Orlando Valentino

Fort Worth, Texas native Orlando Valentino has worked tirelessly to make his mark in the film and television industry as an actor, producer, and screenwriter. Valentino's work ethic has landed him in such roles as Carlos "Los" in the Netflix/BET feature film "Carter High" starring alongside Pooch Hall, Charles S. Dutton, David Banner and Vivica A. Fox. He later went on to guest star in "The Long Road Home" which aired on National Geographic and Hulu. Currently he's on Starz Network as "Wayburn" for the feature film "Tazmanian Devil". Orlando has performed in numerous stage plays with leading roles as well; plays such as Detroit 67', Her Lies His Secrets, A Raisin in The Sun, and more. Valentino continues to act, write and produce quality, feel good, authentic content starring minority talent through his production company Valentino Visions. Growing up in Fort Worth, Texas Orlando began his work in the fine arts field like many, in the church as a young teen. Orlando was lead in numerous plays and worked behind the scenes assisting in production. His performances in local area productions lead to an award for "Best Drama Solo" at the Fine Arts Festival North Texas District. Orlando's radio and commercial resume includes work with: Cinemark Theatres, Radio Disney and 91.5 KGRM. As Orlando began his collegiate studies at Grambling State University (GSU) in Louisiana he still found time to act as Youth Drama Director at Bishop T.D. Jakes' The Potters House Ministries in Dallas, Texas. During his time at the Potters House, Orlando has entertained thousands in a plethora of skits and on the media and production team for a number of conferences and events including 2013 MegaFest. At GSU, Orlando was a member of NABJ (National Association of Black Journalists) and the World Famed Tiger Marching Band performing for thousands across the U.S. while still balancing his budding acting career in campus theatrical performances. Some of his key acting roles at GSU included: Emmitt Till in "The Story of Emmitt Till"; Jason in "Medea, by Euripides" and the lead detective in "Bull in a China Shop".