About Bowie

Bowie Valeriano Ibarra was born and raised in Uvalde, Texas on April 15, 1975. In his youth, he enjoyed acting, writing, and drawing. His most notable acting roles in High School include Huckleberry Finn, The Mad Hatter, Charlie Brown, and the Artful Dodger. Bowie also played wingback for the Uvalde Coyotes football team.

Bowie graduated from Uvalde High School and earned an acting scholarship to Bee County College (now Coastal Bend College), where he earned an Associates in Art. His most notable roles at BCC include Luther Billis in “South Pacific”, Troll in “Cinderella Waltz”, the Tramp from “In the Shadow of the Glen”, and Howard Bevins in “Picnic”.

Bowie earned a spot in the Southwest Texas State (now Texas State University) Bachelor of Fine Arts acting program, and earned a BFA in Acting with teacher certification for secondary schools. Notable roles include Dr. Miranda in “Death and the Maiden”, Max in “The Homecoming”, and “The Philadelphia”.

Bowie blew out his knee a week before graduation and had reconstructive surgery on his ACL. After recovering, he earned a position as a teacher at Barton Junior High in the Hays CISD in Kyle.

Bowie went on to earn a Master’s in Art degree in Theatre History. Notable roles during this time period were Gentleman in “Thirst” and the kid in “When the Southern Belle Tolls”. His thesis was entitled “The influence of Mexican Morality Plays on American Sports Entertainment.”

Bowie currently teaches at Lehman High School in Kyle, Texas. He is represented by Acclaim talent and has worked professionally in film and television industrial work. Bowie has one daughter, Gwendolyn Maya.

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