Josh Segarra Explained

Birth Date:3 June 1986
Birth Place:Longwood, Florida, U.S.
Alma Mater:New York University (BFA)
Years Active:2005–present
Occupation:Actor
Children:3

Josh Segarra (born June 3, 1986[1]) is an American actor. He is known for his roles on the television series The Electric Company, Sirens, and Arrow as well as for originating the role of Emilio Estefan in the musical On Your Feet!. His other television credits include Chicago P.D., The Other Two, AJ and the Queen, Orange Is the New Black, and , while his other theatrical credits include the musicals Lysistrata Jones and Dogfight, and the slasher horror film Scream VI.

Early life

Segarra was born on June 3, 1986, in Longwood, Florida.[2] [3] He is of Puerto Rican descent,[4] [5] and is fluent in Spanish.[6] He learned to sing in his Pentecostal church but aspired to be a professional wrestler.[7] Segarra is a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.[8] [9]

Career

From 2009 to 2011, Segarra portrayed a main role of Hector Ruiz on the PBS Kids Go television series The Electric Company.[10] He then originated the role of Mick in the musical Lysistrata Jones.[4] In May 2012, Segarra was announced as a cast member for the Off-Broadway world premiere of Dogfight, a musical adaptation of the film of the same name, with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and a book by Peter Duchan.[11] The musical opened at the Tony Kiser Theater at Second Stage Theater on July 16, 2012.[12]

Two years later, he recurred during the first season of the comedy television series Sirens,[5] after which he was promoted to a series regular during its second season.[13] Segarra then began a recurring role on the NBC police procedural drama Chicago P.D.[14] He also appeared in the 2015 comedy film Trainwreck.[15] Segarra originated the role of Emilio Estefan in the musical On Your Feet!, which opened at the Marquis Theater on Broadway on November 5, 2015.[16] His final performance took place on July 10, 2016.[17] [18] Following his final appearance on Chicago P.D. in May 2016, Segarra was cast as a series regular on the CW superhero television series Arrow for its fifth season.[19] He portrayed the series' adaptation of the comic book character Adrian Chase.[9] He then returned in a guest starring capacity during the series' sixth and eighth seasons.[20]

Since January 2019, Segarra has been a recurring cast member on The Other Two, a comedy television series on HBO Max.[21] [22] In December, he recurred on The Moodys as Marco, a "commodities broker with exquisite phone skills."[23] He also starred in the Netflix comedy series AJ and the Queen,[24] which premiered on January 10, 2020.[25] That same year, Segarra appeared as a special agent during the third season of the crime drama series FBI and starred as a pastor in the musical film Christmas on the Square.[26] [27]

Segarra appeared in the Disney+ superhero series .[28] He starred in the slasher sequel Scream VI, the sixth installment in the Scream series, which was released in March 2023.[29] That same year, he appeared in the second season of the drama series Heels.[30] He also appears as Giorgio in the Apple TV+ series The Big Door Prize season 1 and season 2.

In 2024, he also portrayed Manny, a school district representative for Philadelphia, in Abbott Elementary.[31]

Personal life

Segarra married his longtime girlfriend Brace Rice on October 17, 2014.[32] The couple have three sons together.[33] He and his wife are both sports fans.[7]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2008The NarrowsWhite Gangsta
2009Tyler
The MinistersLouis
2011The Music Never StoppedMark Ferris
2014You Must Be JokingAsshole
2015TrainwreckStaten Island Oli
2018OverboardJason
2020Christmas on the SquarePastor Christian Hathaway
2023Scream VIDanny Brackett[34] [35]
2024FriendshipAustin

