Latin Times Magazine Vol 15 #1 | Page 25

spotlight Latin Times Interview Stuntman/Actor Jay Amor with Latin Times: How do you like your Cuban Sandwich and what is your favorite Latino Food? Jay Amor: Bien Planchado, Bistec Empanisado Moro y Maduro. Latin Times: Tell us about your family and where you come from? Jay Amor: I was Born in Havana, Cuba. Raised in Miami. I have two Brothers and one Sister My Mom passed away in 1996 my Dad is 83. I was Married in 1982 to Jessica and we have been Blessed with two beautiful daughters Jacqueline and Jamie. Latin Times: What inspired you to become a Stuntman/Actor? Jay Amor: When I was a kid we lived in New York I use to do really stupid things like climbing fire escapes, jumping from building to building, climbing to the tops of trees. Jumping off the trees, jumping my bicycle over garbage cans. But what really inspired me was Superman, and Batman they were always doing stunts. I either wanted to be a Policeman, Fireman or Stuntman. My first movie I worked on was BLACK SUNDAY in 1977 where I met the first Stunt Person the Awesome Jeannie Epper. She is an Icon in the Stunt Business. What a Blessing it was to get to meet her and work with her. I have been a member in good standing with SAG Screen Actors Guild since 1979 to present. Latin Times: Tell us about any new projects you’re working on? Jay Amor: The Movie, I just got back from Santo Domingo working on a show with “True Memoirs of an International Assassin” with Andy Garcia and Kevin James its gonna be a funny Movie. 11-22-63 the assassination of JFK re-enactment. Then I just did a Bucket list Driving a Nascar for a show called “CHECKERED FLAG CHALLENGE”. I was the Stunt coordinator so I hired myself to be one of the Drivers. There is several projects in the works so soon we will be on set. Latin Times: What advice do you have for young Latinos wanting to be Stunt Actors? Jay Amor: Don’t ever give up, don't ever listen to anyone that tells you, you can’t do it. Be positive, Train and prepare yourself,