Santiago AchagaACTOR | FILMMAKER

Santiago Achaga is an Argentinian actor and social media star, who graduated from NYFA’s 4-Week Acting for Film Program and is currently a student in the Filmmaking Program. Achaga received the coveted TVyNovelas Award for Best Young Actor for his portrayal of Claudio Meyer on Like la leyenda (Like, the Legend), a popular teen telenovela from Mexico. His work on the show also netted him a nomination for a Revista Eres Award for Best Actor.

Most recently, Achaga starred in Palau the Movie, a feature length film that tells the story of radio evangelist Luis Palau. Filmed in Argentina, the film had a two-day release across the U.S. and Latin America in early April, and continues to screen in churches and cinemas across the two continents.

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Program Studied at NYFA: Acting for Film
Program Type: 4-Week Acting for Film Program
Year Attended/Graduated: 2019
Location: New York