Draaco Aventura [email protected] 443-409-1096 1004 S. Stepney Rd. Aberdeen, MD 21001
DOB: July 5th 1983 Age: 32
Education and Training: B.S. IT Management, American Military University, Manassas, WV Dec. 2007 Ashley Ingram (imdb) On Camera Acting Class for Co-Star Roles Oct, 2015 Benedict Dorsey (imdb) – Baltimore, MD May 2015 On Camera Acting Class Dustin Hoffman (imdb) - Acting Master Class, Online (masterclass.com) August 2015 Languages: English, Spanish Accents: British, Latino (Colombian, Dominican, Mexican, and Nicaraguan in Spanish and English), Urban, Southern, Articulate Proper, African, And Caribbean Types: Secret Service, Special Agent, Hacker, Investigator, Fighter, Martial Artist, Loner, Strong Silent, Soft Spoken, Romantic, Upscale, Military, African, Dominican, Dancer, Analyst, Operative, IT, Arab/Muslim , Engineer, Teacher, Action Hero Casting Directors: Marinella Hume Casting, Mike Lemon Casting, Carlyn Davis Casting, Actors Green Room, Diane Heery Casting
Body Measurements: Height: 6ft 2 in. Weight: 220lbs Body Type: Athletic Clothing Sizes: Suit: 42R, Waist: 34, Inseam: 32, Neck: 19, Sleeve: 25, Chest: 43, Shoe: 11 Wardrobes: Business, Mercenary, Army Special Forces(Armor, helmet, Optics, Masks), Tactical, Backpacker, Hacker, Construction, Farmer, Ninja, Muy Thai, MMA, Fighter, Urban, Casual, Workout, Hosting, Tuxedo, Press Corp, Reporter, Executive, Personal Security, Secret Service, Federal Agent, Spy, Arab, SWAT, Sniper, Soldier, Swordsman, Photographer, Model, Nightclub wear, Latin Dancer, BJJ/Judo Practitioner, Combat Life Saver Props: Edge weapons (Knives and Swords), Bokken, MMA Fighter Gear, DSLR Camera, Army Medic Equipment, Video Game Consoles and gear, Exercise Equipment, BJJ Training Dummies Draaco Aventura [email protected] 443-409-1096 1004 S. Stepney Rd. Aberdeen, MD 21001
Experience Synopsis: I have three years’ experience in theater. The bulk of my experience has been in Musicals (The Madrigal Dinner), (The Magic Flute); extensive work in Pantomime, Drama (plays about court cases), and Comedic Improvisation skits. Currently I am a principal actor with experience in several independent drama feature films and recurring featured roles in a very popular NETFLIX series. I am also a popular up and coming Latin/Pop/EDM Recording Artist, and a well-trained Mixed Martial Artist with Competition wins is Brazilian Ju-Jitsu and Kickboxing Sparring. I train Muy-thai Kick Boxing, BJJ, and Ninjitsu 5 times a week, therefore I am an excellent fit for martial arts/action roles. I am a black belt in Kenjitsu (Katana and Wakizuri Swordsmanship), I have sabre fencing training as well. I am a Blackbelt in Budo/Ninpo Taijitsu, I also train Gymnastics and can perform aerial tricks and flashy taekwondo kicks, as well all do tumbling (Handsprings and Flips) and Parkour maneuvers. I am fit and able to perform in Action roles and will be able to project a believable character in such roles since I do a lot of action stunts and combat training regularly. I am a combat veteran with 14 years operations experience in intelligence collection/analysis, marksmanship training, weapons, small team infantry tactics, hand to hand combat, combat first aid, and communications tactics. I am also an accomplished Geospatial Engineer, Systems Engineer, and Cyber Security Expert who founded the Cyber Security Firm: Integrated Cyber Solutions, LLC http://www.integrated-cyber- solutions.com I have had a great deal of character building ordeals in my life that I am able to draw from to bring authenticity to characters will trauma, psychological/emotional issues, and anger issues. I have witness and experienced a lot, and off of these experiences are available for me to connect to and channel the emotion, charisma, and expression needed to excel at serious drama roles. I desire to be cast in principal roles on Major for Cinemas film productions and network television shows, Preferably in Action/Action-Thriller, Horror, Adventure, and Drama roles. My IMDB Profile: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm7378406/ Over 10,500 Facebook likes EPK: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+DraacoAventura/about Social Media Reach Metrics: https://www.nextbigsound.com/reports/profile/1084130
Recent On Camera Acting Roles: My recent experience has been Independent Feature Films ranging from Action/Drama and Suspense/Thriller to Comedy. I will be performing in my Music Video for my new singles from my upcoming debut album “Unchained Revelry” due to be released in the spring of 2016. I was cast as the role of “Father” on the Independent Drama film “Achilles” written and directed by Mr. Benedict Dorsey and filmed in Baltimore, MD in May. It is due to be released 2016. Pic: I have been cast in Feature Film “Chula” due to start filming in Washington D.C. in September and is set to be released in 2016 and showcased at many international film festivals and distributed via national and international mainstream channels. Draaco Aventura [email protected] 443-409-1096 1004 S. Stepney Rd. Aberdeen, MD 21001
I also work on a NETFLIX series in a recurring role. More details will be added after series release in 2016
Voice Over Acting Roles: Voice Over Actor for National Geographic: Alerta Aeropuerto, Washington D.C. May 2015 Voice Talent Demos can be found here: http://voice123.com/draacoaventura
Modeling: Unchained Revelry Photoshoot, Ricardo Andre Studio Harlem, NY June 2015 Print Media for Album Discography, Social Media, and Magazines. Pic 1. Pic 2. Pic 3. Pic 4.
