Nancy De Los Santos Reza

Writer/Producer Nancy De Los Santos began her career in Chicago as Producer of Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel’s PBS film review program Sneak Previews. She joined the film critics when they took the show to commercial television. Under her tutelage, At The Movies was nominated for two national Emmy Awards. She also produced a number of entertainment documentaries for the ABC Chicago O&O, hosted by Mr. Ebert including Carnival At Cannes, Riviera Rendezvous, and Ebert’s Oscar Deadline.

Her latest project, Say A Little Prayer, is a romantic comedy with a Latina heart. The film features actors Vannessa Vasquez, Jackie Cruz, and Vivian Lamolli, and international singing sensation in his film debut, Luis Fonsi. Edward James Olmos serves as Executive Producer, Patrick Perez Vidauri directed the feature, and Cristina Nava produced. She’s also worked on a number of features and is the Associate Producer of Selena starring Jennifer Lopez and Edward James Olmos, and My Family, Mi Familia starring Jimmy Smits.

Nancy wrote One Hot Summer for the Lifetime Movie Network, based on the best-selling novel, and produced by Esparza/Katz Productions. She wrote one of The Disney Channel’s highest rated original films, Gotta Kick It Up! She’s written for the acclaimed Showtime series Resurrection Blvd. and for the award-winning PBS series American Family.

Nancy is a graduate of University of Texas and the University of Michigan. She’s a member of the Writers Guild of America, West and has served on the WGA Board of Directors.