Eps 36: Finding Her Voice: Loren Escandón on Art, Culture, and Resilience
OCT 1, 202554 MIN
Eps 36: Finding Her Voice: Loren Escandón on Art, Culture, and Resilience
OCT 1, 202554 MIN
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<p>In this episode, award-winning Afro-Latina actress and filmmaker Loren Escandón shares her inspiring journey from Cali, Colombia, to Hollywood. Growing up surrounded by cartel violence, Loren’s mother enrolled her in ballet to keep her safe, which sparked a lifelong passion for storytelling. She shares how her early training in ballet, tango, and jazz eventually led her to theater and television, as well as the challenges of navigating cultural shifts and learning to embrace her accent. Loren has appeared in hit series including <em>Gentefied</em>, <em>9-1-1</em>, <em>S.W.A.T.</em>, <em>Selena: The Series</em>, <em>Truth Be Told</em>, and Freevee’s <em>Casa Grande</em>. She is best known for her breakout role as Marisol in Netflix’s <em>Purple Hearts</em>. Beyond acting, Loren is an accomplished director and writer. Her debut, <em>Phone Tales</em>, premiered at multiple festivals, and her latest short, <em>Los Patines</em>, has won numerous awards including Best Short at the San Pedro International Film Festival and Best Latino Short and Director at the NYC Downtown Short Film Festival. Throughout the conversation, Loren emphasizes resilience, self-acceptance, and the importance of representation in storytelling. She offers insights into her creative process, her experiences navigating multiple cities and cultures, and her vision for what’s coming next.</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Early Life </p><p>00:25 Discovering Ballet and Storytelling </p><p>01:32 Transition to Acting and Moving to the US </p><p>02:27 Navigating the Acting Industry </p><p>03:48 First TV Role and Learning the Ropes </p><p>05:49 Settling in LA and Finding Representation </p><p>11:24 Audition Challenges and Self-Acceptance </p><p>16:59 The Importance of Training and Comedy </p><p>25:17 Wardrobe and Character Embodiment </p><p>26:50 Collaborative Costume Design </p><p>27:22 Realism in Acting </p><p>28:57 Transition to Directing </p><p>31:57 Creating Los Patina </p><p>34:50 Challenges and Triumphs </p><p>39:34 Future Projects and Aspirations </p><p>46:44 Reflections and Inspirations </p><p>49:46 Inside the Actor's Studio Questions</p><p>EPISODE LINKS:</p><p>· <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3559916/"><u>Loren’s IMDb</u></a></p><p>· Follow<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lorenescandon/?hl=en"><u> Loren on IG @lorenescandon</u></a></p><p>Host: <a href="https://stankirschstudios.com/colleen-bio"><u>Colleen Foy</u></a></p><p>Producer: <a href="https://stankirschstudios.com/kristyn-bio"><u>Kristyn Daniel</u></a></p><p>Music by: Lindsay Boreing and Will Boreing</p><p>________________</p><p>Want to learn more about Stan Kirsch Studios? <a href="https://stankirschstudios.com/"><u>Visit Our Website Here.</u></a></p><p><a href="https://stankirschstudios.com/podcast/"><u>Catch up on the podcast here.</u></a></p><p>Follow SKS on IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stankirschstudios/"><u>@stankirschstudios </u></a><br></p>
