Im not knowledgeable on the Lenape peoples history. [They] have kind of taken the heat off of other actors who are just in shows. He gets really impatient with some of the I guess I can say white characters. "He was always joking on the set," Mark recalled. He has worked with Native Voices at the Autry, the only Native American Equity theatre company in the U.S., for the last 10 years. We would go see him do that multiple times a week, and Bernadette Peters was in it. . If he tells them the truth, they won't think that's a big deal. Discover Gregory Zaragoza's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. And that was my childhood, which is so crazy to think about. So it had good talks with Joe Baker about how we can really bring this character in and have it be respectful toward the Lenape storylines and all that stuff. His is a face rarely represented on TV. Gregory Zaragoza (Gregory Ray Zaragoza) was born on 23 August, 1954 in San Jose, California, USA, is an Actor. I think my mom was like, Yes, do that but also why not get a degree in business? Im like, Okay, thats not really my style, but maybe My mom definitely was the one who kept me grounded. When he was in college, then he worked with the prestigious Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Of course, representation is such a big part of my life and I want that to be the impact that I can have, but also I want people to see that Sasappis is more than the color of his skin as well. Red Bear (played with gravitas by Gregory Zaragoza) respectfully asks if he can put his father to rest on the land where he was born. There were some holes in some of the story, like the Native American policeman could have got better information out of "Jordan", who played an excellent role being just a 5 year old, if she was only 5? He is better known by his birth name. Everything else was taken away because my people were pushed out. It's just significant to one Lenape person. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. But yeah, there's still so much open and I'm really excited for the episodes that are going to be airing the rest of the season because they are so funny and they're big and exciting. "It's been so incredibly meaningful because, for me, I'm just one person in this whole creative process," he said . Ive been very blessed and privileged to have gotten a series regular at the age that I am. He has worked as an attorney, and He is about to appear in CBS highly anticipated series Ghosts. Ghosts will debut on CBS October 7, 2021. Currently, Gregory Zaragoza is 68 years, 5 months and 20 days old. Bobby Bales is a contemporary Native American artist from Taos Pueblo. #GhostsCBS pic.twitter.com/edjSF2Dn3Y, Having Sasappis be a storyteller, that was something that the Joes and Joe Baker were talking about because they wanted to make Sasappis that made sense to his character, not just making some stereotypical warrior or whatever other stereotypes there are for Native people. With that, I wanted to make sure I did the best that I could do to engage with members of the tribe. Nate is the oldest son of Gil Lujan, the small-town New Mexico sheriff who finds Jordan. Actually, we are getting some of that at the end of this season, so stay tuned for that. And when you do see this independent suspense thriller, you'll also see a young Navajo man from Shiprock in one of the major roles. As long as you love it. And my mom is a little bit more practical. I first fell in love with acting in theater when I was around three years old and my father was on Broadway doing. But also about different time periods and how even with that very big differences between all of us, we can also come together and become one big happy family," he said. My dad is always very much like, Do what you love. Along with watercolor and acrylic painting, Bobby is also an experienced drum maker. According to our Database, He has no children. It was there that he met his mentor, Randy Reinholz, who made an influential impact on Zaragozas life as well his show Off the Rails at Native Voices which was later selected to go to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. So that was something I got really excited about when I was around 18, 19. He was born in 1996, in New York City, United States of America and he celebrates his birthday consistently on May 8th. [Laughs.] .] He is well known for his diverse stories to life on stage and screen. What about Ghosts Season 2? "I hope people can see that and really see the ties between life and death because this show means so much to me and I'm just really grateful. Mark Hughes Wiki, Biography, Age, Family, Parents, Height, Wife, Children, Net Worth & More. Culpepper added that he's aware that the movie industry overlooks and under serves Native Americans. Ghosts cast features spirits from across American history. And he cameoed as Sas's dad last season in the "Ghostwriter" episode. Culpepper, producer Patrick T. Rousseau and the casting crew were conducting the audition in what looked like a huge garage. CBS recently renewed the show for Ghosts Season 2. He has worked as an attorney, and his interests and special skills including horseback riding, the Martial Arts (Kung Fu, Judo, and Karate, in which he has a Black Belt). The