Armando Ortuño

Armando Ortuno, raised in Wilmington, California, is an actor, vocal artist, and musician. He has been professionally acting since 2021, though he has had a passion for performing throughout his life. After graduating from the Actors Giving Back program, he pursued private training one-on-one with Kate Melton and participated in sessions at Howard Fine Acting Studios in Los Angeles. He has performed in over five short film productions at prestigious universities including UCLA, USC, and UC San Diego. Armando is currently working on two feature films titled *La Otra Mujer* (2023) and *Catrina* (2023), both of which require fluent Spanish speaking. Another of his recent projects, *Fight for Love* (2023), required weapons training.

Armando has a high level of proficiency in singing and playing guitar, and continues to develop his musical skills. He has performed in numerous events around Los Angeles. From 2014 to 2018, he was a member of the Mighty Marching Pilots, an HBCU-based marching band. As a member, he performed at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, one of the largest music centers in Los Angeles, and appeared on Telemundo 52 and ABC showcasing his musical talents.

In his free time, Armando volunteers with the Los Angeles Fire Department, serving as a cadet and as a Wildland Firefighter for the Mountain Recreation and Conservation Authority Fire. He also performs weekly at his church and practices Muay-Thai kickboxing.