Cristian Vega (David Fumero) Bio - One Life To Live

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Cristian Vega

DAVID FUMERO

Came to town: 1995
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Artist/Club Manager

CHARACTER BIO

A shining knight with an artist's soul, Cristian Vega is a mother's dream: Handsome, romantic and a gentleman. While a prison sentence may have hardened his skin, Cristian's sensitivity hasn't diminished.

The Good

Built a successful career as an artist.
Prison sentence commuted thanks to new evidence.
Married Vanessa Montez to keep her from being deported.

The Bad and the Ugly

Kidnapped and brainwashed by Carlo Hesser to forget his identity and murder Antonio Vega.
Murdered Tico Santi under Carlo's control and sentenced to prison for it.
Framed for arsons he didn't commit, the result of a racist who later put girlfriend Evangeline into a coma.

Friends

Oliver Fish: Roommate
Tea Delgado: Friend

Love Interests

Layla Williamson

ACTOR BIO

David Fumero joined One Life to Live as street-smart Cristian Vega in June 1998. Mr. Fumero left OLTL in October 2003, returning to the show on November 5, 2004.

Mr. Fumero was born in Havana, Cuba, and raised in Miami. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps and later traveled the world as a model, also studying at the International Actors Studio in Paris. Music fans will remember Mr. Fumero from the Mariah Carey video Honey.

In December 2007, Mr. Fumero married his former co-star, Melissa Gallo, who played Adriana.

In his spare time, Mr. Fumero enjoys motorcycles, fishing and spending time with children, especially his godchildren.