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Ready to turn your life around? 

If you have a passion for acting, it could be your opportunity to turn over a new leaf. Emilio Rivera is a prime example of how you can turn your life around, create positivity in your life, and make your dreams come true. 

You might know Emilio from his role as Marcus “El Padrino” Alvarez from Sons of Anarchy. He’s been on hundreds of TV shows and movies, and he didn’t start as an 18-year-old, fresh out of high school. 

Throughout this episode, Emilio shares his story of how he became an actor at 29 years old and the lessons he’s learned along the way. He touches on how he became sober, learned to lose the “tough guy” mask, and the teacher that opened up the door to his career as an actor. 

Some Questions I Ask: 

• Where did your dream of acting come from? (10:48)
• If you could advise your younger self, what would you say? (32:42)

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

• Why Emilio turned his life around at 29 years old:  stop using drugs and live sober. (4:58)
• How acting helped Emilio learn to cry and become human again. (10:12)
• Why Emilio always pulls for fellow actors. (20:36)
• What filming shootout scenes is really like. (28:42)
• How I got my first job in Hollywood. (36:07)
• What it means to treat everyone with respect. (56:09)

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