Troy Curtis

Troy Curtis (born Troy Tuminelli, December 30, 1980) is an actor, singer, and entrepreneur.

Early music career

In 2000, he joined the well-known boy band Menudo as the first non-Spanish speaking member, during their MDO era, under the name Troy Kurtis. The Puerto Rican pop rock band expanded their followers from Puerto Rico to all of Central America. Curtis helped make their single ''Te Quise Olvidar'' a hit on the top of Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks, from their album Subir Al Cielo. As part of the band, Curtis toured the world. He has performed with Christina Aguilera, The Backstreet Boys, Cheyenne, and Celia Cruz.

Actor and performer

After leaving MDO in 2001, Curtis was signed to play Nico Castaneda in Guiding Light, also credited as Troy Kurtis. Curtis was featured in this role for 86 episodes. He was responsible for writing and singing all of the songs featured on the show during his time there.

Following Curtis's role on the soap opera, he landed the lead role of Job in the off-Broadway production of Job and the Snake. In 2007, Curtis began writing and producing music for himself.

In 2000, Curtis formed Premier Talent Entertainment, producing creative and special events catering to all occasions. In 2011, he performed at Kim Kardashian's wedding to Kris Humphries. His band played for ''Oprah Winfrey: Legends Who Paved the Way''.

In 2012, he formed Troy Curtis Entertainment as an umbrella company for acting and entertainment. It was during this time that he performed on X Factor.

References

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1980 births
Living people