Ashley Marie Santos, professionally known as Ash Santos, is an American actress with a rich cultural background. Born in the Bronx, New York, Ash's father, a former Detective in Manhattan's Special Victims Unit, is of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent, while her mother hails from the Dominican Republic. Ash spent most of her childhood in the small town of Montgomery, New York, where she initially showed a keen interest in acting, although she didn't pursue it during her formative years.
It wasn't until she relocated to Salt Lake City, Utah in the fall of 2011 that Ash began her acting career, initially taking on commercials and television movies. Her career gained momentum in April 2018 when she made the move to Los Angeles, marking a significant turning point in her professional journey.
In June 2018, Ash landed a recurring guest star role on the eighth season of FX's "American Horror Story", a testament to her growing talent and versatility as an actress. Moreover, she has three films slated for release in 2021, including the A24 drama "Joe Bell" starring Mark Wahlberg, the Netflix thriller "Night Teeth" featuring Alfie Allen, and the indie rowing drama "Swing" starring Michael Shannon.
Ash has also secured a series regular role on the HBO Max psychological thriller "Red Bird Lane", a pilot starring Susan Sarandon and produced by John Wells. This project was shot in November 2020, further solidifying her status as a rising star in the entertainment industry.
Currently, Ash can be seen on Netflix's "True Story" alongside Kevin Hart, and is set to appear in the upcoming Mike Tyson biopic series "Iron Mike" for Hulu. With her impressive range and versatility, Ash Santos is undoubtedly an actress to watch in the years to come.
