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Christian NavarroAmerican actor
Date of Birth: 21.08.1991
Country:  USA |
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Early Life and Education
Christian Lee Navarro was born on August 21, 1991, in The Bronx, New York. He is of Puerto Rican descent and was raised with a younger sister. Navarro has kept his parents' identities private, but he has stated that they played a significant role in supporting his acting career.
His interest in acting began at a young age, and he participated in school plays. During his high school years, Navarro experienced both sides of the social spectrum, initially being bullied and later becoming the aggressor. However, he eventually learned to navigate relationships and avoid becoming either a victim or a perpetrator.
Acting Career
Navarro's acting career started with commercials. His first film roles were in the 2005 zombie-horror movie "Day of the Dead 2: Contagium" and the 2009 comedy "Run It."
His portfolio mainly consists of television series. In 2007, he appeared in an episode of the crime-drama series "Law & Order: Criminal Intent." In 2013, he had a guest role in "Blue Bloods." From 2014 to 2016, he featured in episodes of "Taxi: Brooklyn South," "The Affair," and "Rosewood."
Navarro's breakthrough role came in 2017 when he portrayed Tony Padilla in the Netflix drama series "13 Reasons Why." The show explores the aftermath of a teenager's suicide through a series of 13 tapes she recorded before her death. Navarro's character, Tony, played a pivotal role in revealing the reasons behind Hannah Baker's (played by Katherine Langford) suicide.
The series received critical acclaim for addressing issues of teenage relationships and mental health. Navarro's portrayal of Tony gained him a large fan base, and he became known for his distinctive manner of speech and his character's nickname, "Yoda-stoned." Tony's open homosexuality, portrayed subtly without stereotypical tropes, resonated with viewers.
The success of "13 Reasons Why" led to its renewal for a second season in 2018. Navarro also starred in guest roles in the parody series "T@gged" and the biographical film "Can You Ever Forgive Me?" in the same year.
Personal Life
Since his character's sexual orientation in "13 Reasons Why" was revealed, fans have speculated about Navarro's own sexual orientation. He has stated that he is not gay, but rumors persist due to his private personal life.
Navarro has been linked to Pakistani-American actress Shazi Raja. However, neither has officially confirmed their relationship.
Social Media and Advocacy
Navarro is active on Instagram, where he has millions of followers. He expresses his appreciation for his fans and uses the platform to engage with them. Navarro was previously active on Twitter, but his account is no longer operational.
He considers his work on "13 Reasons Why" to be particularly meaningful due to its portrayal of teenage suicide and the impact it has had on viewers. Navarro has shared that he has received messages from young people who have benefited from the show's message.
Filmography
2005: Day of the Dead 2: Contagium2007: Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2009: Run It
2013: Blue Bloods
2015: Rosewood
2016: Vinyl
2017: Bushwick
2017-present: 13 Reasons Why
2017: T@gged
2018: Can You Ever Forgive Me?
