It was a hard job, but it was a lot of fun and I'll always be grateful to Ponch. He was a part of me. Erik Estrada fungratefulhard Change image and share on social
This happens to a lot of kids from different backgrounds - they lose a lot of their parents' and grandparents' teachings, language and culture because they have to deal with another language and culture 24/7. By the time I was 44, I was terrible at Spanish. I was always intimidated whenever I had to speak it. Erik Estrada backgroundculturedeal share on social
They do the soaps differently in Mexico. You just have to know the storyline and not memorize the lines. There would be someone feeding you lines while you were performing. Erik Estrada differentlyfeedline Change image and share on social
As a Latino growing up in Spanish harlem, it's not easy trying not to be hot-headed. Erik Estrada easygrowharlem Change image and share on social
National Geographic has awesome stuff. I like Court TV. Sometimes I'll watch Reality Mix because they have some interesting stuff on that. Erik Estrada awesomecourtgeographic Change image and share on social
'Top Model' is pretty good, because it gives these girls an opportunity to chase their passion and possibly get a contract. Erik Estrada chasecontractgirl Change image and share on social
Playing a positive role on a network television show, it was great. I took it as a responsibility. Poncherello was supposed to be Poncherelli, and then when I got this part I said, 'You know what, this guy isn't going to be Italian-American, he's gonna be Hispanic American.' And they went with it. Erik Estrada americangonnagreat share on social
I never rode a motorcycle before 'CHiPs.' Erik Estrada chipmotorcycleride Change image and share on social
I like working with an actor who doesn't do the oneupmanship. One who has no trick and gives a true, honest performance. Erik Estrada actorhonestoneupmanship Change image and share on social