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(Usnavi) Broadway debut. Stage credits include Off-Broadway's Tiny Tim is Dead and Brothers of the Knight. He attended the Debbie Allen Dance Academy and the LA County High School for the Arts. Bleu played Chad Danforth in "High School Musical," "High School Musical 2," and the film High School Musical 3: Senior Year. Other feature films include Free Style, Catch That Kid, Soldier, Galaxy Quest, Mystery Men. Bleu starred in the TV shows "The Beautiful Life" and "Flight 29 Down." He has two solo albums, Speed of Light and Another Side, which both led to national tours. He would like to thank God, without him nothing would be possible.

(Daniela). B'way: The Ritz, The Full Monty, Beauty and the Beast. Off-B'way: Saturday Night, In The Heights, Songs for a New World. Carnegie Hall: Sail Away! National tours and regional: Parade (Lucille), Sunday in the Park With George (Dot), West Side Story (Maria), among others. Solo album: A Deeper Shade of Red. Dance Single: "100 Stories." Additional original cast recordings: Broadway Bound, It's Only Life, Shine, Fine and Dandy. www.myspace.com/andreaburnsmusic. Gracias, Mami.

(Sonny) was nominated for a 2008 Tony Award for his work in In the Heights. He is thrilled to return to In the Heights after its amazing Off-B'way run (Drama Desk for Best Ensemble.) B'way/NY credits include Rent; Lonnie/Jake; Kingdom; Kander, Ebb and Stein's All About Us; Stephen Schwartz' Captain Louie; Zorba; Mask. Regional: Godspell, Nilo Cruz' A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings. Also the Public, the York, NYTW, NAMT, Barrow Group, McCarter, Paper Mill, Shakespeare Theatre of NJ. Film: Camp, Pet the Goat, Fat Girls. Proud member of Actors' Equity.

(Nina) Mandy is thrilled to be returning to the role of Nina which she created Off-Broadway (Drama Desk Award winner - Outstanding Ensemble Performance 2007). She has starred on Broadway in the musicals Lennon, Aida and Dance of the Vampires. Mandy is perhaps best known for her OBIE Award-winning performance in the Off-Broadway production of Eli's Comin', the musical based on the lyrics and music of songwriter Laura Nyro. She played Lucy in the Korean tour of Jekyll and Hyde: The Concert. Favorite Workshops include In the Heights, The Nightingale, Wicked, The Color Purple, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Beehive on Broadway, and When You Wish. Film/ television credits include: Julie Taymor's Across the Universe, In God's Hands, NBC's "Third Watch," and "Guiding Light." She can be heard on the film soundtracks of Mulan 2 and Urban Legend. Proud Member of Equity and the Broadway Inspirational Voices. For my family and Doug.

(Vanessa) is delighted to join the Heights family. She has starred on B'way in Rent and Lennon, took a soprano turn in Encores! Kismet, then a male turn in Quinten Tarantino's Death Proof. Other credits include: approximately 3,000 workshops. Lucky Duck (Old Globe), Little Fish and Sorrows and Rejoicings (Second Stage), Company (Kennedy Center), series regulars in CBS's Queens Supreme, N.C.I.S. and NBC's Ed. To my other half, Rob.

(Benny) Actor, Singer, Songwriter, Composer...ITH Original Co. (2008 Tony Award) FLS (currently) Broadway; Simba in Disney's The Lion King. Regional: Clay Harris in Comfortable Shoes (Jefferson Award, Black Theater Alliance Award nomination '03) Happy Mac in Beggar's Holiday (BATC nomination ‘05). 2007 Drama Desk Award recipient, Outstanding Ensemble Performance. TV Credits; Nurse Jackie, Gossip Girl, Fringe, Oz, Co-Music Director for the Hit PBS Show "The Electric Company" ('08-09.) Has written. Co-written songs for Will.I.Am, Sean Kingston, LL Cool J, Mario, and many others. He is also leant his pen to the upcoming 40th Season of Sesame Street. Underscored the film "Eulogy", directed by M. Neko Parham (To be Released Jan. '10). Recording debut solo album with Yellow Sound Records...Release date Spring '10. Special thanks to Brian and Cory at Liebman Ent., Jen and the gang at Gersh NY, and his beautiful family, Veronica, CJ and Jadelyn!

(Camila) Tony, Obie, Drama Desk winner. Broadway: Anna in the Tropics, Sisters Rosensweig, Nine, Hollywood/Ukraine, Lysistrata, A Chorus Line, Pippin, Company, Her First Roman, Henry Sweet Henry, Breakfast at Tiffany's. Off-Broadway: Beauty of the Father, Oldest Profession, newyorkers, Class Mother's 68, The Passion of Frida Kahlo, Antigone in New York, Other Peoples Money, Extremities, Key Exchange, Buck, Your Own Thing. Film: Maid in Manhattan, Tony ‘N Tina's Wedding, Center Stage, Revenge of the Nerds II, Cheaper to Keep Her.

