Jason Canela

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Jason Canela
Portrait of Jason Canela
Born (1992-04-25) April 25, 1992 (age 32)
NationalityAmerican
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]

Early life and education[edit]

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.

Series[edit]

Telenovelas
Year Title Role Notes
2010 ¿Dónde Está Elisa? Santiago Rincon Supporting role
2011 SoBe Real Pablo Supporting role
2014 Cosita Linda Cacho Supporting role

Television[edit]

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2015 Camino Sebastian
2016 Pitch Omar Robles 2 episodes
2018–20 The Young and the Restless Arturo Rosales Main role, 114 episodes
2019 Always Be My Maybe Waiter
2024 Palm Royale Eddie Miniseries

References[edit]

  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.

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