Irene Santiago

Irene Santiago

58 · Born: Dec 11, 1966

Personal Details

BornDec 11, 1966 Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Biography

Irene Santiago's illustrious career in the entertainment industry spans numerous notable productions, including High School Musical 1, Iron Man 3, Providence, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Saturday Night Live, and a five-year tenure as a utility actor at the prestigious Sundance Institute.

During her time at Sundance, Irene had the privilege of being mentored by renowned industry professionals such as Robert Redford, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Joan Darling, honing her craft and refining her acting abilities.

As a woman of Puerto Rican descent, Irene's unique, multicultural appearance and versatility as an actress have captivated critics and audience members alike. Her parents, who hailed from Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, brought their cultural heritage to Utah, where Irene was born and raised.

Irene's journey began as a professional dancer, choreographer, and singing telegram, where she was discovered by a talent agent who was impressed by her unique talent. Since then, she has consistently worked in television, film, commercials, voice-overs, and theater, solidifying her reputation as a talented and versatile actress.

In addition to her acting career, Irene is passionate about mentoring and teaching acting to at-risk youth and adults with disabilities. Her dedication to giving back to her community is evident in her tireless efforts to empower and inspire others.

Irene is married to Del Baron, with whom she co-executive produced the highly acclaimed Indie film, Adrenaline. The couple has two children and is always looking forward to the next exciting role that Irene can sink her teeth into, continuing to showcase her remarkable talent and dedication to her craft.

Career

2025
Broken Church
Broken Church as Annie Parker
2021
The Penthouse
The Penthouse as Detective Cruz
2020
8 Slices
8 Slices as Guillermo's Wife
The Reason
The Reason as Dr. Kelly Collins
2019
Assassinaut
Assassinaut as The President of Earth
2016
Providence
Providence as Edith
2015
Operator
Operator as 911 Caller (uncredited)
2008
Minutemen
Minutemen as News Reporter
Forever Strong
Forever Strong as Reporter
2006
High School Musical
High School Musical as Chem Teacher
2002
Someone Was Watching
Someone Was Watching as Carol Sweeney
Charly
Charly as Felicia
2001
Hounded
Hounded as Adele
2000
The Way of the Gun
The Way of the Gun as Sloppy Prostitute
1999
1994
Dumb and Dumber
Dumb and Dumber as Flight Personnel (uncredited)