Jason Canela

American actor of Cuban descent

Jason Canela
Portrait of Jason Canela
Born (1992-04-25) April 25, 1992 (age 32)
Miami, Florida, United States
OccupationActor
Years active2010–present

Jason Canela (born April 25, 1992) is an American actor[1] of Cuban descent, best known for his roles in telenovelas. He has appeared in serials such as ¿Dónde Está Elisa? and Cosita Linda.[2] Canela made his English-language television debut in 2016.[3] He is the younger brother of actor-singer Jencarlos Canela.

In January 2018, Soap Opera Digest announced he had been cast in the role of Arturo Rosales on The Young and the Restless.[4] Canela's time on the show in a contract role ended in 2020, but Canela made several brief appearances. [5] In 2024, he appeared in several episodes of the Apple TV limited series Palm Royale.

Early life and education

Canela was born in Miami, Florida, to Cuban parents Lisette and Heriberto Canela. He has three older siblings, including actor-singer Jencarlos Canela. Canela studied acting at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York City.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2010 ¿Dónde Está Elisa? Santiago Rincon Supporting role
2011 SoBe Real Pablo Supporting role
2014 Cosita Linda Cacho Supporting role
2016 Pitch Omar Robles 2 episodes
2018–20 The Young and the Restless Arturo Rosales Main role, 114 episodes
2024 Palm Royale Eddie Miniseries

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2015 Camino Sebastian
2019 Always Be My Maybe Waiter

Theatre

Year Title Role Notes
2022 On Your Feet! Emilio Estefan [6]

References

  1. ^ "Jason Canela brilla con luz propia" [Jason Canela shines with his own light] (in Spanish). People En Espanol. Archived from the original on October 24, 2010. Retrieved April 19, 2011.
  2. ^ "No más desnudos". El Mundo de Orizaba. Archived from the original on March 19, 2012. Retrieved April 19, 2011.
  3. ^ "Pitch - Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. 2016.
  4. ^ "Telenovela Alum To Y&R". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. January 9, 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
  5. ^ "Jason Canela exits The Young and the Restless". Soap Central.
  6. ^ "The 'Rhythm Is Gonna Get You' At 'On Your Feet,' Making Its Regional Premiere At Actors' Playhouse". CBS News. February 10, 2022. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  • Jason Canela at IMDb