Fernando Carsa PT 1: Me - Memo, OOPS! Britney Spears Did it Again, Eugenio Derbez, Jessica Collins, Enrique Arrizon and Acapulco Cast, I’m Straight for Pay and I my Critics Choice Award is Where?

This week we welcome Fernando Carsa, beloved star from Apple TV’s hit series Acapulco and we quickly dive into his background and rise to fame revealing intriguing details about his life and career and he shares his origins, growing up in Colima, Mexico, and confesses he’s never actually visited Acapulco, the backdrop of his popular show. He paints a vivid picture of Colima, especially the coastal areas, and proudly mentions buying his childhood home, a dream come true that underscores his deep family values. The discussion transitions to Fernando’s ambitious dream of opening a performing arts academy rooted in his love for the arts, nurtured since childhood. We chat about his family’s immigration journey to the U.S., uncovering the struggles they faced under stringent laws and the emotional rollercoaster of moving from Mexico. Fernando candidly shares his personal challenges of adapting to a new culture and the hurdles of passing the U.S. Citizenship test and how he learned the English language from Britney Spears songs. Fernando reveals the pivotal moment when he decided to pursue acting professionally, starting his acting journey at the tender age of three that culminated in earning a degree in Musical Theatre and he recounts his journey from a student to a television star, spotlighting his role in Acapulco as his first significant gig post-graduation, despite the rigorous audition process, highlighting how his unique qualities landed him the role of the character which was the hardest to cast. He shares amusing anecdotes, such as his wardrobe mishaps and the challenge of shooting scenes out of order and his impressive ability to remember lines in both English and Spanish, and they delve into the logistics of filming “Acapulco,” including the tight 10-week shooting schedule. Fernando describes the camaraderie among the cast and crew, and how his hotel suite has become the social hub due to his stash of snacks, good music, and movies. We end part one with the first half of Fernando’s Armenian Coffee Cup Grounds reading and Pol’ reveals surprisingly accurate insights into his personal life leaving him visibly astonished as Pol predicts upcoming trips and a significant contract on the horizon, which Fernando confirms. Pol’s readings also touch on Fernando’s efforts to set personal boundaries and navigate complex relationships, further impressing Patrik and adding a mystical charm to the episode. Throughout the episode, Fernando opens about the behind-the-scenes dynamics of “Acapulco,” his aspirations, and the personal challenges he has faced. His candidness and charisma make for an engaging and heartwarming conversation, leaving listeners with a deeper understanding of the actor and his journey from Colima to Hollywood. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com. Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu:  Instagram: @polatteu  Tiktok: @polatteu  Twitter: @polatteu  www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:  Instagram: @patriksimpson  Tiktok: @patriksimpsonbh www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Season 4 of Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video.  www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast  Armenian Coffee Reading: https://polatteu.com/armenian-coffee-cup-read Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices