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What you need to know about me:
Casper Martinez first appeared on screen as C.O. Vilar alongside Danny Hoch, Mary J. Blige and Q-Tip in the feature, “Prison Song”. In 2002, Casper’s lifelong love for films shone through in “Manito”, an independent film in which he co-produced and starred in as “Enrique” the best friend to “Junior Moreno” (Franky G.). A surprise hit at Sundance, “Manito” garnered the “Best Ensemble Cast in a Feature” Award and since then has picked-up over 12 awards at film festivals around the globe including Tribeca Film Festivals “Best Emerging Filmmaker Award”. Soon after, Casper landed a role in “Carlito's Way-Rise to power” as Colorado from 105th, Carlito's (Jay Hernandez) childhood friend. Also cast in the feature were Mario Van Pebbles, P. Diddy and Luis Guzman. You can also catch Casper in “El Vacilon-The Movie” a comedy inked by the popular New York morning radio show personalities Luis Jimenez and Moonshadow from Mega 97.9 FM out on DVD now. In addition to film, Casper Martinez showcases his versatility on the small screen by producing, directing and writing. You can catch him on ESPN’s Pro Domino association tournaments, airing on ESPN Deportes as well as on its team’s dominoes tournaments airing on both ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes where he serves as an analyst on the game of dominoes. Casper has also worked as “Special correspondent” and Segment producer on the nationally televised award winning “Urban Latino TV”. He was a staff writer on “The Rosie Perez Show” (HBO Downtown Productions) and Telemundo’ comedy series “WEEPA” which Casper wrote, produced and acted in. He’s launched his own production company “Teapuesto Entertainment” with partner/actor April Lee Hernandez to produce and develop film and television properties. Under this banner they have produced recording artist Xiomara Medina’s music video “Criminal” in which Casper directed as well. Next projects slated for production are “Famers” a script written by Caridad “La Bruja” de La Luz and “Next Stop: Growing up wildstyle in the Bronx” the memoirs of author Ivan Sanchez which is in development. Casper Martinez resides in New York City.

Music that’s in my head (and playlists):
definitely 80's tunes...my head is always humming some 80's song which I of course end up changing the lyrics to.

The stuff I’m obsessed with:
Movies, Myspace, Sitv.com, anything that is funny and people who have drive, focus, and hunger to make it happen.

What I can’t live without:
Laughing, If I couldn't laugh honestly I don't know where I would be.

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