Joe Daru has appeared in some of the most popular shows on TV, such as Chicago Fire, The Rookie, The Morning Show, NBC's This Is Us, S.W.A.T., and also had roles in films The Gray Man and Guardians of the Galaxy 3.

Most recently, you can catch him on Peacock's crime drama, Long Bright River, as Detective Danjarat. The Long Bright River stars Amanda Seyfried and Nicholas Pinnock, and deals with Philadelphia's opioid crisis. Joe's role strikes a calm amid the intense characters in the cast.

AW sat with Joe to talk about working with the talented cast, navigating the strong subject matter, his work with short films, playing professional baseball, transitioning into acting, the impact of global travel and living in different cities, and his best advice for anyone considering shifting careers.

To learn more about Joe, visit Instagram@joedaru.Check out short films at ⁠framed_by_axia⁠

Joe Daru has appeared in some of the most popular shows on TV, such as Chicago Fire, The Rookie, The Morning Show, NBC's This Is Us, S.W.A.T., and also had roles in films The Gray Man and Guardians of the Galaxy 3.

Most recently, you can catch him on Peacock's crime drama, Long Bright River, as Detective Danjarat. The Long Bright River stars Amanda Seyfried and Nicholas Pinnock, and deals with Philadelphia's opioid crisis. Joe's role strikes a calm amid the intense characters in the cast.

AW sat with Joe to talk about working with the talented cast, navigating the strong subject matter, his work with short films, playing professional baseball, transitioning into acting, the impact of global travel and living in different cities, and his best advice for anyone considering shifting careers.

To learn more about Joe, visit Instagram@joedaru.Check out short films at ⁠framed_by_axia⁠

INTERVIEW CONDUCTED IN SPANISH*

Having a fond respect and adoration for the arts and receiving ballet training early in life, it was only natural to feel excitement when the opportunity came to interview this incredibly talented dancer.

Argentine, Herman Cornejo's passion for dancing started early in life. At age 16, he won a Gold Medal at the International Dance Competition in Moscow. At the age of 17, he joined the American Ballet Theatre. In 2003, he was promoted to a soloist, Principal Dancer with ABT Studio Co. He has been featured by The New York Times, The Observer, and other platforms.

He is one of the most prominent dancers in the genre and has participated in countless successful productions. His newest production, Anima Animal, follows the journey of a man towards self-discovery. This human story connected with audiences everywhere, and we are all having our own human experiences.

Anima Animal is inspired by Vaslav Nijinsky, a dancer who explored themes of love, community, war & peace, as well as redemption and our connection with nature in his art.

To learn more, visit: Instagram@hermancornejo