Walter Alza is a multi-talented and award-winning artist with a career spanning over 30 years. Known for his versatility, he has successfully portrayed both leading and character roles in over 40 films, television series, and movies of the week. He has garnered acclaim for his remarkable ability to effortlessly switch between drama and comedy, and for his talent in picking up diverse accents. Walter’s work has earned him rave reviews from international media in the USA, Canada, and beyond.

Walter’s career highlights include his guest appearance on *Flashpoint*, where he portrayed Paul the mob boss. He also made an indelible mark in the 50 Cent-starring drama *Get Rich or Die Trying*, where he played the vicious Colombian gangster Raoul, a performance praised by *Entertainment Tonight Canada*, which called him a “scene stealer.” *The Globe and Mail* lauded Walter for his portrayal of Slavic, a testosterone-driven waiter, in *At The Hotel*, a 7-time Gemini-nominated CBC series. Walter is also recognized for his role as the modern Don Juan, Andreas Maradona, in the long-running *Metropia*, where he portrayed a suave ladies’ man showed on tv for 10 years on OMNI TV on over 90 episodes.

An industry veteran, Walter was the first male Latin/Argentinean/Canadian actor to star in a series in Canada. His performance in *Metropia* revolutionized casting in the country and highlighted his ability to perform under intense conditions, shooting up to 23 pages a day.

Walter’s contributions to the industry have also been recognized through various awards. He was honored with the ReelWorld Trailblazer Award in 2005 for his work in promoting diversity in entertainment. His feature film debut, *Pay in Full*, was sold to eight networks across Canada, including Rogers TMN, Bell, and Cojeco, where it aired on Pay-Per-View and VOD.