(National Post, CBC, CTV, Global TV, etc.)
Victor Nevada, who goes by the stage name, Santa
Victor, has been portraying Santa Claus since 1985 when he first started
making appearances for the children of his real estate clients.
He soon realized there was more to being Santa than
putting on a red suit, an imitation beard, and greeting everyone he met
with a jolly Ho-Ho-Ho. As a result of his early Santa appearances he began
to research the image and character of Santa Claus extensively through
film, reading, discussions with other Santa's, and acting classes, just to
mention a few avenues. Today, the national media refers to him as Canada’s
Top Santa.
As he became better known as the expert on things
relating to Santa Claus and Christmas, other Santa's and the public in
general, began to come to him seeking information and advice about Santa
Claus and Christmas. Upon his retirement from real estate in 1998, he used
his Education Diploma from the University of Saskatchewan, and started
Santa Claus School Inc. He saw the school as a place where would be Santa's
could come for an intensive three-day training program to get the
fundamentals of being one of Santa’s Regional Representatives. He is the
author of "All About Being Santa, the Manual of Bringing Joy," the most
comprehensive training manual for Santa's in the world today. His website
www.santaschool.com became a source for Santa's looking for top quality
hard-to-find costumes, props, information, and advice.
Santa Victor has made appearances on national and
international TV and radio programs, and has been featured in newspapers
throughout the world. He has played Santa Claus in Canada, the USA,
Mexico, and Hong Kong. He does commercials and print ads throughout North
America and Europe, along with stand-up comedy ("Santa Unglued"),
corporate and private events, as well as charity events. He is the only
full time Santa Claus in Canada, and opens up car dealerships, stores,
golf courses, etc. throughout the year.
Anyone wishing to obtain further information is asked
to contact Victor Nevada at (403) 209-3108, or at santa@santaschool.com
