José Guillermo Cortines facts for kids

José Guillermo Cortines (born December 5, 1973) is a talented Dominican actor and singer. He is known for his work in movies, TV shows called telenovelas, and musical theater. He has also been a TV presenter. José Guillermo is famous for his roles in shows like "El Rostro de Analía" and "Más Sabe el Diablo". He even hosted the Miss Dominican Republic 2002 and Miss Dominican Republic 2004 beauty pageants.

About José Guillermo

Early Life and Education

José Guillermo Cortines grew up in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. He went to Colegio San Judas Tadeo and "Centro de Enseñanza El Buen Pastor" for school. Later, he studied at Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU). In 1996, he graduated with a degree in Graphic Design and Publicity. He also took singing lessons with famous teachers like Frank Ceara.

Starting His Career

José Guillermo began his artistic journey playing guitar in rock bands. In the early 1990s, he started working in television. He hosted several TV shows, including "Sin la Muela en Vivo" and "Cocoloco Internacional." He also acted in popular TV mini-series like "Hasta que la Muerte nos Separe." He even appeared in a show called Paraíso, which was shown in Spain.

Becoming a Theater Star

In 1997, José Guillermo became very popular for his roles in theater plays. He played the main character, Tony Manero, in the musical Saturday Night Fever. He also performed in other well-known musicals like The Sound of Music and Grease. He continued to act in many plays, including La Bella y la Bestia and Los Miserables. In Los Miserables, he played the character Marius Pontmercy in 2008.

TV Shows and Recognition

José Guillermo has acted in many popular TV shows. He played Juan Pablo Guzmán in Tropico. For this role, he received an award from Magazine Carteles in Miami. This show was broadcast in the Dominican Republic and the United States.

In 2009, he joined the cast of the telenovela El Rostro de Analía. He played Mauricio Montiel, who was the older brother of Daniel. He also played the lawyer Osvaldo Guerra in "Más sabe el diablo". Another important role was Javier Arenas in "Amores de luna."

In 2012, a TV program called Noche de Luz chose him as a "Summer's Hot Body." He also acted in "Sacrificio de Mujer" and "Eva Luna." In 2013, he was part of the telenovela "Marido En Alquiler" alongside famous actors like Sonya Smith and Juan Soler.

Currently, José Guillermo works as a TV host on the nightly show Chévere Nights. He hosts the show with Milagros Germán.

Movies He Has Been In

José Guillermo Cortines has also acted in several movies.

• In 2006, he was in the Dominican film "Tres al Rescate."
• He played Antonio de la Maza in the movie La Fiesta del Chivo. This movie was based on a famous novel by Mario Vargas Llosa.
• He also appeared in "Negocios son Negocios" and "Los Locos También Piensan" in 2004.

His Family Life

José Guillermo's parents are José Rafael Cortines Cajarvilles and María Evelina Dominguez de Cortines.

He married Dominican actress and presenter Dominique Bonnelly in 2006. They have a daughter named Amelie, who was born in 2018. José Guillermo also has another daughter named Marah, born in 2001, from a previous relationship.

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: José Guillermo Cortines para niños