Goya Robles opens up about his father and becoming a father on ‘Checkitow’

Father’s Day is a time to appreciate and honor the fathers and father figures who have shaped our lives. It’s a day to reflect on the lessons we’ve learned from our parents and consider how those experiences influence our own approach to parenting. The way our dads raised us, their values, their struggles, and their triumphs all play a role in how we decide to raise our children. For some, it’s about continuing a legacy; for others, it’s about breaking a cycle and creating a new path.

In our latest episode of Checkitow, we analyzed these themes with a very special guest, actor Goya Robles. Known for his compelling performances on screen, Goya shared his deep personal story about father and his journey towards fatherhood. He also talked about all things acting, getting typecast, and producing his own projects.

Actor Goya Robles opens up about fatherhood on a new episode of Checkitow

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Goya Robles on fatherhood and forgiveness

Goya Robles opened up about his father’s troubled past and how it has both impacted their relationship and influenced his own views on fatherhood. Despite his father’s many struggles and the problems that they have caused, Goya remains one of the few people willing to reach out to him and is hopeful that he won’t pass his traumas onto his future son.

“My father has probably had one of the darkest lives I can think of, he has just made a mess. He has no one in life that has any interest in visiting or connecting with him. I’m probably one of the last few people in his entire life that has this willingness to reach out,” he shared in our interview.

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And added: “I’m about to be a dad, and I have no interest in passing out my trauma to him. But I have every interest in making sure that my son grows up and is never indifferent to anyone’s suffering or experience.”

Meet Goya Robles

Goya Robles is a name you might recognize from some of your favorite TV shows and films. He broke out with his role as Yago in the critically acclaimed series “Get Shorty.” Currently, you can see him in recurring roles on “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” and the Netflix show “Griselda,” starring Sofia Vergara. Goya also portrays Oscar Papa on “Law & Order: SVU” and “Law & Order: Organized Crime.”

Goya’s talent isn’t confined to television. He has starred in numerous independent films, including a lead role in the upcoming “Tokyo Cowboy.” He also appeared in Apple TV’s “The Greatest Beer Run Ever,” alongside Zac Efron, Russell Crowe, and Bill Murray.

Beyond acting, Goya is an accomplished producer. His short film “Wonder” has won over 20 national and international film festival awards, including the HBO Shorts Competition at Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival and the Audience Award at Urbanworld. “Wonder” is available on all HBO platforms.

Goya is a Lifetime Member of the Actors Studio and holds an MFA from the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University in New York City.

Stay tuned and watch the full special episode of “Checkitow” on the LATV+ App! Happy Father’s Day!