MARCO ANTONIO PARRA

                 BIO

Marco Antonio Parra is a Mexican-American actor/writer/producer. He is the Co-Founder and President of  DirtBag Entertainment, a new media production company. Marco was born and raised in the border town of Nogales, Arizona. Growing up, Marco had a knack for imitating friends, family members and television personalities. Although he got in trouble for it often, his love of making people laugh and performing was something he relished in.

 

But it wasn't until one day in the 8th grade after Marco got in trouble with his English teacher that he was presented with the option of being in a play. "Either you have detention for a month or you join the school play". Marco has been acting ever since.

 

Marco has been a member of SAG/Aftra since; appearing in over six national commercials including Radio Shack, McDonalds and Sears. Marco has also made appearances on such tv shows as: FX's SNOWFALL, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Prank My Mom and two stints on America's Most Wanted.

 

Although Comedy has been a big part of Marco's career, he has shown range in dramatic independent films with social commentary in: "Hermanos" and "The New Republic".