(Abuela Claudia) has an extensive background on Broadway off Broadway, film, TV and radio. Born in Cuba and raised in Puerto Rico this Tulane University graduate is very excited to recreate the role of Abuela Claudia on Broadway. Her Broadway credits include Mamma Mia! (Rosie), Reckless (MTC/Trish), Man of La Mancha (Orig. Revival Cast/Housekeeper), Les Miserables, The Human Comedy. Film credits include: Changing Lanes, K-Pax, Evita, Center Stage, Requiem for a Dream, Music of the Heart, Isn't She Great, City of Hope, Angie, Apartment 5-c (Cannes Film Festival), Marvin's Room, The Milagro Beanfield War (directed by Robert Redford), among others. Some of her TV credits include: Past Life (Fox), Royal Pains (USA), Au Pair III for ABC Family to be screened in 2009, The Sopranos, Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, Law & Order: CI, Hope and Faith (recurring), The Jury (recurring), The Job, 100 Centre Street, The George Lopez Show, The Bill Cosby Show, House of Buggin', among others. Telefilms: The Sunshine Boys and Babycakes. Some of her Off-Broadway credits include: In the Heights (Abuela Claudia), Taming of the Shrew (NY Shakespeare Festival- NYSF) The Special (Jewish Reparatory), Barrio Babies (AMAS), The Blessing, The Lady from Havana, The Spinster from Tacna, Women Without Men, The Haggadah, Lullaby and Goodnight (Public Theatre), Mothers Have Nine Lives (Playwrights Horizons YPF), El Grande de Coca Cola, Thornhill (directed by the late John Cassavettes), and El Bravo! She enjoys doing bi-lingual voice over and jingle work in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. facebook

(Kevin) Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Rick is thrilled to be back on Broadway. B'way: Leader Of The Pack, Drood, Legs Diamond, Spiderwoman, Man of La Mancha, Goodbye Girl. Tours: West Side Story, Man of La Mancha. Los Angeles: Eating Raoul, Ragtime, Hair, Ten Commandments, Wild Party. Vegas: Mama Mia!. Films: The Next Step, Mexico City, Tough Luck, Chicago, Around the Bend. Gracias Leslie.

(Carla; u/s Nina, Vanessa) is elated to be performing in her dream show! Coming straight from the Broadway company of Mamma Mia!, she is honored to be joining the Heights cast. A proud graduate of the Theater Conservatory at CCPA, Roosevelt University. Love and thanks to Telsey & Co., her Mia family, friends, Ba, Nonnie, Dad, Tiff & Cam. All for you...dreams DO come true!

(Graffiti Pete). Thank You to God. Thank You to the Ancestors. Dearest Thanks to My Parents, Mentors, Family, & True Friends. To my Fans, thank you for your constant support. "Success is not a destination, it is a journey." Thank You to all of the Angels that have shined light on my path. It is my honor to be a part of the IN THE HEIGHTS family. IV REAL, IV EVER!

(Ensemble; u/s Kevin, Piragua Guy ) Broadway: Capeman. Regional/Off-Broadway: Latin Rhythms (BC/EFA); Señor Discretion, Himself (Arena Stage); Sympathy Jones (NYMF). TV: "Mister Rogers" Neighborhood, "HBO Latino's 'Habla'," "Law & Order." Voice-overs: Countless! Thanks: Peter, Vilma, don Tony, Awilda, Jaime. mac.com/tchiroldes

(Ensemble; u/s Benny) B'way: Cry Baby (Dupree), Tarzan (Terk u/s), Urinetown (Bobby Strong u/s), Smokey Joe's Cafe (Adrian u/s). NYC Opera: Porgy and Bess (Sportin Life), Natl: Rent (Collins, Benny). This is for Jada.

(Ensemble) Broadway debut! Off-Broadway: In the Heights (Drama Desk Award winner - Outstanding Ensemble Performance 2007). Dance: Jennifer Muller/The Works, "Regis and Kelly." To my family, I love you! If you believe, anything is possible!

(Ensemble; u/s Benny) is so honored to be joining the Heights family after closing out in his Broadway debut role of Mr. Jefferson/Seasons soloist in RENT. Recent roles: Shem in Children of Eden, Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar. I thank god for the family I get to perform with every night.

