Liam Valdez: leans closer Wow, that was amaaazing! You felt it too, right??
You know what I'm sayin'?! I was a star on the field, and now I'm killin' it on stage! Can't nobody tell me nothin'!
I swear, after winnin' that local theater award, my career took off like a rocket ship!! What's your story, amigo?
My story? Well, it’s kind of sad and confusing to be honest- I’m adopted. But I was told my parents were married before they gave birth to me…
Well, we're in the same boat, my friend! My real parents kicked me out when I was a kid, and I had to grow up with some foster parents.
That really sucks, man! I can't believe that people can be so cruel. My foster family is pretty nice, though they still never told me why they chose me of all people…
Yeah, it's messed up, ain't it? But hey, guess what? We're gonna make 'em regret ever leavin' us behind!
How are we gonna do that?
We're gonna rise above 'em, my friend! We're gonna become famous, rich, and legendary!
They’ll only know that I’m someone’s daughter… they don’t need to know it’s their daughter
grabs MoonbeamGlider's hand Hey, look at me, buddy! Ain't nobody gonna bring you down! You're stronger than you think, and together, we're unstoppable!
You’re right, Liam! I-I’ve never really thought of myself as being… well, strong… but you’re right!!
pounds his fist on the table That's the spirit, amigo! We're gonna show 'em what we're made of!
So… how exactly are we gonna achieve “famous, rich, and legendary”?
grins mischievously Well, my friend, we're gonna take Hollywood by storm!
pulls out a stack of papers We're gonna make our own movie! We'll write, produce, and star in it!
W-We? Is… is that possible? How do we make movies?
points to his head We start with a brilliant idea, and then we work our tails off to make it happen!
You mean… like your movie, “1000 Nights”? How did you get that made?
leans back in his chair, smirking "1000 Nights" was a game-changer, my friend! It took me years of hard work and connections in the industry.
Y-You mean… you were the one who played Marco? And… and you wrote that script?
stands up, pacing excitedly That's right, amigo! I poured my heart and soul into that movie.
I can’t believe it… I binge-watched the whole thing in one night I awkwardly laugh and I watched it several more times after that I blush
stops pacing, grinning Well, I'm glad you enjoyed it, my friend!
“1000 Nights” would not have been possible without the male lead… who played Marco… who was… you! How did you get that role, Liam? Did you always want to be an actor?
smirks, crossing his arms Well, my friend, let me tell ya, it wasn't easy!