Drew Serrano

Contact #: (203) 410-9222                                                Height:  6’

E-Mail:  dserrano@eastcoasttrainingsystems.com            Weight:  205 lbs

State of residence:  CT                                                   Hair:  Brown

                ** Willing to travel at any time **                  Eyes:  Brown

Video Links:

Trailer for “The Agent” feature: http://www.brighteyefilms.com/Videos/AGENTTRAILER.wmv

Fight scene footage from “The Agent”, choreographed by Drew Serrano: http://www.brighteyefilms.com/Videos/FIGHTSCENE.wmv

Competition footage: Click Here

TV and Film:

Featured on NBC30 CT at "NBC30's Health and Wellness Festival"- 11/2008

Featured on Discovery Channel's "Time Warp"- Boston, MA- 10/2008

Featured on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”- CA, 6/2007       

Breaking All Records (Documentary)- NY, 2007- In post-production; writer and producer, as well as talent

Featured model in The 2007 Waterbury Firefighters Calendar- CT, 8/2006

“The Interview” (short)- NY, 9/2006- currently in pre-production; Lead role, action and stunt coordinator

“Break” (short)-NY, 8/2006- Fight choreographer, action and stunt coordinator

“Chi” (short)-NY, 11/2005- Fight choreographer, action and stunt coordinator

“War of Attrition” (short)- NY, 10/2004- Played role as Karate Instructor, also Action and stunt coordinator

Featured model in The 2005 CT Firefighters Calendar- CT, 8/2004- to be released 11/2004

“Copy” (short)- NY, 9/5/2004- Played role as ‘Silencer’, also Action and stunt coordinator

Featured on ESPN2, 8/2003 to present- During the airing of The US Open World Martial Arts Championships

Featured on “The Late Show with David Letterman”- NY, 5/25/2004- Part of  ‘Team Bergamo’       

“The Agent”, Full length feature- NY, 6/2003- 12/2003- Lead role as Rich, rogue agent; Fight and Stunt Choreographer

Featured on the Discovery Channel Special "Extreme Martial Arts", 11/03

“The Agent” (short)- NY, 5/2002-8/2002- Played “Secret Agent”; Also Fight and Stunt Choreographer for project

Comedy/Improv short video for “Carolines on Broadway”- NY, NY, 2/2002- Played Fireman

“Rollin’ Along” (Music video)- NY, 5/2001- Played bouncer/ bartender and extra

“Grease” (Local play)- CT, 6/2000- Played part of Danny Zuko

Education:

Acting and Broadcasting:  Broadcasting- Connecticut School of Broadcasting, CT

                                         Acting Classes– New England Academy of Theatre, CT

Fight Choreography and Stunts:  Keith Vitali, Michael DePasquale Jr., Joe Hess, Joe Bonacci

College:  Associates Degree in Manufacturing Engineering 

Martial Arts and Related Background

Years of training:  31 yrs

Certifications:

·         6^th degree Master in Filipino Kun Tao/The Rossi Kun Tao System (Martial Art) by the American-Filipino Kun Tao Federation

·         8^th degree Master under the Kar-Do-Jitsu-Ryu Karate Federation

·         Senior Instructor Level by the United States Martial Arts Association

·         Breaking Director for Ateru Worldwide

·         AFAA Certified Personal Trainer

·         ACE Certified Peer-Fitness Trainer for the Fire Department

Positions held: 

• Owner of East Coast Training Systems, CT
• Partner in C&D Productions llc
• Co-founder of the United States and World Breaking Associations (www.usbawba.com)
• Secretary and Program Design for The American-Filipino Kun Tao Federation
• Co-Director for Kar-Do-Jitsu-Ryu Karate Federation, New England Chapter
• Head Instructor and Coach of World Champion Team Bergamo (www.bergamosmartialarts.com)
• Breaking Director for ATERU Worldwide (Martial Arts Association) (http://www.ateruworldwideassociation.com)
• International Breaking Director for the World United Martial Arts Alliance

Other Martial Arts Experience: 

• Fight choreography, Tang Soo Do, Judo, Grappling, Kick Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Cardio-Kickboxing, Stick-Fighting, Bo-Staff, Knives, Nun-Chuka and Sword.

