A conversation with Dionicio Virvez on his story of breaking past barriers, stereotypes and discrimination as he forged his own path into the Hollywood film and entertainment industry. We talked how martial arts was foundational in his journey, how he overcame these barriers through faith and a bit of luck, getting his first paid job to finally transitioning into bigger productions and still maintain a successful career as an Indigenous Mayan actor. Dionicio Virvez is an American actor and Producer of Guatemalan Native-American descent. He is known for playing various Native American roles. He starred in the National Geographic television series Is it Real? and had a recurring role as a Ghost Nation Warrior in the HBO television series Westworld. More recently, he played an Indigenous Elder in the upcoming movie Killers of the Flower Moon directed by Martin Scorsese. Dionicio Virvez also served as Executive Producer for various Awards specials, including 15th Annual American Society of Young Musicians benefit concert & awards, The 11th Annual Minority Motion Picture Awards and The 13th Annual Diversity Awards. Follow Dionicio
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