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Vampire BatsMilesTelevision film
2008Drama QueenzGabriel3 episodes
2009–2011The Electric CompanyHector RuizMain role
2011HomelandJoshEpisode: "Pilot"
2012Bronx WarrantsMoralesUnaired pilot
2013The FollowingHank FlynnEpisode: "The Siege"
2014Blue BloodsMike RoseEpisode: "Knockout Game"
2014–2015SirensBilly CepedaMain role
2014–2016Chicago P.D.Justin VoightRecurring role
2016A Bronx LifeFrankieTelevision film
2016–2019ArrowAdrian Chase / Prometheus / Simon MorrisonMain cast (season 5)
Guest star (seasons 6 and 8); 23 episodes
2018Run for Your LifeJulian SilvaTelevision film
All In Himself Live appearance
The Good CopWarrenEpisode: "Will Cora Get Married?"
2018–2019Orange Is the New BlackStefanovicRecurring role (seasons 6–7)
2019God Friended MeAustinEpisode: "The Fighter"
2019–2021The MoodysMarcoRecurring role
2019–2023The Other TwoLance ArroyoRecurring role (seasons 1-2); Main cast (season 3)
2020AJ and the QueenHector Ramirez / Damien SanchezMain role
Katy KeeneMateo Lopez 2 episodes
2020–2021FBINestor VertizRecurring role
2022Augustus "Pug" PuglieseMiniseries; 5 episodes
2023HeelsBrooks RizzoRecurring role
2023–2024The Big Door PrizeGiorgioMain role
2024Abbott ElementaryManny RiveraRecurring role

Theatre

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009The Boys UpstairsEricThe SoHo Playhouse
August 15 – September 27, 2009
(Part of The 13th Annual New York International Fringe Festival)
Fat Camp BrentAcorn Theater
September 30 – October 8, 2009
(Part of 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival)
2010Pool Boy (staged reading)JackBarrington Stage Company Stage II
January 11, 2010
2011The Cook's Tour (staged reading)PerformerUrban Stage Theater
February 8, 2011
Lysistrata JonesMickThe Gym at Judson
May 15 – June 19, 2011
2011–2012Lysistrata JonesMickWalter Kerr Theatre
November 12, 2011 – January 8, 2012
2012DogfightBolandTony Kiser Theatre
June 27 – August 12, 2012
2013Around the World in 80 DaysPhileas FoggYOW! Theater
July 2 – October 13, 2013
2015On Your Feet!Emilio EstefanMarquis Theatre
October 6, 2015 – July 10, 2016

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010 Red Dead RedemptionAbraham Reyes
2013 Grand Theft Auto VThe Local Population

