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Jose-Luis Lopez Jr. is an American Actor, Dancer, Singer. Lopez Jr. is best known for his work In the Tony & Grammy award winning broadway musical ‘In The Heights.’ Lopez was born In Boston,Ma. to Latin American parents. His father, Jose-Luis Lopez Sr. Is originally from Villalba, Puerto Rico. His mother, Eugenia Tavarez, is from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Lopez Jr. grew up in between Hollywood, FL and Phoenix, AZ. He has had a life in the arts And entertainment, attending performing art schools since middle school. Lopez received his high school education at Dilliard Center for The Arts in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Under the careful mentor ship of Hannah Baumgarten (Juilliard Graduate) Jo Matos (Joffrey Ballet) & Diego Salterini (Co-Director of Dance Now! Miami. Lopez received a dance merit scholarship to attend The Boston Conservatory of Music. Lopez attended The BOCO for two years before transferring to The New World School of the Arts in Miami. Once again on a dance scholarship. In winter of 2008, after attending an open call in Miami. Lopez landed his first Broadway show with ‘In The Heights’. He later would originate the role of Grafitti Pete in the 1st National Tour of Heights. Lopez made his return to the great white way in the Tony Nominated hit ‘On Your Feet: The Story of Gloria & Emilio Estefan’. He later would join the 1st National Tour of OYF In a 6 week contractual run. Lopez has also been seen in the downtown smash Off-Broadway show, FUERZA BRUTA (NYC, &Tour). Summer 2020, Lopez will appear in the Jon Chu directed & Christopher Scott choreographed much anticipated film adaptation of In The Heights. Lopez is very grateful for the beautiful opportunities that he has been given in this industry. He currently lives in New York City as an active performer. Auditioning often for new and emerging broadway shows. Lopez has also worked as an associate Choreographer for a few well known artists in the business. Stephanie Klemons being a major supporter of Lopez. Lopez is also a proud member of the Grit Dance collective, owned and powered by friend and creative force, Jon Rua. Stephanie Klemons being a major collaboration.