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Alex Mendoza (I)

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A graduate of Santa Clara University, where he received his BA in Theatre Arts, Alex Mendoza has quickly made an impression on television audiences across America. Recently starring as Detective Tony Santiago in the new NBC series "Hunter," Mendoza's other series credits include TNT's "Crusade" starring as Trace Miller and Aaron Spelling's "Forbidden Island", filmed on location in New Zealand. Among his other credits are the CBS movie of the week "Murder in the Mirror", playing opposite Jane Seymour and James Farentino, and numerous guest starring roles.

Mendoza is also no stranger to professional Theatre. He has played leading man to Sanaa Lathan (Love and Basketball) and Amy Brennaman (Judging Amy) in the Los Angeles productions of "Our Town" and "Walking Off the Roof", and gave a memorable turn as Elvis in Steve Martin's hit play "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" at the Theatre On the Square in San Francisco.

Film credits include film festival favorites "The Novice" (Sundance Film Festival), "Ransom", "Poco Loco" (aka "A Little Crazy"), "Land of Milk and Honey", and "Ballad of a Soldier" (Los Angeles Latino Film Festival).

Mendoza is also the lead singer (known as Zeus) for the Los Angeles based rock and roll band simpleworld . Their first single "What You Get" from their debut album "Amplify Your Soul" (POP records) quickly rose on the top 40 charts within weeks of its release and was featured on the Campus Circle CD along with Paolo Alto and The Ataris. simpleworld is currently in the studio recording their 2nd album and continue playing popular Los Angeles venues such as The Viper Room, The Derby and the famed Cat Club on Sunset Blvd as well as Slim's in San Francisco. Learn more about simpleworld on the music page.

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Has a son, Roman, born in January 1992.

Performed with the Mexican Folkloric Ballet for 5 years as a young man

Studied Political Science as well as Theatre Arts at Santa Clara University in Northern California.

Is fluent in Spanish.

An accomplished voice over artist, he has lent his voice to radio and television commercials and has also worked extensively in animation and Cd-rom games.

Known as Zeus to music fans of the band Simpleworld.

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