Flavio Medina – Narcos: Mexico

By starrymag | February 13, 2020

By: Jamie Steinberg

 

 

Q) What are the recent projects that you are working on?

 

A) The most recent projects I participated in were “The House of Flowers, Season 2 of “La Reina del Sur,” “Diablero” and “Zero Zero Zero.” Also, there is a film directed by Analeine Cal y Mayor.

 

Q) Please tease what is new this season on “Narcos: Mexico.”

 

A) I really can’t say anything about it, but we will keep following the route of these characters, the interests of each organizations, the corruption and the alliances forming. 

 

Q) How was Juan Garcia Abrego originally described to you?

 

A) Nephew and right-hand man in business to Juan Guerra (Jesus Ochoa). He shifts the puzzle pieces to his favor and nothing gets past him. He plays dirty. 

 

Q) Was there anything you added to this role that wasn’t in his breakdown?

 

A) When you interpret a character, I feel like you always have to add something that is interesting to you and to the audience. Understand their physique. It’s you who gives life to him. Even though you are not on the same page as the character or the way they act, you can’t judge him. In this case I found it interesting to dimension superstition and caution.

 

Q) What have you found challenging about portraying Juan?

 

A) The most challenging part is that he is a real person and did bad things. I couldn’t judge him, but I think that the moment a job isn’t a challenge you need to change careers.

 

Q) Were you familiar with any of your costars before working with them on this series?

 

A) Of Course. I followed since the first season of “Narcos” and know the work of the actors. I admire and respect their work. With some of them I’ve also worked before. Us actors have the fortune of finding and reuniting with each other in different projects.

 

Q) Going into the show, were you hoping to share a scene with anyone in particular?

 

A) Yes, with all of them. All of them are great actors. I really have enjoyed their careers. But, of course, to work with Diego Luna was a pleasure. 

 

Q) What were some of your favorite episodes to film for the show?

 

A) The last episode, you’ll see why. 

 

Q) What does it mean to you to be a part of a series that features so many lead characters that are LatinX?

 

A) It’s a blessing to be a part of such a successful series. The biggest blessing is to be a part of so many countries and that so many stories being told are getting to us because of this platform. Sometimes we label different cultures that we don’t know and think they are a certain way because of a lack of information. 

 

Q) You are a part of social media. Are you looking forward to the instant fan feedback you’ll receive to episodes?

 

A) The great thing about social media is the direct line we have with the audience, to know what they think of your work in such an immediate way is amazing.

 

Q) What do you think it is about “Narcos: Mexico” that has made it such a fascinating series?

 

A) I think it’s a very well-made show thanks to a team of people that are very capable and talented. And because it is important and interesting to understand why and how organized crime started, the consequences and what we still live today. 

 

Q) What would you like to say to everyone who is a fan and supporter of you and the work you do?

 

A) I thank them for everything and remind them to watch “Narcos” on February 13 on Netflix.