Wilmer Valderrama returns to our TV show! Host Veronica Castro talks with the “NCIS” star about being a new parent, his career, being Zorro and Red Nose Day.
Video Content: Wilmer Valderrama (2022)
SIDEWALKS host Veronica Castro talks to returning guest Wilmer Valderrama (“That ’70s Show,” “NCIS”) about being a parent, career start, Red Nose Day, podcast and more.
Since its inception, Red Nose Day has raised more than $275 million to help end child poverty and has positively impacted the lives of 30 million children. This beloved yearly tradition raises money and awareness to prevent childhood poverty and ensure children living in poverty are healthy, safe and educated.
Please note: This online version of the interview is slightly different than how it appeared on the TV episode.
Mini-Biography:
Born in Miami, Florida, Wilmer Valderrama is an actor, producer and singer. Known for his role as Fez in the long-running sitcom, “That ’70s Show,” he also played Carlos Madrigal in “From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series,” voiced the character of Manny in the children’s show “Handy Manny,” played Detective Efrem Vega in “Awake,” was Lt. Will Blake in “Minority Report,” and currently plays Special Agent Nicholas “Nick” Torres on the hot CBS series, “NCIS.” Valderrama was the host of MTV’s “Yo Momma” and had recurring roles in “Royal Pains,” “Raising Hope,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “The Ranch.” Some of his film projects include “Party Monster,” “Beauty Shop,” “Fast Food Nation,” “ Unaccompanied Minors,” “Zoom,” “Larry Crowne,” and “The Adderall Diaries.” As a musical performer, he released the song, “The Way I Fiesta,” as his alter ego Eduardo Fresco in 2011.
Interview Credits:
Recorded: May 10, 2022
Host / Producer: Veronica Castro
Editor: Richard R. Lee
Special Thanks To: Walgreens, Comic Relief US