Whether he’s awing you with his moves to the latest Trey Songz hit, quietly vibing to whatever’s emanating from his Beats headphones, or chillin’ outside with his bestie, Shanel, you’ve probably noticed Cristian Barreto around campus. His carefree charisma, inviting smile and captivating eyes make it quite difficult not to want to get know him. But do so while you can as this Film and Media Arts major is graduating in May!
Name: Cristian Barreto
Year: Senior
Age: 21
Hometown: Higuey, Dominican Republic
Major: Film and Media Arts
Relationship Status: Single
Favorite Color: All of them
Hobbies: Dance, film, and editing videos
Role Model: Kyle Clark, Director of Rennie Harris Puremovement
Organizations: Dare 2 Dance
Ideal Mate: Opinionated, a dancer, has a good sense of humor
Biggest Turn Off: “People that don’t understand my jokes.”
Describe yourself in 3 words: Opinionated, free-spirited, playful
Perfect Saturday Night: Dancing to Ryan Leslie
Favorite Cocktail: Long Island
Biggest Goals: “I want to be an editor. I want to work for a production company…and also do dance.”
Favorite Quote: “Beliefs are only excuses to be close minded.”
Favorite Place in Philly: “Vango because on Sundays they only play salsa music and all the dancers go out.”