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Sofia
Alvarez was born in El Paso, Texas on May 24, 1935. While growing
up in El Paso, she was a choir member and participated in several
community plays. She came to California in 1959. Forty years
and six children later, “Tropical America” marks her
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Richard
Azurdia’s 30-plus theatre credits include: “Living
Out” at the Mark Taper Forum (director Bill Rauch), East
LA Classic Theatre’s “Much Ado About Nothing”
at the Ford Amphitheatre and “Cyrano de Bergerac”
(director Tony Plana), Collage Dance Theatre’s Horton Award
Winner “After Eden” and most recently “Sleeping
with the Ambassador” (director Heidi Duckler), and Grupo
De Teatro Sinergia’s acclaimed “Frida Kahlo”
which also opened the First Annual LA Latino International Theatre
Festival at the Japan American Theatre. His film and television
credits include “Killers 2: the Beast,” “Demon’s
Kiss,” “The Disappeared,” “Hunting of Man,”
the cult hit “Space Banda,” “Kingpin” and
“On Common Ground.” He’s also worked on multiple
voice-overs and commercials. Richard thanks Carmelo, Jay, A.Z.,
his family, friends and the star that watches over him. |
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Lydia
Blanco was nominated for a B. Iden Payne Award for Best Lead
Actress in the play “My Visits with MGM” in Austin,
Texas. In Los Angeles, she has participated in South Coast Repertory’s
Hispanic Playwright’s Festial, “The War Game”
at The Victory Theatre and “Lockup for The Syndicate.”
She has starred in the independent features “The Right
Girl,” “Beyond Words” and “The MO of MI.”
Her recent TV credits include NBC’s “Good Morning
Miami” and Lifetime’s “Strong Medicine.” |
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Marina
Dena-Santo is proud to be a part of the up-and-coming Teatro
Nuevo. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts from
Whittier College, and has had the pleasure of working on other
productions in Los Angeles at the Frida Kahlo Theatre and the
Coleman & Smith Artistic Company Theater. Marina would like
to give praise to her very loving and supportive family and
friends—Palabra a Su Madre! |
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Cher
Ferreyra was born and raised in New York. She began her career
as one of the “Women of Wrestling” by creating the
character Loca. For three years, Cher has been an active member
of The Actor’s Lab, and has studied improv and comedy.
She recently finished a USC graduate film titled “Rancho
Cucamonga.” She can next be seen in a music video for Univision
for an upcoming Latin hip hop group, Akwid (www.akwid.com).
Cher had no idea that from wrestling, she would land in glitz
and glamour! |
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Efrain
Garibay was introduced to the world of performing arts at a
very young age. He began his artistic carreer dancing at his
elementary school in his native birth state of Michoacan, Mexico.
While still dancing, he has recently performed in a number of
theatre productions, namely, “ENLACE: Sembrando Mi Cultura”
and “He Has Risen.” Efrain enjoys using art and culture
as a means to creating a sense of community in the Los
Angeles region’s inner-city areas. |
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Guatemalan-born
and raised in Washington, D.C., Lorena Mena began acting in
local theatre productions in her hometown. Since her arrival
to Los Angeles, Lorena has been very busy, working in both English
and Spanish, appearing in the movies “God’s Army,”
“Puddle Jumper,” “Price of the American Dream,”
“New Suits” which was featured on Showtime, and most
recently “Judge Koan.” Lorena has guest starred on
the PBS show “American Family” and has appeared on
several television shows including “Yes, Dear,” “General
Hospital” and “The District” for CBS as well
as in over a dozen television commercials. Lorena is very proud
to be part of this production and would like to thank Carmelo
and Jay for the opportunity. |
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Alejandro
Patino is happy to be a part of Teatro Nuevo and hopes you enjoy
tonight’s performance. His recent theatrical credits include
Jaime Escalante in “Stand and Deliver,” Stewpot in
“South Pacific,” Captain Goolack in “Fair Maid
of the West” at Knight’s Bridge Theater and Billy
Dunn in “The Heartbreak House” at Vanguard Theatre.
His film and television credits include “Bowfinger,”
“The Trip,” “La Cucaracha,” “Two Coyotes,”
“Kingpin,” “Robbery Homicide,” “Ressurrections
Blvd,” “E.R.” and others. Alejandro’s commercial
credits are available upon request. If you get a chance, please
try to rent any of the above-mentioned films—he could use
the residual money. |
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Ursula
Schmidt’s creative background encompasses acting, writing,
producing, educating and public relations. She is the co-founder
of Quantum Theatre Company where she co-produced the entire
2001-2003 season, most recently completing the bi-lingual “Romeo
and (y) Juliet(a).” She has performed extensively on stage
and co-wrote, produced and performed in the original plays “Salon
Stories” and “Daily Tasks.” Last year, under
contract as a writer with Family Theatre Productions, she wrote
two Spanish Radio Dramas “Perspectivas” and “Voluntad”
to be aired later this year. She dedicates this performance
to the strong women in her life. |
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Rafael
Simón is thankful to all who support and struggle to
make the theatrical experience happen. Muchas gracias 24th Street
Theatre. |
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