Zak Santiago is a Canadian actor, dancer, DJ, and permanent deacon in the Catholic Church. He is recognized for his versatile performances in television, film, and theatre, with notable roles in series such as Continuum, Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency, Virgin River, and Peacemaker. His multifaceted career also includes successful work as a club and radio DJ.
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| Wiki Facts & About Data | |
| Name: | Zak Santiago |
| Born: | January 3, 1981 (age 45 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nationality: | Canadian |
| Ethnicity: | Mixed (Spanish, Irish, and Romani heritage) |
| Height: | 178 cm |
| Religion: | Christianity (Catholic) |
| Parents: | Mr. Santiago and Mrs. Santiago |
| Siblings: | Five |
| Occupation: | Actor, Dancer, DJ, Permanent Deacon |
| Net Worth: | $5 million |
Early Life and Education
Zak Santiago was born on January 3, 1981, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to Mr. Santiago and Mrs. Santiago, immigrant parents. He grew up in a large, close-knit family in Halifax, Nova Scotia. His ethnicity is Mixed (Spanish, Irish, and Romani heritage). He has five siblings.
His religion is Christianity (Catholic). He studied at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto and attended acting classes at Gastown Actors Studio. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and French.
Career
Zak Santiago began his acting career in the late 1990s and has appeared in over a hundred film and television projects.
He is known for recurring roles in Continuum as Agent Miller, Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency as Cross, Robson Arms, The Assistants, and Virgin River.
He has also featured in Peacemaker, Once Upon a Time, and many Hallmark and independent films.
In addition to acting, he is a successful club and radio DJ in Canada and Europe, a dancer, and a Golden Gloves-winning boxer.
He was ordained as a permanent deacon in the Catholic Church, blending his artistic and spiritual callings.
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @zaksantiago
- Facebook: ZakSantiagoOfficial
Personal Life
Zak Santiago, 45 years old, is single and has vowed celibacy as part of his ordination as a permanent deacon (most deacons are married, but he was single at the time of ordination).
No publicly known past relationships or children are widely documented. He maintains a private personal life focused on faith, family, music, and acting. He remains close to his large family. His height is 178 cm.
Net Worth
Zak Santiago‘s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. He earns income primarily from acting roles in television and film. Additional revenue comes from DJ performances, dancing, producing, and related entertainment work.
Filmography
- Poltergeist: The Legacy (1997)
- Continuum (2012–2015) – Agent Miller
- Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency (2016–2017) – Cross
- Virgin River – Barry Martinez
- Peacemaker (2022) – Prison Guard
- Robson Arms
- The Assistants