Steve Monarque is a multifaceted American creative force, effortlessly transitioning between acting, writing, and directing roles in both film and television.
Born and raised in the charming suburban community of Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, Steve's early life laid the foundation for his future success.
He gained widespread recognition for his recurring role as "Johnny Ventura" in the cult classic series "Friday the 13th", which has maintained a devoted fan base across the globe.
Steve's extensive filmography boasts notable credits, including appearances in "No Small Affair" and "Sixteen Candles", as well as starring roles in two award-winning TV movies: "ABC Afterschool Specials: Stoned" alongside Scott Baio, and "CBS Schoolbreak Special: The Day the Senior Class Got Married" with Paul Dooley.
In the late 1980s, Steve starred in the romantic comedy film "Under the Boardwalk" as the charismatic surfer "Reef Yorpin".
His impressive repertoire also includes a leading role in the 1985 MTV special for the iconic song "25 or 6 to 4" by the legendary rock band Chicago.
Steve's later work has seen him appear in notable television shows such as "Close to Home", "ER", and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent".
As the founder of MonaVision Films, Steve has showcased his versatility by writing and directing the award-winning made-for-TV movie "Simpler Times", starring comedy duo Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara in their final on-screen collaboration.
The film is distributed and programmed by ShortsTV International, a testament to Steve's dedication to his craft.
Steve's writing and directing credits also include the critically acclaimed short films "Jersey Life", "SuperSam", and "Free Country", which won the Best Short award at the NYC Int'l Film Festival.
His play "Free Country" won the 2009 Strawberry One Act Festival at the Riant Theatre, NYC, and was subsequently published in the anthology "The Best Plays from the Strawberry One-Act Festival: Volume Six".
Steve is currently developing his play "Get A Life", which features original music, in NYC.
Additionally, he is working on several feature-length projects, including the fantasy film "Clown Bound", the sci-fi thrillers "The Guardian Man" and "Stagg Road", and the family films "The Western Flyer" and "Let Go".