Actor/Talent/Skill Demos: It has been said that Draaco is able to absorb the features of the characters he portrays and carry the feelings and transmit their personalities to the camera in a meaningful and impactful way that resonates with audiences. He is able to do this via pantomime, movement, and dialogue in both English and Spanish fluently. Please review his channels to view demos of some of his many talents. (All Channels) https://vimeo.com/draacoaventura/channels (Acting Demo Channels - Martial Arts, Improv, Action, Combat, Accents, Languages, Dialogue) https://vimeo.com/channels/959663 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5M9PV7jzdcUxnDwObYpB9UaloF6wOF9l (Dancing Demo Channels) https://vimeo.com/channels/918189 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5M9PV7jzdcXK809lzt6pbx_dUOyGaXeQ More links to Draaco Aventura entertainment profiles can be found on my Backstage Profile: http://www.backstage.com/draacoaventura
IT Skills: Draaco has strong IT Engineering and Ethical Hacking Skills Also I am qualified to portray these types of characters on camera (EC-Council: Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator, and Certified Security Analyst) Training: Draaco Aventura [email protected] 443-409-1096 1004 S. Stepney Rd. Aberdeen, MD 21001
Accumulo Cloud Database Administration/Installation Training Data Tactics Corp, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD 2013 Intermediate Oracle DBA Training, GISA DCGS-A CONUS BRAIN, Ft. Bragg, 2010 Cat 5, RJ-45, and Fiber cable termination training, GISA DCGS-A CONUS BRAIN, Ft. Bragg, 2010 Vista Install, and Hardware/Audio Visual Equip/Config, GISA DCGS-A CONUS BRAIN, Ft. Bragg, 2010 Google Earth/ESRI IMS/Arc Map Training, GISA DCGS-A CONUS BRAIN, Ft Bragg, 2009 Arc SDE, Scripting, SQL, and Javascript training, GISA DCGS-A CONUS BRAIN, Ft Bragg, 2009 LINUX and Windows Server 2003 Admin training, GISA DCGS-A CONUS BRAIN, Ft Bragg, 2009 Certifications: Certified Ethical Hacker v7 (CEH), Aug 29 2011, EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), April 2011 Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), November 2010, Linux Professional Institute Certification 1 (LPIC-1), December 2010 COMPTIA CERTS: Security +, October 2010, Network+, November 2010 Convergence Technologies Professional (CTP+), December 2010 Certified Document Imaging Architect (CDIA+), December 2010 Linux +, December 2010, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID+), December 2010 , Project +, October 2010 Network World Article: Click Here
Martial Arts, Film Combat, Parkour Stunts, and Gymnast Skills: 5 years Grappling Experience: Wrestling/Judo/Brazilian Ju-Jitsu Training: Skill Level: Intermediate/Blue Belt, Top Flight MMA Academy Belcamp, MD http://www.topflightmma.com/ 2010 - 2015 5 years Boxing/KickBoxing/Muy Thai Training Experience: Skill Level: Purple Belt Level (Advanced) 2010 - 2015 Trainers: UFC Fighter Ron “The Choir Boy” Stallings @choirboymma, and U.S. Army Pic 1 Highlights: Heavy Weight Champion North American Grappling Association (NAGA) Philadelphia Grappling Competition 2012 Budo Taijitsu and Ninpo Taijitsu (Ninjitsu) Skill Level: Black Belt (Expert), 2010 – Present, Shanks Martial Arts Edgewood, MD (2014), Bushindo Martial Arts University (Present) http://www.ninjutsu.com/bushindo-university.shtml Hapkido,- Skill Level: Intermediate, 2015 / Krav Maga Skill Level: Level 1, 2015 http://www.kravmd.com/ Gymnastics and Parkour: Urban Evolution, Baltimore, MD http://urbanevo.com/ Parkour Aerial Stunts, Tumbling, and Tricks Skill Level: Level 1
Military, Weapons, and Combat Skills: Draaco Aventura [email protected] 443-409-1096 1004 S. Stepney Rd. Aberdeen, MD 21001
