en el spotlight
Actor Danny Trejo needs no
introduction among the His-
panic community, he is known
for his many movies -but did
you know that Danny Trejo
also serves some of the BEST
Tacos in California!? Lat-
in Times Magazine’s, Victor
Padilla talked at length with
Danny about his movie ca-
reer, his Trejo’s Tacos and
about his upcoming projects
including his project to tell
a story 71-years in the mak-
ing. “Inmate #1: The Rise of
Danny Trejo”, currently in
production in California, ex-
plores the life and career of
Hollywood’s most unlikely
hero, Danny Trejo.
Latin Times Magazine: What inspired
you to become an Actor?
Danny Trejo: Got into the Film busi-
ness in 1985 and I was fortunate enough
to catch a good break and with great
producers and actors. I have done over
320 films like Marked for Death (1990),
Blood In Blood out (1993), Despera-
do (1995), Heat (1995), From Dusk till
Dawn (1996), Con Air (1997), Point
Blank (1998), Spy Kids ( 2002), Once
Upon a Time in Mexico (2003), and
many others. Now my recent film,
North by el Norte comes out on No-
vember 25th, 2017
sounds delicious?
Danny Trejo: My mom always had a
dream of opening a Restaurant, but
my dad was kind of a Mexican Archie
B unker, he would tell her.” You want a
restaurant there it is in the kitchen.” So,
in her honor I opened Trejo Tacos and
now I have opened three restaurants.
Latin Times Magazine: Besides Trejo
Tacos, what is your favorite Latin Food
and do you like Cuban Sandwiches?
Danny Trejo: Two enchiladas, with
shredded beef and two over easy eggs on
top. Absolutely love Cuban food. When
I am in Miami I love to eat at Versailles,
Latin Times Magazine: Tell us about awesome Roasted chicken.
your new movie North by el Norte?
Danny Trejo: I worked with Mark Latin Times Magazine: What advice
Christian, who was the Director of can you give young up and coming Lati-
north by el Norte, it is a heartwarming no Actors?
story about a young man who wants to Danny Trejo: Perseverance! Don’t let
go north coming out of Mexico. I play anyone ever tell you that you can’t do it
his uncle John who helps give him hope and when your dream comes true, you’ll
and faith to make it. The Emphasis is be thanking God for the rest of your life.
Hope and Determination, he even con-
structs a flying machine out of a wheel Latin Times Magazine: Who has been
barrel to fly over the border landing in your hero and inspiration in your life?
Sana Monica Pier. He wants to bring his Danny Trejo: One of my dad’s brother,
family over, when he gets into a sticky who even though he led me down the
situation, I take care of business towards wrong path, I am where I am today, he
the end. (Danny Laughs)
was a great guy.
Latin Times Magazine: Tell us
about your Family history where
you come from?
Danny Trejo: Born from Mexican
Parents, I grew up in Pacoima,
California. Got into a lot of trou-
ble in my youth, landed in prison
and that is where I learned and
studied acting, trained in boxing.
In my determination, I was able
get in the movie business. I love
making movies, nothing about
the film industry that I don’t love. Latin Times Magazine: Trejo Tacos,
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