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  Pedro Castaneda
Pete spent his early days traveling throughout Texas and the Midwest with his parents, who were migrant farmers.  Prior to acting in August Evening, he attended medical school, obtained a pilot license, and taught himself to build and install wireless networks.  Pete currently lives with his family in San Antonio, TX.   This is his first time acting and he was nominated for Best Actor at the 2008 Independent Spirit Awards and Breakthrough Actor at the 2008 Gotham Awards.
     
  Veronica Loren
Veronica grew up in South Texas before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a singing career. Just three months after arriving in LA, she landed her first feature film role (August Evening), which quickly brought her back to Texas.
     
  Abel Becerra
A Dallas native, Abel is a talented actor and musician. He has appeared in numerous television commercials and in a short film called The Grass Grows Green, which recently premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
     
 

Walter Perez
Walter grew up in South LA and earned a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Cal State University of Fullerton. He has acted in numerous television roles including appearances on Friday Night Lights, CSI: Miami, The District and in films like HBO's Walkout.

     
  Sandra Rios
Sandra was raised south of Houston (Richmond/Rosenberg).  She has worked as an actor for several years, primarily in commercials and industrials.  August Evening is her first feature.
     
  Raquel Gavia
Raquel was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas.  She currently teaches French at Austin Community College and has appeared in numerous films and Austin stage productions.  Most recently, Raquel played the role of Rita in Richard Linklater's Fast Food Nation.
     
  Cesar Flores
Cesar is a core member and a 30 years plus Veterano of El Teatro Campesino in San Juan Bautista, California.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Fullerton and an Emergency Teaching Credential from the State of California for K-12 and Special Education.  Cesar was born in a migrant labor camp in the state of Michigan and raised in Crystal City, Texas.
     
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   



August Evening, a film by Chris Eska ©2007 Doki-Doki Productions