Guillén grew up in Santa Ana, the son of immigrant parents. Harvey Guillén (born May 3, 1990) is an American actor. We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. (Photo by Lisa O’Connor, Getty Images), Southern California-born actor Harvey Guillén stars as Guillermo on the FX vampire mockumentary television series “What We Do in the Shadows” and said he is proud to represent the Latinx and LGBTQ+ community on television and in film. [8] He was also set to appear in Quibi's science fiction drama series Don’t Look Deeper. (Photo by Lane Dorsey), Southern California-born actor Harvey Guillén (pictured second from bottom, right alongside his co-stars during the 2019 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour in Pasadena in 2019) stars on the FX vampire mockumentary television series “What We Do in the Shadows” and said he is proud to represent the Latinx and LGBTQ+ community on television and in film. That development meant a lot of stunt work on Guillén’s part. There was no Latino kid, no little chubby kid that looked like me that I could say, ‘Hey, I could do that someday.’, “At some point in my life, I realized that if there isn’t a mold for you, you have to make one. “I started collecting cans,” he said. Actor Harvey Guillén performs quite a few action sequences on the latest season of FX's What We Do in the Shadows, and in an exclusive interview with Looper, the … She’s also a diehard Detroit Lions fan and she's freakishly good at carnival games. We sat down with What We Do In the Shadows' star Harvey Guillen on his day off from filming his upcoming appearance in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist - going back to his musical theatre roots! He portrays Guillermo in the TV series What We Do in the Shadows. She graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 2006 with a B.A. “I’ve always wanted to do stuff like that, because sometimes as actors you’re not given the opportunity to do those stunt roles or action characters. Later, he landed smaller roles on television shows like MTV’s “Eye Candy,” Syfy’s “The Magicians” and NBC’s “The Good Place.” He also appeared in feature films including the 2013 comedy “The Internship” alongside Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson and the 2017 Syfy television horror film “Truth or Dare” before landing the Guillermo role. Or, contact our editors by emailing moderator@scng.com. “We introduced the show on Hulu because a lot of people aren’t cable subscribers, so we were able to find a whole new fanbase this season,” Guillén said. Javier "Harvey" Guillén (pronounced [ɡiˈʝẽn]; born () May 3, 1990) is an American actor who is best known for his role as the human familiar Guillermo de la Cruz in the 2019 television series What We Do in the Shadows. [7] Beginning in 2019, he has played the role of Guillermo, the vampires' human familiar, in the FX television series What We Do in the Shadows. “That and unfortunately all of us having to quarantine because of coronavirus, people are consuming content so quickly and our numbers just looked so great all across the board.”. “I love them for really loving and embracing the character because it’s really for them that I do it.”. in Communications Journalism and minored in Political Science. Harvey Guillén ascended to hero status not only by being the “heart” and literally the “humanity” of What We Do in the Shadows, but also by being one of the most relatable, likeable, queer, Latinx characters on TV. What three foods do you have to have in your refrigerator or pantry at all times? Someone said the other day that, "What We Do in the Shadows is the perfect show for quarantine because it's a show about a group of vampires who are quarantined together and how they maneuver through their days." [9], Guillén has received considerable acclaim for his role as Guillermo. I have Latino kids coming to me and they’re in tears and they just say, ‘Thank you,’” he said. Every last dime was spent on food, rent and laundry, but his mother was inspired by his tenacity and agreed to let him take improv classes at a local community center if he could raise the money himself. It was needed, he said, to shoot scenes like one that had him racing up and down a staircase “at least 42 times.”, “The character is transforming and evolving to cater to the Van Helsing side of him,” he said. Harvey Guillen talks What We Do in the Shadows season 2 - Exclusive interview By Mike Bedard / July 10, 2020 11:23 am EST / Updated: July 11, 2020 10:02 am EST The season two finale of “What We Do in the Shadows” airs on June 10 on FX, and the show is also being streamed on Hulu. