Paolo Montalbán
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Paolo Montalban is a Filipino-American actor
and singer best known for his performance in ABC/Disney's telepic of Rodgers and Hammerstein
's Cinderella
as Prince Christopher, opposite Brandy
as Cinderella.
He reprised that role in a stage version of the musical (see Cinderella
) with Deborah Gibson
and then Jamie-Lynn Sigler
.
He also notably played Kung Lao in the syndicated series Mortal Kombat: Conquest
along with Daniel Bernhardt and Kristanna 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 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
(Season 8, Episode 20: "Annihilated"). He appeared in the movie "Just Wright", playing the small role of a waiter.
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 from Rutgers University
.
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and singer best known for his performance in ABC/Disney's telepic of Rodgers and Hammerstein
Rodgers and Hammerstein
Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II were a well-known American songwriting duo, usually referred to as Rodgers and Hammerstein. They created a string of popular Broadway musicals in the 1940s and 1950s during what is considered the golden age of the medium...
's Cinderella
Cinderella (TV)
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella is a musical written for television, with music by Richard Rodgers and a book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. It is based upon the fairy tale Cinderella, particularly the French version Cendrillon, ou la Petite Pantoufle de Vair, by Charles Perrault...
as Prince Christopher, opposite Brandy
Brandy (entertainer)
Brandy Rayana Norwood , known professionally as Brandy, is an American singer-songwriter, producer, actress, and dancer. In 2009, she introduced her rap alter-ego Bran'Nu....
as Cinderella.
He reprised that role in a stage version of the musical (see Cinderella
Cinderella
"Cinderella; or, The Little Glass Slipper" is a folk tale embodying a myth-element of unjust oppression/triumphant reward. Thousands of variants are known throughout the world. The title character is a young woman living in unfortunate circumstances that are suddenly changed to remarkable fortune...
) with Deborah Gibson
Deborah Gibson
Deborah Ann "Debbie" Gibson is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. In 1987 she was pronounced the youngest artist to write, produce, and perform a No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, with her song "Foolish Beat" and she remains the youngest female to write, record, and...
and then Jamie-Lynn Sigler
Jamie-Lynn Sigler
Jamie-Lynn Sigler is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Meadow Soprano on the HBO television series The Sopranos.-Early life:...
.
He also notably played Kung Lao in the syndicated series Mortal Kombat: Conquest
Mortal Kombat: Conquest
Mortal Kombat: Konquest is an American martial arts television series that aired for one season from 1998 to 1999, and was based on the popular Mortal Kombat fighting game series. The program was filmed at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida.-Storyline:"In each of us there burns a soul...
along with Daniel Bernhardt and Kristanna Loken
Kristanna Loken
Kristanna Sommer Loken is an American actress known for her work in both film and television, and as a fashion model.-Early life:Loken was born in Ghent, New York, the daughter of Rande , a model, and Merlin "Chris" Loken, a writer and apple farmer. All four of her grandparents were born in Norway...
.
Paolo was also cast in John Dahl
John Dahl
John Dahl is an American film director and screenwriter, best known for his work in the neo-noir genre.-Life and career:John Dahl was born in Billings, Montana, the second of four children . Dahl spent his young life in and around Montana all the way up through his college years...
's The Great Raid
The Great Raid
The Great Raid is a 2005 war film about the Raid at Cabanatuan, adapted from William Breuer's book of the same name. It tells the story of the January 1945 liberation of the Cabanatuan Prison Camp on the Philippine island of Luzon during World War II. It is directed by John Dahl and stars Benjamin...
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
Pacific Overtures
Pacific Overtures is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, a libretto by John Weidman, and additional material by Hugh Wheeler. The musical is set in 1853 Japan and follows the difficult Westernization of Japan, through the lives of two friends caught in the change...
and The King And I
The King and I
The King and I is a stage musical, the fifth by the team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. The work is based on the 1944 novel Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon and derives from the memoirs of Anna Leonowens, who became governess to the children of King Mongkut of Siam in...
; and off-Broadway in Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Romance of Magno Rubio
The Romance of Magno Rubio
The Romance of Magno Rubio is a play by Lonnie Carter based on a short story by Carlos Bulosan. Developed by the Ma-Yi Theater Company, it had its premiere in October, 2002 in New York City. The production and cast members were the recipient of a special 2003 Obie Award...
. He also guest starred in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is an American police procedural television drama series set in New York City, where it is also primarily produced...
(Season 8, Episode 20: "Annihilated"). He appeared in the movie "Just Wright", playing the small role of a waiter.
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
Juilliard School
The Juilliard School, located at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, United States, is a performing arts conservatory which was established in 1905...
and Lincoln Center. He is a notable alumnus of St. Peter's Preparatory School
St. Peter's Preparatory School
Saint Peter's Preparatory School is a private all-male Jesuit college-preparatory school located in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA...
and holds a degree in pre-med Psychology from Rutgers University
Rutgers University
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey , is the largest institution for higher education in New Jersey, United States. It was originally chartered as Queen's College in 1766. It is the eighth-oldest college in the United States and one of the nine Colonial colleges founded before the American...
.