Veronica talks to Josh Dela Cruz, the new host of the brand-new remake, “Blue’s Clues & You!,” on Nickelodeon. Joining him is the co-creator and co-executive producer Angela Santomero.
Video Content: Angela Santomero and Josh Dela Cruz (2019)
SIDEWALKS host Veronica Castro talks to “Blue’s Clues & You!” co-creator Angela Santomero and new host Josh Dela Cruz. They talk about Santomero creating the original “Blue’s Clues,” how the audition went for the new host, and Dela Cruz’s career.
Mini-Biographies:
Born in The Bronx, New York, Angela C. Santomero is a co-creator and co-executive producer of the original “Blue’s Clues,” as well as spin-off “Blue’s Room,” and the remake “Blue’s Clues & You!” Additionally, she is the creator, executive producer and head writer for PBS Kids’ series “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” PBS’ “Super Why!,” Amazon’s Creative “Galaxy and Wishenpoof,” and Netflix’s “Charlie’s Colorforms City.” Ms. Santomero serves as the Chief Creative Officer of 9 Story Media Group. As a published author, she wrote books, such as “Preschool Clues: Raising Smart, Inspired and Engaged Kids in a Screen-Filled World” and “Radical Kindness: The Life-Changing Power of Giving and Receiving.” Ms. Santomerois is the recipient of a Peabody award, an Emmy Award, two TCA awards and several Parents’ Choice Gold and Silver Awards.
Raised in New Jersey, Joshua Dela Cruz is Josh, the latest host of Nickelodeon’s “Blue’s Clues & You!” Before getting the hosting position, he appeared in Disney’s Broadway production of “Aladdin” as the understudy for Aladdin and as a member of the ensemble. His other theatre credits include David Byrne’s “Here Lies Love” and “Merrily We Roll Along.” On TV, Dela Cruz appeared on CBS’ “Bull” and ABC’s “Time After Time.”
Interview Credits:
Recorded: November 4, 2019
Host / Producer: Veronica Castro
Editor: Richard R. Lee
Special Thanks To: Nickelodeon