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CAST

CAST HOMETOWNS

Gaby Albo
Mexico City, MX

Samuel Garnica
New York City, NY

Max Cervantes 
Chicago, IL

Adela Romero
Miami, FL

Emma Heistand
Winter Garden, FL

Javier Iván
San Juan, PR

Jake Dylan
Los Angeles, CA

Camila Aldet
New York City, NY

Miguel Flores
Orlando, FL

Glendaliris Torres-Greaux
Puerto Rico

Sara McGuire
Ohio

Madelin Marchant
Miami, FL

Brian Márquez
Ponce, PR

Khi’Shawn Robinson
Greensboro, NC

Ralphie Rivera De Jesús
Caguas, PR

Angelliz M. Rosado Ramos
Caguas, PR

Katie McCollum
Oklahoma City, OK

Kristen Tarragó
New York City, NY

Sophia Yacap

California

Berny Balbuena

Dominican Republic

María Moreras

México City, MX

BAND

GABY ALBO

Gloria Estefan

GABY ALBO (Gloria Estefan) Proud Mexican! It has been a life changing gift from the Universe to play this role for which she won a Helen Hayes Award! She is an AMDA graduate and has participated in iconic shows such as A Chorus Line, West Side Story, Cats, Mentiras, Aladdín, Broadway Rising Stars and the  world premiere of On Your Feet! en Español. Gaby was a semifinalist on the TV competition “La Voz” and has sung around the world on Norwegian and Regent cruise lines. Her purpose is to touch your heart today. Say HOLA @gaby.albo

SAMUEL GARNICA

Emilio Estefan

SAMUEL GARNICA (Emilio Estefan) Venezuelan Actor, Singer and VO. Education: Andrés Bello Catholic University (UCAB) Graduate; Social Communicator, Audiovisual Arts mention. SITI COMPANY; Stella Adler Studio; Paul Calderon Acting Studio; R.Evolución Latina “Dare to Go Beyond.” Select Credits: Emilio Estefan in On Your Feet! en Español world premiere. NY: El Laurel de Apolo, La Canción (Repertorio Español); The Tempest (R.Evolución Latina); Matilda The Musical (Salgado Productions); Love and Yogurt (NY Theater Barn); The Dropout, Superhero Roberto Clemente, La Cucarachita Martina (Teatro SEA). 2017 Winner of ATI award, Best Supporting Actor in Así que pasen 5 años. Fuerza Fest 2019 Best Actor, La llamada de Lauren. HOLA Award, ACE award, LATA Award for Delicadas. He has appeared as the voice for brands including Boost Mobile, Papa John’s, Publix, Pepsi, Nivea Men. www.SamuelGarnica.com IG: @samgarnik

KRISTEN TARRAGÓ

Gloria Fajardo/Gloria US

KRISTEN TARRAGÓ (Gloria Fajardo/Gloria US) Credits: Miami Children’s Theater, LA’s Cupcake Theater, Universal Studios Hollywood, Carnival Cruise Lines, American Bombshells. A Miami native currently in NYC feeling right at home with this Cuban-American story and this phenomenal team!! Kristen is blessed with amazing family and friends that embolden her daily! Glory to God!! www.KristenTarrago.com

MAX CERVANTES

José Fajardo/Emilio US

MAX CERVANTES (José Fajardo/Emilio US) is a first-generation American artist and proud son of a Mexican immigrant. Credits include: The Light in the Piazza (Chicago Lyric Opera), Jersey Boys, Joseph, White Christmas (Prather Productions), On Your Feet! (North Carolina Theater, Engeman Theatre, Aurora Theater). Max received training at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. IG: @maxjcervantes 

ADELA ROMERO

Consuelo

ADELA ROMERO (Consuelo) She is a Renaissance woman. Venezuelan actress, dancer, singer, acting coach, writer and fine artist, with 45 years working in the arts. Currently finishing her 2 books as a writer, a novel 27 Houses and Recognizing Myself As An Actor, about her acting and teaching approaches and beliefs. On Your Feet! National Tour is a blast! Thankful for the opportunity. @adelaromeroart