Basic Infantry Combat Training: Reaction to Indirect Fire, Reaction to Direct Fire, Ambush, Fighting Position Construction, Tactical Movement, Small Unit Tactics, Explosives, Grenades, Basic Demolition, Obstacle Mitigation, Bayonet Combat, Army Hand-to-Hand Combat, BJJ, Boxing, Rappelling, Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, Backpacking, Hiking, Camping, Field Sanitation, Water Treatment, Wilderness Survival, Desert Survival, First Aid, Gunshot Wound Treatment, Explosive Trauma Treatment, React to NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, and Radiological) threats, Counter Terrorism, Automatic Weapons Training, U.S. Weapons Usage, Ambush Preparation, Tactical Movement, Combat Maneuvers, Military Communications, Casualty Transport, Improvised Weapons Construction, IED (Improvised Explosive Devices) Identification, Camouflage, Basic Reconnaissance and Reporting, Medical Evacuation Request and Preparation, Physical Security, Armed Escort, Convoy Operations. July 2001, Ft. Jackson, SC Imagery Analyst Course: Airborne, and Satellite Imagery exploitation, Full Motion Video Exploitation (Predator and Hunter Drones), EO, IR, and SAR imagery exploitation, Foreign weapons classification, identification, and capabilities, Lines of Communication (Airports, Ports, Railroads, Roadways) identification and categorization, Underground Facilities Identification, Enemy Camouflage, Concealment, and Deception Tactics to Counter Overhead Satellite and Airborne Imaging, Navigation, Mapping, Building and Roadway Classification, Vegetation Health Assessments. Feb 2002, Ft. Huachuca, AZ U.S. Army Intelligence Training Center. MASINT Analyst and Collector Course ASI J4: Measurements and Signatures Analysis, Advanced Geospatial Sensor Introduction, Antennae’s, Sensors (Ground Based, Ship Based, Airborne, Space Based), Hyperspectral Data Exploitation, Basic Physics, Satellite Orbitology, Spectra Collection, Sensor Calibration, Tagging, Tracking, and Locator Devices, Ground Sensor Emplacement, Ground Sensor Data Analysis, Transducers, Analysis and Image Processing Software. Image Production Theories and Mechanics, Geospatial Intelligence Products, Non Traditional Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance. Ft. Belvoir, VA, 2006 U.S. Army National Geospatial-Intelligence School Combat Life Saver (Assistant to Medic): Gunshot Would Treatment Specialist, Stabilization, Prepping Casualty for Movement, Calling Medical Evacuation, Treating for Shock, Treating Environmental Injuries, Treating NBC Casualties, Administering IVs and Medication, Stopping Bleeding, Closing Arterial Bleeding, Treating Punctured Lungs, Restoring Airways, Rescue Breathing, Treating Broken Bones, Treating Head Injuries, Handing off Care to Medics and Doctors. Ft. Gordon, 2004 U.S. Army
Intelligence/Security Operations Training: Biometrics enabled Entry Control Point Training, Toms River, NJ 2011 Constant Hawk Forensic Analyst Training (Persistent Surveillance), Reston VA, 2008 RMS Web/ NTM Collection Management Course, Washington, D.C., 2007 National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Analytical Critical Thinking, Link Analysis, JAC RAF Molesworth, England, 2006 Unattended Ground Sensor emplacement and Remote Surveillance, MNF-I Baghdad, 2005 Counter Narcotics Ops Training, Ft. Gordon, GA, 2005 HUMINT Collection Management Training, DIIR, IIR Eval Training, 2004 CEXC and CITP Counter-IED, components, and Counter-IED Electronics Tech training, Baghdad, Iraq, 2004 Airborne ISR Sensor Collection Methods and Geometries Training, Baghdad, Iraq, 2004 U.S. Army Detainee Operations and Strategic Questioning/Detainee Interrogation Training Baghdad, Iraq 2004 MASINT Airborne/Ship/ Ground/Overhead Sensor Systems emplacement Surveillance Training, Ft. Gordon, 2004 Draaco Aventura [email protected] 443-409-1096 1004 S. Stepney Rd. Aberdeen, MD 21001
