Ria Saint John

Ria Saint John

"The kind of strength you feel before she says a word--mysterious, grounded, and deeply human." Ria Saint John brings a commanding presence to the screen, shaped by her experience as a former DEA special agent and her expertise in defensive tactics and surveillance. Her background lends authenticity to action-driven roles, making her a dynamic force in film and television. As an award winning for Best Supporting Actress in "It's not an eating disorder", she has starred in multiple feature films, national commercials, and award-winning projects, including 'Spades', which won Best Horror/Thriller at the LA International Film Festigious Festival. Her versatility allows her to move seamlessly between intense thrillers, drama, and lighthearted performances, captivating audiences with her depth and charisma. Beyond acting, Ria is a skilled singer with a love for Broadway and Disney classics. She enjoys DIY projects and continuously hones her tactical skills, bringing both artistry and authenticity to every role. With a passion for storytelling and a drive to push boundaries, Ria continues to take on compelling roles that challenge and inspire her.

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TV / Film

2026

NOBODY BUT MESupportingDM Productions

BETTER WAYS TO DIESupportingAvai Media

METEOR PIELeadJessica Packard

2025

CONFESSIONLeadJesus Sanchez-Dark Wolf Media

ROOSTER RETRIBUTIONLeadTim Cage

APARAADHISupportingJaya Sai

ANOMALOUSLeadAvai D'Amico

TAKING WHAT'S MINESupportingDM ProductionsLaquita Langhorn

YOU'RE A BAD PERSONSupportingNoah Brummett

2024

IT'S NOT AN EATING DISORDERSupportingPepper Filly ProductionJohn Leo Brindle

THE DISAPPEAREDLeadDaniella Vinitski

SPADESSupportingARI ProductionQuevette Terrell

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE GUMMYSupportingStudios of FisherPayton Ware

DATE WITH FATELeadDaniella Vinitski

SOLICITING A STRANGERLeadNikhil Marwha

2023

TOM SEGURA'S HOLIDAY SPECIAL PODCASTSupportingChad Wallin

HIDDEN MONSTERSSupportingKat Saldana

RETICENCESupportingMiguel Gomez

22 WEEKSSupportingChristopher Jones

GARAGE GIRLLeadSteven Carpenter

Commercial

2026

BW/VOYAGERPMGSpencer Macdonald

2025

AMERITEX-STAND STRONGTwo Trees ProductionsGreg Beck

2024

OONI PIZZA OVENMario Pena

IQOS HEATED TOBACCOIsaac EpsteinGuy Aroch & Anna Palma

LORENZ & LORENZ LAW FIRMWhitehardt ProductionsFaith Davis

SEA ISLANDRobot CreativeBelinda Gudmundsson

2023

ANDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD

Voice

2024

DINK: THE MUSICALMusical PodcastTJ BozartPlay voice sample

Education

2025

THE ACTING LAB-ONGOINGAdvanced Acting Coaching-Tristan SpohnUnited States

AUDITIONING TECHNIQUESMOST ProgramUnited States

CAROL HICKEY STUDIOSBooking CommercialsUnited States

ACTOR'S THERAPY-ONGOINGAdvanced Scene study/Audition Coaching-Kenzo LeeUnited States

2024

MICHAEL DRUCKActing on ScreenUnited States

THE HOUDE SCHOOL OF ACTINGIMPROVUnited States

THE HOUDE SCHOOL OF ACTINGMeisner United States

2023

AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe Commercial AuditionUnited States

Award

2025

BEST AUDIO FICTION PODCASTWinnerDINK: The MusicalZepstone Internacional & Music Festival

BEST COMEDY PODCASTWinnerDINK: The MusicalAll The Laughs Comedy Awards

BEST COMEDYHonorable MentionIt's Not an Eating DisorderATX Short Film Showcase

BEST DRAMABest Supporting ActressIt's Not an Eating DisorderRohip International Film Festival

2024

BEST HORRORWinner best horrorSpadesFuture of Film Awards

BEST HORRORWinner for best horrorSpadesFestigious International Film Festival

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