If you live in Cache Valley, Juanito Bandito, a singing, rapping character — billed as the most infamous semi-fictional Spanish villain in the history of the world, is familiar. However, many locals still find it amazing that this bandit, trademarked by his mustache, stretchy pants, and shifting accent, is played by a basketball-playing, blond-haired, blue-eyed father of five from Smithfield.
T.J. Davis created the Juanito character in 2008 as part of the summer Chuck Wagon’s Wild West Showdown at Pickleville Playhouse, and he has been playing the part ever since.
