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In the Heights (2021) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
In the Heights: Directed by Jon M. Chu. With Anthony Ramos, Melissa Barrera, Leslie Grace, Corey Hawkins. In Washington Heights, a sympathetic New York bodega owner saves every penny every day as he imagines and sings about a better life.
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- Drama, Musical, Romance
- Jon M. Chu
- 2021-06-11
In the Heights is a 2021 American musical drama film directed by Jon M. Chu from a screenplay by Quiara Alegría Hudes based on the stage musical of the same name by Hudes and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The film stars Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace in her film debut, Melissa Barrera, Olga Merediz, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gregory Diaz IV, and ...
- Anthony Ramos Plays Usnavi de La Vega
- Leslie Grace Plays Nina Rosario
- Melissa Barrera Plays Vanessa Morales
- Olga Merediz Plays "Abuela" Claudia
- Corey Hawkins Plays Benny
- Daphne Rubin-Vega Plays Daniela
- Gregory Diaz IV Plays Sonny de La Vega
- Jimmy Smits Plays Kevin Rosario
- Stephanie Beatriz Plays Carla
- Dascha Polanco Plays Cuca
Who is Usnavi?The main character and narrator, Usnavi is a likeable and hard-working bodega owner. He dreams of moving home to the Dominican Republic, where his late parents were originally from before they moved to New York. What else has Anthony Ramos been in? Ramos is no stranger to the work of Lin-Manuel Miranda, having originated the roles of ...
Who is Nina?Nina was born and bred in Washington Heights and has recently returned from Stanford University, where she was having a hard time settling in and felt alienated as a result. Although she wants to drop out she has a hard time persuading her dad that it's the right thing to do, especially since she is the first person in her family to go ...
Who is Vanessa?A young and ambitious fashion designer, Vanessa hopes to start her career in downtown New York, but is currently working at the local salon, Daniela's. She is also Usnavi's love interest. What else has Melissa Barrera been in?Barrera has appeared in several telenovelas in her homeland Mexico, and first found fame in the US appearing ...
Who is Claudia?The de-facto Abuela (grandmother) of the neighbourhood, Claudia is a pillar of the community, who has been living in Washington Heights since she was a young girl. She commands love and respect from everyone and looks out for the whole community – and she also enjoys buying lottery tickets. What else has Olga Merediz been in? A veter...
Who is Benny? Usnavi's best friend, Benny works as a dispatcher for local car service owner Kevin Rosario – Nina's father – and just happens to be in love with his boss's daughter. What else has Corey Hawkins been in? Hawkins has a number of notable screen credits to his name, including playing Heath on five episodes of The Walking Dead, in additio...
Who is Daniela?The owner of the local salon, Daniela works alongside Cuca and Carla and is considering moving the location of her business. What else has Daphne Rubin-Vega been in? An acclaimed stage star, Rubin-Vega originated the roles of Mimi Marquez in the Broadway musical Rent and Lucy in the off-Broadway play Jack Goes Boating. On screen, she...
Who is Sonny de la Vega?Usnavi's cousin, Sonny works alongside him at the bodega and can sometimes be a bit too smart for his own good. He is also facing immigration issues. What else has Gregory Diaz IV been in? This is Diaz's biggest film role to date, but he previously starred as Quentin in two episodes of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and appeared ...
Who is Kevin Rosario? The owner of the local dispatch company, Kevin sold half his business to fund his daughter Nina's college education – and so is not happy with her desire to drop out. What else has Jimmy Smits been in? Smits is a TV veteran, with famous roles including attorney Victor Sifuentes on L.A. Law, Detective Bobby Simone on NYPD Blue,...
Who is Carla? A hair stylist at Daniela's salon and first-class gossip merchant, Carla is in a relationship with Daniela – a change that was made from the stage play. What else has Stephanie Beatriz been in? Beatriz is best known for starring as Detective Rosa Diaz in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, while previous film credits include Pee-wee's Big Holiday, Th...
Who is Cuca?A new character for the film, Cuca is another employee at Daniela's salon, where she works as a hair stylist and manicurist. What else has Dascha Polanco been in? Polanco's most famous role is as Dayanara "Daya" Diaz on Orange Is the New Black, while big screen credits have included Gimme Shelter, Joy and The Irishman. She's also appear...
Jun 11, 2021 · "In the Heights" is now in theaters and on HBO Max, which means it's time to meet the cast of the movie adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical.
Jun 9, 2021 · From parents to local hairstylists, the musical is filled with a cast of new and veteran actors, although the cast of In the Heights' film adaptation did stir up some controversy. Here is a list of all the cast members, what else they’ve been in, and who play in the film.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda. Idea, Lyricist, Musical. Quiara Alegría Hudes. Musical, Screenplay. The story of Usnavi, a bodega owner who has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic or staying in Washington Heights.