British troops enlist the help of local colonial . Click below to see other actors suggested for each role, and vote for who you think would play the role best. what togetherness really means through inclusion and representation, 'Ghosts' Star Romn Zaragoza Talks 'Exciting' New Episode Alongside His Father (Exclusive), Everything Coming to Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Hulu and Peacock in March 2023, 'Teen Mom' Alum Ryan Edwards Arrested Again Amid Divorce, 'Teen Mom' Star's Parents Check Into Rehab, 'The Masked Singer' Saves Contestant With First 'Ding Dong'. We now know that Ghosts Season 2 is happening. In this weeks episode of Ghosts, Sasappis (Romn Zaragoza) a young Lenape man who died over 500 years ago rediscovers his passion for storytelling while helping Sam (Rose McIver) complete the website for her new bed and breakfast in upstate New York, which she is opening with her husband, Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar). What happens when you have to spend 500 years watching everything and everyone you know disappear? Its definitely an interesting world and process of being an actor, but I guess I would just say that Im very grateful my parents were so supportive of me from a young age. I just wanted it to be another actor playing a character, and I think with the success of Rutherford Falls and with Reservation Dogs, were seeing these shows that of course, yes, have Native showrunners, but are just really good shows. I think there is just a difficulty in him and he lets that out in his sarcasm and his pessimism and those areas of his psyche. They both come from families and parents who really forced them to have practical jobsmy dad was a lawyer in addition to being an actor, and my mom is a business professor and she was very much in the business world. When Zaragoza was 3 years old, his dad, Gregory Zaragoza, played 'Chief Sitting Bull' in the original cast of the revival of "Annie Get Your Gun" on Broadway. I don't think any people here for me. Gregory Zaragoza as Hollis Green, Sue Lynn Blackbird's right-hand man Monica Barbaro as Liz Melero, a bartender at the Bad Alibi who also dated Grey Fiona Rene as Detective Kara Lee, Hoffman's partner Selwyn Huqueriza as Victor, Tookie's assistant chef Chuck Filipov as Scuzzy, the point man for an auto theft ring I just wanted it to be another actor playing a character, and I think with the success of, were seeing these shows that of course, yes, have Native showrunners, but are just really good shows. The movie follows Juan (Tenoch Huerta) and Adela (Ana de la Reguera from "Army of the Dead"), an immigrant couple from Mexico, led by their white boss, Dylan (Josh Lucas), and his pregnant wife . He heard an announcement that a cameraman was walking around taking photos and that everyone should ignore him. If you want to learn the truth, you'll just have to wait until "Jordan" is released - hopefully to local theaters - in about a year. Romnwas born to Gregory Zaragoza ( Father ) and Shirley ( Mother ). I dreamed about pursuing it, but I think when I was around 18 and didnt get into UCLA for musical theater, [where] I thought I was gonna go cause my sister went there for musical theater. I'm the image of the character, for sure. We had a really good time. It's a really powerful short film about the Modoc war. Do you have any dream guest stars that could play other members of his family? Take 30 seconds to create a completely free profile, which will allow you to: As the British and French soldiers battle for control of the American colonies in the 18th century, the settlers and native Americans are forced to take sides. One that finds Zaragoza sharing some very heartfelt and weighty scenes with his real-life father, Gregory Zaragoza best known for his roles in Last of the Mohicans, Stumptown, andYellowstone. He is from USA. Meanwhile, Mark, who graduated from Shiprock High School in May, is studying political science at the University of New Mexico and is keeping his feet on the ground. Lonewolf often puts forth a claim of Native American ancestry that involves the Oglala Lakota tribe (Sioux). Did your parents ever encourage you to find a job that was a little safer, like Sasappis father tells him in the episode? Very money-oriented, very steady job families, so my parents both wanted me and my sisters to really pursue what we wanted to pursue, and they supported us every way that they could. I think that's a really beautiful question. Thats not me, so I would love to bring someone in. So they brought in Joe Baker, who is this amazing resource and amazing guy, who is enrolled in the Delaware Tribe. But there are so many other native artists that are part of this project as well that I love highlighting. Mariachi trumpeter. Oh my goodness, I would love all of my friends and family to just be in the show! ", He's hoping his next audition and movie role will be in "New Moon," the sequel to last year's box office hit, "Twilight.". I think there's some beautiful moments of him speaking out to people who otherwise wouldn't have been around someone like Sas. Your dad, Gregory Zaragoza, is also an accomplished stage and screen actor. