Beatles sights a dream for actor
Braeden De La Garza said his latest acting role was a fun challenge. “‘The Quest’ is an immersive (Disney+) fantasy series based around the fictional world of Everealm,” said the 21-year-old Los Angeles-based actor. “Eight teens are summoned by the Fates as a last resort to save the kingdom. I play Prince Emmett — a brainy and quiet prince who values his own intelligence above all else.”
De La Garza — who is the cousin of the actor and singer Demi Lovato — stays in touch with his fans on Twitter (@BraedenDLGarza) and Instagram (@ braedendlgarza).
Q: Where are some of the places you have filmed on location?
A: For “The Quest,” we filmed in a castle in Calistoga, California! I’ve also shot things all over Texas, Arkansas and Vancouver.
Q: You’ve been an advocate for suicide prevention among the LGBTQ+ community for a while. How did you get involved with the Trevor Project? A:
Living in a pretty socially conservative part of Texas for most of my life, I was surrounded by a lot of prejudice against the LGBTQ+ community. And because of that, I wanted to do what I could to support them.
Q: What untapped destination should people know about?
A: Whittier, California, is
extremely beautiful in the spring.
Q: What was the first trip you took as a child? And did you love it … or not so much? A:
The first trip I can remember taking is to Estes Park, Colorado. I loved it!
Q: What is your favorite vacation destination? A:
Disney World. My recommendation would be to get up early every day that you’re there and make sure you ride every ride you can. It’s worth the loss of sleep.
Q: What would be your dream trip? A:
Liverpool to see all the historical Beatles sights!
Q: What’s the most important thing you’ve learned from your travels? A:
Take as many pictures as you can.
Q: Where are your favorite weekend getaways? A:
I don’t take many getaways, but when I do I like to go down to Malibu. So beautiful.
Q: What are your five favorite cities? A:
Los Angeles, Dallas, Vancouver, Austin and San Francisco, in that order.
Q: If you’ve ever gone away for the holidays, which was the best trip? A:
Disney World! I apologize for going back to it constantly but I really am a big fan.
Q: Where would you like to go that you have never been to before? A:
Spain.
Q: When you go away, what are some of your must-have items? A:
Sunglasses, baseball cap and my phone charger. Apparently, anything you need to spy on someone.
Q: What is your guilty pleasure when you’re on the road? A:
Honestly, just grabbing a local burger.
Q: What kind of research do you do before you go away on a trip? A:
Not much. I like to be surprised.
Q: What is your best or worst vacation memory? A:
My favorite vacation ever was Disney World a couple years ago. Something about that place just makes me feel 7 years old again. I’ll stop talking about it now!