Zak Santiago

Zak Santiago

44 · Born: Jan 3, 1981

Personal Details

BornJan 3, 1981 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Biography

Zak is a multifaceted individual who has made a name for himself as a talented actor, with a string of awards to his credit, in the realms of film, television, and theatre. For over two decades, he has also showcased his versatility as a DJ, spinning tracks at clubs and on the radio in both Canada and Europe. As a dual citizen of Canada and Europe, Zak's cultural background is a unique blend of both nations, which he has leveraged to great effect in his various pursuits.

Beyond his entertainment endeavors, Zak is also a skilled athlete, having held the title of Golden Gloves boxing champion. His passion for the performing arts extends to dance and music, where he has honed his craft as a professional dancer and musician. Furthermore, Zak has also pursued higher education, earning a postgraduate degree, which has undoubtedly informed his artistic endeavors and imbued him with a deeper understanding of the world around him.

As a performance artist, Zak brings a distinct energy to his work, which is a direct result of his diverse background and range of skills. His ability to seamlessly transition between different mediums and genres has made him a sought-after talent in the entertainment industry.

Career

If I Run
If I Run as Sy Rollins
Protectors of the Land
Protectors of the Land as Juan Ruiz Del Valle
2024
2023
Sworn Justice: Taken Before Christmas
Sworn Justice: Taken Before Christmas as Nicolas 'Maestro' Martinez
2022
Marry Go Round
Marry Go Round as Edward Timsdale
2021
American Badger
American Badger as John / Voice of Cartel Leader
2020
My Wife's Secret Life
My Wife's Secret Life as Ari Sheffler / Detective
2017
Cult of Chucky
Cult of Chucky as Nurse Carlos
Christmas Princess
Christmas Princess as Ignacio Marquez
Ghost Wars
Ghost Wars as Rodney Doyle
The Assignment
The Assignment as Edward Gonzales
Fatal Memories
Fatal Memories as Glenn Roberts
Perfect Sisters
Perfect Sisters as Detective Santiago Gates
Bad City
Bad City as Emcee
2013
Chupacabra vs. the Alamo
Chupacabra vs. the Alamo as Commander Wilcox
Baby Sellers
Baby Sellers as Rafael Ochoa
Stalkers
Stalkers as Romero
Delete
Delete as Captain
Continuum
Continuum as Miller
The House
The House as Geoff Blank
Rags
Rags as Diego
V
V as John Fierro
2010
Smoke Screen
Smoke Screen as Detective Javier
At Risk
At Risk as Roy
The Tortured
The Tortured as Young Cop (uncredited)
2009
Driven to Kill
Driven to Kill as Detective Lavastic
Alice
Alice as 10 of Clubs
The Assistants
The Assistants as Zach Del Toro
2008
Ace of Hearts
Ace of Hearts as Officer Sanchez
Robson Arms
Robson Arms as Hal Garcia
2007
A Family Lost
A Family Lost as Marcus Vegarra
Shooter
Shooter as Senior Agent
Normal
Normal as Bob the Social Worker
Rapid Fire
Rapid Fire as Russell
Canes
Canes as Antique Dealer
Deck the Halls
Deck the Halls as Fireworks Guy
Severed
Severed as Ramon
2004
The Goodbye Girl
The Goodbye Girl as Dance Class instructor
2001
Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal
Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal as Gabriel Mendoza
2000
Trixie
Trixie as Gang Member