{"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?In 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.From washing dishes to welcoming celebrities at one of the most famous restaurants in Hollywood…From dreaming of acting on two continents to producing his own films...From being the son of a musical legend to carving out a legacy of his own…Guillermo’s story is one of grit, grace, and starting over—with nothing but heart and hustle.We talk about:🎭 Acting in two languages and the power of reinvention🍷 Building SUR from the ground up (literally!)🎥 Producing films with international reach🇦🇷 Leaving Buenos Aires to chase the unknown🔥 What it really means to “start over” in America—and why he’s just getting startedThis 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.🎧 Also available to listen everywhere, including:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19YtPoXvb47f1M9aGpA6FJApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interviews-with-immigrants/id1792940158?uo=4Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/db753d20-2dff-4a26-87a6-7721e442d9ec—02:12 Growing Up in Argentina with a Famous Father04:57 Choosing Acting Over Music07:12 Becoming a Working Actor in Argentina08:32 A Trip to LA Changes Everything10:12 Culture Shocks & Language Barriers12:42 Never Looked Back: No Doubts, Only Drive14:12 The Birth of SUR17:52 Reinventing the Restaurant20:12 The SUR Origin Story21:42 Enter Lisa Vanderpump23:42 Vanderpump Rules Begins25:22 The Immigrant Roots of SUR & Vanderpump Rules27:12 Returning to Acting29:12 Becoming a Producer30:32 Acting in Two...","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}