Fabrizio Guido talks 'Running Point,' the new wave of Latino Hollywood and stand-up comedy

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Set us as preferred In the latest episode of “The De Los Podcast,” actor and comedian Fabrizio Guido spoke with hosts Fidel Martinez and Suzy Exposito about his role in the Netflix series “Running Point” — as well as being a part of a new wave of young Latino Hollywood stars and how he got his start in the stand-up comedy world.Having grown up in L.A.himself, Guido talked about owning the persona of “Running Point” character Jackie Moreno: a concession-worker-turned-executive-assistant from Boyle Heights.“I just felt I had all the tools necessary to bring this character to life,” Guido said.

“It was a really important opportunity for people to see this side of L.A....

to get to know that kid that you see on the street or at the mall [and say] ‘Oh, that guy reminds me of Jackie.’”Los Angeles Times journalist Christopher Goffard explores criminal cases that have left a mark on California history.Part of the appeal of the character was the chance to “showcase how much heart L.A.has.”Alongside actors like Xolo Maridueña, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Isabela Merced and Jenna Ortega, Guido is part of a new class of young Latinos taking Hollywood by storm — something the “Running Point” star said is “an honor.” “It can be isolating if you’re the only Latino on a set,” Guido shared.

“So to have peers that share a similar upbringing as you — you walk away with a friendship most of the time because you have stuff in common.” Television In this week’s Screen Gab, ‘Running Point’ co-creator David Stassen discusses the new season, plus streaming suggestions for your weekend.He also mentioned that the bump in Latino talent has led to diversity in roles within the community.“For the longest time, it could’ve been stereotypical — the only things Latino could play,” Guido said.�...