From Bushwick to the Bronx, Juan Collado shares his journey as an actor starring in Mad Bills To Pay, a gritty New York film shot entirely in the Bronx’s vibrant neighborhoods like City Island, Orchard Beach, and Palm Bay.

In this episode, Juan opens up about his early passion for acting—starting as a kid in daycare and church plays—to landing his breakthrough role as Rico, a hustler navigating the challenges of young fatherhood.

Mad Bills To Pay premiered at Sundance, where its raw storytelling and authentic performances earned acclaim, including an ensemble award. Juan reflects on the whirlwind casting process, the improvisational nature of the shoot, and the deeply personal themes of growing up and facing life’s realities.

🎬 Join us for this inspiring conversation about following your dreams, the power of authentic storytelling rooted in New York culture, and the unexpected blessings that come from perseverance and passion.

🎧 New episodes every Monday!
Be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review if you enjoy the show!
📺 Watch full episodes on the @1035KTU YouTube
🎙 Stream it on your favorite #podcast platform
🔗 Learn more at ktu.com

Follow the hosts:
https://www.instagram.com/djprostyle/ | https://www.instagram.com/pennydellas/

From Bushwick to the Bronx, Juan Collado shares his journey as an actor starring in Mad Bills To Pay, a gritty New York film shot entirely in the Bronx&rsquo;s vibrant neighborhoods like City Island, Orchard Beach, and Palm Bay.
In this episode, Juan opens up about his early passion for acting&mdash;starting as a kid in daycare and church plays&mdash;to landing his breakthrough role as Rico, a hustler navigating the challenges of young fatherhood.
Mad Bills To Pay premiered at Sundance, where its raw storytelling and authentic performances earned acclaim, including an ensemble award. Juan reflects on the whirlwind casting process, the improvisational nature of the shoot, and the deeply personal themes of growing up and facing life&rsquo;s realities.
🎬 Join us for this inspiring conversation about following your dreams, the power of authentic storytelling rooted in New York culture, and the unexpected blessings that come from perseverance and passion.
🎧 New episodes every Monday! Be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review if you enjoy the show! 📺 Watch full episodes on the @1035KTU YouTube 🎙 Stream it on your favorite #podcast platform 🔗 Learn more at ktu.com
Follow the hosts: https://www.instagram.com/djprostyle/ | https://www.instagram.com/pennydellas/

Teach Me Something brought to you by Berkeley College, is a storytelling-driven podcast that explores the transformative power of education. Through personal journeys, candid conversations, and inspiring lessons, we dive into how education, both inside and outside the classroom, can open doors, change lives, and ignite new possibilities. Each episode highlights real stories of perseverance, discovery, and empowerment, encouraging listeners to embrace learning as a lifelong journey and to pursue their educational dreams.

Teach Me Something brought to you by Berkeley College, is a storytelling-driven podcast that explores the transformative power of education. Through personal journeys, candid conversations, and inspiring lessons, we dive into how education, both inside and outside the classroom, can open doors, change lives, and ignite new possibilities. Each episode highlights real stories of perseverance, discovery, and empowerment, encouraging listeners to embrace learning as a lifelong journey and to pursue their educational dreams.

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