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mike Rose . cleveland com . 2024-06-03 . Famous birthdays list for today, June 3, 2024 includes celebrities Anne Winters, James Purefoy . 2024-06-03 . cleveland . en.
  2. Web site: Horoscopes: June 3, 2017. June 3, 2017. The Mercury News. Saunders. Jeraldine. October 8, 2020. December 3, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191203060707/https://www.mercurynews.com/2017/06/03/horoscopes-june-3-2017/. live.
  3. Web site: Longwood actor Josh Segarra on Broadway in 'Lysistrata Jones'. Palm. Matthew J.. Orlando Sentinel. December 21, 2011 . October 8, 2020. December 3, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191203060711/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/os-xpm-2011-12-21-os-josh-segarra-broadway-20111221-story.html. live.
  4. News: Michael . Mellini . . Josh Segarra on Shooting Hoops and Stripping Down in Lysistrata Jones . December 1, 2011 . March 14, 2015 . January 16, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210116160110/https://www.broadway.com/buzz/158793/josh-segarra-on-shooting-hoops-and-stripping-down-in-lysistrata-jones/ . live.
  5. News: Lucia I. . Suarez . . Josh Segarra on TV character: 'It takes a genius to be this dumb' . January 27, 2015 . March 14, 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160401030157/http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/entertainment/2015/01/27/josh-segarra-on-tv-character-it-takes-genius-to-be-this-dumb/. April 1, 2016.
  6. Web site: Exclusive: Josh Segarra Talks 'Sirens' & Puerto Rican Heritage. Latina. February 17, 2015. Rubio. Amy. October 8, 2020. January 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200118232847/http://www.latina.com/entertainment/celebrity/josh-segarra-sirens-interview. live.
  7. Web site: 10 Cool Things About Josh Segarra Who Plays Emilio Estefan on Broadway. Jeryl. Brunner. March 28, 2016. Parade. October 8, 2020. January 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210116153047/https://parade.com/466296/jerylbrunner/10-cool-things-about-josh-segarra-who-plays-emilio-estefan-on-broadway/. live.
  8. Web site: BWW Interview: He Can't Be Stopped! Josh Segarra Opens Up About On Your Feet!, Trainwreck and Life Before Broadway. Nicole. Rosky. BroadwayWorld.com. December 3, 2019. December 3, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191203062219/https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Interview-He-Cant-Be-Stopped-Josh-Segarra-Opens-Up-About-ON-YOUR-FEET-TRAINWRECK-and-Life-Before-Broadway-20151215. live.
  9. Web site: 'Arrow': Josh Segarra Cast As Star City's Newest Vigilante In Season 5 Regular Role. Nellie. Andreeva. June 16, 2016. Deadline Hollywood. October 8, 2020. June 17, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160617134624/http://deadline.com/2016/06/arrow-josh-segarra-cast-adrian-chase-vigilante-season-5-1201774049/. live.
  10. News: Neil . Genzlinger . . Back From the '70s, Without the Zaniness . January 19, 2009 . April 29, 2011 . January 16, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210116151736/https://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/19/arts/television/19elec.html . live.
  11. Web site: Annaleigh Ashford, Lindsay Mendez, Josh Segarra Set for Dogfight. theatermania.com. May 21, 2012. October 8, 2020. January 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210116163852/https://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/annaleigh-ashford-lindsay-mendez-josh-segarra-set-_57097.html. live.
  12. News: 'Dogfight' at Second Stage Theater. Ben. Brantley. July 16, 2012. The New York Times. October 8, 2020. January 11, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210111135918/https://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/17/theater/reviews/dogfight-at-second-stage-theater.html. live.
  13. News: Lesley . Goldberg . . USA's 'Sirens' Promotes New Cop to Series Regular . August 4, 2014 . March 14, 2015 . November 11, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201111225739/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/usas-sirens-promotes-new-cop-723281 . live.
  14. Web site: Dick Wolf's 'Chicago' Franchise: A Look Back at the Biggest Deaths So Far. The Hollywood Reporter. June 23, 2017. Stanhope. Kate. October 8, 2020. December 4, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191204072836/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/chicago-fire-chicago-pd-biggest-deaths-1014837/item/anna-chicago-deaths-1014938. live.
  15. News: Opinion | 'Trainwreck's feminist quandaries. Rosenberg. Alyssa. The Washington Post. July 17, 2015. October 8, 2020. December 3, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191203111558/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/act-four/wp/2015/07/17/trainwreck-and-feminist-quandaries/. live.
  16. Web site: Broadway Review: Estefan Musical 'On Your Feet!'. Marilyn. Stasio. Variety. November 6, 2015. October 8, 2020. January 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210116152428/https://variety.com/2015/legit/reviews/on-your-feet-review-broadway-gloria-estefan-1201634390/. live.
  17. Web site: Ektor Rivera to Replace Josh Segarra as Emilio Estefan in On Your Feet!. Broadway.com. October 8, 2020. January 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210116165750/https://www.broadway.com/buzz/185281/ektor-rivera-to-replace-josh-segarra-as-emilio-estefan-in-on-your-feet/. live.
