Fernando is a queer Latinx artist/activist born in Costa Rica and raised in Niagara Falls, New York. After efficiency research at Penn State and Columbia Faculty, they went on to carry out on stage and display, showing within the 2014 movie Divergent. They later transitioned to tv, internet hosting numerous reveals for the Disney Channel. And now, Fernando is again on the display in a brand new movie that takes an sincere and charming have a look at trendy relationships.

Exteriors, written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mark Schwab is at present streaming on Homosexual Binge TV. The movie masterfully weaves collectively three interconnected tales, exploring themes of affection, obsession, and reconnection. Via the lens of coincidence and connection, Exteriors delivers a poignant and charming exploration of human feelings.

In one of many tales, Fernando performs Kenny, a personality they performed in Schwab’s earlier movie 2021’s Brotherly Lies. He encounters pool cleaner Jason, and the 2 share a night engaged in a dialogue of themes together with one-night stands and misplaced love. Jason and Kenny’s story is a thought-provoking narrative that delves into the complexities of relationships with authenticity and emotional depth.

We had the possibility to talk with Fernando about their position in Exteriors and extra in our unique interview. We additionally sat him down within the scorching seat for one more installment of the Socialite Seven. Get to know this actor who’s their skills to advance visibility and understanding of the Latinx and gender-fluid communities in Hollywood, with the intention of giving them a world voice.

How did you get bitten by the performing bug? 

In third grade, when folks requested me what I wished to be once I grew up, I wished a option to have a platform and the assets to assist as many individuals as I might. My first thought was president, however I couldn’t do this as a result of I wasn’t born within the nation – although apparently if I used to be a billionaire from South Africa I might.  

What attracted you to Exteriors? 

It was an opportunity to dive again into a job I performed in a earlier movie, Brotherly Lies, and it was an opportunity to work with the wonderful crew and inventive group once more. 

How do you relate along with your character Kenny? Is there a lot of you in him? 

Kenny has a variety of love to provide however can really feel misplaced and trapped at instances. I can relate to that. I attempt to discover all of the similarities I share with a personality and convey these to each position so that they really feel most genuine. 

Did you study something about your self by way of your character?

Not a lot study, as reaffirm that it’s okay to open your self as much as folks and discover these connections wherever they might lead or not. 

Your story was so candy, delicate and actual. What’s it like telling an LGBTQ+ story with out the sensationalism and stereotypes which might be prevalent in so many different films and TV reveals?
Thanks. To me, it’s all the pieces. I’m so over the very sassy homosexual or the approaching out and tragedy tales we see time and again. They’re legitimate, and must be advised, don’t get me incorrect. In my humble opinion, there’s extra to queer folks than that. We’re simply folks like everybody else and telling tales with that perspective is what is going to really assist normalize us within the mainstream. 

Do you assume queer cinema can nonetheless make an influence in present instances?

With the present administration I feel it’s mandatory now greater than ever. They’re attempting to erase us, actually. Making queer cinema sends a transparent message that we’ve been right here and we’re not going wherever. 

You’ve worn a variety of hats within the leisure business. What do you get pleasure from doing probably the most? 

Firstly, earning money so I can help myself and others. Secondly, telling tales that give voice and visualization to the queer and Latinx communities.

What are you hoping to realize by way of your work?
I wish to assist as many individuals as doable. I wish to take my platform and assets and use it for change in order that possibly, simply possibly, we will get to a degree the place we see everybody as human. Nobody must endure as a result of another person is succeeding. We’re all simply floating collectively on a spinning rock in house.

What’s subsequent for you?

Whereas I proceed to pursue my profession within the leisure business I’m going again to high school working in direction of a level in worldwide regulation. I’m doing a regulation fellowship this summer season at worldwide regulation corporations. It’s costly, so – shameless plug – I’m doing a crowdfunding marketing campaign to boost the funds. If anybody is enthusiastic about serving to me make {that a} actuality they will discover extra information on my social medias @spacemoneky. 

Fernando Solutions the Socialite Seven

What’s your greatest pet peeve?

Cruelty. 

What’s your most cherished possession?

I don’t actually have one. As corny as it’d sound, my relationships with my shut household and associates are probably the most cherished factor I’ve. 

Who would you wish to play you within the film of your life? 

No thought. They’re most likely not born but. So long as it’s not AI, I’m blissful. 

What superpower or expertise would you wish to get up with tomorrow? 

I might like to be like Professor X and have telekinesis and telepathy. 

What are three issues you’ll be able to’t reside with out?

1.) Ice chilly water. 
2.) My shut household & associates.
3.) Music.  

What’s your thought of good happiness?

oof. Coming in with the laborious questions right here – I’d must say, not having a single fear for myself or others, being on the seashore with a heat ocean breeze and an east aspect in my hand. A scorching man I like being there too is non-obligatory. 

What’s the perfect piece of recommendation you’ve been given?

All the time reside authentically. In case you don’t know what that’s, put within the work to determine it out, and reside freely when you do.

Exteriors and Brotherly Lies are at present streaming on Homosexual Binge TV. Observe Fernando on Instagram.