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Alternatino with Arturo Castro is an American sketch comedy television series, created by and starring Arturo Castro, which premiered on June 18, 2019 on Comedy Central. The series is executive produced by Castro, Jay Martel, Nick Jasenovec, Sam Saife, David Martin, Jon Thoday, and Richard Allen-Turner.
Alternatino with Arturo Castro: Created by Arturo Castro. With Arturo Castro, Seaton Smith, Chris Triana, Chet Siegel. A sketch show based on Arturo's experiences as a Latino millennial in the United States.
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- 2019-06-18
- Comedy
- Arturo Castro, Seaton Smith, Chris Triana
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- The Performance
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“I just find it funny, having to explain things to the old guard,” Castro says. “This is sort of a testament to how great this younger generation is about inclusion. We wanted the sketch to be about prom, which would mean the son would be a little older, but then this kid [Kyle Sutton] came in, and he was perfect. He looks so young that we had to c...
“Particularly with younger actors, it’s important that they understand the material. They have to understand it if they’re going to have a take on it,” Castro says, discussing Sutton. “When we were shooting this, we were like, ‘Okay, so just act as if you’re explaining this to somebody for the first time,’ and he had such a natural instinct of gent...
“When it comes to which intention we wrote with, it didn’t cross our mind that it was going to come across as anti-political correctness,” Castro says. “This show is completely forpolitical correctness. We’re trying to dispel ignorance about Latino culture. We’re an inclusive show, and the writers room reflects that as well. So hopefully it shows t...
Jun 11, 2019 · Castro originally created Alternatino as a web series in 2015 as a way to show off the startling range of talents he picked up over the years as a dramatic stage actor, comedian and TV host....
Jun 18, 2019 · An interview with actor and “Broad City” alum Arturo Castro about his new Comedy Central sketch show, “Alternatino,” building a team for the show, and his advice for aspiring comedians.
- Kenneth Arthur
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Castro created and starred in Comedy Central's Alternatino with Arturo Castro, a sketch comedy show centering on life as a modern Latino man. The show premiered in June 2019 and ran for one season. Influences. Castro cites Eddie Izzard, Robin Williams, [citation needed] and Al Pacino as major acting and comedic influences. Filmography
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Jun 24, 2019 · The 'Broad City' star gets personal with his new Comedy Central sketch series, 'Alternatino With Arturo Castro' — and says it's all about showing the diversity of Latinx experiences
