Shalim Ortiz
- Actor
- Music Department
- Producer
Shalim Ortiz is a Puerto Rican artist that has been one of the few
Latino actors of his generation to successfully establish himself both
in the English and Spanish markets. Working throughout the arts, Shalim
has received critical acclaim in acting (television & film), theatre &
as a recording artist.
At a young age Shalim joined the Thespian Society of Performing Arts
and developed an intense passion; theater has played a key role in his
life ever since. As an adult, he landed the lead in Oliver Mayer's much
acclaimed cabaret musical entitled 'Rocío In Spite Of It All'. The L.A.
Times praised Shalim's performance proclaiming: "silken-voiced Shalim
steals several scenes as a dazzled fan who befriends these dueling
divas".
Shalim has starred in some major television series such as "CSI:
Miami," and "Cold Case," with one of his most memorable acting roles on
NBC's "Heroes," where he played "Alejandro Herrera." In addition,
Shalim has built strong and long-term relationships with the Lifetime
and Hallmark channels staring in the mini-series "Maneater" (Sarah
Chalke, Judy Greer) and the feature film "Expecting a Miracle" (Teri
Polo, Cheech Marin).
In addition to his love of theater, Shalim has enjoyed success in
another of his passions; music. Produced by Emilio Estefan, Shalim has
written and recorded two albums (Sony Records). Combining his Spanish
roots with Latin beats he used influences from rock and ballads to
create a unique sound that has led to gold album record sales in both
Spain and Latin America.
Perhaps his most significant achievement has been breaking into the
Hollywood mainstream market. Shalim has starred and played acting roles
in "The Wingman" written by academy award nominee Jose Rivera, and "Bad
ass" which premieres this year in which he shares credits with Danny
Trejo and Ron Perlman. In the Spanish language market, Shalim is
debuting as the lead in two Mexican films: "Sangre de Familia" which
world premieres at the 2012 Guadalajara Film Festival, and "Abril y
Mayo" which is expected to premiere in the second half of 2012.
Latino actors of his generation to successfully establish himself both
in the English and Spanish markets. Working throughout the arts, Shalim
has received critical acclaim in acting (television & film), theatre &
as a recording artist.
At a young age Shalim joined the Thespian Society of Performing Arts
and developed an intense passion; theater has played a key role in his
life ever since. As an adult, he landed the lead in Oliver Mayer's much
acclaimed cabaret musical entitled 'Rocío In Spite Of It All'. The L.A.
Times praised Shalim's performance proclaiming: "silken-voiced Shalim
steals several scenes as a dazzled fan who befriends these dueling
divas".
Shalim has starred in some major television series such as "CSI:
Miami," and "Cold Case," with one of his most memorable acting roles on
NBC's "Heroes," where he played "Alejandro Herrera." In addition,
Shalim has built strong and long-term relationships with the Lifetime
and Hallmark channels staring in the mini-series "Maneater" (Sarah
Chalke, Judy Greer) and the feature film "Expecting a Miracle" (Teri
Polo, Cheech Marin).
In addition to his love of theater, Shalim has enjoyed success in
another of his passions; music. Produced by Emilio Estefan, Shalim has
written and recorded two albums (Sony Records). Combining his Spanish
roots with Latin beats he used influences from rock and ballads to
create a unique sound that has led to gold album record sales in both
Spain and Latin America.
Perhaps his most significant achievement has been breaking into the
Hollywood mainstream market. Shalim has starred and played acting roles
in "The Wingman" written by academy award nominee Jose Rivera, and "Bad
ass" which premieres this year in which he shares credits with Danny
Trejo and Ron Perlman. In the Spanish language market, Shalim is
debuting as the lead in two Mexican films: "Sangre de Familia" which
world premieres at the 2012 Guadalajara Film Festival, and "Abril y
Mayo" which is expected to premiere in the second half of 2012.