Dubbed the Latin Marilyn Monroe by Perry Farrell of Janes Addiction in Spin Magazine, with her old fashioned, movie star visage and traffic stopping curves, Cindyana has definitely got that elusive IT factor. Whether it's on TV as the gritty Maria Marion on CSI Miami, or the hilarious recurring role of Sierra Madre on the hit series "Married with Children", in film opposite Danny Trejo as a sexy tomboy or in the theater Cindyana has the acting chops. Her unique look and exotic beauty is what made Renny Harlin (Die hard, exorcist) call her a natural and a stand out.Born in Manhattan and raised on the west coast, at 19, she got a scholarship to the Lee Strasburg School in London, and was even hand selected by Anna Strasberg, for the role of Doris in their production of "Owl and the pussycat". Cindyana has studied at U.S.C. school of cinema television and NYU's Tish school of the arts. This enables her to capture a variety of ethnic diversities which she does so well. She also studied with the prestigious Circle in the Square Forum in NYC, working in a slew of groundbreaking and underground projects on both coasts, like Larry Bridges innovative cult movie Twelve.She has worked opposite Harrison Ford, Josh Hartnett, Perry Farrell, Anthony Keidis, Madonna, Mick Jagger, Dave Navarro, Young MC, LL Cool J. just to name a few. But she doesn't stop there. Cindyana Santangelo gives new meaning to the multi-hyphenate phenomenon. She's an actress, a model, an entrepreneur, a fashion designer, and a philanthropist.Cindyana started as a dancer and soon became a video goddess. When she was barely legal, she dominated MTV's airwaves. Still the only actress to have starred in three top 10 MTV Music Videos, at the same time. ALL in different genres, proving her versatility and desirability in many different roles. Her influence and style helped launch the multi-ethnic look that is now the mainstream. "Senores y Senoras" Who can ever forget the voice and vision of the sultry siren of Jane's Addiction's infamous "Ritual De Lo Habitual"# 1 selling album? Or the salacious "STOP hot pants of the original famous Latina Derriere in the "Bust a Move" hip hop sensation.Whether she is a cop from Jersey, or a French dance teacher,on an album cover, or a poster on your bedroom wall Cindyana Santangelo is an anomaly. She does not rely on just her looks, she takes chances morphing seamlessly from comedy to drama. This head turner with an edge is often compared to Angelina Jolie and Jessica Alba. Cindyana can be seen guest starring on any of the major networks and cable making an appearance in L.A.'s popular burlesque troops and sizzling up the silver screen!
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