Fan Casting Daniel Rivera in The House Guest

Occupation: Live-in nanny / college senior returning to complete his degree Grew up in a working-class Mexican American family in Southern California. He was the first person in his immediate family to attend a four-year college and was studying communications/history before an incident during his senior year changed his life. While at college, Danny witnessed a young woman being repeatedly abused by her boyfriend. After seeing her bruises and realizing she was terrified of confronting him herself, Danny eventually intervened. The confrontation became violent, and Danny severely injured the man. Although the circumstances were considered during sentencing, Danny still received a criminal conviction for aggravated assault. He lost his scholarship, left college, and spent several years working temporary jobs while rebuilding his life. At 28, he is determined to finish his degree and establish a stable future.