Exclusive Interview

Hello Jose.   My name is Patty, and I would like to thank you for taking the time to meet with me today.  Your fans are very much looking forward to reading more about you and what you're up to.  So, without further ado....here we go.

Patty: How did you break into acting?

Jose: Well it's been my dream since I was a kid. After high school I tried to pursue it but I had other things going on. It took me a few years. I was in my early twenties when I went full steam ahead and started taking classes, getting work as an extra, and eventually getting my first role. I basically answered casting calls until someone gave me shot.

Patty: How old were you when you starred in your first role, either television or movie?

Jose: I was 23. It was a very low budget independent film in Arizona. It was a great experience and a good start.

Patty: What was the hardest thing about your first acting job?

Jose: If anything I was just nervous. Very anxious but nervous. But I wouldn't have called any of it hard.

Patty: What was the easiest thing about your first acting job?

Jose: The easiest thing was being ready to go. Like I said I was very anxious and ready to bust my butt and help out in any way. But I don't even consider what I do a job, so it being easy or hard have nothing to do with it for me.

Patty: Who did you work with in your first film?

Jose: It all consisted of Arizona talent. Just a group of people who wanted to make a movie and we did it. Like I said, very low budget stuff. Arizona has so much talent so I stuck with certain people who wanted to make it happen as much as I did.

Patty: What made you decide to stay with acting, versus any other career?

Jose: I've never thought of anything else. When ever I would go and try something else, I'd find myself day dreaming about acting and movies all day. There was no way I was going to put my self in a position where I was going to look back down the road and say, what if? This is my life, and it's the only one I'm ever going to have. This is what I want.

Patty: What is it like working with Todd Bridges?

Jose: Todd is great. I've had the pleasure of working with him on two projects, "I Got Five On It" which is now in video stores nation wide. And we just did an untitled vampire film, both films with the Quiroz Brothers. (www.pumpkinpatchpictures.com)  He's a very funny guy and it was great to just sit back and watch him work. He has been in the business a long time. He has some great stories.

Patty: What was it like making Hood of the Living Dead?

Jose: "Hood of the Living Dead" is another Quiroz Brothers film. It was a blast. It's a zombie film so there was a lot of make-up, blood, and gore. Very fun stuff.

Patty: What was the most exciting part of working on Indebted?

Jose: Just the overall process. I wrote it, casted, starred in it, and directed it. So instead of just concentrating about my performance, I was on top of everything from the writing of the script to the editing, and everything in the middle. But it's only a 15 minute short so I started with something small. I had a good team working with me so I was very fortunate. My DP, my editor, my cast, and my crew made it easy for me. It has gotten into four film festivals up to this point so all the hard work is paying off. I'm very pleased with my little movie.

Patty: People watch movies and assume that acting is easy.  Just how tedious is it to act out a scene?   In other words, how long does a normal scene take to shoot?  What about acting scenes?  How much does it take out of you to do one?

Jose: Interesting question...I guess for some acting is easy. There are a lot of actors who would tell you they aren't acting. I like to think of it as just being in the situation. I'm method so I like to get into it as much as possible. But every single project and character is going to be different. Some productions rehearse and some don't. And that can always effect the amount of time it takes to get things done. And it always depends on what kind of time frame the production has. Some productions have to get there filming done in a week, three weeks, and some have months. These days it depends on what you're shooting on as well. When you're working with film, it's very costly so these scenes have to be shot in a certain amount of takes and you have to move on. Most independent films use Digital cameras so it isn't as expensive. But overall, it just depends on what kind of schedule the production happens to have.

Patty: Can you tell us a bit about the tattoo on your back?  What inspired it?  Did you get it all at once, or a little at a time?  Is it just for looks or is there a personal reasoning behind it?

Jose: My tattoo took about 6 years total. There's a very special meaning to it, also very personal. The only way I could describe it is...it's a story.

Patty: Can you tell us a little about "The Devil's Playhouse", the production you helped co-write?

Jose: "The Devil's Playhouse" is a feature film that is currently in post-production. I co-wrote it and played a small part in it as well. My partner Ben Juhl over at Twilightshow Entertainment and I got together and came up with this crazy story that we are very proud of. Everything is coming together really nice. It'll be done in early 2006. You can check out it's status and trailer at (www.twilightshow.com)

Patty: What do you think, out of the many acting credits to your name, was your ideal movie role?  Who was your main co-star?  Who directed you?  What character did you play?

Jose: That's a tough question. I can't answer that question. I look back and I just really appreciate everyone who gave me a chance, every director who gave me a part in their project. I don't care if it was a no-budget short shot on a cam-corder, it's meant so much to me to be in every single one of my projects. I appreciate every actor who hung in the trenches with me working all day and night on independent projects for free. I don't even have words to explain how much I appreciate Jose and Ed Quiroz. They gave a guy from South Chandler a chance to come to California and work on the next level. I just can't pin point one project and I don't want to ever do that. No matter how far I go, I'll never forget how I got there.

Patty: Let's peek into your mind a bit.  What types of things do you enjoy doing as a hobby?

Jose: I don't consider working out a hobby but that's what I love to do more than anything else. I've really been into writing screenplays. I have a lot of ideas in my head and putting them on paper is such a good feeling, like you're releasing something from inside of you. I've gotten a lot better at it. I like playing video games but only sports games.

Patty: What positive qualities/attributes do you feel you have gained by becoming an actor?

Jose: I'd say paying attention, listening. Making sure everything is right before you do something, making sure everything is the way it's supposed to be.

Patty: If you had the opportunity, what one thing would you change about your life?

Jose: Well I could use a really good agent right now. I'm due. I've gotten this far on my own. I've been out here grinding all these years getting all my parts on my own. I haven't complained, I just keep going full steam ahead. But I could really use some professional help to get me to that next level. All I need is that one person to take a chance on me.

Patty: Can you tell us anything about any upcoming projects?

Jose: Well "Machined" has been getting some really great press. So that film will be released in 2006. If you're one of the few who haven't seen the trailer, you have to check it out at www.machinedthemovie.com  - I'm going to work with the director of Machined, Craig McMahon, again on his next project "Sport Kill" (www.sportkill.com)  I have two more projects coming up this year with the Quiroz Brothers. We're doing a serial killer film in October. I just got back from Colorado working on a film called "The 49th Line" (www.49thline.com) In early 2006 a movie I'm filming,"Asylum Alcatraz" goes into production on Alcatraz. And I am producing another short film called "Hesitance" here pretty soon.

Patty: Well, Jose, thank you again for taking the time to visit with us today.  I believe we'll wrap it up here and save some of our intrigue for another time, hmm?  We appreciate you greatly.

Jose: No, thank you. I really appreciate everything Rising Stars has done for me and my web site. I appreciate everything.

Well folks, there you have it.  A peek into the life and career of Jose Rosete.  Keep checking his web site, because I'm certain with all that he's been involved in and all that he has planned for the future, we'll have much more to talk about soon.

Ever yours,

Patty G.
Rising Stars Internet/Media Writer