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In The Heights (soundtrack)
''In the Heights'' is the soundtrack album to the 2021 American film ''In the Heights'', based on the stage musical of the same name. The original tracks are written and composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, who co-produced the track along with Alex Lacamoire, Bill Sherman and Greg Wells. The soundtrack album was released by Atlantic Records and WaterTower Music on June 10, 2021, the same day as its U.S. release, and peaked at number one on ''Billboard A billboard (also called a hoarding in the UK and many other parts of the world) is a large outdoor advertising structure (a billing board), typically found in high-traffic areas such as alongside busy roads. Billboards present large advertis ...''s Soundtracks Chart. Development The track list was unveiled on April 21, 2021. The title track was made available with the album's pre-order on April 23, 2021. The song "96,000" was released via streaming on May 3, 2021. The film contains one new song, "Home All Summer", which plays ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda (; born January 16, 1980) is an American songwriter, actor, singer, filmmaker, rapper, and librettist. He created the Broadway musicals '' In the Heights'' and ''Hamilton'', and the soundtracks for the animated films '' Moana'', '' Vivo'', and '' Encanto''. He has received numerous accolades including a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, three Tony Awards, two Laurence Olivier Awards, two Emmy Awards, and five Grammy Awards, along with nominations for two Academy Awards. He received the Kennedy Center Honor in 2018. Miranda made his Broadway debut in 2008, writing the music and lyrics for and starring in the musical ''In the Heights'', which won the Tony Award for Best Musical and Best Original Score and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. It was later adapted as a 2021 film of the same name. Miranda returned to Broadway in 2015, writing the script, music, and lyrics, as well as starring in the musical ''Hamilton'', which was praised by critics and be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolling Stone
''Rolling Stone'' is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, California, in 1967 by Jann Wenner and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason. The magazine was first known for its coverage of rock music and political reporting by Hunter S. Thompson. In the 1990s, the magazine broadened and shifted its focus to a younger readership interested in youth-oriented television shows, film actors, and popular music. It has since returned to its traditional mix of content, including music, entertainment, and politics. The first magazine was released in 1967 and featured John Lennon on the cover, and was then published every two weeks. It is known for provocative photography and its cover photos, featuring musicians, politicians, athletes, and actors. In addition to its print version in the United States, it publishes content through Rollingstone.com and numerous international editions. The magazine experienced a rapid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rubén Blades
Rubén Blades Bellido de Luna (born July 16, 1948), known professionally as Rubén Blades (, but in Panama and within the family), is a Panamanian musician, singer, composer, actor, activist, and politician, performing musically most often in the salsa, and Latin jazz genres. As a songwriter, Blades brought the lyrical sophistication of Central American ''nueva canción'' and Cuban ''nueva trova'' as well as experimental tempos and politically inspired Son Cubano salsa to his music, creating "thinking persons' (salsa) dance music". Blades has written dozens of hit songs, including " Pedro Navaja" and " El Cantante" (which became Héctor Lavoe's signature song). He has won twelve Grammy Awards out of 20 nominations and twelve Latin Grammy Awards. His acting career began in 1983, and has continued, sometimes with several-year breaks to focus on other projects. He has prominent roles in films such as '' Crossover Dreams'' (1985), ''The Milagro Beanfield War'' (1988), '' The Super' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leslie Grace
Leslie Grace Martínez (born January 7, 1995) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. For her work as a singer, she has received three Latin Grammy Award nominations. She starred as Nina Rosario in Jon M. Chu's film adaptation ''In the Heights (film), In the Heights'' (2021). Early life and education Leslie Grace Martínez was born to List of people from the Dominican Republic, Dominican parents on January 7, 1995, in The Bronx, a borough of New York City. Her mother runs a hair salon in South Florida. She was raised in Davie, Florida and attended Indian Ridge Middle School and Western High School (Davie, Florida), Western High School, where she participated in musicals, talent shows, and choral performances. Singing and dancing from a young age, Grace entertained them along with her five older siblings since she was two. She speaks English and Spanish. Career Music career She recorded and released an Independent record label, independent Christian music album in part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melissa Barrera
Melissa Barrera Martínez (born 4 July 1990) is a Mexican actress. She began her career playing roles in the Mexican telenovelas '' Siempre tuya Acapulco'' (2013) and '' Tanto amor'' (2015), and then the series '' Club de Cuervos'' (2017). Barrera transitioned to Hollywood in 2018, earning recognition with the series '' Vida'' (2018–2020) and the musical film '' In the Heights'' (2021). For playing Sam Carpenter in the slasher films '' Scream'' (2022) and '' Scream VI'' (2023), as well as leading the horror-comedies ''Abigail'' and '' Your Monster'' (both 2024), she established herself as a scream queen. Early life Barrera was born and raised in Monterrey, Nuevo León. She studied musical theater at New York University Tisch School of the Arts. Career Early career in Mexico (2011–2017) Her television debut was on the Mexican reality show '' La Academia'' in 2011, where she showed off her talent for singing. In 2013, she was part of the duet Melissa y Sebastian, with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gregory Diaz IV
