Juan C Ortiz
GET TO KNOW ME!
I am an actor, dancer, writer and shower singer based in New York City. Over the past year, I've been performing in plays like “The Cherry Orchard” - which had a run in New York and Italy -, “Culturally Cool” and “Count Me In” (Dir. Wincey Terry Bryant) as well as in films such as The Eternal Night (Dir. Coco Fusco) and short films like Tarro (Dir. Andres Losada) and Happy Feet (Dir. Andrés Goldzsmidt) - No, it was not the one about penguins dancing. Also, last year I directed, choreographed, and starred in my Short Film "Dance Therapy", which won Best U.S. Short Film, Best Actor and got a special mention award for its script, in several short film festivals across the world.
Back in Colombia, I had a recurring Co-star role in the TV series “Nadie Me Quita Lo Bailao” broadcasted on RCN, one of Colombia's most extensive television networks, and also did a comercial for the world renowned TV Show "Masked Singer". Most recently, I performed in the Madison Square Garden with A Boogie Wit da Hoodie in his sold-out concert. Yes, it was super crowded but extremely fun.
Fun facts about me? Sure. I have over six years of dance training. I've won Hip-hop dance championships in Mexico and Colombia. I love to punch people on stage (stage combat certified). And I make incredible virgin mojitos.
Back in Colombia, I had a recurring Co-star role in the TV series “Nadie Me Quita Lo Bailao” broadcasted on RCN, one of Colombia's most extensive television networks, and also did a comercial for the world renowned TV Show "Masked Singer". Most recently, I performed in the Madison Square Garden with A Boogie Wit da Hoodie in his sold-out concert. Yes, it was super crowded but extremely fun.
Fun facts about me? Sure. I have over six years of dance training. I've won Hip-hop dance championships in Mexico and Colombia. I love to punch people on stage (stage combat certified). And I make incredible virgin mojitos.
Acting Reel
Dance Reel
Stage Combat Reel
ACTING RESUME - 2024
DANCE RESUME - 2024
LATEST PROJECTS
MADISON SQUARE GARDENDancerTHE CHERRY ORCHARD - ITALYTeatro Societa OperariaTHE CHERRY ORCHARD - NYCTheatrelabLATEST PROJECTS
THE ACORN AND THE OAK TREEThe Marilyn Monroe TheatreWORLD OF DANCE - NYC WRT DancerDANCE THERAPY Short Film
SHORT FILMS BY JUAN C ORTIZ
Dance Therapy
WINNER - Best Actor - Thilsri International Film Festival, 2024, IndiaSPECIAL MENTION AWARD - Best Short Script Screenplay - Thilsri International Film Festival, 2024, IndiaWINNER - Best US Short Film - Santa Dev International Film Festival, 2024, IndiaWINNER - Best Actor - Santa Dev International Film Festival, 2024, IndiaNOMINEE - Best Writer - Couch Film Festival, 2024, CanadaNOMINEE - Best Dance Film - AltFF Alternative Film Festival, 2024, CanadaNOMINEE - Best Student Film - AltFF Alternative Film Festival, 2024, CanadaOfficial Selection - Gothamite monthly film awards, 2024, New York CityGOOD-BYE
Official Selection - The Lee Strasberg Film Festival, 2023, New York City