Michael Saucedo

Michael Saucedo
Born (1970-07-11) July 11, 1970
United States Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation Actor
Years active 1982–2005, 2013, 2014
Spouse(s) Rebecca Herbst (m. 2001)
Children 4

Michael Saucedo (born July 11, 1970 Los Angeles, California is an American actor best known for his role on the soap opera General Hospital from 1999 until 2001, and he briefly returned in 2013 and 2014. He is also a musician and published author known for the "Liberty Strong" series.

Personal life

His ancestry is Spanish and Irish. After his parents divorced, Saucedo was raised by his mother. Saucedo has one brother and six half-siblings. They moved from Los Angeles to Grants Pass, Oregon, where he attended high school and was elected student body president. He joined garage bands in high school and showed no interest in acting. Saucedo attended Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota and attained a B.A. in African-American studies.

After graduation, not knowing what to do with his life, he decided to act and returned to Los Angeles. He married former General Hospital co-star Rebecca Herbst (who currently plays Elizabeth Webber) in June 2001. They have three children: Ethan Riley (born October 31, 2001), Ella Bailey (born April 12, 2004), and Emerson Truett (born August 9, 2010). He also has a son from a previous relationship, Elijah Saucedo (born October 5, 1996). One of Saucedo's closest friends is former co-star Steve Burton.[1]

Career

He began acting as a child in commercials, including one for Band-Aid. During high school, he became involved with garage bands, and only went back to acting after college. From 1999-2001, Saucedo was a cast member of General Hospital as Juan Santiago.

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
1982St. ElsewherePacoEpisode: Samuels and the Kid
1983–1984Rubik, the Amazing CubeCarlos (voice)
1983Thursday's ChildRandy
1983TaxiJohnny DeCeoEpisode: Sugar Ray Nardo
1995Sister, SisterBoyEpisode: The Tutor
1996Must Be the MusicEric
1997River Made to Drown InLuis
Boys Life 2Eric
1998Alexandria HotelUnknown
1999–2001, 2013, 2014General Hospital Juan SantiagoEpisode: Unknown
2000Search Party Celebrity Contestant Episode: Jamaica and Jamaica
Hollywood Squares Guest Appearance
TrafficDesert Truck Driver
2001Boston PublicLyleEpisode:
Chapter Twenty-Four
Without a TraceMace Williams Episode: Victory for Humanity
2003Ys: The Ark of NapishtimRomun Soldier #2 (Voice)VG; as Mike Saucedo
2004SoapTalkHimself
Soap CenterHimself
2005Love to SingHimself

References

  1. "Buzz". Soap Opera Weekly. 2007-02-13. p. 8.
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