Gregory Diaz IV (born May 2, 2005) is an American actor, singer and dancer. Diaz is known for his role as Quentin in the Netflix series ''Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt'' and Sonny in the musical drama ''In the Heights''. Early life and education Diaz was born and raised in Manhattan, New York City, and is of Puerto Rican descent. He attended Professional Performing Arts High School for one semester before transferring to Dwight Global Online. Career In 2015, Diaz was cast as Obnoxious Kid #1 in '' Carrie Pilby''. In 2016, Diaz joined the revival and first all-kid professional cast of ''You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown'' as Schroeder at the York Theater. Diaz went on to join the closing cast Broadway production of ''Matilda the Musical'' as a Bruce swing. Early in 2017, Diaz was cast as Tommy in the last U.S. tour production of ''Matilda the Musical''. Diaz played the role of boy in January 2018 in the production of ''Zurich'' at NYTW, and earned a nomination for Outstandi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corey Hawkins
Corey Antonio Hawkins (born October 22, 1988) is an American actor. He rose to prominence for his role in the TV series '' The Walking Dead'' (2015–2016), as well as his portrayal of Dr. Dre in the 2015 film '' Straight Outta Compton'', the latter of which earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. He's also known for his performances on Broadway starring in '' Six Degrees of Separation'' (2017) and '' Topdog/Underdog'' (2022), both of which earned him nominations for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. That same year, Hawkins starred in the Fox network series '' 24: Legacy'' (2017), along with Jordan Vogt-Roberts' monster film '' Kong: Skull Island''. In 2018, he was featured in Spike Lee's biographical crime-comedy '' BlacKkKlansman'', which earned him a nomination for a Screen Actors Guild Award. Hawkins received a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award, for his portrayal of Paul in the Quibi series ''Survive'' (2020). His other roles include Michael Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dascha Polanco
Dascha Yolaine Polanco (born December 3, 1982) is a Dominican actress. She is known for portraying the role of Dayanara "Daya" Diaz on the Netflix series ''Orange Is the New Black'', and for the role of Cuca in the 2021 film ''In the Heights (film), In the Heights''. Early life Polanco was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and moved to the United States at a young age. She was raised in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, Sunset Park, Brooklyn, and Miami by her father, a mechanic, and mother, a cosmetologist. Polanco is the oldest of three children; she has a brother and sister. Career Polanco aspired to be an actress from an early age but "always doubted auditioning because of her weight", so she completed a bachelor's degree in psychology at Hunter College, as a first generation college student. After college she began working in the healthcare industry with the intention of becoming a nurse. She was working in hospital administration at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx while ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephanie Beatriz
Stephanie Beatriz Bischoff Alvizuri (born February 10, 1981) is an American actress. She is known for playing Detective Rosa Diaz in the Fox/ NBC comedy series ''Brooklyn Nine-Nine'' (2013–2021), Quiet in the Peacock action-comedy series ''Twisted Metal'' (2023–present), and Carla in the musical film '' In the Heights'' (2021), and voicing Mirabel Madrigal in the Disney animated film '' Encanto'' (2021) and Vaggie in the adult animated musical series ''Hazbin Hotel'' (2024–present). Early life Beatriz was born in Neuquén, Argentina, on February 10, 1981, to a Colombian father and a Bolivian mother. She arrived in the United States at the age of two with her parents and a younger sister. Beatriz grew up in Webster, Texas, outside of Houston, and attended Clear Brook High School. As a child, her mother took Beatriz and her sister to arts exhibits and events, something she credits for raising her awareness of potential careers in the arts. She became interested in ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daphne Rubin-Vega
Daphne Rubin-Vega ( Vega; born November 18, 1969) is a Panamanian-American actress, dancer, and singer-songwriter. She is best known for originating the roles of Mimi Marquez in the 1996 premiere of the Broadway musical '' Rent'' and Lucy in the 2007 premiere of the Off-Broadway play '' Jack Goes Boating''. Rubin-Vega also appeared as ''Bombshell'' publicist Agnes in the second season of the TV series '' Smash'' (2012) and as Luisa Lopez in the TV series ''Katy Keene'' (2020). In 2021, Rubin-Vega starred as salon owner Daniela in the film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's ''In the Heights''. In 2024, she voiced Carmilla Carmine in the adult animated musical animated series ''Hazbin Hotel''. Early life Rubin-Vega was born in Panama City, Panama, the daughter of Daphine Corina, a nurse, and José Mercedes Vega, a carpenter. Her stepfather Leonard Rubin was a writer. She also has Afro-Barbadian ancestry on her mother’s side. Her mother moved from Panama to the United States with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Smits
Jimmy L. Smits (born July 9, 1955) is an American actor. He is best known for playing attorney Victor Sifuentes on the legal drama ''L.A. Law'', NYPD Detective Bobby Simone on the police drama ''NYPD Blue'', and Matt Santos on the political drama ''The West Wing''. He appeared in ''Switch'' (1991), '' My Family'' (1995), '' The Jane Austen Book Club'' (2007), and '' In the Heights'' (2021). He also appeared as Bail Organa in the ''Star Wars'' franchise and as ADA Miguel Prado in '' Dexter''. From 2012 to 2014, he was a member of the main cast of '' Sons of Anarchy'', in the role of Nero Padilla. Smits also portrayed Elijah Strait in the NBC drama series '' Bluff City Law''. Early life and education Smits was born in Brooklyn, New York. Smits's father, Cornelis Leendert Smits (1929–2015), was from Paramaribo, Suriname, and was of Dutch descent. Smits's mother, Emilina (née Pola; 1930–2015), was Puerto Rican, born in Peñuelas. He and his two sisters, Yvonne and Diana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olga Merediz
Olga Merediz (born February 15, 1956) is an American actress and singer. Merediz originated the role of Claudia in the Broadway musical ''In the Heights'', for which she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. She played the role for the show's entire Broadway run, and reprised the role in the film adaptation. Her television credits include NBC's 2016 series ''Shades of Blue'' and Netflix's ''Orange Is the New Black''. Early life Merediz was born in Guantánamo, Cuba on February 15, 1956. She left Cuba with her family when she was five years old to Miami, Florida. Thereafter, she relocated with her family to Puerto Rico where she grew up. Olga attended and graduated from Commonwealth High School in San Juan where she performed and began developing her singing and acting skills in the high school theatrical plays. Merediz graduated with a bachelor's degree from Newcomb College, the former women's college within Tulane University in New Orleans, L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
