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Jason Canela | |
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 Portrait of Jason Canela | |
| Born | April 25, 1992 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Jason Canela (born April 25, 1992) is an American actor[1] of Cuban descent, best known for his roles in telenovelas. He has appeared in serials such as ¿Dónde Está Elisa? and Cosita Linda.[2] Canela made his English-language television debut in 2016.[3] He is the younger brother of actor-singer Jencarlos Canela.
In January 2018, Soap Opera Digest announced he had been cast in the role of Arturo Rosales on The Young and the Restless.[4] Canela's time on the show in a contract role ended in 2020, but Canela made several brief appearances. [5] In 2024, he appeared in several episodes of the Apple TV limited series Palm Royale.
Early life and education
[edit]Canela was born in Miami, Florida, to Cuban parents Lisette and Heriberto Canela. He has three older siblings, including actor-singer Jencarlos Canela. Canela studied acting at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York City.
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ¿Dónde Está Elisa? | Santiago Rincon | Supporting role |
| 2011 | SoBe Real | Pablo | Supporting role |
| 2014 | Cosita Linda | Cacho | Supporting role |
| 2016 | Pitch | Omar Robles | 2 episodes |
| 2018–20 | The Young and the Restless | Arturo Rosales | Main role, 114 episodes |
| 2024 | Palm Royale | Eddie | Miniseries |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Camino | Sebastian | |
| 2019 | Always Be My Maybe | Waiter |
Theatre
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | On Your Feet! | Emilio Estefan | [6] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Jason Canela brilla con luz propia" [Jason Canela shines with his own light] (in Spanish). People En Espanol. Archived from the original on October 24, 2010. Retrieved April 19, 2011.
- ^ "No más desnudos". El Mundo de Orizaba. Archived from the original on March 19, 2012. Retrieved April 19, 2011.
- ^ "Pitch - Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. 2016.
- ^ "Telenovela Alum To Y&R". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. January 9, 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
- ^ "Jason Canela exits The Young and the Restless". Soap Central.
- ^ "The 'Rhythm Is Gonna Get You' At 'On Your Feet,' Making Its Regional Premiere At Actors' Playhouse". CBS News. February 10, 2022. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Jason Canela at IMDb