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Francisco San Martin (Vince Bucci/Invision for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences/AP Images)

Francisco San Martin (1985–2025), Days of Our Lives actor

by Linnea Crowther

Francisco San Martin was an actor known for roles in such TV shows as “Days of Our Lives” and “The Bold and the Beautiful.”  

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Francisco San Martin’s legacy 

A native of Mallorca, Spain, San Martin got his start as an actor in his home country. His U.S. debut came on “Days of Our Lives.” He joined the cast in 2010, originating the role of Dario Hernandez, a thief who came to Salem to investigate a murder and became embroiled in the town’s dramas. San Martin appeared as Dario in 58 episodes, leaving the series in 2011. His character later returned to the show, played by Jordi Vilasuso. 

Soap opera fans also knew San Martin for his time on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” on which he played masseur and estate manager Mateo in 2017. While he appeared on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” he also had a role on “Jane the Virgin” as Fabian, the lead character’s love interest. In 2013, he played a small role in “Behind the Candelabra,” the biopic of famed pianist-singer Liberace.  

Tributes to Francisco San Martin 

Full obituary: Los Angeles Times 

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