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Unlike his character Jackie Moreno in the Netflix sitcom "Running Point," Fabrizio Guido wasn't much of a basketball connoisseur before booking the gig. He's more into pugilism. "I constantly compare acting [to] boxing," said the 25-year-old Angeleno about getting the call informing him that he would be portraying Moreno, a concessions worker for the fictional Los Angeles Waves who finds out he's the product of an affair and, in turn, the youngest and newest member of a basketball family dynasty.
"I remember I just threw both hands up in the air like if I had just been boxing 12 rounds and it was the knockout I had been looking for." (Netflix) Advertisement The comedy series, which premiered Feb. 27, stars Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon, the only sister in a family of brothers who is often overlooked but is unexpectedly appointed as the new Waves president.
The revelation that Jackie is a love child and the fifth Gordon sibling is one of the many blips Isla encounters as she looks to prove herself in a male-dominated industry. Much like his new half-sister, 19 year-old Jackie is looking to prove himself as a new member of the Gordon clan. Though an outsider in the family, Jackie's comedic chops have rendered him a fan favorite for his off-the-cuff lines and seamless delivery.
Humor is a skill Guido has crafted in previous roles as Mikey Gutierrez in Netflix's series "Mr. Iglesias," as Dennis (a.k.
a. Baby Joker) in the Laura Steinel film "Family," and Mr. Jensen in Paramount's "Good Burger 2.
" De Los spoke to Guido following the announcement of "Running Point's" renewal for a second season. Advertisement The following Q&A has been lightly edited for clarity and length. Tell me more about yourself.
Where did you grow up? I am L.A. born and raised.
I was born in Montebello. To be honest with you, I'm at a point in my life where I can't exactly claim anywhere 'cause I moved around a lot as a kid. I spent a lot of time in Whittier, Pico Rivera.
I lived in...
Andrea Flores.