EMMA HEISTAND

Rebecca Fajardo/Gloria US

EMMA HEISTAND (Rebecca Fajardo/Gloria US) Cuban-American artist is elated to join the cast of On Your Feet! Most recent credit: West Side Story (Maria). BFA: Boston Conservatory. Emma thanks the production and casting team of OYF, Resolute Artists Agency, Revolución Latina, and her familia for their endless love to make her dreams happen! @Emma.alexandra.h

SOPHIA YACAP

Young Gloria

SOPHIA YACAP (Young Gloria) is excited to make her national tour debut with On Your Feet! She is originally from Southern California and received her BA-(Dance) from UC Santa Barbara, before moving to NYC where she is currently based. Sophia thanks her family for their support and for always believing in her. IG: @sophia_yacap

JAVIER IVÁN

Young Emilio/Nayib

JAVIER IVÁN (Young Emilio/Nayib) is a Puerto Rican actor, singer, dancer, influencer, and photographer. University of Puerto Rico, Department of Drama graduate. Artistic training: acting, musical theater, cinematography in Mexico, Peru (Yuyachani), and Cuba (EICTV). Dance training: The School of Performing Arts, Waldo Gonzalez. Mentee of Zulimar Lopez (vocal coach). Regional credits include: On Your Feet!, Mamma Mia!, Evita, In the Heights. Film: Menudo in Amazon Prime Video’s “Subete a Mi Moto.” I dedicate my first National Tour to God, my family, and my Arts Mentors. Blessings to all! IG & TikTok: @javierivanpr

JAKE DYLAN

Phil

JAKE DYLAN (Phil) is overjoyed to be making his national tour debut in the company of On Your Feet! Regional: Hairspray, In the Heights, and Newsies. Huge thanks to all the hardworkinging folk that make OYF so special. Thank you KLC for this incredible opportunity. Mom, Dad, Nicole, and Zoey- thanks for being my rocks! @JakeDylan412

CAMILA ALDET

Ensemble/Gloria Fajardo US

CAMILA ALDET (Ensemble/Gloria Fajardo USis a proud Argentine performing artist. With an international career and a Bachelor’s degree in Choreography (U.N.A), she moved to NYC in 2020. Camila has performed with her own ‘tap dance & song’ show at important venues/festivals in NYC, such as Minton’s Playhouse and The Dumbo Drop. She is thrilled to make her US Theater debut and wants to thank her family/friends for the big support! IG @cami.aldet

BERNY BALBUENA

Ensemble/José Fajardo US

BERNY BALBUENA (Ensemble, José Fajardo US) is a recent graduate from WCSU. He is very thrilled to be making his National Tour Debut in On Your Feet! Berny is also honored to be able to share the inspiring story of Gloria & Emilio Estefan throughout the nation. Te quiero mucho Mami, Papi, & Lumi.

MIGUEL FLORES

Ensemble

MIGUEL FLORES (Ensemble) is a Puerto Rican actor, singer, and dancer. He has performed in Orlando, Las Vegas, Royal Caribbean, and NYC where he also studied at AMDA. He is thrilled to be part of On Your Feet! and bring to life this powerful story. Thanks to Cesar for being an inspiration. IG: guelo.flores

MADELIN MARCHANT

Ensemble/Consuelo US

MADELIN MARCHANT (Ensemble/Consuelo US) played Consuelo (On Your Feet! in Español) at Gala Theatre in DC and was nominated for a Helen Hayes Award for that role. She plays Ines in the upcoming TV series “Bad Monkey” (Apple TV). Gracias Luis, Denisse, production/cast/crew and daughters/family/friends for their support. Dedicated to Mami, Tias, Marta. @madelinmarchant

