Nestor Gutierrez
- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Music Department
Born in Compton, California, Nestor Gutierrez journey is a testament to the resilience, passion, and the trans-formative power of the higher power of GOD and the arts. Raised by a single mother amid st financial and emotional hardships, Nestor's spent much of his childhood and adolescence moving between relatives' homes, navigating the complexities of life with courage and determination. Despite these challenges, he harbored dreams that stretched far beyond the streets of Compton.
From a young age, Nestor was drawn to the world of arts and acting, inspired by action heroes and cinematic icons. His dream of becoming an action actor was met with skepticism, but Nestor remained undeterred, his ambition unshaken even as he faced the harsh realities of his environment. By the age of 13, his life had begun to mirror the very streets he wished to escape, leading to a pivotal moment that saw him relocating to Mexico.
Mexico proved to be a turning point. There, Nestor's latent talents flourished as he excelled in school and discovered his prowess in acting and music, winning accolades in plays and monologues. This period of self-discovery and achievement was a clear departure from his earlier life, igniting a renewed belief in his dreams.
Returning to the U.S. for high school, he continued to excel academically and creatively, eventually connecting with trans-formative figures like Bruce Wheatley Founder and CEO of Inner City Industry a after school mentor ship and performing arts program at Centennial High School in Compton, Ca (2003) and Nestor's mentor for over 20 years Lamman Rucker Actor. Activist. Educator. Entrepreneur. Producer. and Philanthropist. Their guidance, along with the support of executive Cicely Gilkey and others, propelled Nestor into opportunities that honed his craft, leading him to the world of entertainment through an opportunity to work as a production assistant for Season 5 and 6 at Paramount Studios for the Dr. Phil show right after graduating from high school (2004). However, the path was not linear; facing setbacks, Nestor once again found himself confronting the pull of his environment, leading to a decade-long hiatus from the industry he loved.
It was the enduring belief in his talent by mentors and industry executives that reignited Nestor's passion for acting, and film. Culminating in his role as a Production Assistant and an Actor as Ramon in Carl Weber's The Family Business series Season 1-5 also becoming a second assistant director for Season 2-3. This role, alongside his unwavering dedication, not only reshaped his career but also his life, enabling him to transition from homelessness to stability, and eventually to becoming a beacon of hope and creativity.
Today, Nestor is not only a working actor but also a visionary entrepreneur, leading his company, Film Genetics, and a studio dedicated to innovative storytelling. His journey from the streets of Compton to the screens of Hollywood, reflect a life dedicated to the craft of acting, content creating, music and directing.Tthe pursuit of dreams against all odds. Nestor's story is a powerful reminder of where passion, resilience, and support can lead, inspiring others to believe in the possibility of transformation and success. "I can never stop being thankful and humble. I will always remember and acknowledge those that helped around the way" this is just the beginning. Thank You