Norma and I have been friends for many years. Our friendship began during an audition, and we’ve stayed in touch ever since, discussing how the entertainment business has changed over time. We cover topics like what they expect of an actor when they are auditioning, working on a self-tape or going into the casting office, and how long it usually takes to complete an audition from start to finish. This episode gives you an idea of what to expect if you’re interested in pursuing a career in acting.
Born on Governors Island, New York County, New York, actress Norma Maldonado has had a love for acting since childhood. She is of Puerto Rican and Spanish heritage. Norma’s father, Juan Arturo Maldonado, was in Air America for the US Air Force. Her family frequently relocated and required her to adapt to many new surroundings.
She has starred in dozens of film and television projects including Showtime’s Hombre, The Good Doctor, Recurring Guest Star on Jane the Virgin and The Fosters. She had guest roles in The Librarians. Superior Donuts, Amazon’s Mad Dogs, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, The Closer among many others. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Puerto Rico and completed one year of clinical psychology at Albizu University. Later, she went on to earn a Masters in Communications from the University of Georgia.
Over the years, she developed an ear for languages and accents. Her fluency in English, Spanish and Serbian has helped open doors to many interesting roles, including that of a rape counselor in a short film for the United Nations. She helps St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Susan G. Komen Foundation, and groups working to stop the sex trafficking of children and young people.
Sonia Iris Lozada acting experience. Oops! Forgot to ask one of my friends to do the podcast. I decided I’d tell you about some films and TV shows and my experience with them. I basically just go through a few on my resume which you can catch on my 
Happy New Year! It’s that time of the year where most of us reflect on what we did or didn’t do in 2022. Looking forward to an upward emotion in 2023. I’m hopeful. Even though, like many others, I’ve had a challenging year in various aspects of my life. I feel hopeful and excited about the new year. It might be a dream, but I’m okay with it. We need to flourish with possibilities.
Rick Garcia, Singer/Songwriter and I have been friends for many years and I just had no idea how much he’s done in music, film and TV. Listen to this informative interview and learn what it takes to be successful.
Uli Bella is a founding member of the music group, Ozomatli. He and I have been friends for many years and I was excited to interview him for the show. We talk about the new album Marching On and its singles: El Destino & Marching On. Ozomatli’s journey from the formation of the group to the current core members. Their music collaborations with Gaby Moreno, Lisa Lisa and B-Real of Cypress Hill.
The premier episode of Overheard at Chica’s Café is honored to present Jerry Bell. A legendary singer and martial artist. We discuss how he got started in both martial arts and as a singer. We have a great treat as he sings the song Just Believe in Love!
Welcome to Overheard at Chica’s Café, Where Friends Meet is an entertainment podcast. After producing two other podcasts, Poetic Resurrection, which is An introspective look at life and our Perceptions and Beliefs. It’s a self-help poetry site and Chica and the Man, As Unscripted as it Gets, is about two podcasters, Alex and Sonia who talk about anything that comes to mind on the day of the recording.
Overheard at Chica’s Café came about from my other podcast called