The Complex 7: Walter Perez
Chances are, the name Walter Perez isn’t totally familiar yet. Until recently, he’s been under the radar with a grip of lesser-known films (Emilio, A Beautiful Life) and small roles in television shows (Judging Amy, Friday Night Lights). But with a starring role in Fame, comes…well, fame. At least that’s what it looks like for the star of the highly-anticipated remake of the ’80s classic, out in theaters tomorrow.
In the film, Perez plays tough-guy Victor Taveras. In reality, however, Walter is not so difficult to deal with. The wringer that is The Complex 7 refreshingly reveals more than what you’d expect, so check it out as he discusses tears, trekking, and Tarzan…
Interview by Tara Aquino
#1: WHAT’S THE NUMBER ONE DEAL-BREAKER FOR A POTENTIAL GIRLFRIEND?
Walter Perez says: Number one deal-breaker? That’s a tough one. I don’t want to say anything that’s related anything to her physically. I’d have to say she has to be spontaneous.
#2: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SNEAKER OF ALL TIME?
Walter Perez says: Favorite sneaker of all time, hmm. You know what, I’ve been rockin’ this Reebok. Reebok Brooklyn. [Ed.—We think he might mean the Loso edition.]
#3: WHEN’S THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Walter Perez says: [Laughs.] Last time I cried? I must’ve been watching a movie. What was that last movie I watched that I got teary-eyed? The one with Cameron Diaz and the girl, My Sister’s Keeper. That one.
Complex says: Most guys wouldn’t admit that so I completely, completely respect you.
Walter Perez says: [Laughs.] It was a sad movie. My mom was diagnosed with colon cancer so I can totally relate to the movie. So that’s why I got emotional. She’s good now. She’s really good now. She’s great.
#4: IF YOU HAD A WEEK HOLIDAY, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
Walter Perez says: I’ve always wanted to go to Ireland. Go out ‘packing in a country, like in Ireland, with two or three of my closest friends.
#5: WHAT HAS TO BE IN YOUR FRIDGE AT ALL TIMES?
Walter Perez says: Cottage cheese and pineapple. But not like the mixed cottage cheese with the pineapple already. No, I liked the canned pineapple, like sliced pineapples. I put it on top of the cottage cheese and just munch on it. I love it.
#6: WHAT IS THE WORST WAY YOU’VE BROKEN UP WITH SOMEONE?
Walter Perez says: Probably through a phone call. I thought that was not that bad. But I guess it’d be through a phone call. ’Cause you know when you see somebody crying or somebody sad, you just become more vulnerable. You just kinda want to take them back. I guess that’d be the worse way to break up with someone—through the phone. Not even give them the opportunity to see you one last time or give it to yourself. Give yourself the opportunity to see them one last time. So that kinda always sucks. But that’s kinda the worst way for me.
#7: WHAT’S THE MOST EMBARRASSING PIECE OF CLOTHING YOU’VE EVER WORN?
Walter Perez says: I guess Halloween costumes don’t count. ‘Cause I dressed up as Tarzan and I went and bought this piece of fabric at the fabric store. It was like this leopard print and I just cut it up at the bottom ‘cause I was being cheap. I was like, “You know what, I don’t even wanna dress up.” So I just went there and I saw it and I got the idea.
Complex says: Wasn’t it cold?
Walter Perez says: It was really cold. I actually got sick that Halloween. I got so sick ‘cause on Halloween it was actually raining and that sucked. It was funny ‘cause we had set up this Halloween party at a friend’s house and we emptied out the pool, like completely emptied it out, like drained it. That’s where the dance floor was gonna be, in the pool, and we had just put stuff all over, like decorated. Then that night, like everybody comes and shows up. We have a cool DJ and stuff. Then it starts raining and everyone’s dressed up and it was horrible. And the pool starts getting filled up with water from the rain and we just started having fun with that water. So it was kinda nuts. But that’s probably the most embarrassing piece of clothing I’ve ever worn. Does that count?
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christine October 1, 2009 at 1:46 am
i would skeet all over that