Mauricio Mendoza, who stars as Raúl Garcia, leads the Tony-nominated Broadway show Real Women Have Curves. The actor has a recurring role in the new season of Tyler Perry's hit series, THE OVAL. His other credits include MATLOCK, THE ROOKIE, EAST LOS HIGH, THE LAST MAN ON EARTH, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, and NCIS.
From center stage to the soundstage, Mauricio opens up about the power of Latinx storytelling, what it means to play a male role in a woman-centered narrative, and the emotional impact of portraying an immigrant story in today’s climate.
With a career that spans everything from East Los High to The Oval, Mauricio shares the truth he had to confront as an artist, an advocate, and a man stepping into a story that challenges stereotypes and uplifts the community.
This isn’t just about representation—it’s about evolution.
To learn more about Mauricio, visit: Instagram@mauriciomendozaofficial or True Forms Films.
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