Born in the city of Rosario, Santa Fe'-Argentina. First born son of Ana Maria Castillo and Argentinian Boxing Feather Weight Champion, Jorge Alberto Saliadarre. In the late 1970's Cristian and his parents immigrated to the Western Suburbs of Sydney,Australia where he attended school and became involved in the arts. He spent his teenage years working on his craft while in high school and in turn discovered that he had a great appreciation for the silver screen and begun to slowly develop his method as an actor. Married to Maria Florencia Saliadarre. Eldest son named Jamel Cristian Saliadarre, born 8th February 1995 in Queensland, Australia, a daughter named Florencia Phoenix Saliadarre born 30th May,2013. Youngest son named Maurizio Maximiliano Saliadarre born 20th September, 2016, and two step children named Jayden Leonardo born 4th March 2006 and Jacinta Rose born 21st Feb 2008...Began his professional career as an actor, Cristian's film debut came in 1990 when he was only 14 years old in an Australian independent titled 'Dead to the World', by Huzzah Productions and directed by Ross Gibson which also saw the likes of fellow Australian Actor Noah Taylor. Shortly after that same year, Cristian pursued a music career as a recording artist and was signed to independent label 'Dis n Dat' Records in Sydney. He made his debut at 'Kinselas' and due to that show, he was chosen as the opening act for 'MC Hammer' in his 'Please Hammer Don't Hurt Em' world tour. In 1991, Cristian (a.k.a. KIC), was signed by A & R executive John Watson (Silverchair), to a major-world wide recording contract with SONY / COLUMBIA. Two singles were released nationally and abroad, including 'Bring Me On' & 'The Right Way', which became instant hits in Australia and reached the top ten singles charts in Hong Kong and Singapore in 1993 making him a fully fledged international recording artist. Cristian instantly became a commercial success and appearing on various TV shows such as 'MTV', 'Rage', 'Video Smash Hits',and the singles were played on heavy rotation on '2 Day FM'. In addition, appearing in major Australian and international magazines such as 'Rolling Stone', 'Smash Hits', 'The Bush Telegraph' and 'Gente' (Argentina). In 1996, after his son Jamel Cristian Saliadarre was born in Queensland,Australia, Cristian re-located to New Bedford, Massachusetts to record an album with close friend and producer, Kevin Antunes (New Kids, Mark Walberg, Nsync). In 1997, Cristian moved to Hollywood to work closely with producers such as Young MC ('Bust A Move') and Tommy Coster Jnr (Eminem), Cristian recorded various songs and in 2000 he was offered a lead role on a U.S drama called 'Roadshow' (Warner Bros/Viacom Productions), as the role of 'Stlyz'- an ex-con turned undercover cop. This was followed by various independent films and a major commercial for the 2002 World Cup Soccer as a Colombian Drug Lord for Fox Sports which was aired in the U.S and internationally. Cristian stayed in Los Angeles to pursue an acting career,and becoming a student of The Method-Stanislavsky and Checov. He also attended various acting schools such as 'Prime Time Actor's Studio' in Hollywood, Larry More Kelly's Performing Arts Academy in Los Angeles, and the film acting school on Hollywood and Vine in the heart of Hollywood known as 'The Art Of Film Acting' taught by Jerimiah Comey for 3 years, where he began to develop a strong foundation to his acting method. In 2003 he moved back to Sydney.In 2005, Cristian lands a cameo role in the feature film 'Candy' as 'Little Angelo', alongside Academy Award Nominee, the late Heath Ledger. This brief cameo gives Cristian a major credit and reputation as a serious method actor. For the next two years Cristian becomes known within the Australian film and television industry and gains a major role in a channel 10, world premiere tele-movie, 'The Informant'(2008), directed by Peter Andrikidis and produced by ScreenTime Australia, where Cristian was cast as 'Mascalla' followed by the role of 'Nuchimov', a Russain criminal in the Channel 7 series, 'Gangs of Oz' directed by Katie Hides and produced by Eyeworks International (Australia). In 2010, Cristian was cast in the ABC drama, 'RAKE' as the role of 'Manos' alongside and All-Star cast, Richard Roxbourgh, Noah Taylor, Sam Neil, Hog Weaving, Matt Day and directed by Rachel Ward and Jeffrey Walker. First episode to air on ABC November 2010. In 2011 Cristian was cast in the final season of Australia's hit drama East West 101 alongside Don Hany and Susie Porter. 2015 Cristian has embarked on story telling from a realistic and introspective point of view, and launching his musical career with a new duo called 'Evoluzion'. A prolific songwriter, he has written and arranged 12 songs for his debut album due for release 2017 in North America via AMG/SONY USA. First single titled 'I'm A Dreamer' was released September 2016, and already hit at NO: # 18 on the European Independent Music Radio Charts. Cristian's manager MArk.S.Berry has secured various deals for Evoluzion including a world wide licensing and synchronisation deal with Zoom Media USA, Mood Media USA, K-Digital ( Charlie Ahn), and Bondi Ink international. His first single 'I'm a Dreamer' is on heavy rotation all over Europe, Russia, Belgium and other international radio stations creating a steady climb to establishing Evoluzion as a creative and unique Artist. Cristian has also signed a major world wide distribution deal with Shami Media Group (Bob Shami) USA for theatrical release of his next 4 films in development, including 'Beutifall' , I am Human, and 'Cronicas De Un Mundo Sin Mal'...Maintaining his artistic integrity as an independent Artist, Cristian's future looks bright and after 25 years n the business, he has many more projects in the works.
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