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Jaime Zevallos
Peruvian-American actor and writer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jaime Zevallos is a Peruvian-American actor and writer.[1] He began his career in the late 1990s and is known for his roles across film and television, including his portrayal of Father Delgado in the Marvel television series Cloak & Dagger. Zevallos has appeared in a wide range of independent films and mainstream television shows, frequently portraying complex and diverse characters.
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Early life
Zevallos was born in Peru. His family moved to New York when he was three.[citation needed] He attended Queensborough Community College to study acting and film making of which he taught himself through his dad. "My Dad got me a really cool 8mm video camera and I began shooting skits and editing them on VHS decks." He began to audition for indie projects in New York during which he met "the nicest most gracious people" to help achieve his goal.[2][3] He also began screenwriting of which he was inspired to do so after reading Woody Allen's Annie Hall script.[4]
Zevallos began booking roles for major television roles such as House, Southland, Off the Map and Sons of Anarchy. He also began writing and producing his own material such as the 2012 film Heartlines.[3]
Zevallos began to lose interest in writing when two of his optioned screenplays were turned down. He worked as a waiter while still auditioning on the side. Eventually he was inspired to write a screenplay after watching When Harry Met Sally. He wrote, directed and starred in You, Me and Five Bucks. The title originated from Reality Bites after a line from Ethan Hawke's character.[5]
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Career
In 2018, Zevallos joined the cast of Marvel's Cloak & Dagger as Father Delgado, an ally to the titular characters.[6][7]
In September 2020, Zevallos was cast along with Zachary Laoutides and Alexander James Rodriguez in the upcoming film Where Sweet Dreams Die.[8]
Personal life
He was named "one of the 25 most influential Latinos in Los Angeles" by Latino Leaders magazine.[2]
Filmography
Film
Television
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