Ricardo Santiago Soto is a writer, director and composer. Mr. Soto is a fine artist having won 79 awards, many within the arts, such as (10) fine art, (8) photography, (10) journalism, (21) screenwriting, and (2) film production awards. He won a talent show competition in elementary school and has trained in vocal techniques, as well as, acting at Santa Barbara City College (SBCC). He was cast in a film in his first ever audition. Ricardo's film acting credits include 'Where Dreams Rest' (2018), and 'Miranda's Marionettes' (2019). He received an associate of arts in liberal arts and sciences with an emphasis in behavioral and social sciences (AA) degree from SBCC '15. In addition, he received his bachelors of science in business administration (BSBA) degree from Capella University '12. Also, Ricardo received his master of business administration (MBA) in finance degree from Aspen University '20. Mr. Soto is a lifetime member of the Golden Key International Honour Society. Ricardo is a member of Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), International Documentary Association (IDA), Los Angeles Center of Photography, Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA), National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL), and Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP). He runs PublicistWire, which is a division of MultiTalent Management Incorporated. Rick was appointed into Lexington Who's Who (2001), Empire Who's Who (2004 / 2005), and Cambridge Who's Who (2008).
Platforms: Using Your Pageantry Voice for a Cause Budget: $0 - $100K | Documentary The ins and out of pageantry competitions including their platforms. What do pageant winners do, during their year-long reign? What activities and/or professions are pageant winners doing after pageantry?
Art @ Play
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Music
by Ricardo Santiago Soto
Music Artist
Xo U Xo
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Music
by Ricardo Santiago Soto
Lyricist
Blockchain, Tokens & Coins
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Series
by Ricardo Santiago Soto
Writer Award-winning journalist Ricardo Santiago Soto asks founders within blockchain, tokens and coins about cryptocurrency issues.
Intelligence Community Abuses: The Interviews
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Documentary
by The Journal for Innovation Corporation (Documentary)
Writer Award-winning journalist, Ricardo Santiago Soto, asks the general public questions about how they feel regarding intelligence community abuses.
Miranda's Marionettes
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Film
Actor
Where Dreams Rest
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Film
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TJFI News
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TV Series
by The Journal for Innovation Corporation (News)
Writer The Journal for Innovation Corporation's news service focused on business (i.e., board of advisors / directors, corporate governance, entrepreneurship), entertainment (i.e., film, music), fashion, finance (i.e., angel investors, private equity, venture capital), pageantry, technology, and travel
Best Music Video - New Artist (Silver) at Worldfest (HIFF) for Xo U Xo
(2023)
Best Original Music (Finalist) at Swedish International Film Festival for Jonata
(2022)
Best Television / Pilot Program or Series at Royal Society of Television & Motion Picture Awards for
(2021)
Best Treatment / Synopsis at Tripvill International Film Festival for TJFI News
(2020)
Best First Time Screenwriter at American Filmatic Arts Awards for Platforms: Using Your Pageantry...
(2019)
Best Photography at Near Nazareth Festival for Miss Universe 2017
(2018)
UCLA Extension
(2022-2025)
Aspen University
(2017-2020)
Santa Barbara City College
(1994-2015)
Capella University
(2007-2012)