We were lucky to catch up with Jesus (chucho) Morales recently and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Jesus (Chucho) thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?

Since I was a little kid, I was always entertained by TV and movies. I could spend hours watching the programs I liked, and I would even re-watch shows multiple times, experiencing the same excitement as I did the first time. As I grew older, I became more intrigued by the creation of movies and TV. I would watch a movie and start thinking about how they made it, what elements were involved in the creation of a project, how long it took to be completed, and other questions that formed in my mind. I don’t like to be left wondering about things, so I went to the best places to find answers: Google and YouTube. I began watching videos, reading articles, and exploring anything that could explain and answer my questions. Before I knew it, filmmaking had become my biggest interest.

As time went by, I watched anything that seemed interesting, and for me, action is the most amazing and captivating genre to see and hear—I just enjoy it so much. This led to the majority of films I watched being action movies, and I loved every single second of them.

One day, I saw Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. I loved it from the first time I saw it. To be honest, I was a little confused or lost in some parts of the story because it was the only Mission: Impossible movie I had seen, but I was amazed by the film, particularly the Burj Khalifa scene. When I heard that the scene was real, I couldn’t believe it. I thought it was impossible or crazy that someone would actually climb the building, especially with the main actor doing it. But as I researched further, I discovered that Tom Cruise did his own stunts. My mind was blown. From that moment, I watched every Mission: Impossible film, and I even watched every Tom Cruise movie, even if it wasn’t action-packed—I just had to see them. And in that moment, I knew I wanted to give audiences the same feeling I felt when I watched those movies, knowing that everything was real. I wanted to do that, and it was then that I told myself, “For years I have been intrigued by the creation of movies; movies and movie content are what I spend most of my day on; and I love watching Mission: Impossible and Top Gun (1986). I think it’s clear that making movies is what I want to do.” Once I realized this, I locked that idea in my mind, and that’s how I knew I wanted to pursue an artistic career. I want to share with the audience the sensation I have every time I watch something amazing. I want to blow their minds.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

My name is Jesus Morales, but everyone calls me Chucho. I was born in Puebla, Mexico, a state located in the center of the country, next to Mexico City. I love activities that involve adrenaline. I enjoy skydiving and currently have 138 jumps under my belt—it’s not a lot, but it’s just the beginning. I love riding motorcycles and horses, and racing cars. Since I was a kid, I’ve always loved shooting sports; I practice skeet shooting and IPSC, which is competitive pistol shooting. I also enjoy contact sports like boxing, Muay Thai, jiu-jitsu, and I practiced taekwondo for ten years.

I don’t consider myself a hyperactive person, but I enjoy physical activities because they allow you to have a great time with friends and family while appreciating what the world has to offer. Simply enjoying everything that is available to do is incredible.

Watching movies created a new world for me; they expanded my imagination, taking my mind to places and ideas I would never have thought of. Movies showed me that there is a profession where you can create amazing worlds, scenarios, and situations; you can tell your own stories or someone else’s. But most importantly, you can entertain an audience. With your work, you can make someone’s day better, inspire them to do incredible things, or give them the final push they needed to pursue what they’ve always wanted to do but were afraid to try. That feeling is what drew me to filmmaking and acting.

I am a passionate person. Everything I get involved in is something I commit to fully because if I’m going to do something, I’m going to do it right. Putting all my effort and passion into my projects is something I see as an advantage because I know I will give my best to make the final product worth watching. I want the audience to feel happy, excited, and motivated after they see my work.

I love to integrate my hobbies and passions into my projects. I see this as an advantage because it allows me to come up with creative ideas. And because I’m integrating these passions into another passion—filmmaking or acting—it gives me even more motivation to do something great and give my best. That’s why I enjoy this craft: I like working with passionate people, and I know that when our team is full of passionate individuals, we will have fun and enjoy creating the project. But what we enjoy the most is when the audience enjoys the final product.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

Yes, I want to be the best of the best. I want to reach a point where my team and I are consistently coming up with projects, creating ideas, and turning them into great films—so that when the audience goes to the movie theater, spending their money on tickets and snacks, they feel it was worth every penny. I want them to enjoy our products, and I want to motivate them to pursue anything they desire. I want to make huge action movies with practical stunts and action sequences, giving the audience an unforgettable spectacle they can always remember. I want to show them that nothing is impossible—you just need to work hard and be persistent about it.

My biggest goal is to keep audiences of different generations entertained, and as long as they enjoy my work, I won’t stop providing it. The only thing they will need to know, is that quality won’t be consistent, because every time we will do better.

What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?

The best way to support artists, creatives, or anyone creating something is, first of all, by watching the product. Then, take the time to think about whether you liked it or not, and why. Afterward, share your thoughts and provide your feedback. Be honest with your criticism, because your honesty is what helps us the most. I don’t mind if someone tells me they didn’t like something I did, because I can gather enough information from different points of view. In the end, I can conclude what I need to work on more, where I need to put in more hours, and what I need to change so that people can enjoy the work. Honest criticism is the only way we can improve.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuchomoraless/profilecard/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chuchomoraless
• Other: Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/chuchomorales

Image Credits

Santiago de Alba

Fernando Ayala

Dennis Sattler