David Valencia is a graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney, Australia. The school has been recognized by the Hollywood Reporter as one of the world's finest training grounds for performing arts. Other notable graduates include Mel Gibson, Cate Blanchett, Baz Luhrmann, Sam Worthington, to name but a few.In 2016, David collaborated with Valene Kane on Conor Allyn's political thriller, EX-PATRIOT; and on Fernando León de Aranoa's ESCOBAR opposite Javier Bardem, Peter Sarsgaard and Penelope Cruz.He has also co-starred in Elijah Wood's production of THE BOY, opposite David Morse and Rainn Wilson. THE BOY premiered in competition at SXSW Film Festival, and had a special engagement in Los Angeles at the iconic Grauman's Egyptian Theatre. Other festivals include the 2015 BFI London Film Festival, and Barcelona's Sitges Film Festival.David has starred in Latin-American indies, MALOS DÍAS (Official Selection 2015 Warsaw International Film Festival; 2015 Bogotá International Film Festival; 2016 Panorama Kolumbien Berlin; 2017 Trieste Film Festival), and DETECTIVE MARAÑÓN - a comedy caper by powerhouse Dynamo Productions.His stage credits include BLOOD WEDDING for Malthouse Theatre and, more recently, MORTIDO for Belvoir St Theatre and the State Theatre Company SA, for which he received great critical acclaim:"The magic realism is centered around the symbolic image of the cock, the eerie, sexually dominant 'El Gallito' as played by David Valencia" - The Guardian"David Valencia smolders as El Gallito" - Sydney Morning Herald"El Gallito in MORTIDO is played by David Valencia, presenting a sinister, moody, remote and sadistic young man. Valencia gives a wonderfully edgy performance in the role that will not be easily forgotten." - Broadway WorldHe has been selected to engage in master classes with two-time Academy Award winner, Kevin Spacey; Triple Crown winner and Co-President of New York's Actors Studio, Ellen Burstyn; and American acting coaches Larry Moss and Elizabeth Kemp.He holds dual Australian and Colombian citizenships, has his US Green Card in place, and is fluent in both English and Spanish.