Juan C Ortiz
GET TO KNOW ME!
I’m a Latino actor, dancer, writer, and professional shower singer based in New York City.
Lately, I’ve been performing in plays like The Sound of Being Found, Labyrinth, Changeling Ballad, The Cherry Orchard (in both NYC and Italy), and The Seagull. On screen, you can catch me in The Eternal Night, Tarro and Donkey. I also created my own short film, Dance Therapy, where I directed, choreographed, and starred. It ended up winning Best U.S. Short Film, Best Actor, and a special mention for its script at festivals around the world (still not over that).
Before NYC, I worked in Colombia, including a recurring co-star role on Nadie Me Quita Lo Bailao broadcasted on RCN, one of Colombia’s most extensive television network. And also, did a comercial for the world renowned TV show Masked Singer Colombia. I’ve also had some pretty surreal moments, like performing at Madison Square Garden as a backup dancer in a sold-out concert. Very loud. Very fun. Zero complaints. Dance has always been a huge part of my life. I’ve trained for over six years and have won hip-hop championships in both Colombia and Mexico. Fun facts about me? Sure! I’m also stage combat certified (so if I punch someone on stage, it’s very controlled and very professional), fully bilingual in Spanish and English, I make a dangerously good virgin mojito, I will absolutely sing in the shower like I’m headlining a world tour, and I’m probably happiest when I’m creating something with people I love.
Lately, I’ve been performing in plays like The Sound of Being Found, Labyrinth, Changeling Ballad, The Cherry Orchard (in both NYC and Italy), and The Seagull. On screen, you can catch me in The Eternal Night, Tarro and Donkey. I also created my own short film, Dance Therapy, where I directed, choreographed, and starred. It ended up winning Best U.S. Short Film, Best Actor, and a special mention for its script at festivals around the world (still not over that).
Before NYC, I worked in Colombia, including a recurring co-star role on Nadie Me Quita Lo Bailao broadcasted on RCN, one of Colombia’s most extensive television network. And also, did a comercial for the world renowned TV show Masked Singer Colombia. I’ve also had some pretty surreal moments, like performing at Madison Square Garden as a backup dancer in a sold-out concert. Very loud. Very fun. Zero complaints. Dance has always been a huge part of my life. I’ve trained for over six years and have won hip-hop championships in both Colombia and Mexico. Fun facts about me? Sure! I’m also stage combat certified (so if I punch someone on stage, it’s very controlled and very professional), fully bilingual in Spanish and English, I make a dangerously good virgin mojito, I will absolutely sing in the shower like I’m headlining a world tour, and I’m probably happiest when I’m creating something with people I love.
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
LABYRINTH Reading at Teatro Circulo Performance at Newtown StageTHE SOUND OF BEING FOUND Chain TheatreCHANGELING BALLAD Brooklyn Art Hous
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