CENTCOM IMINT/MASINT-AGI Commercial Collection Management Training, Ft. Gordon, 2004 U.S. Army Close Quarters Marksmanship Training, Kuwait, 2003 Personal Security Detail/Room Clearing/Force Protection/Base Security Training Kuwait, 2003 NTM /Camera System/ Full Motion Video Image Processing Course, Ft. Gordon, 2003 UAV FMV/All-source Fusion Analyst Training, Close Quarters Marksmanship Training Ft. Gordon, 2002 U.S. Army Convoy Ops Security and Planning Training, Close Quarters Marksmanship Training Ft. Gordon, 2002 Weapons: Kenjitsu (Katana Sword) Skill Level: Black Belt (Ninja Combat Application) 2010 – 2015 Bo/Hanbo: Long, Medium, and Short staff 2015 Knife/Tanto 2010 – 2015 Skill Level: Expert: U.S. Army Throwing Edge Weapons: Knives/Stars/Spikes/Tomahawks 2015 Kali Sticks: Skill Level: Advanced, U.S. Army Ninja Weapons Specialist: 2015 Trainers: Bushindo Martial Arts University (Present) http://www.ninjutsu.com/bushindo-university.shtml Assault Rifles (M-16, A4, Berretta Cx4, and P90) Handguns (M9, 5.7., 45), Marksman/Sniper Rifles, Grenades, Claymore, AT4, M203 Grenade Launcher, MK-19 Automatic Grenade Launcher, and 37mm Flare Launcher, Shotguns, and Machine Guns (M240B, M249, M2 .50 BMG) Trainers: U.S. Army Pic 1
Latin/Ballroom Dance Experience: Draaco has been performing and teaching Latin Dance throughout the U.K., Iraq, Ethiopia, Djibouti, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Maryland for more than 10 years. I have performed for large crowds and private events. I am very comfortable performing in front of live audiences and cameras. Latin Dances: Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Banda, Reggaeton, Cumbia, and Bunta Skill Level: Advanced Ballroom Dances: West Coast Swing, Waltz, American Tango, International Samba, Foxtrot, and Rumba Skill Level: Beginner Trainers: http://dancewithfriends.com/ Churchville, MD and http://www.swingtimeballroom.com/ Pic 1. Demo Channels: Vimeo Dancing YouTube Dancing
Draaco Aventura [email protected] 443-409-1096 1004 S. Stepney Rd. Aberdeen, MD 21001
Vocal Talent: Draaco has 5 years’ experience performing R&B, Pop, and Latin Singing Gigs throughout Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. He is currently developing original singles to present to record labels to negotiate a recording contract. The style of the music ranges from Tropical/Latin Bachata, Salsa, Merengue, and Reggaeton to EDM/Club/R&B/Pop with Latin rhythms integrated throughout. He has performed in Musicals such as “The Madrigal Dinner” and “The Magic Flute”. I also performed with an acapella Mens Quartet and Show Choir called “The Valdosta Singers” for two years. Draaco Aventura is an up and coming Latin/R&B/Pop Music fusion artist with hit debut singles in English and Spanish from my upcoming English and Spanish Language Albums. "Unchained Revelry" and "Diversion Tumultuosa". He routinely reaches the top 20 most popular artist profiles on MTV.com and VH1.com http://www.mtv.com/artists/popular My music can be streamed here: http://www.soundcloud.com/artists/draaco-aventura Music available for sale on all digital music stores and streaming services. Spotify: Google Play: iTunes Store: RevoltTVNews Support of my Music:
Media Highlights: http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/spotlight-on-draaco Network World Article InYaEarhHipHop IndieMusicWorldWide Appearance on ApolloNight LA with “The Last Ship” and “Masters of Sex” Actor Jocko Sims (Hiphop Group “SomeAzzholes”) Pic
Actor/Entertainer Profiles: http://www.mtv.com/artists/draaco-aventura/ https://www.backstage.com/draacoaventura/ http://www.bandpage.com/draacoaventura http://voice123.com/draacoaventura http://www.imdb.com/name/nm7378406/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 http://www.vevo.com/artists/draacoaventura http://vimeo.com/draacoaventura http://www.facebook.com/draaco Social Media Links: http://www.facebook.com/draacoaventura http://www.twitter.com/draacoaventura http://vine.co/u/1188555224659681280 http://www.instagram.com/draaco.aventura http://www.youtube.com/draacoaventura https://plus.google.com/u/0/+DraacoAventura/ Electronic Press Kits (EPK): https://plus.google.com/u/0/+DraacoAventura/about