Oscar Torre

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Oscar Torre is a Miami born actor best known for his breakout role in Cane (TV series) on CBS, where he played the role of Santo alongside an all-star cast that included Jimmy Smits, Rita Moreno, Nestor Carbonell, and Hector Elizondo. He also garnered rave reviews for his comedic performance in the Lionsgate film, Ladrón que Roba a Ladrón (To Rob a Thief). The film, directed by Joe Menendez, had at the time the highest grossing opening weekend ever for a Spanish speaking film. Torre also worked with Menendez in the film Hunting of Man, which also starred Douglas Spain (Band of Brothers.) Before "Ladron," Oscar received critical acclaim starring as a Cuban political prisoner in the film Libertad: The Dark Untold Story of Castro's Cuba directed by Norton Rodriguez. Torre worked with director Kurt Kuenne ("Dear Zachary") in the film festival favorites "Rent a Person" and "Phone Book" with T.J. Thyne ("Bones.") Oscar had a supporting role in the HBO Film Larceny, with Andy Dick, Tyra Banks and Roselyn Sanchez. His first major on-screen role was in Artisan Entertainment’s "Suicide Blonde," directed by Eduardo Carrillo. Shortly thereafter, Oscar starred as Antonio D'Amico (Gianni Versace's longtime companion) in the film The Versace Murder with Franco Nero and Steven Bauer ("Scarface.")

Oscar has guest starred on FOX's TV series Dollhouse, written and directed by Joss Whedon, and in CBS' top-rated shows NCIS, Cold Case and in "CSI: Miami". His most recent film credits include: Magic City Memoirs with Natalie Martinez, directed by Aaron Salgado, the indi thriller "Legacy" directed by Stephen Savage in which. Oscar played a sheriff deputy on the hunt for a serial killer, who was actually the killer himself. Oscar also recently starred in the Lionsgate boxing film Counterpunch as an ex-boxer raising his nephew and in the film "Eenie Meenie Miney Moe" directed by Jokes Yanez. In the past year he made his directorial debut with the feature film "Pretty Rosebud," that was written and stars his wife Chuti Tiu. Oscar appeared in the film The Hangover Part III, directed by Todd Phillips. Oscar is consistently sought out by top directors to fill challenging roles on innovative projects. His body of work has certainly proven to audiences that he is a talent not to be missed.

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