About Me
Bio
Edwin Roa is a Latinx actor, filmmaker, and business manager. He is known for his lead role in “The Settler” (short film) which was nominated for best short film at 10+ international film festivals. His recent work includes: "Panic 911" (A&E | supporting), "Gold Status" (Amazon Prime | supporting), “EPA Lead Based Paint PSA Commercial” (local Spanish channels | lead), “Border Awareness” (documentary | filmmaker), and “Tierra de Cuervos” (TV pilot | supporting). Edwin studied film, theater, and acting for the camera. He has appeared in numerous plays and TV shows throughout the Americas.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Height: 5’4” | 1.65 cm
Weight: 150 lb | 68 kg
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Hair Length: Short
Role Types: Hispanic / Latinx
Playing Age: 30 - 40 years old
Languages: Spanish (Native), English (Fluent)
Work Experience
FILM
The Settler (Short) - Lead
Gold Status (Short - to be released on Amazon Prime) - Supporting
Cake (Short) - Supporting
Danny's Chat (Short) - Lead
TELEVISION
Panic 9-1-1 A&E (S3 Ep7) - Supporting
Tierra de Cuervos (Pilot) - Supporting
Padres e Hijos (Multiple Ep) - Supporting
Pandillas Guerra y Paz (2 Ep) - Supporting
COMMERCIALS
EPA Lead-Based Paint Campaign (TV & Radio) - Lead
HIV Prevention Campaign (TV) - Lead
DC Diabetes Campaign (Print) - Lead
THEATRE
Walking without Thinking (USA) - Lead
Made in Lanus (USA) - Supporting
Allende (USA) - Supporting
Puck El Duende de Amazonas (USA) - Supporting
Sopa de Letras (Argentina) - Supporting
Prometheus Bound (Peru) - Lead
ACTING TRAINNING
Advanced Acting Labs-Victoria Hernandez Laboratorio Actoral (COL)
Character Creation - Ana Maria Sánchez (COL)
Acting Workshop - Teatro de la Luna (USA)
Monologue Workshop - Studio Acting Conservatory (USA)
Acting for the Camera - Casa del Teatro Nal | Sergio Cabrera (COL)
Staging Workshop - Trazo Escénico (COL)
Meisner Technique - Campamentos Creativos (COL)
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration - University of Maryland (USA)
B.A. Corporate Communications - University of Baltimore (USA)