Shalim Ortiz is a renowned Puerto Rican artist who has achieved significant success in both the English and Spanish entertainment markets. Throughout his career, he has received critical acclaim in various fields, including acting, theater, and music.
From a young age, Shalim developed a passion for the performing arts, joining the Thespian Society of Performing Arts and later landing the lead role in Oliver Mayer's critically acclaimed cabaret musical, "Rocío In Spite Of It All." His performance earned praise from the Los Angeles Times, with the publication noting that his "silken-voiced" portrayal of a dazzled fan who befriends the dueling divas in the musical stole several scenes.
In television, Shalim has starred in several major series, including "CSI: Miami" and "Cold Case," and had a memorable role on NBC's "Heroes," playing the character Alejandro Herrera. He has also built strong relationships with the Lifetime and Hallmark channels, starring in the mini-series "Maneater" alongside Sarah Chalke and Judy Greer, and the feature film "Expecting a Miracle" with Teri Polo and Cheech Marin.
In addition to his work in television and film, Shalim has enjoyed success in music, producing two albums with Sony Records. His unique sound, which combines his Spanish roots with Latin beats and influences from rock and ballads, has led to gold album record sales in both Spain and Latin America.
Shalim's most significant achievement has been breaking into the Hollywood mainstream market. He has starred in several films, including "The Wingman," written by Academy Award nominee Jose Rivera, and "Badass," which premiered this year and features credits alongside Danny Trejo and Ron Perlman. In the Spanish language market, Shalim is set to debut as the lead in two Mexican films: "Sangre de Familia," which world premieres at the 2012 Guadalajara Film Festival, and "Abril y Mayo," which is expected to premiere in the second half of 2012.
