Ernie Rivera

Personal Bio

Ernie Rivera

Actor | Screenwriter | Creator of Citadel Lost

Ernie Rivera is a multi-hyphenate talent based in Los Angeles, known for his fierce dedication to character-driven storytelling and emotionally grounded action. With a BFA in Acting from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and a degree in Economics, Ernie blends artistry with strategic vision. His training spans stage combat, Goju-Ryu Karate, wrestling, and cinematic fight choreography—skills he brings fully to bear in his work both in front of and behind the camera.

Ernie is the writer and creator of Citadel Lost, a grounded superhero thriller currently gaining momentum across top-tier screenwriting competitions and the film industry. The project has attracted press coverage and interest from major professionals and is currently in production on a cinematic proof-of-concept, with Ernie starring as Jacob Marcos.

He has appeared in indie films (Voodoo Macbeth, Suicide Dolls), Nickelodeon projects, and digital series, with a reputation for intensity, discipline, and fiercely original ideas. He is also the founder of Citadel Slate Productions, a new creative label for elevated genre stories that fuse spectacle with substance.

Website: www.CitadelLostFilm.com

Instagram: @IamErnieRivera

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