Lily Santiago Biography: Film & TV, Boyfriend, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents

Lily Santiago is an American theater and television actress born on April 2, 1996, in New York City.

The daughter of acclaimed actor Ruben Santiago-Hudson, she studied theater at Northwestern University and gained recognition for her performances in Shakespeare productions and her Broadway debut in Mary Jane (2024).

Profile

• Full Name: Lily Santiago-Hudson
• Stage Name: Lily Santiago
• Born: April 2, 1996 
• Age: 29 years old
• Birthplace: New York City, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Theater & TV Actress
• Height: 5 ft 6 in (1.67 m)
• Parent: Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Jeannie Brittan
• Siblings: Trey Santiago-Hudson
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: ~$700 K

Early Life and Education

Lily Santiago was born and raised in New York City on April 2, 1996. She hails from a theatrical family: her father is renowned actor-playwright Ruben Santiago-Hudson, and her mother is Jeannie Brittan. Her twin brother, Trey, is also an actor.  

Of mixed cultural heritage, she was immersed in the arts early and attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. She later graduated from Northwestern University with a BA in Theater and a minor in Spanish.

Career

Lily debuted on screen at age 9 in HBO’s Lackawanna Blues. Transitioning to theater, she earned roles in major Shakespeare productions: Othello at Shakespeare in the Park, Macbeth (Macduff) Off-Broadway at Red Bull Theater, Measure for Measure (Claudio/Elbow) with The Public, and Romeo & Juliet at Huntington Theatre.

On Broadway, Lily made her debut in 2024 as Kat and Amelia in Amy Herzog’s Mary Jane at the Manhattan Theatre Club, earning widespread acclaim for portraying two complex characters opposite Rachel McAdams.

Simultaneously, she stars as Veronica Castillo in NBC’s sci-fi series La Brea (2021–2025), earning a 2023 Imagen Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She also appears in projects like Vineyards and Screwed, consistently praised for her depth, energy, and theatrical roots.

Awards and Nominations

• Nominated, 2023 Imagen Award – Best Supporting Actress (La Brea)
• Mary Jane received four 2024 Tony nominations; her performances were widely praised.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @lily_santiago
• Facebook handle: Lily Santiago

Personal Life

Lily is unmarried and has no children. She is close to her family—especially her parents and twin brother, who have supported her journey from stage to screen. She stands about 5 ft 6 in tall and is an avid pianist and animal lover.

Filmography

Film & TV:

• Lackawanna Blues (2005) – Laura’s Daughter
• Screwed (2021) – Supporting
• La Brea (2021–2025) – Veronica Castillo
• Vineyards (2023) – Taylor

Theater Credits:

• Othello (The Public Theater)
• Macbeth (Red Bull Theater)
• Measure for Measure (The Public)
• Romeo & Juliet (Huntington Theatre)
• Mary Jane (Broadway, 2024) – Kat & Amelia

Net Worth

Lily Santiago’s net worth is estimated at around $700 K, largely through her theater roles, television work on La Brea, and occasional film projects.