Chayanne
Born: 1968-06-28 in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Known For: Acting
Biography
Elmer Figueroa de Arce, better known as Chayanne, was born in Puerto Rico, the third of five siblings. He is married to Venezuelan Mariana Elizabeth "Marilisa" Maronesa de Figueroa, with whom he has a son, Lorenzo Valentino and a daughter, Isadora Sofia. Chayanne debuted as a singer at ten years of age, becoming a part of a Menudo-type group "Los Chicos." His recording career includes 14 albums/CDs, 5 of these with Los Chicos and 9 others as a solo performer; all in Spanish. As an actor for television he worked on the popular soap opera "Pobre Juventad, " he was also the star of "Tormento," "Sombras del Pasado," "Provocame" and "Gabriel". As an actor in films he was featured in the Jacobo Morales film Linda Sara, opposite ex-Miss Universe Dayanara Torres. "Dance With Me" was his first English acting job where his undeniable charm and expertise on the dance floor served him well.
Filmography
2016
- Chayanne - Grandes Exitos as Cantante, Actor y Bailarin
2014
- Estamos invitados as Self
2011
- Chayanne Live en Vina del Mar 2011 as himself
2008
- Gabriel, Immortal Love as Gabriel
2006
2004
- Los 101 Mejores Videoclips del Universo as Self - Cantante (archive footage)
- The Nanny
2002
2001
- Provócame as Pedro Balmaseda/Pedro Linares Duncan
1998
- Vivement dimanche as Self
- Dance with Me as Rafael Infante
1997
- Ally McBeal as Sam Adams
- Siempre piel canela: la música de Bobby Capó
1995
- Linda Sara as Young Alejandro
1994
- Volver a Empezar as Él mismo
1988
- Siempre lunes as Self - Guest
1984
- Caribbean Connection as Himself
1963
- Viña del Mar International Song Festival as Self - Musical Guest