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Raphael Ruggero
Acting
Biography
Raphael Vittorio Ruggero is an American actor, filmmaker, singer, and musician from the Twin Cities of Minnesota. He was raised in a family of artists and musicians including his mother who was a stage actress in St. Paul/Minneapolis in the early 1980s. Starting at age ten, he performed on various stages for both community and professional theater all across the Twin Cities metro (he was awarded the title of Outstanding Performance in a Lead Role by the Hennepin Theatre Trust for High School Musical). While continuing to pursue an acting career, Raphael also began training and educating himself in the arts of film/cinematography, writing, and post-production. He was exposed to the film industry in 2021 by casting director Beverly Holloway who introduced him to the Kendrick Brothers. The Kendricks later cast him into their 2022 movie Lifemark. He has since then wrapped various faith-based film projects all across the US.
Filmography Movies
Acting
Camp Hideout
Noah is a troubled teen who nearly gets caught stealing a top-secret gadget from some big city thugs. After barely escaping, he decides to hide out at a summer camp that's run by the eccentric Falco and counselors Jake and Selena. As Noah tries to blend in with the rest of the rowdy campers, his crooked partners show up to steal the classified item, now in his possession.
Into the Spotlight
A songwriter discovers a glowing microphone in a thrift store and has the chance to become a famous recording artist.
Lifemark
David's comfortable world is turned upside down when his birth mother Melissa unexpectedly reaches out, longing to meet the eighteen year old son she's only held once.
Running the Bases
When a small-town baseball coach gets the offer of a lifetime from a larger 6A high school, he uproots his family and leaves the only home he's ever known. But as a man of faith, he soon faces extreme opposition to his coaching methods from the school superintendent.
Momentary
After struggling with chronic insomnia for an entire week, Casey encounters Hazel during a late-night walk.
Just One More
A recovering addict, Jess, meets Charles, a dying man praying God will use him "just one more" time. As their lives collide, Jess battles shame, and doubt-discovering faith, forgiveness, and the hope to fight for a future beyond addiction.
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