Bio
BIO / IX Mendoza
IX Mendoza is a seasoned artist whose career spans decades, marked by a masterful blend of stage and screen performances. Renowned for his ability to bring depth and nuance to every role, his work resonates with audiences, earning him both critical praise and a collection of well-deserved accolades along the way. Additionally, he is a musician, poet, painter, sculptor, writer, photographer, director and producer of both theatre and film/tv.
The journey began with the bray of youthful ambition—an eager five year old player, stepping onto the stage for the first time. From those humble origins rose a performer of striking force, breathing life into both ancient verse and modern scripts with equal grace. Whether treading the boards in the timeless worlds of Shakespeare or exploring the raw edges of new theatrical frontiers, IX Mendoza’s artistry reveals a soul deeply entwined with the craft.
Beyond the footlights, IX has also made a mark on screen, earning acclaim for performances that span the intimate to the grand and slapstick to violent vengeance. Each role—be it in the quiet tremble of a drama or the dazzling spectacle of film—carries a signature depth and a nuanced truth which, lingers.
As the Host of the The B-Side, an international talk show, IX brings an artist’s perspective to mind-blowing interviews with Rock, Blues, Punk and musicians and artists of all sorts. Widely acclaimed for insightful and well researched conversations, the show is adored, world-wide by audiences and artists alike.
An ardent champion of the arts, they continue to uplift the next generation, guiding young actors and makers with a generous heart and fierce belief in the art’s enduring magic. Offstage as much as on, their life’s work stands as a tribute to the power of performance to transform, to reveal, and to inspire.