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Chay Santini

Puerto Rican actress

Chay Lynn Santini is a Puerto Rican fashion model and actress who in 1998 was named "Latina Super Model of the Year" by Avon Products, Inc.

Contents

  • 1 Early years
  • 2 Acting career
  • 3 Acting roles
  • 4 See also
  • 5 References
  • 6 External links

Early years

Santini was born in San Juan and raised between Puerto Rico and Tampa, Florida. She moved to Tallah*ee, Florida, where she enrolled in the Florida State University. She studied and modeled at the same time for magazines and for companies such as Motorola and Avon. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in studio art, along with taking pre-med cl*es.

Acting career

In 1998, Santini landed a small and uncredited part as a cheerleader in Adam Sandler's movie The Waterboy. That experience motivated her to become an actress, and as a result she enrolled and attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and The School for Film and Television Acting School.

Also, in 1998, Santini was honored by being named Latina Super Model of the Year by Avon.

She returned to Puerto Rico and on September 21, 2000, she represented San Juan in the Miss World Puerto Rico pageant. She was chosen as First Runner-Up and won awards for Best Skin, Best Legs, Best Hair, and Best Figure.

Santini was cast as "Alejandra Santiago" in episode 34 ("Family Reunion") in the television series She Spies. In 2004, Santini played the role of "Diane" in the movie Seeing Other People.

Acting roles

Santini has participated in the following:

Actress

  • The Waterboy (1998) (uncredited) - Cougar Cheerleader
  • Directing Eddie (2001) (uncredited) - Oliver's Girl
  • Nightstalker (2002) - Teenage Girl, "Tina"
  • Stunt C*cks (2004) - Ale*is
  • Seeing Other People (2004) - Diane
  • Bachelor Party 2: The Last Temptation (2008) - Betty

Miscellaneous crew

  • Kiss the Bride (2002) - set costumer
  • May (2002) - set costumer
  • This Girl's Life (2003) - set costumer

Notable TV guest appearances

  • Popular, playing "Salsa Girl" in episode "The Brain Game" (episode # 2.18), April 27, 2001
  • The Geena Davis Show, playing "Cheerleader" in episode "White Moms Can't Jump" (episode # 1.21), July 10, 2001
  • The Andy Dick Show, playing "Renee" in episode "The Garage Sale" (episode # 3.6), 2002
  • She Spies, playing "Alejandra Santiago" in episode "Family Reunion" (episode # 2.14), February 9, 2004

See also

  • Puerto Rico portal
  • List of Puerto Ricans
  • Corsican immigration to Puerto Rico

References

    External links

    • Chay Santini at IMDb
    • Lingerie Bowl