As a part of our series about pop culture’s rising stars, we had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Ramon Rodriguez.
Prior to the Slumber Party, Ramon Rodriguez is known for starring in shows “Class of 1970” and “Love XO.”
Thank you so much for doing this with us! Our readers would love to get to know you a bit better. Can you tell us the story of how you grew up?
Well I grew up in Temecula, California. My mom and dad had a place on my grandparents 7 acre property. I was lucky to have a lot of land and animals around me growing up as a kid. Living out there for the first part of my childhood allowed me to experience so many different outdoor activities. I was definitely a daredevil.
Can you share a story with us about what brought you to this specific career path?
I was invited to randomly come in as a background character on a web series. One of the actors didn’t show up, so they asked me to step in and try out their lines. I’m very grateful they continued asking for me to come back for more!
Can you tell us the most interesting story that happened to you since you began your entertainment career?
I don’t have one specific story. I would say the overall experience of traveling, meeting new people, gaining new friends, and creating a career out of something I am passionate about had to be the most interesting thing so far.
It has been said that our mistakes can be our greatest teachers. Can you share a story about the funniest mistake you made when you were first starting? Can you tell us what lesson you learned from that?
When I was on set for The Slumber Party, I rode a bike in one of my scenes. After we stopped rolling I was messing around on my bike, and I totally fell! I was so embarrassed, but it gave us all a good laugh. I have learned to stay focused on set and keep to the bike tricks at home.
Most young people your age don’t have to balance work and school. Can you tell us how you manage to balance your schoolwork, auditions, and time on set?
Some days are overwhelming. I make mistakes but do my best to learn from them. And I remind myself that I am only human.
None of us are able to achieve success without some help along the way. Is there a particular person who you are grateful towards who helped get you to where you are? Can you share a story about that?
Valerie Azlynn has been such a dependable person along this journey both in life and with my career. She has been someone that I can truly rely on. Her coaching has been life changing and she really has shown me how to love what I do. Another person would be my mom, she has been there for me every step of the way and has motivated me to keep going when times get Hard.
When I was on set for The Slumber Party, I rode a bike in one of my scenes. After we stopped rolling I was messing around on my bike, and I totally fell! I was so embarrassed, but it gave us all a good laugh.
What are your “5 things I wish someone told me when I first started” and why?
I’m relatively new so I’ll give you three! What I can say is that it’s not easy. With this career, your life can change so quickly so you need to be ready for that and able to adapt. And, I think it’s really important who you surround yourself with.
How do you think you can use social media as a platform to be a positive influence to your fans, and for society at large?
I haven’t figured that out quite yet, but I do know that whatever I do I hope it’s uplifting or Inspirational.
If you had the ability to choose to work on any TV show or film, or work alongside any co-star, or with any director, what or who would that be, and why? You never know who might see this article, especially if we tag them. :-)
Oh man, how can I choose! There are so many incredibly talented people in this industry, but the first names that come to mind are Evan Peters, Ryan Reynolds, Pedro Pascal, and David Leitch. As for TV shows, it would be a dream to work on The Last of Us.
How can our readers follow you on social media?
Follow me on Instagram @ramonjoserodriguez
Ramon photos: https://we.tl/t-OBpmbp6yIa
This was very meaningful, thank you so much! We wish you continued success!
“Courtesy of Disney; interview completed in June/early July, 2023”
