SacAnime Summer 2023 Program Book

GUESTS!
SHANTEL VANSANTEN
Born in Minnesota and raised in Houston, Shantel found her passion for acting upon moving to Los Angeles. She first made
an impression on an audience in the controversial drama, You and I, directed by legendary filmmaker Roland Joffe (The
Killing Fields). The movie exposed her passion and power on-screen. Shortly thereafter, she landed her first major TV role
on “CSI: NY,” which was followed closely by her a series regular role on the hit series “One Tree Hill.” VanSanten’s success
has continued to grow with lead and recurring roles on shows such as “Gang Related,” “The Messengers” and “The Flash”
on which she played “Patty Spivot.” Shantel also starred as “Julie Swagger” the wife of lead character Bob Lee Swagger
on the popular USA Network series, “Shooter.” Some of her other film and TV credits include “The Final Destination” and
“Remembrance” as well as the CW series “Beauty and the Beast.” In 2019, VanSanten starred in the Apple TV+ space
series, For All Mankind and is currently starring in the Amazon Original series, “The Boys”.
When not focused on TV and film projects, VanSanten is a devoted philanthropist and activist. She volunteers with several
organizations but her passion has been in working the The American Lung Association’s “Lung Force” initiative. She got
involved after the untimely passing of her grandmother, Doris Dooymea. She has served as spokeswoman at several events
and raised funds for research, education and to help the familiar of this affected.
SACANIME SUMMER 2023 JANUARY 1ST - 3RD, 2023