48 years old (Born on August 10, 1975)
American actor.
Her mother works on the University of Miami Medical School Campus and her father is an X-ray Technician at Palmetto Hospital. Co-starred with Adam S. Barta in the stage version of "Love Always" while in college. She grew up in a tight-knit middle-class family of artists: a sculpto grandfather, musician father and painter mother. Starred in many independent student films while in college. Her grandfather and grandmother, fled Cuba 40 years ago.Tessie Santiago's Best Moments
Fun Facts About Tessie Santiago
She is of Cuban descent.
After a nationwide search, Tessie landed the starring role in the action adventuring series Queen of Swords, this was her first professional audition right out of college.
Graduated from the University of Miami with double Bachelor of Arts degrees in film production and theatre.
She was a restaurant hostess before her life changed overnight.