Santana Maynard is an award-winning actor, host, producer, and content creator whose career spans television, film, animation, video games, live events, and digital media. Beginning her entertainment career at just nine years old, she has built a diverse body of work that combines performance, production, and creative leadership.

Today, Santana works as a voice actor with Bang Zoom! Studios and serves as a Content Producer for FAN EXPO, one of the world's largest pop culture convention organizations. In her producing role, she develops celebrity programming, interactive fan experiences, convention content, and live entertainment for major events across North America while continuing to pursue her acting career.

As a performer, Santana's work has appeared in animation, video games, television, and online media. Her voice can be heard in episodes of The Annoying Orange as well as numerous video game titles. She has also contributed to television productions including TLC's World's Smallest Woman: Meet Jyoti and the 2023 prank series starring Johnny Knoxville, Eric André, and Gabourey Sidibe.

Santana's career has extended beyond traditional acting into live hosting and fan engagement. She has hosted major conventions including San Diego Comic Con, Steel City Con, and DreamHack, interviewing celebrity guests, leading live programming, and connecting with audiences of thousands. Her social media comedy content and celebrity collaborations have amassed millions of views across platforms, further establishing her as a recognizable personality in the entertainment industry. Her work has also led to appearances on Dr. Phil, features in the official Rick and Morty comic, and recognition in Jetset Magazine.

Dedicated to continually refining her craft, Santana has trained extensively in acting and voice performance under respected industry professionals including Debi Derryberry, Sara Sherman, Robin Armstrong, Dianne Sherrill, and Helen Freeman. Her versatility allows her to perform across animation, commercial, interactive media, comedy, improv, and live-action productions.

Outside of entertainment, Santana has an equally unique academic background. She attended Marshall University beginning at the age of 13 and graduated at 19 as the university's youngest graduate, earning bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice, Japanese, and Education, along with a minor in Integrated Science and Biotechnology.

Whether she's behind the microphone, on stage hosting live events, developing large-scale convention programming, or bringing new characters to life, Santana is passionate about creating memorable experiences that entertain audiences around the world.

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