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Langston Faizon Santisima is an African-American actor and comedian from Santiago de Cuba known for Wanda from Elf, Big Worm from Friday, Sean "Sweet" Johnson from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Jahmal Abdul Jackson from The Replacements, Bruce the Bear from Zookeeper, Robin Harris from Bébé's Kids and Maurice from The Meteor Man.- Actor
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Marco Rizo is best remembered as musical director for the popular television show I Love Lucy (1951) during its lengthy run from 1951 to 1957. He famously co-wrote the jaunty theme song. Marco was born in 1920 in Santiago, Cuba. He was immersed in music from early childhood. His father, chief flutist with the Santiago Symphony Orchestra (simultaneously, also the front man for a popular jazz band) took his son under a rigorous training regime in classical music, Latin and jazz. By the age of sixteen, Marco had become Cuba's foremost concert pianist, on occasion performing in tandem with established musicians like Ernesto Lecuona. In 1940, he was awarded a scholarship at Juilliard and moved to the United States.
After two years of wartime service as a member of the 2nd Army Military Band (which effectively dispensed with his piano-playing talents), Marco was offered the chance to join the popular Afro-Cuban dance orchestra of his childhood friend Desi Arnaz. Until 1950, he accompanied the group on its nationwide tour in his capacity as pianist and orchestrator. During his subsequent work on "I Love Lucy" he resumed his musical studies at UCLA under the tutelage of Igor Stravinsky and Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. This was very much in keeping with his natural preference for classical music. At this time, he also began turning out arrangements for performers ranging from Carmen Miranda and Xavier Cugat to Yma Sumac, as well as scoring feature films for Columbia, MGM and Paramount. From 1960, he held positions as orchestrator for CBS and for the Royal Viking Line of cruise ships, as well as pursuing a successful solo career giving piano recitals and recording some thirty albums of Cuban classical music (18th to 20th century) and featuring his own compositions like "Danzas Cubanas" and "Suite Campesina". In the 80's, he established a foundation -- the SouthAmerican Music Project -- dedicated to educating children in Latin music,- Actor
- Cinematographer
- Writer
Angelo Martinez was born on 21 January 1984 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. He is an actor and cinematographer, known for Breaking Bad (2008), Team No H8 (2019) and Swing Vote (2008).- Marilyn Torres was born in 1976 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. She is an actress, known for The King of Staten Island (2020), Maid in Manhattan (2002) and Lady in the Water (2006).
- Director
- Writer
Roberto Monticello was born in Cuba. He began his career writing and directing for the stage, receiving numerous awards and grants, before becoming a film director and settling in New York City. He is one of few Cuban-born directors living in the U.S. with permission to shoot in Cuba.
In addition to writing and directing films, Monticello has devoted much of his life to human rights and environmental causes. He has journeyed three times to Ethiopia during the famine, once as a camp director, for which he received the UNICEF Relief Dag Hammarshjold Medal 'In the Name of the World's Children'.
He was arrested, beaten and threatened several times while traveling through South America in pursuit of Nazi war criminals. He has traveled throughout Central America as a troubleshooter for human rights organizations, lived with Peruvian Indians in the Andes and recorded human rights abuses in Afghanistan during the Russian presence.
He has concentrated great effort on ending the U.S. Embargo and Travel Ban to Cuba, bringing a boatload of medicine twice a year and making films in Cuba to promote a peaceful resolution. He is producing two Cuba-themed documentaries - one, "Looking For Cuba," which deals directly with the U.S. Embargo - and with writing partner _Doug Klozzner_ has written two Cuban-themed feature scripts: "Son Cubano", an action-filled tale about the seeds of freedom in Cuba, and "Free Again: La Lupe's Story", the true life drama of legendary singer La Lupe.
Recently back from Darfur, after being wounded on a mission for the Red Cross, Roberto was given the 2007 Film Humanitarian Award at the Fifth Queens International Film Festival.
2008 Humanitarian Film Projects:
"Children of the Night"
A documentary expose of the trafficking of children from Cambodia, Malaysia and the Phillipines to the U.S. for sexual purposes. To date, 34 children have been rescued by the film crew and several "homes" have been closed due to the attention this film has created. This project is in mid-production.
"The World's Crying"
A montage of footage shot by Roberto in Darfur and Rwanda during the genocides; Sri Lanka during the tsunami; Sarajevo during the ethnic cleansing; and New Orleans during the event of Hurricane Katrina.
"Carnaval de Cuba"
A look at Carnaval and religion in Cuba today. Principal photography complete; currently in post-production.
"Looking for Cuba"
A piece on the Anti-U.S. Embargo and Travel Ban. This film was recently shown at the United Nations and is currently on the festival circuit.
