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Daniel Zovatto is a Costa Rican actor. Born 28 June, 1991 in San José, Costa Rica, Zovatto moved to New York City, initially pursuing a career in theater. He was later cast in the short film The Return (2012). He then moved to Los Angeles, where he made his feature film debut in the horror movie Beneath (2013), and made his television debut in a season 1 episode of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013). Other roles in Zovatto's career include Junior in the romantic comedy Laggies (2014), Neils Hirsch in the adventure horror film Innocence (2013), and his breakthrough roles in the horror mystery films It Follows (2014) as Greg Hannigan and Don't Breathe (2016) as Money.

Ruby O. Fee was born on 7 February 1996 in San Jose, Costa Rica. She is an actress and producer, known for The Invisibles (2017), Polar (2019) and Army of Thieves (2021).

Giannina Facio was born on 10 September 1955 in San Jose, Costa Rica. She is an actress and producer, known for Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Body of Lies (2008) and Concussion (2015). She has been married to Ridley Scott since June 2015.

Daniel Marin is a versatile actor, having found success both as a voice actor and also on camera, with Guest appearances on shows like The Chosen, SWAT, NCIS Los Angeles, the Bold and the Beautiful, among others and having starred in films like Costa Rica's selection for the Oscars "Imprisoned" and the multi award winning film "El Primo (The Cousin). Born in San José, Costa Rica, he traveled extensively throughout Central and South America, as well as Central Asia, during his youth, becoming fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Elon University in North Carolina and resides in Los Angeles, California.

In addition to his on-screen work, he has lent his voice to notable characters such as Namor in "Marvel Rivals" and Gustavo "Gus" Rodríguez in "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" and "Modern Warfare 3." Beyond acting, Marin is an accomplished magician, performing globally in multiple languages, and has worked as a professional photographer for the United Nations. He also played professional soccer as a teen in Brazil.

Maribel Guardia was born on 29 May 1959 in San Jose, Costa Rica. She is an actress, known for Terror and Black Lace (1986), La Alacrana (1986) and El asesino del zodiaco (1993). She was previously married to Joan Sebastian.

Glory Rodriguez (Full name: Gloriana Varela Rodriguez), was born in San Jose, Costa Rica and migrated with her parents to the United States when she was 2 years old. She was raised in raised most of her life in Dallas in a multicultural environment by her mother and aunt which allowed her to speak both Spanish/English. She went to J.J. Pearce High School and after graduation took courses between UT Austin and Richland Community College for her Science degree.

Throughout the journey of working three jobs and going to school she realized her passion was for the arts. She loves being in front of the camera as well locked up inside the house painting on canvas. She quit her jobs and started working as a full time artist.

Glory has had the opportunity to work in many music videos, modeling for companies, and star as supporting leads in a few films.

Jose Palma is a Costa Rican actor of Chorotegan origin, born in San Jose. He spent most of his teenage years in Florida, until he moved back to Costa Rica in 2007 where he studied acting. In 2015 he moved to London where his career took off with roles in Crawl (2019) , Banged Up Abroad (Mexican Cartel Hell 2019), the Netflix Series - The Liberator (2020) where he played Private Jose Cruz, as well as acting alongside Tom Hardy and Woody Harrilson in Venom 2 Let there be Carnage (2021), and Robert Pattinson and Zoe Kravitz in The Batman (2022)

A.J. Castro was born in Costa Rica and raised in Miami. He got his first taste of movie-making as a high-school student working with his childhood friend to write, direct, act, and edit his own works. His first major on-screen experience was as a featured extra in the movie Transporter 2. Soon after that, he moved to Los Angeles and studied with the drama department at CSULA. Since then, he's booked roles in numerous TV Shows, Films, and Commercials. He has appeared on hit shows like Dexter, Will and Grace, The Cool Kids, Mr. Mayor, and NCIS. Aside from acting AJ has launched and is developing his own projects including scripted podcasts, and both comedy and dramatic TV pilots. A.J. prides himself on his work ethic and artistic vision. Married in 2004, and father to two sweet girls AJ is a family man, who is passionate about his work and tries to savor every moment. Outside of work some of his passions include basketball, board games with friends, and grabbing a nice margarita with his wife.

Rafael Rojas was born on 16 April 1961 in San Jose, Costa Rica. He is an actor and director, known for Baila conmigo (1992), Si Dios me quita la vida (1995) and Mi peque?a Soledad (1990).

Antonella Sudasassi was born in 1986 in San José, Costa Rica. She is a director and writer, known for Memories of a Burning Body (2024), The Awakening of the Ants (2019) and The Awakening of the Ants: Childhood (2016).

Ariel Escalante was born in 1984 in San José, Costa Rica. He is an editor and writer, known for Domingo y la niebla (2022), The Sound of Things (2016) and In the Cradle of Granite.

Jay Weisleder was born in San Jose, Costa Rica. He is an executive and producer.

Felicia Montealegre was born on 6 February 1922 in San José, Costa Rica. She was an actress, known for Kraft Theatre (1947), The Chevrolet Tele-Theatre (1948) and Goodyear Playhouse (1951). She was married to Leonard Bernstein. She died on 16 June 1978 in East Hampton, Long Island, New York, USA.

