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Armando Riesco is a versatile and critically acclaimed actor, known for his dynamic performances across film, television, theater, and voice work. Born and raised in Puerto Rico to Cuban parents, Armando honed his craft at Northwestern University, graduating Cum Laude from its prestigious theater program before making his way to New York City.

In film and television, Armando has built an impressive career, appearing in numerous feature films and securing regular, recurring, and guest-starring roles on a variety of popular shows. His talent extends to voice acting and motion capture, where his voice has been featured in video games, national and international ad campaigns, as well as podcasts and audiobooks.

On stage, he is best known for playing the title character in Quiara Hudes' Elliot Trilogy, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning Water by the Spoonful, earning him a Lucille Lortel nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play. He has also performed in renowned theaters such as the Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre, Hartford Stage, Victory Gardens, and the Wilma Theater, among others.

As a writer and producer, Armando's debut feature film Seneca won multiple awards on the film festival circuit and was later picked up by HBO/MAX. He also co-directed the Audible series The Justice alongside frequent collaborator Jason Chaet, with a script by James Patterson and an all-star cast led by Sanaa Lathan. The series topped Audible's charts at #1. Currently, his latest film Meri Crismas is in development.

Jessie Camacho was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. She is an actress and writer, known for Emily the Criminal (2022), About My Father (2023) and Reno 911! (2003).

Maria Celeste Arraras was born on 27 September 1960 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. She is a producer and writer, known for Contact (1997), Noticiero Telemundo (2003) and Selena's Secret (2018). She was previously married to Manny Arevesu.

Edith Diaz was born on 23 October 1939 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. She was an actress, known for Sister Act (1992), Nick of Time (1995) and The Fan (1996). She died on 19 November 2009 in North Hollywood, California, USA.

Melissa Marty was born on 26 July 1984 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. She is an actress, known for Station 19 (2018), Righteous Thieves (2023) and The Rookie (2018).

Roger Arroyo was born on 22 April 1937 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. He is an actor, known for In 'n Out (1984), The Addams Family (1964) and The Trip (1967).

Born Adolfo E. Urrutia, Oct 3, 1944 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, the son of Puerto Rican parents with Basque ancestry. Father, Carlos E. Urrutia, a U.S. Army Officer and Mother, Lavinia M Lopez; older brother, Carlos J. Urrutia. Graduated from elementary school, Karlsruhe American High School, Karlsruhe, Germany in 1959. Graduated from Carroll High School, Ozark, Alabama 1963. U.S. Army Veteran June 1963-June 1966. Served in 101st Airborne Division, 11th Air Assualt Division (Test), and 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile); Served in Vietnam August 1965 to June 66. Awarded Parachutist Badge, Combat Infantry Badge for action in Plei Me, and South Vietnamese Army Parachutist Badge. Employed as Sales Representative with IBM, 3M Company, and Xerox Corp before deciding to pursue an acting career. Studied Acting on the G.I. Bill at Theater of Arts, Los Angeles. Appeared in numerous Actors Equity Waiver Stage productions, including the lead role in Say Uncle Sam, an original play written by Lester Cole, a founding member of the Screen Writers and Authors Guild and one of The Hollywood Ten, a screenwriter blacklisted during the McCarthy era. The play was produced by Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland. While appearing in stage play, Harvey, in Albuquerque, NM he was cast in a featured role in the Italian film, L'uomo dagli occhi di ghiaccio (The Man with the Icy Eyes)starring Antonio Sabato, Keenan Wynn, and Victor Buono.

Will Morales was born on 7 February 1977 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. He is an actor, known for Freedom Writers (2007), John from Cincinnati (2007) and CSI: Miami (2002).

Juan Carlos Arvelo is an American actor, photographer and music composer, born on May 24th in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. Juan Carlos performed in Steven Spielberg's re-make of 'West Side Story', as a voice artist in the looping group. He also performed additional voices in the Oscar-winning film, 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse'.

His breakthrough was starring in Steven Soderbergh's film 'Che: Part One', performing alongside Benicio del Toro. Recently, he guest starred in the FX television series 'Snowfall', as Gabriel Jean. Juan Carlos is one of the lead characters in the musical 'Calle de la Resistencia'. He participates in the pilot 'Dee Jay Zee' , by Peter Basler starring Michael Monks & Elyse Mirto. He has also been part of numerous short films and national TV commercials.

Today, Juan Carlos Arvelo lives in Los Angeles, where he continues to pursue his acting and artistic endeavors.

Awards: In 2010 he received the 'Outstanding Achievement in Film Award', from the UNESCO Youth Commission. In 2011, Juan Carlos was recognized with the 'Distinguished Young Actor Award' for his lead performance in the short film 'Darwin's Thoughts'.

Chucho Avellanet was born on 13 August 1941 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. He is an actor, known for Libertad para la juventud (1970), Cuando despierta el amor (1999) and Puerto Rico en carnaval (1965).

Jorge Alberti was born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. He is known for El Turista (2016), Lola (2007) and The Beauty and the Beasts (2018).

