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Comment: Article is heavily dependent on three interviews (not reliable - see WP:IV), the actor's own website, and routine industry news coverage (no in-depth profiles or reviews); the USC citation does not mention him at all (note: the Paramount citation is not accessible in my geography); citations should be given for his first four film/TV roles. The article also needs some detail on his adoption of a new name over his birth name - particularly as some of the provided sources refer to him as 'Flores' not 'Ventura'. Paul W (talk) 12:13, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
Kristian Ventura | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 October 1999 United States |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2022–present |
Kristian Ventura (born Karl Kristian Flores, on 20 October 1999) is an American actor. Ventura studied acting at the University of Southern California and received his BFA in theatre.[1] He is best known for his leading role as Simon Elroy in the Paramount+ series School Spirits (2023-present).
Early life
editBorn Karl Kristian Flores,[2] Ventura was born October 20, 1999. He grew up in San Mateo, California and was raised with his sister by a single mother. Kristian's father committed suicide in 2023.[3] Ventura auditioned to study acting at the USC School of Dramatic Arts,[citation needed] which had an acceptance rate of 6.2 percent.[4]
He spent several years as a volunteer in orphanages, homeless shelters, churches, and schools. When he was 17 years old, he was awarded the President's Volunteer Service Award for his commitment to international service and exceptional contributions to non-profit organizations.[5]
Career
edit2017-2021: Theatre work and early roles
editDuring his time at the University of Southern California, Ventura was cast as the deformed king in William Shakespeare's Richard III, and received praise for a transformational performance.[3] He spent time doing short films with students at the USC School of Cinematic Arts to perfect his training.[2]
2021-2023: Career debut
editAfter graduating, Deadline Hollywood reported Ventura sparked a signing war amongst several agencies competing to represent the actor.[1] Within a year of graduating, Ventura was cast in five roles. His first role was a Hulu series directed by Steven Levitan called Reboot, followed by a horror film, Grimcutty, for Hulu, an HBO sci-fi feature Gray Matter, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (cut from edit), and then had his breakout role in the supernatural drama School Spirits.[6] He returned to film a second season of the show in June 2024.[7]
Speeches and writing
editVentura wrote and delivered several speeches to audiences about humanitarian service. He was awarded by Rotary International for their 4-Way Speech Contest in 2017.[3]
Ventura self-published two collections of poetry and one novel.[8] The novel is titled A Happy Ghost. The collections of poetry are titled Can I Tell You Something? and The Goodbye Song.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent | Evan | |
| Grimcutty | Jack | ||
| 2023 | Gray Matter | Aaron |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Reboot | Connor | |
| 2023 | The Rookie: Feds | Jack | |
| School Spirits | Simon Elroy |
References
edit- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (14 March 2022). "Recent USC Grad Kristian Ventura Inks With Innovative After Sparking Signing War Between Agencies". Deadline Hollywood. Deadline. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ a b "About". Kristian Ventura. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ a b c Mora, Jessica (July 24, 2023). "Kristian Ventura - The Romance of Acting". Jejune Magazine.
- ^ University of Southern California (July 8, 2024). "USC School of Dramatic Arts - FAQ". USC School of Dramatic arts. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Wonderland (April 19, 2023). "Kristian Ventura Discusses His Breakout Role in 'School Spirits'". Wonderland Magazine. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2022-08-17). "'School Spirits': Paramount+ YA Drama Series Rounds Out Cast As Production Begins". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ Paramount Studios (June 20, 2023). "PARAMOUNT+ RENEWS HIT ORIGINAL SERIES "SCHOOL SPIRITS" FOR A SECOND SEASON". Paramount Express. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Martin, Rachel (April 11, 2023). "Interview with Kristian". 1883 Magazine. Retrieved July 8, 2024.