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Chayanne

Acting Born Jun 28, 1968 San Juan, Puerto Rico 24 credits

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.

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Known for

Vivement dimanche

as Self
Film

Touch of Evil

as Sam Adams

De pé a pá

as Self

Volver a Empezar

as Él mismo

Full filmography

  • Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self
  • Ally McBeal (1997) as Sam Adams
  • Viña del Mar International Song Festival (1963) as Self - Musical Guest
  • Un paso adelante (2002)
  • De pé a pá (1996) as Self
  • Volver a Empezar (1994) as Él mismo
  • Dance with Me (1998) as Rafael Infante
  • Siempre lunes (1988) as Self - Guest
  • Gabriel, Immortal Love (2008) as Gabriel
  • The Nanny (2004)
  • Provócame (2001) as Pedro Balmaseda/Pedro Linares Duncan
  • Estamos invitados (2014) as Self
  • Los lunes a las 9 (2022) as Self (Archive Footage)
  • Linda Sara (1995) as Young Alejandro
  • Caribbean Connection (1984) as Himself
  • Rocío Siempre (2006)
  • Homenaje María Teresa Campos (2024)
  • Siempre piel canela: la música de Bobby Capó (1997)
  • Lo mejor de nuestra música popular: 15 años de éxitos (2007) as Self
  • Chayanne - Grandes Exitos (2016) as Cantante, Actor y Bailarin
  • Los 101 Mejores Videoclips del Universo (2004) as Self - Cantante (archive footage)
  • Al compás de un sentimiento: la música de Pedro Flores (1996)
  • Chayanne Live en Vina del Mar 2011 (2011) as himself
  • Chayanne A Solas Con Chayanne (2012)