Today we’d like to introduce you to Alain Gonzalez-Mulé.
Alain, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
When I was a kid, I was constantly doing impressions. Everything from James Bond to Kermit the frog, it was annoying. My parents couldn’t get me to shut up, so rather than stomp on my creativity they embraced it. A few smiles and chuckles whenever one of my impressions/acts wasn’t complete trash. I was a fat kid with a severe case of ADHD, fueled by video games and the Simpsons, a recipe for a beautiful disaster in the biz. I slowly started getting into stand up when I was in my early 20’s. I would frequent the Miami Improv in Coconut Grove for their weekly “New Faces of Comedy” night where I would try out my zingers on an unsuspecting crowd of easy-going Miamians who just wanted a cocktail and a laugh. Before I knew it, I was a regular and I loved it, all of it. The dark candlelit room, the cackling laughter, the long line of aspiring comics nervously rehearsing their jokes before ultimately forgetting half of their material as soon as they hit the stage. I was hooked.
A couple of years go by and I get invited to compete in the “Florida’s Funniest Comic” competition, and never made it past the first round. Two years in a row, I went and nada, zip, in the front door and right out the back every single year. Quite devastating to an up and coming comic with a bit of an ego, so I took a break from comedy. With my comedic spirit broken I decided to pursue my other passion – acting. I know what you’re thinking. Here we go again, another comedian turned actor in search of the big time, truly inspiring stuff. But what can I say, it called to me. I signed up on a casting website that would book extras in local big-time productions and I got a gig as mechanic #1 on season #1 of the Netflix original series “Bloodline.”
Once I arrived on set, it was that same feeling I got at the comedy club all over again. I felt the excitement, a rush of blood throughout my entire body, I knew I was where I needed to be. Some time went by and I hadn’t booked a single gig, let alone audition. I was in a funk. I decided to pick up the camera and start filming things myself. Equipped with only a microphone, a $200 camera and a videographer who I would pay with beer, I hit the street and began my own sidewalk TV show “A line Unscripted.” An online reality shows that entail a multitude of pranks and bizarre interviews on the street. An official pilot for Season 1 is currently in production and will be available in early 2019.
Shortly after I started my show, I received a call from a friend that a local filmmaker was seeking a lead in his upcoming project “Low Tide Drive”: A short film about a detective on his last case in a dreary city. I auditioned for the role and got the part. The movie and my performance were both received well and I started using clips from that film to put together a reel for other potential auditions. I went on to book several more roles in local films and star in the film “The Game” which was screened at the Cannes short film festival. Since then I’ve been constantly working with local filmmakers and performing stand-up comedy daily at local venues all around South Florida. Life is good and I’m excited to see how much better it can get it.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
When I started doing stand-up I would often perform at a hole in the wall bars for about two to three heavily intoxicated 40-year-olds that would boo me for five minutes straight, so needless to say – it wasn’t the best. After I was eliminated from the first round of “Florida’s funniest comic” two years in a row it took a toll on my confidence. One of my biggest fears like many performers was “What if they don’t like me?”, “What if I’m not good enough?” I took a break from comedy because I let the fear and self-doubt get to me, but in a way, it was one of the best decisions I’ve made. During that break, I began pursuing acting and production and it opened some really great doors for me. Life is always going to have it’s up’s and down. It’s really all about how you bounce back.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Alain Gonzalez-Mulé – what should we know?
I am method actor through in through and I have to completely dive into the character I’m portraying in order to fully execute the performance. I have a very strong personality, so it’s difficult for me to switch between the character I’m portraying and the regular me. I take pride in the amount of research I conduct before taking on a new role, and in the amount of time, I dedicate to writing my comedy routines and sketches. What really sets me apart is my ability to perform dramatic and comedic roles with the same intensity and passion.
Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
My persistence and consistency in both the comedy scene and film industry are what has determined my success. If you want something, you have to go out and get it, there are no handouts in this world. Everyone says “no” until they say “yes.” Obstacles are meant to be hurdled and I have the determination to succeed in this business. Most importantly, I follow through. When I say I’m going to do something I do it. I believe anything worth doing is also worth doing well. I’m the type of person that arrives 15 minutes early and is always ready to go the extra mile. I provide a level of consistency that my coworkers can rely on day in and day out. That still goes a long way in this world.
Contact Info:
- Address: 235 Antilla Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
- Phone: 7862009105
- Email: alaing89mule@gmail.com
- Instagram: @alineunscripted
- Facebook: @AlainGonzalezMule
- Other: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9008544/
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