Dec 02 2019 57 mins
Bangerang! Lost boy Dante Basco is an actor, writer, director, and voice actor known for such iconic roles as Rufio in Hook and the voice of Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender. He chats with us about growing up in the golden era of Hip-Hop as a breakdancer and moving to LA to pursue acting with his family (2:40). The pursuit and difficulty of sustained success in Hollywood as an Asian-American Actor (12:07). Growing up in Paramount, CA and attending Orange County School of the Arts (18:00). Mentoring and creating opportunities for young Asian-American talent (22:40). The interconnectedness of the Hip-Hop and Acting communities in the 90’s (24:14). His directorial debut and working with his siblings on his new film (35:56). Making a name for himself as a voice actor as Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender (40:36) The difference of being rich, famous, and successful in Hollywood and how being authentic can make an impact (45:50). Being a student of new media and the distinction between different types of entertainment (48:50). Check out his new book from “Rufio to Zuko” available now!