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown, Getty Images), Southern California-born actor Harvey Guillén (pictured at the Winter TCA 2020 Press Tour in Pasadena) stars on the FX vampire mockumentary television series “What We Do in the Shadows” and said he is proud to represent the Latinx and LGBTQ+ community on television and in film. He Got The Opportunity To Audition For What We Do In The Shadows By Accident. “It means so much because when I was growing up, I never saw myself on television,” he said. Although we do not pre-screen comments, we reserve the right at all times to remove any information or materials that are unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, profane, indecent or otherwise objectionable to us, and to disclose any information necessary to satisfy the law, regulation, or government request. His family was always trying to make ends meet, Guillén said. Since his dad worked in construction, they moved all over Southern California. Harvey Guillén as Guillermo | What We Do in the Shadows | FX Sometimes life really is about being in the right place at the right time and this is something that Harvey … I wanted to sing and I wanted to act, but there was no kid that looked like me. Javier "Harvey" Guillén (pronounced [ɡiˈʝẽn]; born (1990-05-03)May 3, 1990)[2][3] is an American actor who is best known for his role as the human familiar Guillermo de la Cruz in the 2019 television series What We Do in the Shadows. Harvey Guillén, who makes us laugh as "familiar" Guillermo on FX's vampire comedy, What We Do in the Shadows, and will soon be seen in Season 2 … [10] Hank Steuver, in his review of What We Do in the Shadows in The Chicago Tribune, stated that Guillén "provides at least half the big laughs" in the show. TheWrap included Guillén in a list of "2019 Emmy Contenders". Still, he was excited by the opportunity. Courtesy of FX. If you see comments that you find offensive, please use the “Flag as Inappropriate” feature by hovering over the right side of the post, and pulling down on the arrow that appears. Only human member of a houseful of vampires on What We Do in the Shadows. However, by the end of the season, Guillermo had taken a DNA test that proves he’s actually a descendant of notorious vampire hunter Van Helsing. Queer Latinx actor Harvey Guillen is killing it as the lovable, yet calculated Guillermo this season on FX’s “What We Do. “It was interesting because I’d go to a new school and make friends and it was like a vaudeville show. “I showed up to that table reading and was like, ‘Okay, first episode: Guillermo kills vampire in bathroom … Guillermo kills vampire in garden … ‘ I was like, ‘Wait, what is happening? What We Do in the Shadows, based on the feature film by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, returns for its second season, documenting the nightly exploits of vampire roommates Nandor (Kayvan Novak), Nadja (Natasia Demetriou), Laszlo (Matt Berry), and Colin Robinson (Mark Proksch) as they navigate the modern world of Staten Island with the help of their human familiar, Guillermo (Harvey Guillén). Harvey Guillén as Guillermo in 'What We Do in the Shadows.' We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions. In the first season of the quirky series, which was inspired by the 2014 film written and directed by Jemaine Clement of “Flight of the Conchords” fame and “JoJo Rabbit” director Taika Waititi, Guillermo was the humble, soft-spoken non-vampire sidekick (or “familiar,” as he’s called on the show) to vampire master Nandor the Relentless, played by Kayvan Novak. [8], Guillén is the son of Mexican immigrants. Oh man, I just … Former Panera Bread employee. I went to the gym four times a week and woke up early every day to build that stamina and upper body strength.”, Guillén said he lost over 20 pounds and packed on a bunch of muscle. The new season had a successful run, nearly doubling its viewership. Southern California-born actor Harvey Guillén stars on the FX vampire mockumentary television series “What We Do in the Shadows” and said he is proud to represent the Latinx and LGBTQ+ community on television and in film. Season two of What We Do In The Shadows left viewers on a huge cliffhanger as Nando’s loyal familiar Guillermo (Harvey Guillén) used his … He went on to do countless school plays and community theater. She came to The Orange County Register in 2006 after freelancing for numerous regional, national and international music magazines and has covered all things music, stand-up comedy, horror and more. Former Panera Bread employee. When he attends Comic-Con conventions, he said he’s bombarded by fans and overwhelmed by their support. When actor Harvey Guillén sat down at a table read for the second season of the FX vampire mockumentary television show “What We Do in the Shadows,” he was thrilled to see how his character Guillermo had grown. 