Meet Leonel Severino | Director & Actor

We had the good fortune of connecting with Leonel Severino and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Leonel, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I started my own business with a simple goal: to help people like me avoid scams and find success. I want to be a trustworthy guide for future filmmakers, especially within the Latino community. I believe that a higher power has placed me in this position to support and uplift others. Together, let’s embark on a transformative journey, where trust prevails, dreams flourish, and the spirit of community shines bright, leaving behind an inspiring legacy for all.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
In the realm of creativity, I have found my true calling as an actor and director. What sets me apart from other filmmakers is my unwavering commitment to uplifting others while achieving personal success. I take immense pride in creating my own projects and providing opportunities to diverse filmmakers, witnessing their smiles as our collective vision graces the grand screen.

My journey to this point has been marked by relentless hard work, countless failures, and the resilience to rise again. It was not an easy path, but I am grateful for every obstacle, as they have shaped me into the person I am today. Each failure has been a stepping stone towards my current triumphs.

Through these experiences, I have learned invaluable lessons: to never rush projects and to surround myself with a dedicated team that supports me from inception to completion. Together, we forge bonds that withstand the challenges and bring our creative endeavors to fruition.

Lastly, let it be known that my determination knows no bounds. I refuse to surrender until I achieve my dreams. I will not disappoint those who believe in me, and when success embraces me, I shall use my influence to make a lasting impact on the world.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
So I would take them to the best theaters in town since we all love films. Then go get some Dominican food and give them the Tres Golpes, which is mash plantains, fried Eggs, Cheese, and salami! Then we will maybe Create a scene to edit and laugh. Oh and lastly we will go to Yestercade which is a place where you can play unlimited time times old school games to the new PlayStation, Xbox, and switch. Yeah it would be a chill vibe.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
First of all God. God has been there for me since the very beginning.

Then my wife/Manager Arcos Management Company. Katherine Arcos Severino. If it wasn’t for her believing in me I wouldn’t be where I am today.

And other actors such as Jackie Chan, Robert Deniro, Dwayne the rock Johnson, and Kevin Hart are motivational people for me!

Website: https://www.witnessentertainment.biz

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Image Credits
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