From Tupac’s Juice to Changing Casting Game | Ulysses Terrero | Ep. 41

Ulysses Terrero shares his incredible 34+ year journey from growing up in the Bronx and Jamaica, Queens, to becoming one of Hollywood’s most respected casting directors, producers, and acting coaches.

From being cast in Juice alongside Tupac Shakur, to co-founding T&T Casting with his brother Jessy Terrero, to building Acting Rehab for the next generation, his story is one of faith, resilience, and purpose.

He opens up about why Latinos had no place in the business when he started, how divine intervention shifted his path from airlines to casting, and why support—not scarcity—is the key to changing representation in Hollywood.

They talk about:

- Growing up Dominican in the Bronx and Jamaica, Queens

- Getting cast in Juice and the reality of Latino underrepresentation

- Behind-the-scenes stories of Tupac freestyling and the set of Kids

- How a Pan Am layoff became the sign to pursue casting

- Launching Acting Rehab to give actors real training and real jobs

- Mentoring Michael K. Williams and the heartbreak of his passing

- Why Latinos still struggle for marquee roles in Hollywood

- The upcoming Fat Joe series on Starz, and why it’s a potential game changer

- Surviving eight near-death experiences and finding deeper faith

- Why fame is never the goal — and purpose is everything

This episode is about representation, faith, and building spaces where authenticity thrives — proving that even when the industry says there’s no place for you, you can create one.

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🔥 About the Guest – Ulysses Terrero

Ulysses Terrero is a Dominican-American casting director, producer, and acting coach with over 34 years of experience in film, television, and music. He co-founded T&T Casting with his brother Jessy Terrero, working on classics like Juice, Kids, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, and The Squid and the Whale.

As the founder of Acting Rehab, he has trained and mentored countless actors, including the late Michael K. Williams. Today, he continues to push for Latino representation in Hollywood, while developing groundbreaking projects like the upcoming Fat Joe series on Starz.

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