Cristo Montt, also known as Cristóbal Tapia Montt, is a multifaceted Chilean actor renowned for his extensive range of performances in both film and television.
Born in Santiago, Chile, he spent a significant portion of his childhood in the United States before returning to his homeland.
As a polyglot, fluent in both English and Spanish, he embarked on his acting career at the tender age of 12.
Montt gained widespread recognition for his captivating portrayal of Martin in the 2015 horror-thriller "The Stranger," directed by Guillermo Amoedo and produced by Eli Roth.
In 2016, he took on the role of Josh in the science fiction film "Shortwave," directed by Ryan Gregory Phillips.
On television, Montt made a notable appearance as Carlos Pereira in both seasons of the TNT series "Good Behavior" (2016-2017),sharing the screen with Michelle Dockery and Juan Diego Botto.
In 2020, he played the role of Dave in the Amazon Prime miniseries "El Presidente," directed by Armando Bo and produced by Fabulas' Pablo Larraín.
In 2021, he portrayed Julian Ortega in the Brazilian thriller "A Cisterna" ("The Well"),directed by Cristiano Vieira.
In 2024, Montt took on the role of Gio in Amanda Kramer's "By Design," a twist on the body swap genre opposite Juliette Lewis and Mamoudou Athie.
He is also set to appear as Zig Zag in the upcoming 2025 thriller "Stone Cold Fox," directed by Sophie Tabet.
Throughout his illustrious career, Montt has demonstrated his versatility and adaptability, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
