veteran of the group. The actor has been featured in indie favorites such as Chuck & Buck and Real Women Have Curves, as well as mainstream fare such as As Good as It Gets and Desperate Housewives, which earned her an Emmy nod. These days, she’s moving into producing: the upcoming feature Universal Signs.

These three respected performers have very diverse backgrounds and résumés, but all are passionate when it comes to the various issues facing Latino actors who are trying to make their way in the entertainment industry. Recently, they sat down with Back Stage to discuss inspirations, stereotypes, and community.”

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