Santiago Vasquez (Acting)

Santiago Hernán Vásquez is an American-Venezuelan actor, born on July 24, 1964 in the city of Cumaná (Sucre State, northeast Venezuela). He immigrated to the United States of America in 1982 at the age of 18. His mother is from the Margarita Island (largest island in the Venezuelan state of Nueva Esparta, northeastern coast of Venezuela). His stepfather was from Sicily, Italy, and immigrant to Venezuela. He got involved in independent films in the Kansas City area. His first two experiences in films were as a leading actor in two short films. His first short film titled "First Date" (directed by Gary Huggins) became an Official Selection at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival, SXSW and a multitude of national and international film festivals. His second short film "The Grass Grows Green" (directed by Jesus Beltran) also became an Official Selection at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival and SXSW. This film is...Read More