Derek Efrain Villanueva
Biography
Derek Efrain Villanueva is an American SAG & AFTRA actor, film and web series writer, and producer. He made his film debut in a 2010 short film, Little Love, in which he co-wrote and starred. The film toured multiple LGBT Film Festivals including Miami, Frameline, Inside Out Toronto, Philadelphia Qfest, Chicago’s Reeling Film Festival, Vancouver, Long Beach QFilms, North Carolina LGBT Fest, Barcelona, and more. He also started, produced, and wrote “Fabulous High,” the LGBT “dramedy” series focused on the lives of a group of high school students.
Known For
Actor
2016
The First 24
as Mateo Villalobos
2013
Lost Angel
as Carlitos
2013
2013
Fabulous High
as Jesse Avila
2011
Longhorns
as César
2010
Little Love
as Rafael
Writer
2016
The First 24
as Writer
2013
Lost Angel
as Writer
2013
Fabulous High
as Writer
2010
Little Love
as Screenplay
Producer
2016
The First 24
as Executive Producer
2016
The First 24
as Producer
2014
Barbie Boy
as Producer
2013
Fabulous High
as Producer
Director
2016
The First 24
as Director
2013
Lost Angel
as Director