Shalim Ortiz
Biography
Shalim Gerardo Ortiz Goyco is a singer and actor born on February 26, 1979, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He is known for his work in television and film, with acting credits including appearances in projects such as Heroes and Law and Order: Organized Crime. He is the eldest son of Puerto Rican entertainer Elin Ortiz and Dominican singer, television presenter, and actress Charytin Goyco. In his personal life, he married Leslie Ann Machado in 2008. His multifaceted career encompasses both singing and acting, establishing him as a Puerto Rican Dominican entertainer.
Career overview
Shalim Gerardo Ortiz Goyco, also known as Shalim Ortiz, is a singer and actor born on February 26, 1979, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He is recognized as a trailblazing Puerto Rican Dominican entertainer with a multifaceted career spanning acting and singing. His background includes being the eldest son of Puerto Rican entertainer Elin Ortiz, also described as a Puerto Rican actor and comedian, and his wife, Dominican singer, television presenter, and actress Charytín Goyco.
In his professional life, Shalim Ortiz has accumulated 41 known credits in acting on The Movie Database. Among his known acting works and projects associated with his career are appearances in films and television series such as XY. La revista, Zelenáč, Law and Order: Organized Crime, and Heroes. Throughout his career, his work as an actor and singer has been documented across various film and television databases.
In addition to his entertainment career, personal details regarding his life include his marriage to Leslie Ann Machado in 2008. His work continues to be referenced across international film and television platforms as part of his ongoing career as a performer.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
42 titles- Casa Grande (2026)
- Me gusta (2025)
- I Live Where You Vacation, Contrastes Naturales Vol. IV. El Sur (2024)
- Perdiendo el juicio (2024)
- Will Trent (2023) as Dante Vasquez
- Jess Plus None (2023)
- In Dreams (2023)
- Flow Calle (2022) as Micky
- Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021) as Paolo Costa
- Women Is Losers (2021) as Carlos
- Power Book II: Ghost (2020) as Officer Danilo Ramirez
- Power Book II: Ghost (2020) as Detective Danilo Ramirez
- All Rise (2019) as Joaquin Luna
- Grand Hotel (2019) as Mateo
- La otra Penélope (2019) as León
- The Rookie (2018) as Bomb-X Dealer
- Tres milagros (2018) as Brayan
- Rubirosa 2 (2018) as Ramfis Trujillo
- American Curious (2018) as Raúl
- Rubirosa 3 (2018) as Ramfis Trujillo
- Loki 7 (2016) as Álex Rivera
- Ballers (2015) as Manny
- Dama y obrero (2013) as José Manuel Correal
- Panic 5 Bravo (2013)
- Family Blood (2013) as Alejandro
- Bad Ass (2012) as Frank Vega-young
- Silver Case (2012) as Tuco
- Dame tus ojos (2012) as David
- Una Maid en Manhattan (2011) as Frank Varela
- Villa Captive (2011) as Dan
- Maneater (2009) as Pablo Hernandez
- Expecting a Miracle (2009) as Juan Salazar
- The Art of Travel (2008) as Carlos 'Bullet'
- Cory in the House (2007) as Nanoosh
- Spin (2007) as Carlos
- Yuniol (2007) as Yuniol
- Heroes (2006) as Alejandro Herrera
- NCIS (2003) as Fernando
- Cold Case (2003) as Gonzalo Luque
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Mario Vega
- Lizzie McGuire (2001) as Carlos
- S Club 7 (1999) as Miguel Delgado
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shalim Ortiz best known for?
Shalim Ortiz is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Casa Grande (2026), Will Trent (2023), Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021), Power Book II: Ghost (2020).
When and where was Shalim Ortiz born?
Shalim Ortiz was born on February 26, 1979 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
How many credits does Shalim Ortiz have?
Shalim Ortiz has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2026.
What is Shalim Ortiz's background in cinema and television?
Shalim Gerardo Ortiz Goyco is a singer and actor born on February 26, 1979, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He is known for his work in television and film, with acting credits including appearances in projects such as Heroes and Law and Order: Organized Crime. He is the eldest son of Puerto Rican entertainer Elin Ortiz and ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Rookie (2018) as Bomb-X Dealer — aged about 39
- Power Book II: Ghost (2020) as Officer Danilo Ramirez — aged about 41
- Power Book II: Ghost (2020) as Detective Danilo Ramirez — aged about 41
- Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021) as Paolo Costa — aged about 42
- Cold Case (2003) as Gonzalo Luque — aged about 24
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Mario Vega — aged about 23
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