I never had the opportunity to play a Latino character that is seen in a heroic, smart way.

As a kid, I wanted to be the person running from the monster. I also wanted to be the person saving people from the monster. I wanted to be a superhero.

I think, with certain characters, you have to listen. Sometimes, listening can be funnier: the thing you don't say is the one-liner. That's the ying to the yang.

I'm a handsome, caramel-colored Latino from the Bronx.