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. And also Jim Rementer worked on the project for a bit [during last season's "Ghostwriter" episode]. Zaragoza is happy to give more diversity to US television shows in Ghosts. After a near-death experience . So is that also something that's important when you're talking about representation? Gregory Zaragoza Actor & Lawyer Beverly Hills, California, United States 268 followers 264 connections Join to view profile Gregory Zaragoza New York University Websites Experience Check. "My dad has never played my father professionally so that was really exciting to actually have that experience," he said. Roman Zaragoza is 26 years old as now 2022. He is a member of famous Actor with the age 68 years old group. So that was something I got really excited about when I was around 18, 19. It happens after living hundreds of years with other spirits like Flower (Sheila Carrasco). info_outline. He had second thoughts as soon as he arrived at the audition and saw "all these beautiful people. [They] have kind of taken the heat off of other actors who are just in shows. Click the AdBlock Plus button on your browser and select Enabled on this site. We'll see what new beings come into the house. I don't want to be playing these stereotypes. But it feels so good to have people really excited about the show and have people excited to see more. by Gregory Zaragoza. I'm like, "OK, but I'm more than just an Asian nerd." Gregory Zaragoza - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday. In an attempt to save a tree that meant something to him when he was alive and is also one of the few remaining evidences of his existence he convinces his clairvoyant human housemate Sam (Rose McIver) that it cannot be cut down because it's a significant tree to the Lenape people. "He's still very cynical. She notes that the actor's mother is Taiwanese/American and his father a mix of Mexican-American and Native-American. Premiering with back-to-back episodes on CBS last Thursday, "Ghosts" attempts to recreate the BBC One sitcom of the same name in an American setting. ", About a year and a half ago Lenni Davey, his agent, phoned him to come to Albuquerque to audition for the part of Nate in "Jordan.". Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Contents 1 Biography 2 On Criminal Minds 3 Filmography 4 External Links Biography Gregory Cruz has both Mexican and Apache Chiricahua heritage. 2021 by Romn Zaragoza. Ans. Romn Zaragozas relationship status is not known. As a director, Zaragoza most recently co-directed a music video entitled Change Your Name for artist Raye Zaragoza, one of his two sisters, which was inspired by their mothers life and the intersectionality of changing names during the immigration process. Eighteen-year-old Shelby Lincoln Mark - he's dropping the "Shelby" so look for "Lincoln Mark" in the credits - plays the part of Nate Lujan. I didnt feel like the people that I saw in film and TV were full-fledged, three-dimensional characters sometimes, so I just really want people to see that Sasappis is a three-dimensional character. Romns height and weight are not found anywhere on the internet. Ultimately, information technology leads to a sweet and moving final sequence in which Sam and the other ghosts give Sasappis a stage to share some stories like he used to with his dad (who is also played past real-life father Gregory Zaragoza). View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. But it took three months before he was notified that he got the part in "Jordan.". In a recent Zoom interview, Zaragoza who is of Akimel Ootham, Mexican, Japanese and Taiwanese descent spoke about the evolution of his own love for storytelling, the serendipitous way his own father, Gregory, was written into the show, and the ways in which creatives behind the scenes have worked to honor the cultural specificities of the Lenape people. That was a really powerful chain of events that happened and I'm really grateful for the Joes [showrunners] Joe Port and Joe Wiseman for having these really good conversations about what we needed to do to go forward with Sasappis after the pilot. Specifically with Isaac [Brandon Scott Jones' American Revolution captain], where he sometimes has to put him in his place. Madeleine Stowe, Gregory Zaragoza, Michael Mann, Eric A. Hurley, Edward Blatchford, Thomas John McGowan, Tracey Ellis, Ned Dowd, Mark Joy, Benton Jennings, Bonnie Timmermann, . I don't want to ever put it out there that I am Lenape. My dad, for most of his career, was playing very stereotypical Native characters who were usually written by non-Native people. If youre poor, who cares? Maybe there was another ghost who was in the house who got "sucked off" to the great beyond? We have a Native writer, a consultant, and we even had an amazing language expert for this episode by the name of Jim Rementer, so he was great. By the time the audition ended, Mark felt like he'd had fun, but was surprised when the casting director told him immediately afterward that he did "good.". He is currently playing the character Sasappis in the CBS comedy sitcom Ghosts. His father's name is Gregory Zaragoza and his mother's name is Shirley. We want to clarify that his net worth is approx $500 K. Romn Zaragoza lives in Fishers, Indiana, United States. 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