"Native Americans"
A view into the current state of American Indians. Marlon Brando was the original executive producer. Principal photography is nearly complete; currently shooting on Indian reservations in Long Island, NY.
"Cannibals & Missionaries"
Written and directed by Roberto for Tri-Continental Films. This project is complete, seeking distribution. A planned sequel entitled "Cultural Survival" has been shot in 6 countries in Latin America.
Monticello is also a published poet, novelist and journalist. Resides in New York City.- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Charles Ashenoff was born on 6 June 1964 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. He is an actor and writer, known for WCW Monday Nitro (1995), Lucha Underground (2014) and WCW Worldwide (1975).- Writer
- Soundtrack
Italo Calvino was born on 15 October 1923 in Santiago de Las Vegas, Cuba. He was a writer, known for Boccaccio '70 (1962), Ti-Koyo e il suo pescecane (1962) and L'amore difficile (1962). He was married to Esther Calvino. He died on 19 September 1985 in Siena, Tuscany, Italy.- Dayana Legrá was born in 1989 in Santiago de Cuba. She is an actress, known for Beginner's Luck (2022), Ferozz: The Wild Red Riding Hood (2010) and Molina's Fantasy (2009).
- Salvador Wood was born on 24 November 1928 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. He was an actor, known for I Am Cuba (1964), Death of a Bureaucrat (1966) and La segunda hora de Esteban Zayas (1984). He was married to Yolanda. He died on 1 June 2019 in Havana, Cuba.
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Olga Guillot was born on 9 October 1923 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. She was an actress, known for Cita con la muerte (1949), Cry of the Bewitched (1957) and Una estrella y dos estrellados (1960). She died on 12 July 2010 in Miami Beach, Florida, USA.- Actor
- Director
Adolfo Llauradó was born on 29 September 1941 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. He was an actor and director, known for The Man from Maisinicu (1973), La primera carga al machete (1969) and Amores (1994). He was married to Jacqueline Meppiel. He died on 3 November 2001 in Havana, Cuba.- Writer
- Producer
- Soundtrack
Félix B. Caignet was born on 31 March 1892 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. He was a writer and producer, known for El derecho de nacer (1966), El monstruo en la sombra (1955) and ¿Mujer... o fiera? (1954). He died on 25 May 1976 in Havana, Cuba.- Teté Vergara was born in 1914 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. She was an actress, known for Realengo 18 (1961), Lucia (1968) and Cumbite (1964). She died in 1981 in Havana, Cuba.
- José Mantequilla Nápoles was born on 13 April 1940 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. He was an actor, known for The Revenge of the Crying Woman (1974) and CBS Sports Spectacular (1960). He died on 16 August 2019 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.
- América Barrio was born on 11 September 1917 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. She was an actress, known for Estefanía (1979), Seis meses de vida (1951) and La balandra Isabel llegó esta tarde (1950). She was married to Jorge Reyes. She died on 5 October 2001 in Caracas, Venezuela.
- Composer
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Ñico Saquito was born on 13 February 1901 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. He was a composer and actor, known for RocknRolla (2008), Yo soy el hombre (1952) and Thé dansant (1980). He died on 4 August 1982 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.- Harold Gramatges was born on 26 September 1918 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. He was a composer, known for Stories of the Revolution (1960), David (1967) and Pueblo en armas (1961). He was married to Ena Susana Hartmann. He died on 16 December 2008 in Havana, Cuba.
- Monse Duany was born on 28 July 1967 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. She is an actress, known for Adorable Lies (1992), Café con leche (1999) and Eine Liebe in Kuba (2007).
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Miguel Matamoros was born on 8 May 1894 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. He was a composer, known for The Big Short (2015), Before Night Falls (2000) and Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008). He died on 15 April 1971 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.- Victor Cruz was born on 18 August 1908 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. He died on 7 August 1998 in Berlin, Germany.
- Music Department
Omar Puente was born in 1961 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. He is known for Borderline (1930), Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl (2001) and The Burning Issue: The Right to Die (2012). He was previously married to Debbie Purdy.- Guillermo Rodríguez Rivera was born in 1943 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. He was a writer, known for Quiéreme y verás... (1994). He died on 16 May 2017 in Habana, Cuba.
- Additional Crew
- Actor
- Producer
Ron Blair was born in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. He is known for Corazón azul (2021), Red Cockroaches (2003) and Memorias del desarrollo (2010).- Antón Arrufat was born on 14 August 1935 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. He died on 21 May 2023 in Havana, Cuba.
- Costume Designer
Gabriel Hierrezuelo was born on 31 December 1944 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. He is a costume designer, known for El elefante y la bicicleta (1994), ¡Patakín! quiere decir ¡fábula! (1985) and Gallego (1988).