8. Guillén had to turn down the role because of a scheduling conflict with his main gig on FX’s hit What We Do In The Shadows. FX. Harvey Guillén: I think it's so perfect. When actor Harvey Guillén sat down at a table read for the second season of the FX vampire mockumentary television show “What We Do in the Shadows,” he was thrilled to … [4][5], On a number of television series, Guillén has appeared in recurring roles such as Alistair Delgado on Huge (2010), Cousin Blobbin on The Thundermans (2013–2018), George Reyes in Eye Candy (2015), and Benedict Pickwick on The Magicians (2017–2018). But after a year there, it was like, ‘So long, folks! In the excellent Season 2 of FX's comedy What We Do in the Shadows, the vampire familiar Guillermo (Harvey Guillen) steps up to show that there's more than one joke in the series. “People always thought I was a military brat because we were moving around so much,” he said. What We Do in the Shadows is a 2014 New Zealand mockumentary horror comedy film written and directed by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi and the first installment in the What We Do in the Shadows franchise.The film also stars Clement and Waititi, along with Jonathan Brugh, Ben Fransham, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer, Stu Rutherford, and Jackie van Beek.The film's plot concerns several … In undead mockumentary What We Do in the Shadows, Harvey Guillén plays Guillermo — the wallflower “familiar” to a quartet of vamps who get one another’s nerves while sharing a … A vampire slayer like no other, Harvey Guillén’s brilliant and kind hero has become the heart and soul of FX’s Emmy-nominated What We Do In the Shadows over the past two seasons. When she’s not out reviewing a concert or interviewing some random famous person, she’s catching up on episodes of "The Walking Dead," out somewhere sampling craft beer, enjoying Taco Tuesday or semi-reluctantly watching "The Bachelor" or "The Bachelorette" with her girlfriends. ‘Guillermo jumps out of window.’. Kelli Skye Fadroski lives for entertainment. Like you’re new in town and you’re setting up camp for that year, so I was always the class clown and people liked me because I was funny. I’m moving on to the next town!’”, When he was six years old he watched the original “Annie” movie on TV with his mother and recalls telling her, “Mom, I want to be an orphan.”, “She looked at me really weird and said, ‘Que?’” he said. (Photo by Russ Martin, FX), “I had no idea I’d be doing all of these stunts,” the 30-year-old said during a recent phone chat. And during these crazy times, we need heart and humanity more than ever. Harvey Guillén’s character in the first season of “What We Do In the Shadows” had him aspiring to be the next Antonio Banderas in “Interview With a Vampire.” He now calls Downtown Los Angeles home. Harvey Guillén Is the Queer, Human Heart of What We Do in the Shadows The actor discusses the role of sexuality and politics in the FX vampire comedy. By Daniel Reynolds “I would go through the trash with a wire hanger and I collected enough cans to pay for my first acting class.”. Because she’s not, her publicist says, Jemaine Clement of “Flight of the Conchords” fame. Returning for its second season on April 15, there has perhaps never been a more appropriate time for a show about socially-isolated creatures who can’t leave their homes during the day. Harvey Guillen as Guillermo in ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ (Photo by Matthias Clamer/FX) It’s not easy being the only human in a house full of vampires. Guillén, who identifies as queer, said he’s proud to be able to represent the Latinx and LGBTQ+ community on television and in film. ... Harvey Guillén on playing a … Throughout the years, he’s lived in El Monte, Hesperia, La Verne, Covina and San Gabriel, where he went to high school. Photo credit: Russ Martin. What We Do In The Shadows stars Matt Berry, Kayvan Novak, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén and Mark Proksch were joined by executive producers and writers Paul Simms and Stefani Robinson (and a c… What We Do in the Shadows co-stars Harvey Guillén and Mark Proksch onhe show’s tone and humor, improv, and not getting to wear the more elaborate vampire costumes. Guillermo ( Harvey Guillén ) has been a loyal servant for 10 years and all he hears are promises that one day he’ll be turned into a … “I wanted to be Annie! 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