E.J. Bonilla
Encyclopedia
Edward Joshua Bonilla known professionally as E.J. Bonilla is an American television and film actor. He is best known for his role as Rafe Rivera
on Guiding Light
.
. His first role was on the PBS
educational show Reading Rainbow
. He attended John Ericsson Junior High School 126 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, where he became involved in band, playing the trumpet. He was involved in musical theater at High School for Environmental Studies, where he graduated in 2006. After graduating from high school, Bonilla went on to originate the role of Rafe, Natalia
's son, on Guiding Light in May 2007. Bonilla attends Bard College
.
in the category Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series
in 2009
.
Guiding Light
(2007–2009) as Rafe Rivera
Rafe Rivera
Raphael "Rafe" Joseph Rivera is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama Guiding Light. He has been portrayed by E.J. Bonilla since May 18, 2007.-Character's background:...
on Guiding Light
Guiding Light
Guiding Light is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running drama in television and radio history, running from 1937 until 2009...
.
Career
Bonilla was born in New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. His first role was on the PBS
Public Broadcasting Service
The Public Broadcasting Service is an American non-profit public broadcasting television network with 354 member TV stations in the United States which hold collective ownership. Its headquarters is in Arlington, Virginia....
educational show Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow is an American children's television series aired by PBS from June 6, 1983 until November 10, 2006 that encouraged reading among children. The award-winning public television series garnered over 200 broadcast awards, including scores of Emmy Awards, many for "Outstanding Children's...
. He attended John Ericsson Junior High School 126 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, where he became involved in band, playing the trumpet. He was involved in musical theater at High School for Environmental Studies, where he graduated in 2006. After graduating from high school, Bonilla went on to originate the role of Rafe, Natalia
Natalia Rivera Aitoro
Natalia Aitoro is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama Guiding Light. She was portrayed by Jessica Leccia from April 27, 2007 until September 18, 2009 .-Character's background:...
's son, on Guiding Light in May 2007. Bonilla attends Bard College
Bard College
Bard College, founded in 1860 as "St. Stephen's College", is a small four-year liberal arts college located in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York.-Location:...
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Awards
Bonilla was nominated for a Daytime Emmy AwardDaytime Emmy Award
The Daytime Emmy Awards are awards presented by the New York-based National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the Los Angeles-based Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in recognition of excellence in American daytime television programming...
in the category Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series
Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series
The Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series has been given every year at the Daytime Emmys since the 12th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony in 1985. The award category was originally called the Outstanding Young Man in a Drama Series...
in 2009
36th Daytime Emmy Awards
The 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards were held on Sunday, August 30, 2009, and were televised live on The CW for the very first time. The nominees were announced on May 14. Vanessa L...
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Filmography
- Law & Order: Criminal IntentLaw & Order: Criminal IntentLaw & Order: Criminal Intent is an American police procedural television drama series set in New York City, where it was also primarily produced. Created and produced by Dick Wolf and René Balcer, the series premiered on September 30, 2001, as the second spin-off of Wolf's successful crime drama...
(2006) (Episode:"Watch") as Fraco - The Ron Clark StoryThe Ron Clark StoryThe Ron Clark Story is a 2006 television film, starring Matthew Perry, that premiered on TNT on Sunday, August 13, 2006...
(2006) as Hispanic Kid
Guiding Light
Guiding Light
Guiding Light is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running drama in television and radio history, running from 1937 until 2009...
(2007–2009) as Rafe Rivera
Rafe Rivera
Raphael "Rafe" Joseph Rivera is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama Guiding Light. He has been portrayed by E.J. Bonilla since May 18, 2007.-Character's background:...
- Don't Let Me Drown (2009) as Lalo
- Law & OrderLaw & OrderLaw & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series, created by Dick Wolf and part of the Law & Order franchise. It aired on NBC, and in syndication on various cable networks. Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990, and completed its 20th and final season on May 24,...
(2009) (Episode:"Bailout") as Carlos