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Espacito disclosed that he faced severe financial hardship, including two bankruptcies and a foreclosure on his home. These hardships plunged him into a deep depression, leading him to contemplate drastic measures. At one point, overwhelmed by desolation and the well-being of his four children, he even considered hiring a hitman, not for others, but as an unthinkable act of desperation aimed at ensuring his children's future.

The Turning Point: Landing the Role

Fortunately, it was his breakthrough role in Breaking Bad that acted as a lifeline. Securing this role not only revitalized his acting career, but it also breathed new life into his personal circumstances. Espacito credits his success in the series with saving him from a potentially tragic end.