Young SA Movie Star – Interview with 12-year-old Brandon Gomez of San Antonio, star of The Short Game (SA Live – KSAT 12)

San Antonio has a new rising talent making waves beyond the city limits. Twelve-year-old Brandon Gomez, one of the standout young actors in the award-winning film The Short Game, joined SA Live on KSAT 12 to share what it’s been like stepping into his first-ever movie role. Gomez plays Martin, a clever neighborhood kid with big hustle energy — a character he says feels “very, very similar” to himself. From the moment he arrived on set, he says the family-like environment made him feel instantly at home. “This is what I was born to do,” he told the hosts, reflecting on how quickly acting became a calling.

Gomez’s artistic journey began with music, which opened the door to performance and eventually to acting classes, a showcase, and the agent that now represents him. Preparing for his role in The Short Game came naturally, thanks to how closely he related to the character. What truly surprised him was how much magic happens behind the scenes — a process he described as nonstop excitement. “It can’t get better than this,” he said, recalling how each day on set topped the last.

Back in the Alamo City, Gomez has been met with overwhelming hometown support. Family, friends, cousins, teachers, and longtime community members packed watch parties to celebrate his big-screen debut. Their immediate reactions, he shared, made the experience even more meaningful. With a foundation in singing, a growing love for performance, and a breakout role already on his résumé, Brandon Gomez is shaping up to be one of San Antonio’s brightest young stars — and one the city is proud to cheer on.

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