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SXSW Live Episode: From Dreams to Dollars: Nico Santos' Comedy Empire

2025/3/17
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Nico Santos shares his journey from his beginnings in the Philippines to becoming a successful actor and comedian in Hollywood. He discusses the challenges and adjustments he faced after moving to America and how his humor was shaped by his Filipino upbringing.
  • Nico Santos moved from the Philippines to America as a teenager.
  • He experienced a drastic change in living conditions after moving to the US.
  • Nico's humor was influenced by his Filipino family, particularly his mother.

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This week on Networth and Chill, actor and comedian Nico Santos joins Vivian live from SXSW for an intimate conversation about his journey from beginnings in the Philippines to Hollywood success. Nico opens up about the financial lessons he learned while working retail before his breakout roles in "Superstore" and "Crazy Rich Asians," discusses navigating the entertainment industry as an immigrant and LGBTQ+ performer, and shares his approach to building wealth while staying true to himself. Don't miss this candid discussion about money, representation, and finding balance in the spotlight.

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