Teddy Valdes

Birthday: 23 June 1977, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Height: 170 cm

Teddy Valdes, formally known as Teddy Medina, was born on June 23, 1977, in Brooklyn, New York, USA to parents Shirley Valdes and Benny Medina Jr. Both parents passed away in 1985, from complications due to AIDS. Teddy has two siblings. Teddy was bitten by the acting bug early on performing in numerous middle school plays. In his teen years, he attended John Jay High School in Brooklyn, New York, and participated in several class made plays transformed into school commercials. In 1993, he moved to Arecibo, Puerto Rico, where he attended Escuela Superior Dra. Maria Cadilla De Martinez High School. His high school days were spent singing with his brother and friends in the halls. He mostly attended El Teatro (The Theater), there he was deeply involved in two theatrical plays. Soon after graduating high school, Teddy enrolled in National College of Business & Technology (Colegio Universitario). While in the study and work program, he worked for Coalicion Del Norte (Programa de Prevencion de Drogas, alcohol y Tobacco), Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Free Program. There, he worked on several commercials about the matter. Being at the right place at the right time, Teddy on his way home from work, was approached by one of the producers of a well known show in the mid 90's in Puerto Rico called, "El Super Show", and was asked to be part of the show. Teddy moved to Del Rio, TX. During his time there, he was part of the city theater group, "The Up stagers". He head first, involved himself in as many plays as possible to acquire experience and needed back bone for acting. While auditioning for the play, "Little Shop of Horrors", a friend of his came up to him and asked if he wanted to be in a movie filming in the local area. The film was "The Man Who Came Back" staring Billy Zane, George Kennedy, Eric Braeden, and Armand Assante. Teddy landed a featured role on the film. Hide

Acting is true life with imaginative circumstances. Acting is true life with imaginative circumstances.

After a while, you stop thinking that the first film you were in is going to be your big break. I me Show more After a while, you stop thinking that the first film you were in is going to be your big break. I mean, I was sure of that. It takes time, and I want time on my side, so I'll wait for it like waiting on a virgin. Hide

I love actors who have fought to the change the world and made a difference. I want to be one of the Show more I love actors who have fought to the change the world and made a difference. I want to be one of them myself. Hide

What's on the forefront of my mind?...acting! Acting is on the forefront of my mind. What's on the forefront of my mind?...acting! Acting is on the forefront of my mind.

My impression of the work I did on "The Man Who Came Back" was great. The hard work that was put in Show more My impression of the work I did on "The Man Who Came Back" was great. The hard work that was put in almost equals the hard work that we put in defending our country. Long hours, discipline, and never losing focus on what you do. Hide

I want to know how hard it is to act. It's the middle of the night. It's freezing. You gotta do this Show more I want to know how hard it is to act. It's the middle of the night. It's freezing. You gotta do this scene. You gotta get to that point. I know it's hard...I want it. Hide

The only thing that I'm obsessed with is acting and, actually, it is more than an obsession, it is a Show more The only thing that I'm obsessed with is acting and, actually, it is more than an obsession, it is a pleasure. I love acting so much that I could do it 12 hours a day if I wasn't in the military. Hide

If acting is alcohol, then I haven't been sober since the second grade. If acting is alcohol, then I haven't been sober since the second grade.

Teddy Valdes's FILMOGRAPHY

as Actor (5)

The Nail: The Story of Joey Nardone

Kurbaan

The Taking of Pelham 123

Just Wright

Law Abiding Citizen