Actor Hemky Madera joins us for a powerful and heartfelt season finale. Best known for his fan-favorite role as “Pote” on Queen of the South, Hemky opens up like never before about his Dominican roots, growing up in Washington Heights, New York, fatherhood, marriage, Hollywood, and the long journey to making it as an actor.

In this raw and funny conversation, Hemky shares how he knew he wanted to become an actor at just five years old and reveals the many jobs he worked before landing major roles, including waiter, bartender, babysitter, and driver. While audiences know him for playing intense and dangerous characters in movies and hit shows like Queen of the South, Euphoria, and The Mandalorian, Hemky explains why he is actually the complete opposite in real life: funny, loving, goofy, and always joking around.

The two also dive into Dominican pride, representation in Hollywood, their respect for Manny Perez and what Zoe Saldaña’s Oscar win meant for Dominican actors and Latinos everywhere. Hemky reflects on balancing his love for the Dominican Republic and America, staying grounded through fame, and what’s next for his career, including returning to the Star Wars universe and the new season of Euphoria.

This episode is full of laughter, motivation, culture, family, vulnerability… just a beautiful conversation with one of the most respected Dominican actors in Hollywood.

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Tony Sunshine opens up about his early childhood, including growing up in an abusive household and the difficult years when his mother was forced to enter the shelter system for stability for their family.

He reflects on how those experiences shaped his mindset, his hustle, and his purpose. The conversation dives into the moment he discovered his voice at just five years old, singing a Menudo song at home, and how that spark led to a lifelong passion for music.

Tony also addresses dropping out of school in the fifth grade and shares whether that decision impacted his journey in business and the music industry. From there, we get into his early rise, performing alongside legends like Eddie Santiago and Celia Cruz as a child, before eventually crossing paths with Fat Joe in the Bronx.

Tony shares how that relationship changed his life, leading to major moments in hip-hop history, including collaborations with Big Pun and the creation of the iconic hit “100%.” We also explore deeper themes of loyalty, family, and survival, including Tony’s battle with addiction.

In one of the most vulnerable parts of the interview, he reveals how he disappeared from the spotlight to detox on his own and ultimately fought his way back to health and clarity.

Now at 49, Tony Sunshine is stepping into a new chapter. He talks about his latest collaboration with Lil Pump, representing Latino voices in hip-hop, and gives insight into his upcoming Spanish-language album featuring bachata, merengue, reggaeton, and more.

This episode is a story of pain, perseverance, culture, and comeback. Tony Sunshine proves that no matter where you start, your voice can carry you through anything.

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🎭 We sit down with Blood Love star Christopher M. Ramirez (Anzick) and choreographer Jonathan Platero, one of the creative forces behind the dance sequences seen throughout the entire play, for a fun, honest, and inspiring conversation about Latinidad, Vampires, Broadway, culture, and chasing your sueños.

Christopher opens up about his journey as the son of a Colombian 🇨🇴, growing up in Indiana, and making his Broadway debut in Real Women Have Curves. We talk about identity, representation, and what it means to proudly be Latino, even if you don’t speak Spanish, while still staying deeply connected to your roots. He also breaks down his role in Blood Love, what it took to land it, and the incredible cast and creative team behind the production.

Jonathan Platero shares his story as the son of a Salvadoran 🇸🇻 parents raised in Florida, his rise to fame as a finalist on So You Think You Can Dance (Season 5), and his journey into choreography. We get into his love story with his wife, Oksana, a standout star from Dancing with the Stars, their work together, and what it’s like co-choreographing Blood Love on stage.

Together, we talk about the importance of Latino representation in Broadway, supporting our own, and why showing up for Latino-led projects matters more than ever.

This episode is full of laughs, real talk, and behind-the-scenes gems from one of the most exciting shows in NYC right now.

🎟️ Make sure to check out Blood Love, now playing at Theater 555 in NYC through May 10th - tix are on sale now at BloodLove.com

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