Oscar Torre to star in the boxing film "Counterpunch" along with Danny Trejo

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(Free-Press-Release.com) July 28, 2011 -- Oscar Torre will star alongside Alvaro Orlando, Steven Bauer and Danny Trejo in the feature film "COUNTERPUNCH." The film is based on the true story of a bi-polar young boxer (Alvaro Orlando) who fights to win the Golden Gloves Championship, while fighting his inner demons with the help of his uncle and trainer (Oscar Torre) and his crisis counselor (Danny Trejo). Counterpunch is written by Kenneth Castillo and Alvaro Orlando. Castillo will also be directing the film that will begin production mid-August in Los Angeles.

Oscar Torre is best known for his role as Santo, Jimmy Smits' confidant and enforcer in the CBS TV series "CANE" and for his comedic performance in the Spanish Lionsgate film, "LADRON QUE ROBA A LADRON."

He most recently has guest starred in the CBS shows "CSI: MIAMI," "COLD CASE," and "NCIS." He will next be seen starring in the suspense thrillers "LEGACY" (released this week on DVD,) "UNKNOWNS" and in the Andy Garcia produced film "MAGIC CITY MEMOIRS." Torre recently made his directorial debut in the feature film "PRETTY ROSEBUD" and is next slated to star in the half hour television pilot "WASSUP en LA."


Torre is represented by KSR and Eileen O'Farrell Personal Management.

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