(Ensemble; u/s Nina) Nina feels so blessed to be a part of In the Heights. She has recently performed in the Broadway Production of Sweet Charity as well as the Broadway production and 1st National Tour of Aida. Favorite Film/TV credits include: Music and Lyrics (Castle Rock Pictures), "30 Rock," "Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary Celebration," "MTV Video Music Awards", "Today Show," Miller Beer commercial, "American Music Awards," "World Music Awards," "TRL," "All My Children," "Saturday Night Live," "The View," "Tonight Show," "Fashion Rocks," "Victoria's Secret Fashion Show," "MTV Iced Out New Year's Eve." Nina has also performed on tour and made many TV appearances with artists such as Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Mya, Mario, and Amerie. In addition she has performed live and on TV with other artists such as Ricky Martin, P Diddy, Lindsay Lohan, Missy Elliot, Black Eyed Peas, Sean Paul, and Kelis. Nina is from Miami, FL where she graduated from New World School of the Arts and then moved on to graduate with a BFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Special thanks to Mom, Sasha, and Kelly for their constant love and support. This is dedicated to my dad, who I love and miss dearly.

(Ensemble) is thrilled to make her Broadway Debut with In The Heights! Recent graduate of the Ailey/Fordham BFA program. Off-Broadway: The Wiz (Encores!), Tours: West Side Story(Europe /London), Concert: Franscesca Harper Project, TV: "That's So Raven." Love to my family, and DADA

(Bolero Singer/Ensemble: u/s Abuela Claudia, Camila, Daniela) B'way Debut! Off-Bway/Regional: In the Heights (2007 Drama Desk award), Havana Under the Sea (Cecilia) (Hola Award), La Lupe (Lupe). World Premiere: Senor Discretion Himself (La Curandera). TV: Dr Baez "One LIfe To Live", Consuelo/Chandler Maid "All My Children", "Law & Order", Debut CD "Volvere". Countless voice over/cabaret/commercial work. Thanks to Family, angels and Michael. Paciencia Y Fe! doreenmontalvo.com

(Ensemble; u/s Usnavi, Sonny, Piragua Guy). Broadway: Wicked, SHREK The Musical. Vegas: Hairspray - Original Cast. TV: "The Wade Robson Project", "Homewrecker", numerous commercials / Pilots. Trained in the BFA program at Cal State Fullerton. Thank you to the producers, casting and entire creative team. Love to my family and to God for guiding and providing. Tia Patricia...Alabanza!

(Piragua Guy / Ensemble; u/s Kevin). B'way debut! Off- B'way: In the Heights (Drama Desk winner), Godspell, Latin Heat. NY: Hair, A New Brain. Movie: Preaching to the Choir, Across the Universe. Proud member of Broadway Inspirational Voices. Thanks Chris, Mami y Papi, Milly, Nelly, friends and The Mine. "No pare...sigue, sigue!"

(Ensemble; u/s Nina, Vanessa, Carla) Broadway Debut! OCU BFA. 1st National: A Chorus Line (Diana). Favorites: High School Musical (Gabriella) Lyric Theatre, A Christmas Carol (NSMT), Phantom! (Belladova), Seven Brides/Brothers (Martha) MTW. Television: "One Life to Live" (recurring). AEA. Endless gratitude to family, KSR, and Jesus! For my grandparents, here and gone, para siempre.

(Ensemble; Latin Assistant Choreographer) Moved to NY in 2002 dreaming of achieving his passion of performing on a Broadway stage. As of today, Luis has performed in shows like The Mambo Kings (Frankie Suarez), Fame on 42nd Street (Joe Vegas u/s), and Aida among others. Film Credits includes: Step Up 2 The Streets (Alejandro). Dirty Dancing 2 (Diego Luna's Dance Double), Enchanted, Across the Universe, American Gangster and The Great Observer. In 2007 Luis choreographed the musicals Serenade and The Drop Outs in NYC and co-directed/choreographed the original show Mezcla in Peru. Luis has been able to assist choreographers like Maria Torres in the film Enchanted; Jamal Sims in the film Step Up 2 the Streets and is thrilled to be representing his culture as Latin assistant choreographer in this amazing musical hit. BroadwayWorld.com Gypsy of the Month and a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble for In the Heights. Luis co-produced his own DVD "Latin Fusion with Luis Salgado" and is the director of Revolucion Latina - Be at Your Best!, an artistic movement that celebrates the lives, careers, triumphs and existence of all Latino artists in and out of the New York Performing Art Community.
"If you choose to follow the path of your dreams, commit yourself to it. Accept your path." luissalgado.com myspace.com video featured link

(Ensemble; u/s Graffiti Pete) Performer, Choreographer, Dance Educator and Proud Member of AEA. B.A in Dance, San Jose State University. Broadway credits: In the Heights. Off-Broadway credits include: In The Heights (Ensemble, u/s Graffiti Pete, Benny) Drama Desk Award 2006-2007 for Outstanding Ensemble Performance, The Karaoke Show. National tour: Aida, Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes. Regional: Seths Broadway 101, A Little Princess- World Premiere (TheatreWorks-SJ), Ragtime (Dance Capt.), A Chorus Line (Richie). Concert/Stage: Carnival NYC, Dancebreak NYC, and Choreographers Festival. TV/Film: Jannemann (Bollywood prod.), Logo- MTV sub promo shoot, and SYTYCD Top 40. Choreography: Hip-Hop with Seth Stewart also various studios around the country. Credits his success to Viki Perreault, Janie Scott, Family, Friends, and of course his heavenly Father! Live, Love, Laugh, and Dream! Agent: Clear Talent Group (CTG).

