
Biography
Derek Efrain Villanueva is an American SAG & AFTRA actor, film and web series writer, and producer. He made his film debut in a 2010 short film, Little Love, in which he co-wrote and starred. The film toured multiple LGBT Film Festivals including Miami, Frameline, Inside Out Toronto, Philadelphia Qfest, Chicago’s Reeling Film Festival, Vancouver, Long Beach QFilms, North Carolina LGBT Fest, Barcelona, and more. He also started, produced, and wrote “Fabulous High,” the LGBT “dramedy” series focused on the lives of a group of high school students.
Acted in 6
2010s
- 2016
The First 24
Mateo Villalobos
- 2013
Lost Angel
Carlitos
Fabulous High
Jesse Avila
- 2011
Longhorns
César
- 2010
Little Love
Rafael
Wrote 4
2010s
- 2016
The First 24
Writer
- 2013
Lost Angel
Writer
Fabulous High
Writer
- 2010
Little Love
Screenplay
Produced 3
2010s
- 2016
The First 24
Executive Producer, Producer
- 2014
Barbie Boy
Producer
- 2013
Fabulous High
Producer
Directed 2
2010s
- 2016
The First 24
Director
- 2013
Lost Angel
Director