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10 Facts About Zak Santiago

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Zak Santiago was born on January 3,1972 and is a Canadian actor and DJ.

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Zak Santiago Alam, professionally known as Zak Santiago, was born on January 3,1972 in Vancouver, British Columbia to a Spanish and Irish mother and Romani father.

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Zak Santiago has studied classical piano, ballet, flamenco and boxing.

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In 1998, Zak ended his amateur boxing career to focus exclusively on dance.

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Per his Facebook page, Zak Santiago graduated from the University, British Columbia in July, 2023 with a Master's Degree in Theological Studies and received the Chancellor's Award.

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Zak Santiago is heavily involved in prison ministry and has plans to work towards another Master's and a grad diploma to help him in his vocation.

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Zak Santiago was in the episode "My Room" in season 1 of Dead Like Me, as an angry man who decided to kill the tattoo artist who had botched his tattoo.

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Zak Santiago has a recurring role as Ramon, the dance instructor, restaurant owner, DJ, and wedding officiant in the Signed, Sealed, Delivered series.

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In 2004 Zak Santiago won a Leo award for Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series for his performance as Ramirez in Human Cargo.

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Zak Santiago was nominated for Leo awards in 2006 for Young Blades episode "Enchanted", in 2013 for Random Acts of Romance and 2018 for Christmas Princess.