Cristián De La Fuente

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Biography

S. markets with appearances in several independent films. He eventually worked his way up to supporting roles in Hollywood features like "Basic" (2003) and popular television shows like "CSI: Miami" (CBS, 2002- ) and "Soñar no cuesta nada" (Venevision, 2005). In 2008, he was tapped to participate in the sixth season of the wildly successful American edition of "Dancing with the Stars" (ABC, 2005- ) - a critical move that raised his …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer

Born

Cristián de la Fuente Sabarots on March 10, 1974 in Santiago, , CL

Career Milestones

Acted in the independent feature "Minimal Knowledge" (lensed 2001)

While attending college, entered a national talent search and won; received contract with a TV network

1995

Joined cast of the popular Chilean variety series "Venga Conmigo/Come with Me"

1996

Had lead in the telenovela "Eclipse de Luna"

1998

Starred in the short-lived Spanish-language series "Reyes y Rey"; broadcast by Telemundo

1999

Co-starred as law clerk Andres Diaz on the CBS series "Family Law"; left series after only two seasons

2001

Cast in the feature "Driven"

2002

Cast in John Carpenter's "Vampires: Los Muertos"

2003

Appeared in John McTiernan's military thriller "Basic"

2003

Had a recurring role on "CSI: Miami" (CBS) as lab tech Sam Belmontes

2005

Starred in the Venevisión's Miami-made telenovela "Soñar No Cuesta Nada"

2006

Had a recurring role as Aaron in the CBS sitcom "The Class"

2007

Starred in the mini series directed by Jennifer Lopez, "Como Ama Una Mujer"

2008

Appeared as a contestant on the sixth season of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars"

2008

Played a recurring role on "In Plain Sight" (USA Network) as Raphael Ramirez

2009

Co-starred in the Mexican soap opera remake of "Corazon Salvaje" as Renato

2010

Cast in the recurring role of Eric Rodriguez, in the ABC drama "Private Practice"