Juan Carlos Velis, is a celebrated Salvadoran-Canadian actor, writer, director, and producer.
He has worked extensively across film, television, theatre, radio, and video games in Canada, the United States, Latin America, and Europe. His screen credits include The L Word, Trick ‘r Treat, The Strain, V Wars, and In the Shadow of the Moon.
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| Wiki Facts & About Data | |
| Name: | Juan Carlos Velis |
| Born: | August 24, 1973 (age 53 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | San Salvador, El Salvador |
| Nationality: | Canadian, Salvadoran |
| Ethnicity: | Salvadoran |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Alfonso Velis Tobar, Mrs Velis |
| Spouse: | Natalie Ackers (August 3, 2008) |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Occupation: | Actor, Writer, Director, Producer |
| Net Worth: | $3 million |
Early life and education
Juan Carlos Velis was born on August 24, 1973, in San Salvador, El Salvador. He was born to Alfonso Velis Tobar, Mrs Velis. His ethnicity is Salvadoran and his religion is Christianity. Information about his siblings is Unknown.
He began acting at three, appearing on Salvadoran television, and made his film debut at eight in Barco de Papel. His family later moved to Canada during his early teens. He graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Windsor’s School of Dramatic Art.
Career
Juan Carlos Velis began his entertainment career at just three years old on Salvadoran television, appearing in programs including Club Infantil, Fantasía, Letritas, and Cipotadas. At eight, he starred in Barco de Papel, beginning a career that eventually expanded across North America and Europe.
After graduating from the University of Windsor, he worked extensively in theatre, film, television, radio, and video games. His television credits include Street Time, Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye, The L Word, Psych, Nikita, The Strain, Killjoys, Incorporated, and V Wars.
He has also appeared in films such as Trick ‘r Treat, Kidnap Capital, Downsizing, The Parting Glass, Recall, and In the Shadow of the Moon. Beyond acting, Velis has written plays and screen projects, directed productions, and served as an artistic director and executive producer.
Personal life
Juan Carlos Velis, 53 years old, has been married to Natalie Ackers since August 3, 2008. They have built their family life in Canada, where Velis has continued his theatrical and screen career.
Details about his past relationships are Unknown. He has children, although their names and number are Unknown. His interests include acting, writing, directing, theatre, and storytelling. His height is Unknown.
Net worth
Juan Carlos Velis has a net worth of $3 million USD. He accumulated his wealth from acting, writing, directing, producing, theatre productions, television work, film projects, voice performances, and video-game work.
Filmography
- In the Shadow of the Moon
- V Wars
- The Strain
- Trick ‘r Treat
- The Parting Glass