![]() “You couldn’t have sex,” he says, “without having death, if not at the forefront of your mind, at the very least at the back of your mind.” The server returns to take our order and then dashes. The tragic and complex situation was intertwined with Wilson’s own sexual identity. “I wouldn’t be shocked that my uncle was a part of all that,” he admits, lifting a worldly brow. As fate would have it, two characters Wilson portrayed were named “Angel”-in the bio-pic Party Monster, on Broadway in the HIV-themed musical Rent and, in the television show My So-Called Life, an angel follows his character Ricky around in the Christmas episode. His uncle was thirty-three and was more like an older brother to Wilson, who’s the eldest of three kids. A year later, Luis’ wife died of the virus as well. I’ve never recovered….” This is evident as his sparkling eyes moisten. “It…was…shocking,” laments Wilson, “and it affected my whole life. His artist uncle, Luis Angel Cruz, who lived with his family, died of AIDS-related complications caused by intravenous drug use. Wilson was fifteen when his life was powerfully impacted and radically changed. The server sweeps by, inquiring about drinks. He greets me and then snuggles into my corner booth. It’s obvious that he takes care of himself. Sporting stylish short-short cropped hair, several days worth of trimmed salt and pepper stubble, and with his glowing complexion, he could have just stepped off the pages of GQ magazine. The solidly built actor is clad in a tight V-neck T-shirt, dark Jeans that are rolled up at the bottom, and black patent leather bucks. Wilson’s ease, charm, and friendliness exemplify my afternoon with the actor-activist. A popular neighborhood restaurant, it’s located just a few steps from his home, here in West Hollywood. Photographed Exclusively for A&U by Sean BlackĪround noon, Wilson Cruz unceremoniously enters the Café. Wilson Cruz advocates keeping the past alive to make a positive impact tomorrow ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |