What Happened To Mitchell And Cam's Friend Ronaldo On 'Modern Family'?
Being featured on a hit show is a quick way for people to take notice of an actor, and a guest spot can make all the difference in the world for an unknown performer. We have seen plenty of stars who were on hit shows before they were famous, and all a performer needs is the rights opportunity to shine
Christian Barillas might not be a household name just yet, but he turned in some great work on Modern Family. Since the show's end, Barillas has been busy.
Let's take a look at what Christian Barillas has been up to.
Christian Barillas Played Ronaldo On 'Modern Family'
After spending a number of years chipping away in Hollywood, Christian Barillas received a massive boost to his mainstream appeal when he landed the role of Ronaldo on Modern Family. Barillas might have been relatively unknown prior to getting the gig, but after fans had the chance to watch him flex his acting abilities on the small screen, people knew exactly who he was and what he brings to the table.
Projects like Passions and Without a Trace were a huge help early on, but Modern Family was the boost that Barillas was looking for. In total, the actor would appear in 14 episodes of the celebrated series. He was not a series regular, but getting 14 appearances on a single show is something that any actor would love.
While he was being featured on the show, Barillas would get the chance to shine in other projects that gave him exposure to large audiences. The actor appeared in projects like Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Handmaid's Tale, and The Kominsky Method. He was not the star of these shows, but he was still gaining valuable experience and honing his craft for future projects.
Modern Family might not be on the air anymore, but this does not mean that Barillas has not been remaining busy in recent years.
He's Been On Shows Like 'Grace And Frankie' Recently
Christian Barillas has a number of impressive acting credits, and one of the biggest shows that he has been on recently is Grace and Frankie. Starring the hilarious duo of Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda, Grace and Frankie has been a sensation since debuting on Netflix, and many great performers have appeared on the show. The fact that Barillas can add his name to that list is truly remarkable.
Another prominent show that the actor has been on is NCIS: Los Angeles. Barillas appeared in one episode of the show back in 2019, and this was yet another opportunity for the actor to shine on a major series. NCIS: Los Angeles has been a huge hit since debuting in 2009, and so far, it has aired 280 episodes over the course of 12 seasons. With a 13th season on the way, it will remain a powerhouse for the foreseeable future.
For anyone wondering if Christian Barillas has anything cooking up for the near future, they will be happy to know that the actor has a project on deck that is sure to generate interest from loads of fans.
He'll Be Appearing On 'The Garcias'
According to IMDb, Christian Barillas will be appearing on The Garcias, and the project is currently in post-production. Barillas is slated to appear in one episode of the series, and this could be an opportunity for the actor to eventually have a recurring role on something that catches on with mainstream audiences.
Outside of acting, Barillas has written about his experiences, shining a light on being a smaller actor from a diverse background. Representation has become more popular than ever, and Barillas has spoken about his experiences with losing roles to actors who aren't Latino.
"Despite my steady professional progress, my life has never been packed with auditions. In a good year, I audition for about five pilots. Even with that dearth of opportunity, I’ve been lucky to test in four out of the last seven years (booking one). But looking back through 2013, of the 33 total pilots for which I auditioned, 14 of those roles ended up going to white actors, eight to Black actors, and four to Asian actors. Only seven remained Latino characters."
It's eye-opening to read Barillas' words, and it goes to show that Hollywood still has a long way to go with representation on the big and small screen.
Christian Barillas has found success in acting, and with representation becoming more popular than ever, maybe he can start to land the roles that he auditions for to help keep these characters Latino.
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