Biography

Cristo Montt, also known as Cristóbal Tapia Montt is a Chilean actor recognized for his versatile performances in both film and television. Born in Santiago, Chile, he spent part of his childhood in the United States before returning to his homeland. Fluent in English and Spanish, he began his acting career at the age of 12. He gained international recognition for his role as Martin in the 2015 horror-thriller "The Stranger," directed by Guillermo Amoedo and produced by Eli Roth. In 2016, he starred as Josh in the science fiction film "Shortwave," directed by Ryan Gregory Phillips. On television, Montt appeared as Carlos Pereira in both seasons of the TNT series "Good Behavior" (2016-2017), sharing the screen with Michelle Dockery and Juan Diego Botto. In 2020, he played Dave in the Amazon Prime miniseries "El Presidente," directed by Armando Bo and produced by Fabulas' Pablo Larraín. In 2021, he portrayed Julian Ortega in the Brazilian thriller "A Cisterna" ("The Well"), directed by Cristiano Vieira. In 2024, Montt took on the role of Gio in Amanda Kramer's "By Design," a twist on the body swap genre opposite Juliette Lewis and Mamoudou Athie. He is also set to appear as Zig Zag in the upcoming 2025 thriller "Stone Cold Fox," directed by Sophie Tabet. His diverse roles and international projects have established him as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.