Breaking Good

By Desiree Cooper

Former ENMU student Steven Michael Quezada (Attended 81-83) returned to the Portales campus Sept. 15 for a comedy act in the ENMU Theater. About 300 people came to enjoy the performance.

Steven Michael Quezada

Steven’s act was presented by the ENMU Department of Multicultural Affairs as the kickoff event for Hispanic Heritage Month. The show was co-sponsored by the ENMU Theater Department and the ENMU Alumni Association.

Earlier in the day, he visited with digital film and media students, fielding questions and offering industry advice.

The actor is known for his role as Steven Gomez on the five-time Emmy-winning series “Breaking Bad.” “The show was not bad for me. It was like ‘Breaking Good’ for me,” the Albuquerque father of four said with a laugh.

“I spent three years as a student at ENMU. It was a great experience with great people and great professors. It was a good introduction to life,” Steven explained. “I learned a lot and increased my skill set. I became a writer, which made my transition to stand-up comedy easier.

Steven Michael Quezada with ENMU Department of Multicultural Affairs.

“I suggest ENMU to people. You don’t get lost like you do at larger universities. You’re going to get a quality education without owing a lot of money,” Steven continued. “I had plenty of support there.

“I want everyone to know that no matter what university you go to, it’s about what you do with the education you get there. ENMU helped me get to the point where I wanted to be in this business.”