Juan Ayala is a New York City-based actor, entertainment journalist, podcast producer & host. He has written for MediaVillage.com since 2017 under his column ‘Multicultural TV’, providing commentary on content geared toward young and diverse audiences, as well as the Latine and LGBTQ+ communities. As an actor, he has appeared in various theatrical productions in his home state of Connecticut, and co-starred on multiple television series including NBC’s Blindspot and ABC’s For Life. In May 2020, he launched his first podcast, ‘Actors With Issues’, which features interviews with actors working in television, film and Broadway, sharing their experiences and how they’ve overcome obstacles and issues that actors commonly face, from lack of representation and diversity to navigating mental health. The following year, he launched a new podcast with MediaVillage.com, to accompany his column, titled ‘Multicultural TV Talk’ which spotlights young and diverse talent from entertainment. Juan is also the co-host for Latin Media Group’s Latin Babbler Show, which showcases Latin excellence and culture. He also hosts a monthly spin-off show called LatinArte, where he interviews rising Latin voices in entertainment, highlighting their work, culture and positive impact on the community. You can follow Juan on Instagram @juanayalaofficial for all the latest in his acting, writing and podcasting endeavors.