INTRODUCTION
Ana Villafañe is an American actress and singer best known for originating the role of Gloria Estefan in the Broadway musical On Your Feet! (2015–2017). A talented performer of Cuban-American heritage, Villafañe has built a career spanning Broadway, television, and film. She has appeared in television series including New Amsterdam and The Good Fight, and continues to be a rising star in both musical theater and screen acting.
GET TO KNOW ANA VILLAFAÑE
Birthday: March 1, 1990
Occupation: Actress, Singer
Birth Name: Ana Cristina Villafañe
Achievements: Originated the role of Gloria Estefan on Broadway in On Your Feet!, recurring roles on New Amsterdam and The Good Fight
Nationality: American
Source of Fame: Broadway debut as Gloria Estefan in On Your Feet!, television career
BIRTH NAME
Ana Villafañe was born Ana Cristina Villafañe on March 1, 1990, in Miami, Florida. She is of Cuban-American descent. She grew up in Miami and developed a passion for performing arts from a young age. She studied at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music.
CAREER
• Broadway – Originated the role of Gloria Estefan in On Your Feet! (2015–2017)
• Television – New Amsterdam (recurring), The Good Fight, Let the Right One In
• Film – Various film projects
• Singer – Trained vocalist with a powerful voice showcased in On Your Feet!
• Theater – Extensive musical theater background
• Education – University of Miami, Frost School of Music
AGE
Ana Villafañe is 36 years old.
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Originated the role of Gloria Estefan in the Broadway musical On Your Feet! (2015–2017)
• Personally chosen by Gloria Estefan to portray her on Broadway
• Recurring role on NBC’s New Amsterdam
• Appeared in CBS’s The Good Fight
• Graduate of the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music
• Became a prominent Cuban-American actress representing Latina talent on Broadway and television
CLOSE WITH (ASSOCIATED)
Ana Villafañe was personally selected by Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan to portray Gloria in the Broadway musical On Your Feet!. She appeared on New Amsterdam alongside Ryan Eggold. She has been part of the growing wave of Latina talent on Broadway alongside performers like Ariana DeBose.
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
Height: 5’4″ (163 cm)
Hair Color: Dark brown
Eye Color: Brown
Distinctive Features: Cuban-American heritage, powerful singing voice
Body Type: Slim and toned
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