Original Programs:

• ESCAPE ALIVE™- Survival Skills: Multi-level survival/self-defense training from beginner to professional
• STRIKE-FIT™ and SXF™: One-on-one and group fitness programs incorporating aspects of Martial Arts, Boxing, and general fitness techniques, focusing on bridging the gap between the general public and the professional athlete
• ECTS FIT-LIFE™: One-on-one and group fitness programs for business professionals and companies looking to improve their overall fitness level on-site.

Personal Martial Arts Accomplishments:

2008-    Featured on Discovery Channel's "Time Warp"

            Featured on NBC30 CT

2007-    Featured on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

2006-    Featured act at Beacher’s Madhouse variety show- Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV

            Named International Breaking Director for ATERU Worldwide Association

2005-    Featured on ESPN2 during the airing of The US Open World Martial Arts Championships

            4^th place Power Concrete, Heavyweight- US Open World Martial Arts Championships, Orlando, FL

4^th place Power Combat Wood Board Breaking- US Open World Martial Arts Championships, Orlando, FL

5^th place Creative Breaking- US Open World Martial Arts Championships, Orlando, FL

2004-    Featured on ESPN2 during the airing of The US Open World Martial Arts Championships

2^nd place Black Belt Concrete Power Breaking, Heavyweight- US Open, FL

3^rd place Black Belt Concrete Power Breaking, Heavyweight- CT State Power Breaking Championships,

      Southbury, CT

4^th place Black Belt Concrete Power Breaking, Heavyweight- ISKA North American Breaking Championships, Mohegan Sun Resort Casino, CT

6^th place Black Belt Creative Breaking- ISKA North American Breaking Championships, Mohegan Sun, CT

Named International Breaking Director for The Arnold Martial Arts World Games, OH

2003-    Featured on ESPN2 during the airing of The US Open World Martial Arts Championships

            Featured on the Discovery Channel special “Extreme Martial Arts”

Grand Champion Black Belt Heavyweight Power Breaking- Martial Arts World Games III, Columbus, OH

            2^nd place Black Belt Heavyweight Power Breaking (concrete)- US Open, FL

            2^nd place Black Belt Heavyweight Power Breaking (wood, hands)- US Open, FL

            3^rd place Black Belt Heavyweight Power Breaking (wood, feet)- US Open, FL

            6^th place Black Belt Creative Breaking- US Open, FL

            1^st place Black Belt Creative Breaking- Martial Arts World Games III, Columbus, OH

            3^rd place Black Belt Self-Defense- Martial Arts World Games III, Columbus, OH

2002-    4^th place Black Belt Power Breaking- Joe Weider Martial Arts & Fitness Extravaganza, (Invitation only) Las

                   Vegas, NV

2001-    5^th place Black Belt Creative Power Breaking- Compete Nationals 2001, CA

2000-    4^th place Black Belt Self-Defense- U.S. Open, FL

            “World Champion”- Creative Power Breaking- USA International Championships, Las Vegas, NV

             3^rd place Black Belt Self-Defense- USA International Championships, LV, NV

             1^st place Black Belt Creative Power Breaking- Compete Nationals 2000, CA

             2^nd place Black Belt Self-Defense- Compete Nationals 2000, CA

             1^st place Black Belt Self-Defense- Empire State Nationals, NY

             2^nd place Black Belt Creative Power Breaking- Empire State Nationals, NY

1999-    2^nd place Black Belt Self-Defense- Cactus Classic, AZ

            3^rd place Black Belt Self-Defense- USA World Championships, Las Vegas, NV

Special Experience:

• Professional Fire Fighter for the city of Waterbury, CT
• Personal security and body guarding
• Instructor of Martial Arts, Personal Safety, Combat Tactics, and Cardio-Kickboxing
• Personal Trainer and Peer Fitness Trainer
• Handball Champion (CT)
• Other: Racket sports; have motorcycle; weight training; billiards; darts

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