Actress Denise Santos was born and raised in Miami, FL. Of Ecuadorian and Colombian decent, she is a fluent Spanish and English speaker. Her unique look has helped her land diverse roles in Film, Television, Stage, and Commercials.Denise's mother, a single woman who grew up participating in beauty contests, signed her up for modeling classes as a little girl. After taking drama in high school, Denise continued pursuing acting seriously. While in college, she took drama courses and studied Psychology while teaching children with special needs.