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Learn about Jan Luis Castellanos, a versatile actor who has starred in Netflix series and films such as 13 Reasons Why, Uglies, and Tall Girl 2. See his biography, filmography, awards, and contact info on IMDb.
- January 1, 1
- 1.80 m
- Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Jan Luis Castellanos (b. September 11, 1995) is an actor and model. He portrays Diego Torres in the Netflix series adaption of Jay Asher's book, 13 Reasons Why.
Castellanos was born on September 11, 1995 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. After being raised by his grandparents he moved to New Jersey at 8 years old to live with his mother, step-father & his siblings. He is the oldest out of four. While attending school at Secaucus High School, he always had a gift for when it came to sports & theater including musicals like 'West Side Story' & 'Jersey boys' all while being a State Champion in high school wrestling. During his college years at Saint Peter's University in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Jan Luis has had to overcome many hardships outside of school. Desperately wanting a way out, he found great success in the field of modeling, allowing him to come to Los Angeles, CA, giving him the opportunity to pursue his acting career and put a few campaigns under his belt with brands such as Adidas, Abercrombie & Fitch and even a National Network Commercial for Coppertone USA . While attending the 'New Collective' in LA - an acting studio established by Susan Batson, & coached by Greg Braun, he shortly found great success in the industry. Landing a major role as 'Topher' on Hulu's Original Series, Marvel's Runaways. Topher is a survivor with a dark secret in the comics - he's a vampire not to be trusted. This is a great opportunity for the young newcomer to make his mark as an actor in Hollywood.
1.Golden Globe Awards — "Jan Luis Castellanos Joins “13 Reasons Why”" (April 20, 2020)
Jun 7, 2020 · The Dominican actor talks about his role as the football player who loves Jessica Davis and tries to clear Monty de la Cruz's name. He shares his audition story, his connection to the character, and his views on the show's final season.
Meet the talented Jan Luis Castellanos here on Netflix Tudum. Watch Jan Luis Castellanos on Tall Girl 2.
Aug 11, 2022 · The 13 Reasons Why actor plays Truman, a love interest of Clare Bleecker, a catholic college student with a divine vocation for killing. Saint Clare is a thriller based on Don Roff’s novel and directed by Mitzi Peirone.
Feb 11, 2020 · The actor, known for Marvel's Runaways and Don't Look Deeper, will play Diego Torres, a football team leader and love interest. He will star alongside Dylan Minnette and other core cast members in the Netflix drama's graduation season.
