Embracing Opportunity as an Immigrant

Wilmer Valderrama discusses the profound lessons learned from his childhood in Venezuela and his subsequent move to the United States as a teenager. He emphasizes that the political and economic turmoil in Venezuela forced his family to seek a better life, highlighting the importance of education as a path to opportunity. Valderrama shares that coming to America without knowing English became a significant challenge that he turned into an advantage by immersing himself in theater to improve his language skills. This journey forged his belief in the limitless possibilities available in the U.S. and shaped his understanding of hard work and resilience.