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Charles Cotayo


Versatile and prolific, Charles Cotayo was born in Havana, Cuba and raised and educated in the United States. English is his first language, although he speaks and writes Spanish fluently. He attended undergraduate and graduate school at The Florida State University where he majored in writing, studying under acclaimed novelist Janet Burroway... See full bio »

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Filmography

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1999 Mind Twister (video)
 
1988 Decapolis II (writer)
 
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1989 The Victims (assistant executive producer)
 
1988 Decapolis II (producer)
 
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1988 Decapolis II
 
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1988 Decapolis II
 
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1988 Decapolis II
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

In 2006 he won the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP) first place prize in the newly established Jose Marti Publishing Awards, in the category of Outstanding Editorial Column for a commentary published in the highly popular "Viernes" arts and entertainment section of Miami's "El Nuevo Herald." The column, in Spanish, is titled "Los colores en Hollywood" ("The Colors in Hollywood") and focuses on specific motion pictures that depict Hispanics in a clichéd and stereotypical manner that completely disregards the racial and cultural diversity that exists within the Hispanic population in the United States. See more »

Height:

5' 7" (1.70 m)
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Personal Quote:

The success of a dedicated writer, filmmaker or any artist should never be based on the so-called "sale" of anything; the magic of the daily journey of creative expression in good will and good faith is the greatest, most gratifying prize because it's the humble fruit, the priceless gift of selfless giving... See more »

Trivia:

In the mid 1980s while studying writing at FSU, he went to a Winn Dixie supermarket in Tallahassee with a group of friends to rent a video. Unexpectedly, a very beautiful, blonde young woman dressed in black approached him with the box of Brian De Palma's "Body Double," suggesting that he see it. Charles responded that he already had... See more »

Nickname:

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Star Sign:

Libra