Juan Escobedo

Juan Escobedo is a classically trained actor filmmaker photographer and advocate celebrated for his dynamic performances and socially impactful work Born and raised in San Diego he developed a deep passion for storytelling that led him to study Theater with an emphasis on Directing at California State University Los Angeles Cal State LA Escobedos classical training and artistic versatility have made him a soughtafter director photographer and performer His acting credits span film television and theater including a notable role in the Amazon episodic series Trayizon as Detective Lovos On stage he has delivered memorable performances in productions that highlight his ability to embody characters with depth and authenticity in Spanish and English As a photographer he brings a keen eye for detail and emotion capturing powerful images that reflect his connection to culture community and the human experience In addition to his work as an actor and photographer Escobedo is a dedicated filmmaker and advocate creating projects that address important social issues such as domestic violence mental health and cultural identity He is currently directing the documentary Las Promotoras Against Violence is a documentary that delves into the challenges and triumphs of these community health advocates showcasing their tireless efforts to educate and empower their neighborhoods Each member of the Promotoras has a personal connection to the cause having overcome the trauma of sexual assault or domestic violence themselves Juan also cowrote Mari and Mary and is cowriting two other scripts and pilot with Jeff Lee Ranson His short film Marisol which he wrote and directed was OSCARqualified and recognized for its excellence with the script acquired by the Margaret Herrick Library in 2018 for research purposes The film also won Best Director Best Film and Best Actress at the San Diego Movie Awards held at the Museum of Photographic Arts MOPA in San Diego