Tokischa Shares Acting Ambitions at Billboard Latin Music Week

Tokischa, a Dominican singer, recently spoke about her acting debut on the "Film and Music" panel at Billboard Latin Music Week, as reported by Billboard. She was joined by actor Carlos Sanson Jr. and producer Scott Budnick.

Tokischa expressed her desire to play a "really strong" character, such as a drug addict or someone who has lost a loved one, allowing her to showcase her emotional range. She mentioned that her experience playing a Mexican character in the film House of Guerrero was challenging, but she approached the role from her identity as a Latina.

The film, which marks Gina Rodriguez's debut as a feature film director, was shot in Los Angeles and California's Imperial Valley. The cast includes Becky G, Gina Rodriguez, George Lopez, and Rosario Dawson. Tokischa reflected on the challenge of playing a Mexican character as a Dominican, stating that she approached the character from her identity as a Latina.

Producer Scott Budnick expressed optimism about the growing prominence of Latin cinema, citing Bad Bunny's impact at the Super Bowl and the development of more Latin stories within his company. This growth in Latin cinema is likely to have an impact on listeners who enjoy Latin music and are interested in seeing more representation of Latin culture in film.