TONATIUH: Choreographing the Camera

Today, we are joined by the incredibly candid Tonatiuh, whose journey from years of uncertainty and hard-fought perseverance to starring opposite Jennifer Lopez is a testament to resilience, belief, and radical persistence. We dive into the "artistic altitude" of a career that spans from a grueling audition process for Kiss of the Spider Woman to navigating the high-stakes "scramble" of Hollywood publicity and the "valley moments" in between. Tonatiuh pulls back the curtain on the mental health toll of the business, the transition from "chasing" agents to finally being chased by the industry, and the radical persistence it took to hire a makeup artist to age him mid-audition just to prove he was right for the part. Get ready for an honest, unfiltered masterclass on what it truly takes to sustain a creative soul when the cameras stop rolling and the real work of reclaiming yourself begins. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Tonatiuh right here. Credits: Love Story Kiss of the Spider Woman Carry-On Vida Angelyne Hidden Canyons Promised Land Chicago Med Famous in Love Jane the Virgin Guest Links: IMDB: Tonatiuh, Actor THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition SELF-TAPE MAY CLASS: Starting May 7th - FREE What's My Frame THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR (50% off special) THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS: HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse WRITER: Maddie McCormick WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu