Cristo Montt, also known as Cristóbal Tapia Montt is a Chilean actor recognized for his versatile performances in both film and television. Born in Santiago, Chile, he spent part of his childhood in the United States before returning to his homeland. Fluent in English and Spanish, he began his acting career at the age of 12.
He gained international recognition for his role as Martin in the 2015 horror-thriller "The Stranger," directed by Guillermo Amoedo and produced by Eli Roth. In 2016, he starred as Josh in the science fiction film "Shortwave," directed by Ryan Gregory Phillips.
On television, Montt appeared as Carlos Pereira in both seasons of the TNT series "Good Behavior" (2016-2017), sharing the screen with Michelle Dockery and Juan Diego Botto. In 2020, he played Dave in the Amazon Prime miniseries "El Presidente," directed by Armando Bo and produced by Fabulas' Pablo Larraín. In 2021, he portrayed Julian Ortega in the Brazilian thriller "A Cisterna" ("The Well"), directed by Cristiano Vieira.
In 2024, Montt took on the role of Gio in Amanda Kramer's "By Design," a twist on the body swap genre opposite Juliette Lewis and Mamoudou Athie. He is also set to appear as Zig Zag in the upcoming 2025 thriller "Stone Cold Fox," directed by Sophie Tabet.
His diverse roles and international projects have established him as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

By Design
Gio
2025

A Cisterna
Julian Ortega
2021

El Presidente
Dave · (3 episodes)
2020

Los Espookys
Father Antonio · (1 episode)
2019

Shortwave
Josh
2016

Mother
Tomás
2016

He Hated Pigeons
Sebastien
2015

Invierno
José Francisco Reyes
2015

Valió la pena
Felipe Montes · (73 episodes)
2014

The Stranger
Martin
2014

Videoclub
Kurt M.
2014

Secretos en el jardín
Sergio · (37 episodes)
2013

Victoria
Cristóbal
2013

Vida por vida
Young Mackenna · (1 episode)
2012

Humanimal
Young Man
2010

Cartas de mujer
Clemente · (1 episode)
2010

Feroz
Damián Cruz · (121 episodes)
2010

Don Amor
Rodrigo Cifuentes · (126 episodes)
2008
Identity Theft
AA Speaker
2007

XS - la peor talla
Viñuela
2003