BRIAN MÁRQUEZ

Swing

BRIAN MÁRQUEZ (Swing) from Ponce, Puerto Rico. Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Arts. Member of the company Imaginare! Arts, where he also teaches Physical Theatre, Acrobatics and Aerial Dance classes. Recent credits include On Your Feet! Puerto Rico and Cuatro: Un Musical de Miguel Rosa. Eternally grateful to God  for this opportunity. @bmark17

KATIE MCCOLLUM

Swing

KATIE MCCOLLUM (Swing) Previously on the Tour as Little Gloria, Katie is thrilled to be rejoining the company of On Your Feet! Previous credits include On Your Feet! at Ogunquit Playhouse, A Little Night Music & Company. She would like to express her endless thanks to her family, her managers, director Luis Salgado, Kate Lumpkin Casting, and the OYF! creatives, cast, and crew. @katiejomccollum

SARA MCGUIRE

Ensemble/Dance Captain

SARA MCGUIRE (Ensemble/Dance Captain) is delighted to be making her national tour debut in On Your Feet! An Ohio native residing in NYC, Sara is a competitive salsa dancer and holds two, first-place Rising Star Soloist championship titles. She gives all glory to God and is grateful to her family and friends who support her! IG: saramarygrace

MARÍA MORERAS

Ensemble

MARÍA MORERAS (Ensemble) was born and raised in México City and moved to NYC in 2015 following her heart and passion for the performing arts. She’s a professional Latin Dancer, instructor and choreographer who has traveled the world sharing her love and dedication to dance. Her background and strengths are in Salsa, Latin Jazz, Mambo, Afro-Cuban, and Heels. She is deeply grateful for her debut with On Your Feet! and dedicates it to her beloved family.

LUIS OBED

Ensemble/Emilio US/Phil US

LUIS OBED (Ensemble/Emilio US/Phil US) Puerto Rican actor, singer-songwriter, dancer and guitarist. University of P.R. Graduate (Drama and Foreign Languages) with Victoria Espinosa Award for Most Outstanding Actor (2021). Credits: West Side Story, On Your Feet!, Cabaret, Quién Mató a Héctor Lavoe, etc. He’s currently working on his first album. Grateful to all his mentors, family and friends. Blessed to make his Broadway debut with On Your Feet!. Glory to the Creator, YHVH. @luisobed22

RALPHIE RIVERA DE JESÚS

Ensemble/Young Emilio US/Dance Captain

RALPHIE RIVERA DE JESÚS (Ensemble/Young Emilio US/Dance Captain) Puertorrican performer, dance teacher and choreographer. Most recent credits: ¡Viva! Broadway Aquí y Allá, In the Heights (Graffiti Pete) and On Your Feet! Puerto Rico. Some dance credits include: Atención Atención, Buscabulla, Lizbeth Román, Ken Y, Melissa Ocasio and Premios Tu Mundo. A lover of movement!  IG: @ralphie.rrj TT: @ralphierivera.rrj YT: @ralphierivera

KHI'SHAWN ROBINSON 

Ensemble

KHI’SHAWN ROBINSON  (Ensemble) NC based Dancer/Choreographer. Received his BFA – (Classical Ballet) from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts ’22. Extensive training includes Charlotte Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Nashville Ballet & Commercial Dance Intensive. Most recently he was seen as “Duane/Seaweed J. Stubbs U/S” in Royal Caribbean’s Hairspray & now he is excited to make his national tour debut! IG: @KhishawnRobinson

ANGELLIZ M. ROSADO RAMOS

Ensemble/Rebecca US/Young Gloria US

ANGELLIZ M. ROSADO RAMOS (Ensemble/Rebecca US/Young Gloria US) Puerto Rican Dancer, singer, and actress. Recent graduate of American Musical and Dramatics Academy, Dance and Theatre program. Training: Beyond Dance Studio, Militza and Solimar Arzola. Credits: On Your Feet! (Puerto Rico). “Thanks to God and everyone who has supported me since the beginning. I made it to my first national tour, and I can say that dreams really come true.” Ig: @angelliz.rosado TikTok: @angemariel

GLENDALIRIS TORRES-GREAUX

Ensemble, Gloria Fajardo US

GLENDALIRIS TORRES-GREAUX (Ensemble, Gloria Fajardo US) is from Puerto Rico. Credits: On Your Feet! (Puerto Rico), Hands on a Hardbody, Once on this Island and Violet.  B.F.A from Sam Houston State University. She would like to thank God, her family, friends and everyone in between that has supported her journey!

