Santiago Cabrera is a Chilean-British actor whose presence in Star Trek is closely tied to Star Trek: Picard, where he brought life to the charming and complex Cristobal Rios, the captain of the La Sirena. Cabrera’s performance stands out in episodes like “Nepenthe” and “Et in Arcadia Ego,” offering a grounded yet charismatic foil to Jean-Luc Picard’s journey. Fans of Picard appreciate how his portrayal adds depth to the new era of storytelling under showrunner Michael Chabon. Beyond Star Trek, Cabrera is known for roles in shows like Heroes and The Musketeers, but it is his embodiment of Rios navigating the galaxy alongside Picard that has earned him a lasting place in Star Trek lore.