Xavier Burbano

Xavier Burbano

Xavier Burbano is truly an international artist. Born and raised in the mean streets of Chicago, he was first bitten by the acting bug as a kid, and not by choice. Looking back; he likes to think of that time, as being schooled in survival. Absorbing and understanding behavioral patterns from a sorted cast of characters; he has honed that skill and has brought it into his acting world. His first brake, came through the BBC at twenty-five; alongside Collin Firth and Albert Finney and many other international stars; in a six month series in Cartagena, Columbia. He then traveled to Caracas, Venezuela; to be the villain in a co-production: Madrid, Spain and Rome, Italy; alongside John Savage and Tomas Arana. After, he studied "The Method", at The Lee Strasburg Institute in NY, but then, abruptly left the acting world on the verge of fame, with three films pending. After more than a decade-long hiatus; life has come full circle and has brought back the artist with extreme passion and fierce energy. United with many Latin actors, from his past; he calls Miami home and has managed to brake back into the Latin Market on a few telenovelas at Telemundo Studios, as "El Maton" (the killer). In the latest film, "Rigidez Caraverica"; he is the lead, as an ex-Cuban Soldier turned serial killer. It's in one of the only "slasher" type-movies ever made in the Spanish language. So there are hi hopes throughout the Latin and especially, the Cuban community. Currently, people can appreciate his talents in many languages. His films are now in Spanish, Italian and best of all, English. Raw and ready to take you to limits unseen, unfelt and unknown. Clearly, keep your eyes on this young American actor.
Xavier Burgin

Xavier Burgin

Xavier Burgin is an Emmy-nominated writer/director from USC's School of Cinematic Arts. He's a staff writer on Starz' critically acclaimed series, Heels. He directed AMC Network's Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror, Adult Swim's Juneteenth Special, and the BET+ Emmy-winning show, Giants. He participated in the Paramount Viewfinder Program, The Sundance Labs, HBO's Film Showcase, Berlinale Talents, The Commercial Directors Diversity Program, and Ryan Murphy's Half Initiative. He's written for Amazon Studios and The Discovery Channel. Xavier grew up in the deep south where chain-link fences guarded you from the dog snapping at your feet. He'd disappear into the evergreen forests of Mississippi until sunset. He'd emerge for Cowboy Bebop, Final Fantasy 7, and Event Horizon-wondering if these tales could co-exist. Now, he creates adventure, legend, and myth--the type of worlds his younger self dreamed about in the rural heat. Horror Noire expounds on the untold history of Black Americans in the genre. The documentary holds a "100% Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes. It was featured in USA Today's & Entertainment Weekly's "Best Horror Movies of 2019." The film won a Trailblazer Award from Fear-NYC Horror Festival. He earned a Daytime Emmy Nomination for his work on Giants. The show premiered on Issa Rae's Color Creative before its acquisition by Paramount. He directed Juneteenth With Open Mike Eagle, an Adult Swim Special expounding on the national holiday's history. The project premiered between episodes of The Boondocks & Black Dynamite. Xavier cultivated experience on the set of American Horror Story. He shadowed the show's veteran director/cinematographer, Michael Goi, during Season 6. The opportunity arose from Olde E, his USC thesis project which earned Student Academy Award recognition. His work includes collaborations with D.C. Comics, Lenovo, LOL Network, Stage 3 Productions, and D.C. Comics.

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