'From Dusk Til Dawn: The Series' Cast News: Wilmer Valderrama Talks New Show, His Triumph in Hollywood As a Latino
From "That '70s Show" to WV Enterprises to his more recent project "From Dusk Til Dawn: The Series" Wilmer Valderrama talks about his success in Hollywood.
The Columbian actor says he "got addicted" to acting, and here's why.
The 33-year old actor, producer and businessman says it all started with his first laugh as Fez, the foreign exchange student he played on "That '70s Show" alongside Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Laura Prepon and Topher Grace.
Just like his overly successful co-stars, Wilmer went on to become the voice of "Handy Manny" one of Disney's most popular preschool shows. Manny was also the network's first bilingual character, which Valderrama described as "a beautiful tribute to the community."
Wilmer also started his own production company under the name WV Enterprises. He successfully kept us fascinated through MTV's "Yo Momma," a television show in which contestants battled on the streets of their cities for the best "yo momma" jokes.
"It was like '8 Miles' but with some 'yo' momma' jokes. It was so fun," said Valderrama, who was also the show's host. "We brought some crazy diversity to MTV [at the time]. We had everything -- it was like the U.N. bonded behind comedy."
After taking a break from acting, Valderrama has picked up the hat once again. He joins the cast of "From Dusk Til Dawn: The Series" directed by Robert Rodriguez, a man who Wilmer looks up to. The show is now in its second season on El Rey Network.
"I had a blast," Wilmer said. "It's kicking a** worldwide. We have our own Halloween Horror Night at Universal Studios. It shows that pop culture paid attention."
The Latino actor also keeps himself busy as an activist for the group Voto Latino, who motivate the Hispanic youth to get involved in politics. "My work as an activist has been the most rewarding job I've ever had," he told FNL.
Valderrama says the key to taking over the entertainment industry and still having time to help build awareness is "good time management."
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