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FX Mayans M.C. Season 2: Behind the Cut: Antonio Jaramillo

Antonio Jamarillo
Mayans M.C. “Riz”

We’ve had some wonderful interviews with the talented actor, Antonio Jaramillo. Now FX Mayans M.C. has shared a behind the scene video featuring Jaramillo. The video is very insightful into Antonio Jaramillo himself and on the universal truths that inform his character, Riz. It’s an outsider looking for connection in the club.

Now watch the video below. Mayans M.C. Tuesdays at 10P ET/PT on FX.

Antonio Jaramillo and Anna in the Tropics

Antonio Jaramillo in Anna in the Tropics

We don’t cover live theatre often, but when a friend is involved, we have to support.

Our friend and supporter Antonio Jaramillo (Mayans M.C, Shades of Blue), is starring in Cuban-American playwright Nilo Cruz’ Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, Anna in the Tropics, Sultry heat and Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina combine in this production, sparking rich fantasies, broken dreams, passion and adultery.

Jaramillo is a great lover of the theater, even though most people only know him from film and television. Any chance he gets, he’s on the stage. Anna in the Tropics is his latest work adventure.

I asked him about the character he was playing, the challenges to the role, and what he liked about the character. He said, “I’m playing the role of Cheché! Originally I was going to play the role of Juan Julian “The Lector” but after reviewing the play I thought the role of Cheché is more fun and more challenging as he completely unravels within the story.”

We even got in a small update on Mayans M.C., the hit spin-off of Sons of Anarchy where Jaramillo plays “Michael ‘Riz’ Ariza”. He told us, “Literally the second week after we open the play, Anna In The Tropics, we begin shooting the second season of Mayans M.C.! In other words, I am going crazy trying to navigate the show and the play.”

Jaramillo on Mayans M.C. set

Anna In The Tropics also stars Steve Wilcox, Jill Remez, Presciliana Esparolini, Javi Mulero, Jade Santana, Christopher Cedeno, and Byron Quiros. It is directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera and produced by Martha Demson and the Openfist Theatre Company.

You can check it out at Openfist Theatre in Atwater Village, 3269 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles CA 90039. For more info and tickets, check out openfist.org. Opens May 3 and runs through June 8. — A.O.

Antonio Jaramillo Talks Mayans M.C.

Antonio Jaramillo, Mayans M.C., Kurt Sutter, Clayton Cardenas, Edward James Olmos, Sarah Bolger, Michael Irby, Carla Baratta, Raoul Max Trujillo, Richard Cabral, Danny Pino, Emilio Rivera,Frankie Loyal, Joseph Lucero, Vincent Rocco Vargas, Maurice Compte, Gino Vento, Tony Plana, Ada Maris, Elgin James, Norberto Barba, Angela María Ortíz S., Angela Ortíz

Top: Antonio Jaramillo and daughter Sofia.
Bottom: Jaramillo and Angela Ortíz
©2018 Angela María Ortíz S.

I caught up with actor Antonio Jaramillo; he’s someone I really enjoy talking to. I love his passion for his craft. You’ll see him soon as “Michael ‘Riz’ Ariza,” on FX Mayans M.C. We talked about how this role came to him and what we should expect from the show. It was a lively conversation and you can listen in on it.

Antonio Jaramillo, Mayans M.C., Kurt Sutter, Clayton Cardenas, Edward James Olmos, Sarah Bolger, Michael Irby, Carla Baratta, Raoul Max Trujillo, Richard Cabral, Danny Pino, Emilio Rivera,Frankie Loyal, Joseph Lucero, Vincent Rocco Vargas, Maurice Compte, Gino Vento, Tony Plana, Ada Maris, Elgin James, Norberto Barba, Angela Ortiz

Antonio Jaramillo

Here’s a little background on “Riz,” El Secretario of the Mayans M.C., Santo Padre Charter. A Santo Padre local, Riz’ broken upbringing on the border equipped him well to navigate the outlaw world with diplomacy and cunning. Riz loves his hair as much as his motorcycle.

Mayans M.C., Clayton Cardenas, Edward James Olmos, Sarah Bolger, Michael Irby, Carla Baratta, Antonio Jaramillo, Raoul Max Trujillo, Richard Cabral, Danny Pino, Emilio Rivera, Frankie Loyal, Joseph Lucero, Vincent Rocco Vargas, Maurice Compte, Gino Vento, Tony Plana, Ada Maris, Kurt Sutter, Elgin James, Norberto Barba, Sons of AnarchyMayans M.C. is the next chapter in Kurt Sutter’s award-winning Sons of Anarchy saga. Set in a post-Jax Teller world, Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes (JD Pardo) is fresh out of prison and a prospect in the Mayans M.C. charter on the Cali/Mexi border. Now, EZ must carve out his new identity in a town where he was once the golden boy with the American Dream in his grasp.

The series also stars Clayton Cardenas, Edward James Olmos, Sarah Bolger, Michael Irby, Carla Baratta, Raoul Max Trujillo, Richard Cabral, and Danny Pino. Recurring stars include Emilio Rivera,Frankie Loyal, Joseph Lucero, Vincent Rocco Vargas, Maurice Compte, Gino Vento, Tony Plana, andAda Maris.

Mayans M.C. was co-created by Sutter and Elgin James. Norberto Barba has directed three of the episodes. The series is executive produced by Sutter and Barba, with James as co-executive producer. All 10 episodes of the first season are already in the can, ready for its audience. It premieres Tuesday, September 4 at 10/9C.

Once You’re In, There’s No Out, Mayans M.C.

Mayans M.C., Clayton Cardenas, Edward James Olmos, Sarah Bolger, Michael Irby, Carla Baratta, Antonio Jaramillo, Raoul Max Trujillo, Richard Cabral, Danny Pino, Emilio Rivera, Frankie Loyal, Joseph Lucero, Vincent Rocco Vargas, Maurice Compte, Gino Vento, Tony Plana, Ada Maris, Kurt Sutter, Elgin James, Norberto Barba, Sons of AnarchyMayans M.C. is the next chapter in Kurt Sutter’s award-winning Sons of Anarchy saga. The plot: set in a post-Jax Teller world, Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes (JD Pardo) is fresh out of prison and a prospect in the Mayans M.C. charter on the Cali/Mexi border. Now, EZ must carve out his new identity in a town where he was once the golden boy with the American Dream in his grasp. 

The series also stars Clayton Cardenas, Edward James Olmos, Sarah Bolger, Michael Irby, Carla Baratta, Antonio Jaramillo, Raoul Max Trujillo, Richard Cabral, and Danny Pino. Recurring stars include Emilio Rivera, Frankie Loyal, Joseph Lucero, Vincent Rocco Vargas, Maurice Compte, Gino Vento, Tony Plana, and Ada Maris. 

Norberto Barba directs the first two episodes. The series is executive produced by Sutter and Barba, with Elgin James as co-executive producer. The 10-episode first season is produced by Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions.

Watch the OFFICIAL TRAILER below. The series premiere’s on Tuesday, September 4 at 10P ET/PT on FX.