Román Zaragoza

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Román Zaragoza is an actor, artist, and creator from New York, NY, based in Los Angeles, CA. He is best known for portraying Sasappis on the CBS television sitcom Ghosts."

Biography

Román Zaragoza was born and raised in New York City. He identifies as mixed race, being of Akimel O’otham and Mexican descent on his father’s side and Japanese and Taiwanese descent on his mother’s side. At age 11, Zaragoza's family moved to the West Coast, where he would continue to take acting, dance, singing, and improv lessons. When Zaragoza was fifteen he began working with Native Voices at the Autry, the only Equity Native American Theatre company. It was there that he met one of his mentors, Randy Reinholz, who made an influential impact on Zaragoza’s life as well his show “Off the Rails” at Native Voices which was later selected to go to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. His mother is an immigrant from Japan and her father is of Mexican and indigenous heritage.

California State University Northridge

Zaragoza attended California State University Northridge for Film Production. He is a member of CSUN’s American Indian Student Association, and continues his involvement post-graduation. While in college, he worked with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF - 2017, 2018, 2019). Zaragoza notes that his time working with the company aided in discovering more about his identity, specifically his racial identity, bringing characters to life that were a vessel for Native, Asian, and mixed identities. Upon graduation and finishing his time with OSF, Zaragoza landed his biggest role to date, starring on CBS’ “Ghosts.” Additional credits for Zaragoza include appearing on ABC’s “Stumptown” (where he worked alongside his dad for the first time professionally), “Those Who Can’t,” and “Austin & Ally.”

Acting Career

Zaragoza plays Sasappis, a cynical Lenape man, on the CBS television sitcom "Ghosts." Additional credits for Zaragoza include appearing on ABC’s “Stumptown, “Those Who Can’t,” and “Austin & Ally.”

Personal Life

Zaragoza writes poetry and essays that focus on mixed representation in film, television, and theatre. He also rock climbs, has a history training in martial arts and boxing, and plays soccer.

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