Damian Chapa Biography

Damian Chapa is an American actor, film director, and producer known for his notable appearances in The Call , Blood in Blood Out , and Street Fighter . He gained international fame after his work on the 2011 film Brando Unauthorized, for which he won Best Director and Best Film awards at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival.

Early life and education of Damian Chapa

Damian Chapa was born Damian Robert Chapa on October 29, 1963 in Dayton, United States, under the Scorpio birth sign. He is a US national and is of Mexican and German descent.

Chapa is the second oldest child among the five children of his parents, Rico Chapa who owned a bar across the street, in Columbus, OH, but details of his mother are still unknown. Talking about the other members of his family, he has two brothers and two sisters.

Regarding his education, Chapa completed his graduation from the United States Navy with a Basic Law and Operations Specialist in 1984.

Damian Chapa career and lifestyle

Damian Chapa made his acting debut in 1992, appearing in an American action thriller film, Under Siege . The following year, he also starred in an American crime drama film, Blood In Blood Out .

In 1994, he landed the lead role of Lyle Menendez in a TV movie, Menendez: A Beverly Hills Massacre alongside Beverly D’Angelo , Vincent Ventresca , and many others.

After that, Chapa did his notable roles in various movies like Saints and Sinners, Walker Texas Ranger, Sometimes They Come Back…for More, US Seals II: The Ultimate Force and Betrayal among others.

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Damian Chapa’s Personal Life: Wife, Relationship, Marriage, Divorce

Damian Chapa has been married twice. He first married Natasha Henstridge in 1995, however the former couple divorced just after a year in 1996.

After the divorce, Chapa was married to his second wife Ciara O’Brien from 1998 to 2003. Additionally, he has two children Rica Chapa and Presley Chapa but the identity of their mother is still unknown.

As of 2019, he is possibly single as there is no news of his love life and girlfriend.

Controversy and injuries

Chapa was arrested in Madrid accused of allegedly raping his ex-girlfriend Roxanna Foell. Later, he was finally released and excused in September 2011 after being in custody for seven weeks. Further, the Bavarian state of Germany paid Chapa 2,000 euros for his wrongful detention.

He later filed a $1.3 million lawsuit against Foell for the emotional damage.

Chapa has suffered various injuries, including a broken hand and facial bruising. Damian was involved in a motorcycle accident while filming in 2011 and injured his leg.

Age, body measurements and other facts

• Age: As of 2019, Damian Chapa is 55 years old.
• Birth sign: Scorpio
• Height: He has a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.8 m).