ZAIEDD VÉLEZ

Ensemble/Young Gloria US

ZAIEDD VÉLEZ (Ensemble, Young Gloria US) is a Puerto Rico native. Training in acting, musical theatre, cinematography at University of the Sacred Heart (PR), School of Film and Television (EICTV, Cuba), and M&M Studio (Mexico City). Select Credits: Flix Latino’s No Me Compares, In the Heights, The Addams Family, Joseph the Dreamer. “A Dios dedico todos y cada uno demis logros.”

DANIEL GUTIERREZ

Music Director/Keyboard

DANIEL GUTIERREZ (Music Director/Keyboard) is a pianist, arranger and music  director. Theatre credits: Associate Music Director  for On Your Feet! en Espańol (GALA Hispanic  Theatre); Music Director, Pianist and Composer  of the play Six Degrees of Separation (Colombia);  composer of the musical Misuse (Colombia).  Festivals: Womad (Australia, England) Estival  (Italy), Roskilde (Denmark), Jazz in Marciac  (France), Ajazzgo (Colombia). He currently  directs and produces his project, Manteca Blue &  the Latin Corner, and a pianist for the Agrupacion La Mambanegra of maestro Jacobo Velez, with  whom he has toured internationally in Europe,  Asia, Oceania and America. Daniel is a music  teacher at the Icesi University in Cali, Colombia  with an emphasis in musical production.

JAIME IBACACHE

Assistant Music Director/Guitar

JAIME IBACACHE (Assistant Music Director/Guitar) is a guitarist based in Washington DC and originally from Temuco, Chile. Since graduating from Berklee College of Music, he has performed with various bands, acts, theater pits, and projects across multiple genres and settings, including the premier of On Your Feet! en Español (GALA Hispanic Theatre), and recording with GRAMMY nominated orchestras and artists.

COLIN TAYLOR

Drumset

COLIN TAYLOR (Drumset) Colin started playing drums at the age of 7, and grew up playing in bands throughout New England. After graduating high school in 2012, he attended the prestigious Drummers Collective in NYC. He now resides in Brooklyn, NY, performing regularly for audiences locally and around the world.

DANNY SANTIAGO

Bass

DANNY SANTIAGO (Bass) is a multi-instrumentalist so thrilled to be on the road again! His recent credits include the premiere production of On Your Feet! en Español and the national tour of A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage. He would like to thank his family, Bill and Alan for their support.

WILL RICHARDS

Percussion

WILL RICHARDS (Percussion) actively performs musical theater, jazz, latin, classical, and contemporary music. He attended the Manhattan School of Music and is now a Brooklyn based freelancer. He’s played on Broadway, in Carnegie Hall, and beyond. Will is thrilled to make his touring debut with On Your Feet!

PEDRO CARRERO

Trombone

PEDRO CARRERO (Trombone) One of the most outstanding and recognized trombonists in Venezuela. In a 30+ year musical career, he has toured 50+ countries playing and teaching master classes. He has received five Latin GRAMMY certificates and three decorations for Art. He plays with the European Brass Ensemble, is a Master and Ambassador for the National System of Choirs and Orchestra of Venezuela, and Exclusive Artist Schagerl.

ROGER TORRES

Trumpet

ROGER TORRES (Trumpet) Trumpeter and audiovisual producer born in Cali – Colombia. In his 30 years of experience as a band and recording musician he has worked with artists such as: Grupo Niche, ChobQuibTown, Larry Harlow, Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz, and Diego el Cigala, being nominated for a GRAMMY in 2017 with the latter.

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