- Paolo Montalbán
Paolo Montalban (born
May 21 ,1973 ) is an Americanactor and singer best known for his performance in ABC/Disney's telepic ofRodgers and Hammerstein 's "Cinderella" as the Prince, opposite Brandy as Cinderella. He reprised that role in a stage version of the musical (seeCinderella ) withDeborah Gibson and thenJamie-Lynn Sigler .He also notably played Kung Lao in the syndicated series "" along with
Daniel Bernhardt andKristanna Loken .Paolo was also cast in
John Dahl 's "The Great Raid " as Sgt. Valera, and the indie flick "American Adobo", as Raul.In 2003, Paolo released a self-titled album in the Philippines.
He has appeared on Broadway in "
Pacific Overtures " and "The King And I "; and off-Broadway in "Two Gentlemen of Verona " and "The Romance of Magno Rubio ". He also guest starred in "" (Season 8, Episode 20: "Annihilated").Born in Manila, Philippines to Paul and Vivian Montalban and younger brother of Gloria Montalban-Hamm. His family emigrated to the United States when he was one year old and lived in a studio apartment in Manhattan's West Side across the street from The Juilliard School and Lincoln Center. He is a notable alumnus of
St. Peter's Preparatory School and holds a degree in pre-med Psychology fromRutgers University . [ [http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/entertainment/1997/10/05/1997-10-05_u_s__benefits_urged_for_fili.html "U.S. BENEFITS URGED FOR FILIPINO VETS... A FRENCHMAN ANSWERS FOR WW2 CRIMES... DEBATE CONTINUES ON QUEBEC INDEPENDENCE..."] , "New York Daily News ",October 5 ,1997 . AccessedJune 8 ,2008 . "Filipino-American Paolo Montalban of New Jersey will play the prince in a new television production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella." The musical airs Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. on ABC. Montalban has been interested in musical theater since his high school days at St. Peter's Prep in Jersey City, where he starred in "Oliver."]References
External links
* [http://www.epaolo.com/ Paolo Montalban's Official Site]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0598830/ Paolo Montalban] at theInternet Movie Database
* [http://www.americanadobo.com American Adobo Official Site]
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