Person Biography:
Edwin Gagiano is a South African actor born on June 1, 1989, in Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa. His parents, Maryna Elizabeth Gagiano (Williams) and Albertus Johannes Gagiano, are a banker and interior designer, and a Math and Science lecturer, respectively. Edwin's father has Italian ancestry, while his mother's side of the family has Welsh and British descent.
Edwin grew up in a small town in the Northern Cape Province and started acting at a young age. He landed his first role as Alf Bueller in the Northern Cape Theatre production, 'Back to the 80's' in 2007, and was awarded Full Academic Colors for Arts and Drama and the Best Actor Award in 2007.
Edwin relocated to Los Angeles, California in 2015 and has since appeared in several films and TV series, including Chappie, Seun: 81457397BG, Broken Darkness, and the lead role in the critically successful SABC network TV series, Snake Park, as Zak Verwey.
In addition to his acting career, Edwin is also involved in humanitarian work in Mozambique and is regarded as a well-rounded actor and filmmaker, extending well beyond his entertainment career.
