- Romel De Silva is a Filipino-American actor who is popular for his roles as Sebastian Woo in He’s All That and Oliver Ramos in Ghostwriter
- Although his career has recorded a lot of mishaps, he has remained focused on his dreams of reaching the top
- At present, he is being managed by the ‘Entertainment Lab’ and represented by Daniel Hoff’s agency
Born to immigrant parents, Romel De Silva had the desire of living the American Dream. He was opposed by a lot of factors including his mother who wanted him to be a doctor. Notwithstanding, Romel’s talent and grit have been his driving force.
Although Romel isn’t popular as such, he has proven to be a versatile one with over 25 acting credits. More than being a great actor, he is also the husband of a lovely Ashley Dematteo who has been one of his support systems. While there are a lot of things to be learned about Romel’s personal life, it’s worth noting that his career is his priority at the moment.
A Brief Biography of Romel De Silva
Romel De Silva was born to his parents on September 21, 1988, in Los Angeles, California, USA. His mother is Asian while his father is American. He was raised alongside his sister Malanie May and they are originally from West Covina, California. Details about other members of his family, as well as the identities of his parents, are elusive from the media.
After his preparatory education, he proceeded to the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) where he received training in acting, singing, dance, stage combat, musical theatre, and writing. Romel graduated with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts.
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How He Got Into Show Biz
Romel’s passion for entertainment was ignited as a child. As a result, he started a theatre in his house alongside his cousins. According to him, they would organize shows and sell out tickets in order to entertain people through singing, comedy skits, magic shows, and other fun activities.
However, it wasn’t until his high school days that Romel decided to make a career in the entertainment industry. He stated that his mother wanted him to become a doctor but then, most of his friends were into musicals and he didn’t want to be left outside the box.
A Look At His Career
Following Romel’s passion for entertainment, he became a member of Centre Stage Inc, a young adult community theatre where he was opportune to hone his skills before he proceeded to study theatre at the America Musical & Dramatic Academy.
After Romel’s graduation from AMDA, he landed a role as Trang in the Netflix television series Arrested Development (2013). Thereafter, appeared in a number of sitcoms including Paramount Network Heathers where he starred as Kyle.
Since then, Romel has appeared in over 25 professional television shows, movies, and commercials. He has also shared the screen with actors like Addison Rae and Tanner Buchanan. Some of his interesting movies include;
- Deal With It (2013)
- Heathers (2018)
- American Princess (2019)
- Stumptown (2020)
- He’s All That (2021)
- The Prank (2022)
- iCarly (2022)
Is He Still Acting?
Yes, Romel is still acting and nothing suggests he will be switching to a different career. At the moment, he is being managed by the Entertainment Lab and represented by the Daniel Hoff Agency which is one of Hollywood’s most respected talent agencies.
Interestingly, during the 2020 pandemic, Romel started teaching On-Camera Acting classes as a way of giving back to society and encouraging other passionate young adults. He has so much improved himself since then and he’s driven by his dreams to succeed.
At present, he is focused on reaching the zenith of his career. Although his earnings are not made known, it is certain that in the future he will be a great force to reckon with. Howbeit, he has been speculated to be worth at least $2 million by several sources.
Quick Facts about Romel De Silva
- The actor married his best friend Ashley Dematteo on May 21, 2018. She is a Pokemon Trainer, pop artist, and avid lover of animals.
- He once dropped out of college due to pressure. As a result, he started working at Disneyland for a couple of years before returning to AMDA for his Bachelor’s degree.
- He has earned a lot of roles because of his body size.
- More than being an actor, Romel is also a writer, musician, and comedian.