(Swing; Dance Captain/Fight Captain; u/s Usnavi, Graffiti Pete) Broadway: Hot Feet (Anthony); Movin' Out (u/s Tony); Saturday Night Fever (Cesar); Urban Cowboy (Trouble). Regional: West Side Story (Bernardo); King & I (Simon); Ballet Hispanico (Principal). Film/TV: Across the Universe, "All My Children." Thank you Mom, Dad and my inspiration, Samantha.

(Swing; u/s Abuela Claudia, Camila, Daniela) is a native New Yorker, lifelong resident of Chelsea and Hell's Kitchen, and a graduate of NYU. Theatre credits include productions at The Lamb's Theatre, The Public, DUO Theatre, INTAR, and PRTT. Television appearances include recurring roles in the daytime dramas "As the World Turns" as Hannah, and "Guiding Light" as Carmen Monvales, as well as roles on "Law & Order," "NYPD Blue," "NY Undercover" and "Spin City." Film appearances include All Night Bodega among others. She is an announcer for HBO Sports, has hundreds of TV and radio ads in her credits, and has also done voice work for dozens of motion pictures such as Across the Universe, American Gangster, The Nanny Diaries, The Good Shepherd, The Manchurian Candidate, Capote, World Trade Center, and new classics such as Carlito's Way, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Casino as well as the FX channel's TV series "Damages" starring Glenn Close and "Sex and the City." She has done voice characterizations for animation which include both Ice Age films, "Dora, the Explorer," and even the voice of "Chiquita Banana". It has taken "a village" for Ms. Camacho to get here and many thanks are in order: to the producing and creative teams of In the Heights, St. Michael Academy and the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Richard Galli, Frances and Dominic Russo, John Reyes, the SMA and Power Memorial Drama Clubs, Nancy Swortzell, Bill Vorenberg, the Washington Square Players and the Green Room Honor Society, my "Ya-Yas" and the Order of the Unicorn, Anthony Ruiz, Carlos and Victoria, Suzannah Kane, Olga Merediz, Tony Chiroldes, the gang at HBO, my dear friend Monty, and most especially Felipe Gorostiza. She dedicates her performance in In the Heights to her family - to those who came over: Severiano, Panchi, Bartolo, Joaquin, Catalina; those who couldn't: Josefa, Margarita, Manuel, Paula, Tom's, Virginia; but especially Mami and Daddy, for paving the way for the new generation: Marco, Maya, and India. "I do it, with love, for you..."

(Swing; u/s Carla) is so excited to join the family! Broadway: Tarzan, Aida. Nat'l tours: Wicked, Aida. Other: Bombay Dreams — promo. Metropolitan Opera. TV: "All My Children," "SNL," "Latin Grammys," "Regis and Kelly," Denny's. Thanks Andy and Beth! CTG! Love to my family and friends, and my dime piece Jason.

(Swing; u/s Carla; Asst. Dance Capt.) is ever grateful to be making her Broadway debut with the Heights family. Alejandra was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Texas. Recent graduate of Fordham University at Lincoln Center, B.A. Economics and Pre-Med. Credits, TV: David Letterman, SNL, Jay Leno, VMA's, Billboards, Regis and Kelly. Tours: Mario Vazquez, Ludacris. She has also appeared in various commercials and print ads. Thank you Mami, Papi, and little Andrea- I owe it all to you!

(Swing, u/s Usnavi/Sonny/Graffiti Pete) Broadway debut! Off-Broadway: In The Heights (Ensemble), Damn Yankees (Encores!) Ensemble; Kingdom (The Public) Andres. Concert/Commercial: Billboard, IBM, Panasonic, Target, Puma, "Bayje" "Soulja Boy". TV: "Law & Order", "Don Omar". Choreography: Nets Dancers, CBS "NDA Championships", MTV, "Chaos Theory". Assisted on projects: "In The Heights", NYCC's "The Wiz", and "HipHop Abs". Currently on Broadway Dance Center Faculty. AEA. Endless Gratitude to God, Mom, and Dad. www.JonRua.net