Wilmer Valderrama Pens New Memoir, An American Story: Everyone's Invited (Exclusive)

Wilmer Valderrama is sharing his personal story in an upcoming memoir.

The 44-year-old actor’s memoir, An American Story: Everyone’s Invited, will be published by Harper Select on Sept. 17.

The book will share Valderrama's humble beginnings, his journey to the United States as a young immigrant and how he forged a successful career in acting and philanthropic work. 

“As a little boy growing up in Venezuela, I never thought I would write a book, let alone be able to fill it with such complex and triumphant stories about a 25-year career in entertainment, philanthropy and everything in between,” Valderrama said in a statement.

“This is my thank you to my younger self for seeing beyond the expected,” the actor continued. “Thank you to my family and every person who has been a part of this whirlwind journey. This is my tribute to the country that gave me a shot. This is for all of us.” 

Valderrama was born in Miami and moved with his family to Venezuela at age 3. The family relocated to Los Angeles during the unrest in Venezuela during the rise of former Venezuelan president and military officer, Hugo Chavez. In California, Valderrama discovered his passion for acting, which he realized could also serve as a means to support his family. He eventually landed his now-iconic role of Fez in That ‘70s Show, setting him on his successful acting career path.

The book will also share how the actor first became interested in philanthropic work, as well as stories from the people Valderrama has built relationships with through his work with the USO and other charitable efforts.

“I’ve long been a fan of Wilmer’s talent and have now become even more impressed with his overall character and heart for service,” said Matt Baugher, SVP at HarperCollins and Publisher of Harper Select. 

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“Whether he’s on the set of a major tv show or onstage at one of his more than 50 USO appearances around the world, his ebullient optimism inspires all around him,” he continued. “I can’t wait for readers to know his full story. The American Dream is alive and well.” 

An American Story: Everyone’s Invited will be released on Sept. 17 in both English and Spanish in hardcover, eBook and audiobook, and is available for preorder now wherever books are sold.