Actor James Hyde has had a busy 2022 comprised of appearances on Station 19, four independent features, and is soon to be seen recurring in The Young and the Restless. Additionally, he recurs on in the Telemundo series La Reina Del Sur, which will be premiering October 18th of 2022. This veteran of television and film boasts an impressive resume across the board on a multitude of iconic shows and films. James stars as Martin Ross in the hit Netflix series Monarca, produced by Salma Hayek's Ventanarosa, as well as the 2021 thriller "Dutch," directed by Preston A. Whitmore and based on the 2003 novel by Terri Woods. For 10 years, James starred on the NBC Daytime Drama Passions as Sam Bennett. After leaving Passions he went on to produce and star in his own reality series James Hyde Steals the Show, which streamed for two seasons on Crackle. We saw James travel the globe to discover the world's most intriguing entertainers and try his luck at their unusual skills. Hyde has also hosted and produced Live Events around the world as a brand ambassador, including Hornitos Tequila, Justin Timberlake's Sauza 901, and El Tesoro Tequila. Born and raised in Ohio, one of five children, James inherited his dedication and strong work ethic from his blue-collar father and his creative artistry from his talented country singer mother. After high school, James joined the military and was then discovered by a modeling agent in Hawaii. He embarked on a successful career that took him around the world, working for top designers, gracing magazine covers such as Bazaar Uomo, where he met his wife - model and artist Sue-Ling Garcia. James resides with his wife and model/actor son James Moses in Los Angeles, CA.