Mauricio Mendoza is a talented actor and producer. He is co-founder of True Form Films INC., and Shortcut2Hollywood. Mauricio has starred in many notable films and tv-series in the entertainment industry. He currently has some great projects in the works that are officially confirmed! Read our exclusive interview with Mauricio Mendoza below:
Q: Where are you originally from and where are you located now on the map?
![](https://celebztreasure.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/mauricio-mendoza-126-1024x683.jpg)
Mauricio Mendoza – A: I was born in Davis, CA, but my parents are from Bogota, Colombia. From 3 to 12 years old, I lived in Colombia. I currently reside in Los Angeles, CA, in Sherman Oaks.
Q: Mauricio, you are known for starring in a variety of popular TV series and films for top network channels, including Resurrection Blvd, Blow, Reboot,Law & Order, Criminal Minds and many more! What would you say motivates and inspires you to be the best at your profession and do you have a top 3 favorite actors, filmmakers, or directors that you would like to work with in the business?
![](https://celebztreasure.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/yeniffer-behrens-188-862x1024.jpg)
Mauricio Mendoza – A: When I saw actor Raul Julia doing Shakespeare, musical theater, and movies, I said I wanted to be just like him. So I went and trained. I have two degrees, one of which is a BFA in Musical Theater and the other is a MFA in Classical Theater.
![](https://celebztreasure.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/mauricio-mendoza-123-1024x373.jpg)
Favorite actors:
Raul Julia
Hugh Jackman
Denzel Washington
Q: What is your fav genre in film ( Drama, Comedy,Action, a little bit of all) ?
![](https://celebztreasure.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/mauricio-mendoza-122-1024x576.jpg)
Mauricio Mendoza – A: All of the above.
![](https://celebztreasure.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/mauricio-mendoza-113-1024x683.jpg)
Q: Can you share with us something people may not know about you? Any hobbies or other secret talents you have and or like to do in your spare time?
![](https://celebztreasure.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/mauricio-mendoza-108-683x1024.jpg)
Mauricio Mendoza – A: Most people know that I like to nap during part of my day. I believe in it, and It’s part of my health regimen. I love to time travel.
Q: What are some projects that you’ve just wrapped up recently or that you’re currently working on now?
![](https://celebztreasure.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/mauricio-mendoza-107-691x1024.jpg)
Mauricio Mendoza – A: Through our company, True Form Films, Inc., we have developed our passion project, “Her Choices’ which will go into production March of 2023.
I partnered up, developed, and created a television show with actor and director Michael Delorenzo, which we are shopping around now. It’s called “Below The Belt.”
I’m recurring on Hulu’s show “Reboot.”
![](https://celebztreasure.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/unnamed-2-1024x768.jpg)
I’ve completed working on Tim Allen’s new series for Disney+ The Santa Clauses, where I play Papai Noel and also wrapped “Shrapnel” with Jason Patric
![](https://celebztreasure.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/mauricio-mendoza-119-1024x768.jpg)
At the start of the year, I produced a film in Mexico called “Final Vow” for Grandave Productions; I also acted in it.
People will also see me in a State Farm commercial running now.
My next acting job is in 2 films “Ruthless “ starring Dermot Mulroney, and “Gringo Hunters’ which will be filmed in Mexico.
Q: How would you explain your year so far in one word?
![](https://celebztreasure.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/mauricio-mendoza-115-974x1024.jpg)
Mauricio Mendoza – A: BLESSED.
![](https://celebztreasure.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/yeniffer-behrens-189-823x1024.jpg)
Q: What are your official social sites on the web we can follow ?
![](https://celebztreasure.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/mauricio-mendoza-105-1024x734.jpg)
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0579331/