Mike Talplacido

Mike Talplacido is a writer, actor, producer, and podcast host based in North Carolina. His podcast is called "Kiss My Mike," and it's primarily focused on topics related to LGBTQ issues, AAPI advocacy, increasing Filipino/x visibility in Entertainment, and uplifting other creatives. In June 2021, Mike published his first book, also called "Kiss My Mike," a memoir about navigating sexuality and racial identity, interwoven with the pursuit of the American dream, the pressures of a religious family, and the ultimate quest for love. He has been working as a Background Actor since 2012 and has appeared in shows/films including NBC's Revolution, Hulu's Reprisal, Under The Dome, and Halloween Kills. Mike is also the writer/producer for "The Perfect Couple," a short romantic comedy about family and the expectations imposed upon children, especially of immigrant parents, to be perfect.