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- Javier Muñoz is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his performances on Broadway as Usnavi de la Vega in the 2008 musical In the Heights and as Alexander Hamilton in the 2015 musical Hamilton, in which he played the title role from July 11, 2016, until January 14, 2018.
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Javier Muñoz is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his performances on Broadway as Usnavi de la Vega in the 2008 musical In the Heights and as Alexander Hamilton in the 2015 musical Hamilton, in which he played the title role from July 11, 2016, until January 14, 2018.
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- He’s already played the role for some big names. Hamilton has been known to attract a celebrity crowd and Muñoz has been center stage for some of the biggest – including President Barack Obama, Beyoncé, and the late Prince, who Muñoz told PEOPLE was his favorite celebrity guest yet.
- He’s a cancer survivor. Although he’s healthy now, Muñoz quietly battled cancer last year, stepping away from Hamilton for three months to undergo treatment.
- He got his big break with a little help from George Michael. When Muñoz had the opportunity to audition for the role of Usnavi in the workshop production of In the Heights, he turned to an old friend for help: singer George Michael.
- He comes from a family of artists. Born and raised in the Linden Projects of Brooklyn’s East New York, Muéoz is the youngest of three boys – all who had artistic ambitions, like their father.
Aug 30, 2016 · Javier Muñoz is a Puerto Rican actor who stars as Alexander Hamilton in the hit musical Hamilton. He talks about his career, his challenges with HIV and cancer, and his passion for the role.
Jul 11, 2016 · On Monday, Javier Muñoz replaces Lin-Manuel Miranda, and steps into the title role of the biggest Broadway show in years, playing the nation’s first Treasury secretary, Alexander Hamilton.
Aug 8, 2016 · Javier Muñoz is the actor who replaced Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton in the hit musical \"Hamilton\". He shares his story of overcoming cancer and living with HIV, and how he connects with the show's message of diversity and history.
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Jun 2, 2021 · During Pride Month, the series continues with LGBTQIA+ artist Javier Muñoz, an original cast member of both Broadway's In the Heights and Hamilton, who eventually succeeded creator Lin-Manuel...
Mar 31, 2016 · Hamilton star Javier Muñoz has spoken for the first time about his battle with cancer – admitting: “I had never been more scared in my life.”
