WHO IS ANTHONY RUIVIVAR
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(source: nbc.com)
Though born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Anthony Ruivivar received
his bachelor of fine arts degree 6,000 miles away at Boston University.
Ruivivar describes his role as paramedic Carlos Nieto as, "an ethnically
three-dimensional character you don’t often see on TV with a lot
of room to explore. I am happy to portray who I am ethnically and
not have to identify with only one part of my background. My father
is Filipino, Chinese, and Spanish and my mother is Scottish and
German. The writers have allowed [my unique diversity] to be who
Carlos is on the show, and that’s brave."
Ruivivar’s feature-film credits include the critically praised “High
Art” as well as “In & Out,” “Starship Troopers,” “Simply Irresistible”
(with Sarah Michelle Gellar), “Race the Sun” (with Halle Berry)
and “White Fang II” (directed by Ken Olin). He’ll next star on the
big screen in the independent features “Saturn” and “Swimming,”
as well as the future DVD release of “Cash Crop” with James Van
Der Beek.
The actor had a recurring role on the daytime drama “All My Children”
and guest-starred on NBC’s “Law & Order.” Ruivivar maintains his
roots in New York theater as a member of both the Imua! Theater
company and Circle East (formerly known as the Circle Repertory
Theatre).
In his free time, Ruivivar -- whose father is a musician -- enjoys
writing and playing music. True to his Hawaiian upbringing, he loves
boogie-boarding and surfing.
Ruivivar lives in New York City with his wife. His birthday is November
4.
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