Actor and stand-up comedian Fabrizio Guido delivers an honest, inspiring, and deeply personal conversation in his latest appearance on the De Los Podcast, now streaming on YouTube.
Hosted by Fidel Martínez and Suzy Exposito, the episode explores Guido’s remarkable journey from child actor to one of Hollywood’s most exciting rising Latino stars.
Currently winning over audiences in Netflix’s Running Point, Guido reflects on growing up throughout Los Angeles and how those experiences shaped both his career and the characters he brings to life. He looks back on making his feature film debut opposite Brad Pitt in World War Z at just 12 years old and discusses the determination it took to transition from child performer to leading man in Hollywood.
During the conversation, Guido shares how his early years in community theater in East Los Angeles sparked his passion for acting and why being homeschooled allowed him to graduate early and compete for more mature roles. He also fondly recalls working alongside Gabriel Iglesias on the hit Netflix series Mr. Iglesias, describing the welcoming environment that helped him continue developing as both an actor and performer.
One of the episode’s highlights centers on Guido’s performance as Jackie Moreno in Running Point. He explains how he intentionally crafted the character as an authentic reflection of Boyle Heights, creating someone with a uniquely local identity while possessing a universal heart audiences everywhere could connect with.
Guido also dives into his commitment to authenticity while portraying Rafael Gallardo in Perry Mason Season 2. His preparation included reading a 1932 Los Angeles newspaper during his commute to the Warner Bros. Ranch each morning, allowing him to better understand the era and immerse himself in the character’s world.
Beyond acting, Guido discusses the exciting emergence of a new generation of Latino performers redefining representation in Hollywood. Rather than fitting outdated stereotypes, today’s artists are telling richer, more authentic stories that reflect the diverse experiences of Latino communities across America.
The conversation also turns to Los Angeles itself, with Guido explaining why he believes the city uniquely tests people’s character while simultaneously providing endless opportunities for growth. In one of the episode’s most entertaining moments, he even makes the case for why The Fast and the Furious deserves recognition as one of the most authentically East Side Los Angeles movies ever made.
Fans will also hear the unforgettable story behind Guido’s introduction to stand-up comedy. He reveals how Gabriel Iglesias unexpectedly challenged him to prepare five minutes of material in just two weeks before performing at the Brea Improv. Guido recalls stepping off stage feeling like an entirely different person, discovering a new creative outlet that continues to influence his career today.
Produced by the Los Angeles Times, L.A. Times Studios, and Sonoro, this episode of De Los Podcast offers an engaging look inside the life of a performer embracing his Los Angeles roots while helping shape the future of Latino storytelling in entertainment.
The full episode featuring Fabrizio Guido is now streaming on YouTube.
