We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Rigo Obezo a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Rigo, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Are you happier as a creative? Do you sometimes think about what it would be like to just have a regular job? Can you talk to us about how you think through these emotions?

I am very happy being an artist. It has given me the opportunity to express my creative side which has helped me bring out emotions within me that I probably wouldn’t of been able to do if I was not an artist.

Rigo, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

As a child I always wanted to be an actor. Entertainment is an essential part of everyone’s lives.

Life is not all about work, school and responsibilities. Everyone needs to take some time to enjoy some form of entertainment.

I was introduced to the entertainment industry at a young age by a friend. At the time I was very green and didn’t know what I was doing. Eventually I began to understand the business.

As a kid I always wanted to be a cop or an actor. I decided to combine both professions and became a movie cop actor.

What is a movie cop actor? Whenever a production is looking to hire an actor to portray a cop, I provide a unique service to them that most actors don’t provide.

I’ve invested money and resources in buying my own police car, multiple uniforms and props.

Of course I follow all local and state laws and none of my props are real.

When I drive my police car, I keep the light bar covered and have magnets on both sides of the doors that say MOVIE CAR.

I am a one stop shop. It makes it so much easier for a client to hire someone like me because I provide everything that they need.

For example, I do a lot of music videos as a movie cop.
I show up in a cop car and bring along my police uniform and props. Ready to go let’s shoot!

I always make sure to do a safety meeting to let everyone know that I am an actor and that none of my props are real.

What I am most proud of is that when I interact with real law enforcement, they tell me that I look great and that I portray a real officer properly.

Just recently a Police Sergeant told me that I make his department proud and that his boys in blue are fans of mine.

It makes me feel good that I am supported by real law enforcement. I hope that I never let them down.

Hollywood is a very competitive business and some don’t play very nice. There is a lot of envy and backstage politics involved.

I try to be professional, kind and be a problem solver regardless of what I may be dealing with.

I want to continue to grow my business and help others achieve their own personal goals.

Eventually I want to start my own charity for men’s mental health and for the prevention of suicide. That is very important to me.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

For me the most rewarding aspect of being an artist is touching people’s lives. It’s not about the money, fame or recognition, it’s about helping others.

Throughout the years, many people have reached out to me and told me that I’ve inspired them, touched them and given them hope.

Nothing makes me feel happier then knowing that I’ve given someone hope or touched their hearts by my performance, personal struggles or words of comfort.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

My main goal as an artist is to inspire positive change in people’s lives. Many artists and entertainers have been through unimaginable pain and heartache.

I’ve had my share of struggles and pain that still lingers till this day.

I want to be able to bring comfort and hope to people who may feel discouraged, hopeless or feel like giving up.

If my performance, work or words can give someone a reason to hold on, then mission accomplished.

There are a lot of people out there who are hurting and crying silent tears that most will never know about.

Sometimes the brightest smiles hide the deepest pain.

Contact Info:

• Website: Rigo911.com
• Instagram: @RigoObezo
• Facebook: @RigoObezo
• Linkedin: @RigoObezo
• Twitter: @RigoObezo
• Youtube: @RigoObezo