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Román Zaragoza | |
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| Born | May 8, 1996 New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | California State University, Northridge |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Website | https://www.romanzaragoza.com/ |
Román Zaragoza is a American actor, director, and producer known for playing Sasappis on the show Ghosts.[1] He worked as a producer on the short film This is Their Land.[2] He will voice Sokka in The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. [3]
Early life
[edit]Román Zaragoza was born in New York City to Gregory Zaragoza, an actor, and business professor, Shirley Zaragoza.[4] He is the youngest of three children, having two elder sisters. [5] He is of mixed heritage—his father is Akimel O'otham and Mexican, while his mother is of Japanese and Taiwanese descent. [6]
Raised in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen from age nine, he grew up attending broadway shows. He has said he fell in love with theater when his father acted in the play Annie Get Your Gun.[7] At age 11, he and his family moved to Los Angeles. There he began formal training in acting, dance, singing, and improv.
He went to California State University, Northridge for Film Production. While attending the university, he became involved with the American Indian Student Association and took classes related to the culture.[8]
Career
[edit]At age 15, he became involved with Native Voices at the Autry, a recognized Equity Native American theatre company, where he was mentored by Randy Reinholz. Reinholz's Off the Rails went on to be showcased at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.[9] Zaragoza acted in the play and had to take a break from university for three years.
In 2014 he began a recurring role on the Disney channel series, Austin & Ally. He portrayed Miles, a character known for rarely speaking.
Since 2021, Zaragoza has played a Lenape ghost Sasappis on the show Ghosts. [10][11] His real life father played his onscreen father on the show.[7]
He is going to voice the character Sokka in The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender in 2026. This is the first film in a new animated trilogy.[12]
Personal life
[edit]He has two older sisters.[13]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Shadow Wolves | Junior | ||
| 2026 | The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender | Sokka |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015 | Austin & Ally | Miles | ||
| 2016 | Those Who Can't | Todd | ||
| 2019 | Stumptown | Leigh Green | ||
| 2021–present | Ghosts | Sasappis/"Sass" | ||
| 2022 | Spirit Rangers | Miy | Voice |
Theater
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Dates | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Off the Rails | Multiple roles | Oregon Shakespeare Festival |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Red Nation Film Award of Excellence | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama, Comedy, or Limited Series | Ghosts | Nominated | [14] |
| Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance | Spirit Rangers | Nominated | [14] | ||
| 2025 | The Astra Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Ghosts | Nominated | [15] |
| Best Ensemble in a Broadcast Network Comedy Series | Won | [15] |
References
[edit]- ^ Bythrow, Nick (2025-04-11). ""I Don't Take It Lightly": Sasappis' Love Story & Its Significance Reflected On By Ghosts Star". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ "Film Screening and Q&A of "Modoc Nation" & "This is Their Land" on March 14th 2023 | Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies (CNAIS) | University of Colorado Boulder". www.colorado.edu. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ "'Aang: The Last Airbender,' first film in 'Avatar' trilogy, will feature an adult Aang". EW.com. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ Bennett, Jacob (2023-04-26). "'Ghosts' Stories: On a Hit TV Show, CSUN Alum Uses His Voice". CSUN Newsroom -. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ^ "Sheila Carrasco and Román Zaragoza Featured in CBS's 'Ghosts'". Latin Heat - Covering Latinos in Hollywood Since 1992. 2021-10-08. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ^ "CBS Studios". Paramount Press Express. 2024-09-23. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ^ a b "Román Zaragoza on 'Ghosts' and Growing Native Representation in Mainstream Media". Observer. 2022-02-25. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ "'Ghosts' Stories: On a Hit TV Show, CSUN Alum Uses His Voice". CSUN Today. 2023-04-26. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ "Off the Rails". HowlRound Theatre Commons. 2018-01-22. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ Hoffman, Kelsie (2025-04-01). "Román Zaragoza shares details on his "Ghosts" character's love life and incorporating Lenape culture into the series - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ Foertsch, Rachel (2025-04-11). ""He Needs A Little Bit Of Time": Ghosts Season 4 Episode 18 Ending Explained By Star Román Zaragoza". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2024-04-18). "Paramount's 'Aang Avatar' Animated Pic With Dave Bautista Pushed To Early 2026". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ Griffin, Marc (2022-01-29). "In Conversation With Román Zaragoza: How The Star of CBS' Ghost Used Film & Theatre to Learn to Love His Identity and His Purpose". POPTIZED. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ a b "2022 Nominees". Red Nation Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ^ a b Davidson, Denton (2025-06-11). "'The Studio' dominates 2025 Astra TV Awards with 4 wins, including Best Comedy; 'Severance' takes Best Drama". Gold Derby. Retrieved 2025-09-02.