What motivated you to become an actor?
I was looking for a home and a way to express myself in an artistic way. When I was coming up, it was an exciting time to get involved in the arts, as far as coming from the Civil Rights Movement was concerned. Now, that I see new hip-hop artists and comedians, such as Chris Rock, I am happy to know that the new school [is] giving props to the ones who have paved the way, such as myself. Hence, it is a blessing to become a part of something great because it’s letting me know that people are following my path to a positive, wondrous journey.
Your most recent television appearance was ‘Doc’ in Chris Rock’s television series, ‘Everybody Hates Chris.’ Which do you prefer, TV, movies or theater?
I prefer movies and theater. I say theater because I have a special place in my heart for theater, because before movies, there was theater. I love the storytelling in the theater. I love the passion.
As a partner at Granada Entertainment, what can you tell us about running an entertainment business?
In order to own a business, it is a requirement that you do things on your own. It’s business for me because my main focus is the structure, which is the most important. Why? Because we are establishing a history. We are making an imprint for the future actors, actresses and entrepreneurs, so that they can follow in our footsteps in a positive light.
To bring awareness to worldwide illiteracy, Fargas is starting in New York City by narrating and directing a stage adaptation of “Safari’s Song,” an award-winning book and musical production.
