Actress Denise Santos was born and raised in Miami, FL. Of Ecuadorian and Colombian decent, she is a fluent Spanish and English speaker. Her unique look has helped her land diverse roles in Film, Television, Stage, and Commercials.Denise's mother, a single woman who grew up participating in beauty contests, signed her up for modeling classes as a little girl. After taking drama in high school, Denise continued pursuing acting seriously. While in college, she took drama courses and studied Psychology while teaching children with special needs. Show less «