Caesar Samayoa

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Caesar Samayoa is an American stage actor.

Early life and education

Samayoa's parents immigrated to the United States from Guatemala. [1] He grew up in Spanish Harlem, and attended school in Emerson, New Jersey. [1] [2] He became interested in theater after seeing Anna Deavere Smith perform in Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 . [1] [3]

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After first attending Bucknell University, Samayoa transferred to Ithaca College, where he graduated with a degree in drama. [2] [4]

Career

Samayoa's first theater role in New York City was in 1997 in Joe Calarco’s Shakespeare's R&J, where he played Juliet, Benvolio, and Montague. [2] [3]

When Samayoa was first offered the opportunity to join Come From Away , he was skeptical, having heard it pitched as a "9/11 musical". [5] [6] In addition to the event's influence on American society, Samayoa had been in New York City on the day of the attacks. [5] However, he changed his mind after reading the show's script at the request of his agent. [6] Samayoa began performing as part of Come from Away's cast in 2015, and originated the roles of Kevin J. and Ali in the 2017 Broadway production. [6] He remained with the show until 2022. [6]

In 2023, Samayoa originated the role of Dr. Amigo in the Broadway production of How to Dance in Ohio. [7]

Roles

YearShowRoleNotesRef
1997Shakespeare's R&JJuliet, Benvolio, MontagueOff-Broadway [2] [3]
2002`Call the Children HomeRegional [8]
2006 Hot Feet Understudy (Louie) [9]
2007The Attic [10] [11]
2010 The Pee-wee Herman Show Understudy (Bear, Cowboy Curtis, King of Cartoons, Sergio, Voices) [9]
2011 Sister Act Pablo
2013Love's Labour's LostDon Armando Shakespeare in the Park [12]
2015 Come from Away Kevin J./Ali and othersRegional
2017Broadway [9]
2022Los OtrosCarlosOff-Broadway [13] [14]
2023 Evita Juan Perón Regional [15] [16]
How to Dance in Ohio Dr. Emilio AmigoBroadway [9] [7]

Awards

YearAwardCategoryResultRef
2022 Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors AwardsHOLA José Ferrer Tespis AwardWon [17]

Personal life

Samayoa, who is gay, [5] married talent agent Christopher Freer in June 2022. [18] Outside of theater, he enjoys cooking. [19]

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  2. 1 2 3 4 Folliard, Patrick (September 29, 2023). "An exciting revival of 'Evita' at Shakespeare Theatre". www.washingtonblade.com. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
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  4. ↑ Musbach, Julie (May 11, 2019). "Where Do You Belong? Stats from the Most Represented Schools on Broadway Part 2". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
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  12. ↑ Brantley, Ben (August 12, 2013). "Shakespearean Mood Swings in Progress". The New York Times. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
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  14. ↑ "Interview: Caesar Samayoa On the Intimate Process of Los Otros and Saying Goodbye to Come From Away". TheaterMania.com. 2022-09-30. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
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