Frosty's Flava Magazine AUG-SEP- 2019 URBAN FILM FESTIVAL EDITION | Page 40

Actor, Writer, Director & Serial Entrepreneur Allen Maldonado Is Everywhere! Of African American and Puerto Rican descent, Allen Maldonado is a native of Rialto, CA, a city just outside of Los Angeles. H E was raised by his single mother, having lost his father to cancer at a very young age. Growing up in a tough neighborhood, he was inspired by his mother’s passion and determination. This platform of support has proven invaluable for him to achieve his goals. Allen Maldonado is more than just an actor. Allen is a WGA writer for the award-winning series, “Survivors Remorse” airing on STARZ and executive produced by LeBron James. After being mentored by writer Micheal Kaine AUG-SEP R.indd 40 (“All The Right Moves” starring Tom Cruise,) and under his current mentor, Kenya Barris (ABC’s Black-ish) Allen is blazing his own trail as one of the hottest and sought-after writers in the industry. 30/08/2019 06:49:26