{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Interviews with Immigrants","title":"Vanderpump Rules' Guillermo Zapata on Acting, SUR & Starting Over in America","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/07e05efd\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3152,"description":"What happens when you arrive in the U.S. with no English, no plan, and no safety net—but an unshakable dream?\nIn this powerful episode of Interviews with Immigrants, Guillermo Zapata—actor, producer, entrepreneur, and co-owner of the legendary SUR Restaurant (yes, that SUR from Vanderpump Rules)—opens up about trading in comfort in Buenos Aires for the chaos and opportunity of Los Angeles.\nFrom washing dishes to welcoming celebrities at one of the most famous restaurants in Hollywood…\nFrom dreaming of acting on two continents to producing his own films...\nFrom being the son of a musical legend to carving out a legacy of his own…\nGuillermo’s story is one of grit, grace, and starting over—with nothing but heart and hustle.\nWe talk about:\n🎭 Acting in two languages and the power of reinvention\n🍷 Building SUR from the ground up (literally!)\n🎥 Producing films with international reach\n🇦🇷 Leaving Buenos Aires to chase the unknown\n🔥 What it really means to “start over” in America—and why he’s just getting started\nThis episode is full of grit, charm, and immigrant hustle. Whether you’re a Vanderpump Rules fan, a dreamer, or someone who’s ever had to reinvent themselves far from home—this one’s for you.\n🎧 Also available to listen everywhere, including:\nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19YtPoXvb47f1M9aGpA6FJ\nApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interviews-with-immigrants/id1792940158?uo=4\nAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/db753d20-2dff-4a26-87a6-7721e442d9ec\n—\n02:12 Growing Up in Argentina with a Famous Father\n04:57 Choosing Acting Over Music\n07:12 Becoming a Working Actor in Argentina\n08:32 A Trip to LA Changes Everything\n10:12 Culture Shocks & Language Barriers\n12:42 Never Looked Back: No Doubts, Only Drive\n14:12 The Birth of SUR\n17:52 Reinventing the Restaurant\n20:12 The SUR Origin Story\n21:42 Enter Lisa Vanderpump\n23:42 Vanderpump Rules Begins\n25:22 The Immigrant Roots of SUR & Vanderpump Rules\n27:12 Returning to Acting\n29:12 Becoming a...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/wgC8jmoyod_2WV0cXzSWdXE_Zt3pfxYr8pufCIgGqIU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZjc2/MWI3MmI1OWM0YWU4/ZWNkNjExMTZiNmQw/YWI0MC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}