Herman Belmonte was born on 30 March 1892 in San Jose, Costa Rica. He was an actor, known for Di que me quieres (1939). He died on 15 September 1975 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Born in San Jose, Costa Rica, Alejandro was raised in North Carolina after immigrating to the United States in 1985. His fascination with black and white still photography was sparked by a high school educator who introduced him to the works of renowned photographers such as Ansel Adams, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Edward Weston. This initial interest in still photography spurred Alejandro's exploration of the art and technicalities of motion picture cinema.

After graduating from the Academy of Art in San Francisco, Alejandro commenced his career in Los Angeles, where he served as a camera assistant, focus puller, and operator, eventually earning recognition as an award-winning cinematographer. His extensive clientele encompasses entities such as Oracle, Microsoft, Toyota, Ford, Fenty, Ralph Lauren, Revlon, eBay, American Express, T-Mobile, MLB, Disney, Hulu, HBO, Warner Bros, NBC/Universal, Capitol Records, and Atlantic Records, among others. Notable figures he has captured include John Travolta, The Rock, Kim Kardashian, Ansel Elgort, Halle Berry, Rihanna, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Soundgarden, Moby, and Marc Anthony.

Alejandro's portfolio has been showcased in the new LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal (Moment Factory/LAX) as well as in the esteemed American Cinematographer Magazine. In 2019, his film "Slipping Into Darkness" clinched the esteemed Best Film award at the Official Latino Film and Arts Festival, securing placement across all MAX/HBO platforms.

Furthermore, Alejandro's notable achievement includes his selection as a 2023 finalist in the Commercial Directors Diversity Program (CDDP). A collaborative initiative stemming from negotiations between the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) and the Directors Guild of America (DGA), the CDDP seeks to foster diversity and bolster the representation of minority and women directors in commercials and marketing communications.

Alejandro's creative vision is centered around the narrative form, artfully illuminating the subtleties of characters and stories through masterful control of light, shadow, and framing.

Yerye Beirute was born on 18 August 1926 in San Jose, Costa Rica. He was an actor, known for La sombra vengadora (1956), The Incredible Invasion (1971) and Fear Chamber (1968). He was married to Rosa Galindo. He died on 25 December 1972 in Mexico, Distrito Federal, Mexico.

Crox Alvarado was born on 3 May 1910 in San Jose, Costa Rica. He was an actor and writer, known for The Aztec Mummy (1957), Una rosa sobre el ring (1973) and The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy (1958). He died on 30 January 1984 in Mexico, D.F., Mexico.

Valentina Maurel was born and grew up in Costa Rica. She went to study in Paris and after that in Brussels where she attended INSAS. In 2017 her short film "Paul est là" won the Cinéfondation first jury prize in Cannes. Her second film "Lucia en el limbo" was her first film shot in Costa Rica and was also in 2019's critic's week at the Cannes festival.

Ramón Obón was born on 23 July 1943 in San Jose, Costa Rica. He is a writer and director, known for Dinastía de la muerte (1977), The Black Widow (1977) and La muerte del Palomo (1981).

Guerdon Trueblood is the grandson of General Billy Mitchell, who's the founding father of the U.S. Air Force. Trueblood attended George Wastington University in Virginia. He achieved his greatest success as a solid and dependable television writer. Trueblood has written scripts for such TV shows as "The Young Rebels," "Adam-12," "The Young Lawyers," "The Streets of San Francisco," and "Automan." In addition, Trueblood wrote the screenplays for the excellent psycho Vietnam veterans exploitation winner "Welcome Home, Soldier Boys" and the gritty Western "The Last Hard Men;" Trueblood also was an associate producer of the latter movie. Moreover, Trueblood penned the scripts for the 70s made-for-TV killer animal fright features "The Savage Bees," "It Happened at Lakewood Manor," "Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo," and "Terror Out of the Sky." He also supplied the story for "Jaws 3-D." Trueblood made a rare foray into theatrical film directing with the terrifically rough and sleazy 70s grindhouse crime cult classic "The Candy Snatchers." Trueblood's college friend Vincent Martorano portrays a dim-witted kidnapper in the picture and his son Christopher appears as a little autistic boy. Trueblood's other son Guerdon is a highly successful digital effects artist/compositor.

Ramón Obón was born on 17 February 1916 in San José, Costa Rica. He was a writer and director, known for Una piedra en el zapato (1956), La sombra vengadora (1956) and 100 Cries of Terror (1965). He was married to Oliva León González. He died on 7 December 1965 in Mexico, D.F., Mexico.

Juan Carlos Vargas was born on 3 December 1968 in San Jose, Costa Rica. He is a writer and director, known for I, Robot (2004), The Gorge (2025) and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021).

Jose Luis Paniagua was born on 9 February 1960 in San Jose, Costa Rica. He was an actor, known for Pandillas guerra y paz (2002), Lola Calamidades (1987) and Te voy a ense?ar a querer (1990). He was married to Tania Falquez and Nórida Rodríguez. He died on 6 May 2013 in Bogota, Colombia.

Franklin Chang-Diaz was born on 5 April 1950 in San Jose, Costa Rica. He is an actor and executive, known for The Wild Blue Yonder (2005), Science and Star Wars (2017) and The Mars Underground (2007).

Marco Cordero was born on 10 July 1982 in San José, Costa Rica. Marco is a cinematographer, known for The Rehearsal (2022), Nathan for You (2013) and How to with John Wilson (2020).