Ana Clavell has been writing, directing, producing and distributing for the Film and Television Industries for the last 20 years, her expertise being cross-cultural themes and international co-productions, and all technical aspects of production and post production. Her specialty in re-writing, directing and re-purposing intellectual properties has taken Ana to far-flung places such as New York, Paris, Madrid, London, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Taiwan and Shanghai. She is constantly sought by both aspiring writers and established producers, all looking for ways to position and sell their creative efforts. An alumni of the University of London and Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Ana started her career in London, working in the Classical Music and Stage Musical Industries as a stage manager. Her switch to Film and Television came naturally, having signed on to work as an AD and in Post Production for Paradiso Films in Puerto Rico. Recruited by a talent scout Ana moved to Los Angeles and began directing music videos and shorts in 1992. During her long VP stint at a Taurus Entertainment ( fifteen years), Ana has had her work broadcast domestically on SyFy Networks, Showtime Networks and HBO Video On Demand, among others. Her work has also been broadcast and exhibited all over the world. More recently Ana directed the critically acclaimed short film Pasaje for Scene 51 and the Ricky Martin Foundation, and has extended her efforts to help launch a new web-based platform for short format content, Zanzibaa, now in beta testing. As of 2011 Ana is co- developing a music-driven reality show for Asia and has a feature film lined up for co-production with the US, China and Latin America. Since the beginning of 2012 she is in talks to produce and direct a Latino paranormal-themed reality series. She continues to consult for various domestic and international companies on all aspects of Film and TV Production and Distribution.

Juan C. Dávila was born on 20 June 1988 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. He is a producer and director, known for Simulacros de liberación (2021), Vieques: una batalla inconclusa (2015) and Latinos are Essential (2020).

Carmen Jovet was born on 9 June 1944 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. She is an actress, known for Brenda Starr (1989).

Adam Schlachter graduated with an M.F.A. in Film Directing from the American Film Institute, completed a Professional Advanced Certificate in Screenwriting from the University of California, Los Angeles, and earned a B.F.A. in Film Production from Florida State University. He directed two films that qualified for the Academy Awards: "And The Brave Shall Rise", a documentary short, and "My Backyard Was A Mountain", a live action short. He was accepted into the Berlinale Talent Campus and the Film Program Cannes, sponsored by their legendary film festivals. Adam was also selected for the CBS Directing Initiative, the NBC-Universal Showcase, the Writers Guild of America, the HSF McNamara Arts Grant, the Caucus Foundation Grant, and the MMPA Diversity Grant. The recipient of an Imagen Award and featured in Esquire Magazine, he has received accolades from Kodak and Panavision and has won over thirty film festival prizes. His debut feature, "The 7", premiered on the NBC-Universal cable network, ChillerTV, and is available on Amazon Prime. Adam's second feature, "Hollywood W", was shot in over fifty locations and events in Los Angeles with a multicultural cast of thirty. His third feature, "Hair In A Bag", a documentary, was just completed for the film festival circuit. Every film he has directed has featured at least one Latinx actor in a lead or supporting role. With a unique vision for compelling stories and a keen eye for emerging talent, Adam personally chose several award-winning actors for roles in his films when they were just starting out, including Jesse Garcia, Emily Rios, Walter Perez, Sandra Echeverria, Kelly Blatz, Alison McInnis, and Adrienne Rose White. He created "We Are All Latino" to spotlight Latinx directors. Other films include "The Perfect Shot", "a woman IN LOVE", "The Stain On The Sidewalk", and "Father Figure". His films have screened at over two hundred international film festivals.

Lucy Boscana was born on 24 September 1915 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. She was an actress and producer, known for El collar de lágrimas (1963), El retrato de Ángela (1966) and Tres destinos (1993). She was married to Francisco Cabañas. She died on 24 May 2001 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Alicia Moreda was born on 1 November 1912 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. She was an actress, known for Donde anidan las gaviotas (1962), Maruja (1959) and Dios los cría (1979). She died on 13 June 1983 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.

Oscar Solo was born on 8 January 1948 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. He is an actor, known for Amar es vivir (1983), Vida (1979) and Ámame (1979).

Mona Martí was born on 8 July 1901 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. She was an actress, known for El retrato de Ángela (1966), Maruja (1959) and Maten al león (1977). She died on 22 March 1985 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.

Jose Serrano was born on 24 October 1943 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. He is an actor, known for Law & Order (1990), The War on Democracy (2007) and The Last Colony (2015). He is married to Mary Staucet. They have five children.

Adrian Garcia was born on 24 February 1943 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. He is an actor and writer, known for La Pandilla en apuros (1976), Mi abuelo se quiere casar and Santa Cristal (2001).

Alexis Del Lago was born on 15 November 1938 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. She is an actress and costume designer.

Abimael Linares was born on 24 July 1977 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. He is an actor and director, known for The Rum Diary (2011), Amor en 266 Millas and Spanish Therapy (2019).

Wilkins was born on 10 March 1953 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. He is a director and writer, known for Wilkins His Madness and Glory (2023), Salsa (1988) and Premios Casandra (1986).

Vicky Hernández was born on 26 November 1937 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. She was a producer and casting director, known for Bananas (1971), El regreso (1977) and Color de piel (1988). She died on 28 July 2020 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.