  18. Web site: "On Your Feet!" to Play Its Final Performance. NYTIX. December 3, 2019. October 29, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029233800/https://www.nytix.com/news/on-your-feet-to-play-its-final-performance. live.
  19. Arrow season 5: Josh Segarra cast as Vigilante, Adrian Chase. June 16, 2016. Robinson. Will. Entertainment Weekly. October 8, 2020. December 4, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191204072838/https://ew.com/article/2016/06/16/arrow-season-vigilante/. live.
  20. Agard. Chancellor. Exclusive: 'Arrow' brings back Colin Donnell, Josh Segarra for final season. Entertainment Weekly. July 12, 2019. October 8, 2020. November 8, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108001930/https://ew.com/tv/2019/07/12/arrow-colin-donnell-josh-segarra-season-8/. live.
  21. Web site: Heléne Yorke Was Happy to Use Her Dancing Talent on 'The Other Two'. February 28, 2019. Vulture. McHenry. Jackson. October 8, 2020. January 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210116160359/https://www.vulture.com/2019/02/helene-yorke-the-other-two-dancing-music-video.html. live.
  22. Web site: Molly Shannon plays the mother of 3: a burgeoning teen superstar and 'The Other Two'. May 17, 2019. Los Angeles Times. Ordoña. Michael. October 8, 2020. December 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201227012544/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/la-en-st-molly-shannon-the-other-two-emmy-chat-20190517-story.html. live.
  23. Web site: 'Arrow's Josh Segarra To Recur In Fox's Holiday Event Comedy Series 'The Moodys'. Denise. Petski. October 8, 2019. Deadline Hollywood. October 8, 2020. January 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210116163837/https://deadline.com/2019/10/arrow-josh-segarra-fox-holiday-event-comedy-series-the-moodys-1202755641/. live.
  24. Web site: 'AJ And The Queen': Josh Segarra, Michael-Leon Wooley, Katerina Tannenbaum & Tia Carrere Join RuPaul's Netflix Comedy Series. Denise. Petski. September 21, 2018. Deadline Hollywood. October 8, 2020. November 9, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109013933/https://deadline.com/2018/09/aj-and-the-queen-josh-segarra-michael-leon-wooley-katerina-tannenbaum-tia-carrere-join-rupauls-netflix-comedy-series-1202469032/. live.
  25. RuPaul glistens as Ruby Red in first look at 'AJ and the Queen' Netflix series. Nolfi. Joey. November 19, 2019. Entertainment Weekly. October 8, 2020. January 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210116165151/https://ew.com/tv/2019/11/19/rupaul-aj-and-the-queen-first-look-teaser-netflix/. live.
  26. Web site: Mitovich. Matt Webb. 'FBI' Recap Season 3 Premiere — Maggie in New Romance With [Spoiler]]. TVLine. November 17, 2020. November 20, 2020. November 26, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126001615/https://tvline.com/2020/11/17/fbi-recap-season-3-episode-1-maggie-undercover-romance/. live.
  27. Web site: Morris. Wesley. Wesley Morris. 'Dolly Parton's Christmas on the square' Review: Holiday Winks. The New York Times. November 23, 2020. December 2, 2020. January 4, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210104152608/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/23/movies/dolly-partons-christmas-on-the-square-review.html. live.
  28. Web site: Kroll. Justin. July 21, 2021. Josh Segarra Joins Tatiana Maslany In Marvel Series. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210721174528/https://deadline.com/2021/07/she-hulk-josh-segarra-tatiana-maslany-1234797476/. July 21, 2021. July 21, 2021. Deadline Hollywood.
  29. Web site: Jack Champion, Liana Liberato, Devyn Nekoda and Josh Segarra Join Next 'Scream' Pic for Spyglass and Paramount . June 16, 2022 . June 16, 2022 . June 16, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220616210424/https://deadline.com/2022/06/jack-champion-liana-liberato-devyn-nekoda-josh-segarra-scream-pic-1235047001/ . live.
  30. Web site: Haring. Bruce. 'Heels' Returns For Season 2, Sets Premiere Date With First-Look Photos. Deadline Hollywood. May 11, 2023. June 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230512024712/https://deadline.com/2023/05/heels-returns-for-season-2-sets-premiere-date-with-first-look-photos-1235364373/. May 12, 2023. live.
  31. Web site: Cordero . Rosy . 2024-01-29 . 'Abbott Elementary': Josh Segarra, Kimia Behpoornia & Benjamin Norris Join Season 3 . 2024-01-31 . Deadline . en-US.
  32. Web site: Actor Josh Segarra And His Wife Welcome A Baby Boy To The Family!. liverampup.com. December 4, 2019. December 8, 2016. January 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210116164635/https://liverampup.com/entertainment/actor-josh-segarra-married-wife-baby-boy-family-girlfriend-dating.html. live.
  33. Web site: Trainor. Daniel. Josh Segarra Wants to Form A Pro Wrestling Tag Team With Bad Bunny. E!. April 21, 2023. June 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230421010758/https://www.eonline.com/news/1372018/screams-josh-segarra-seriously-wants-to-form-a-pro-wrestling-tag-team-with-bad-bunny. April 21, 2023. live.
  34. Web site: Jack Champion, Liana Liberato, Devyn Nekoda and Josh Segarra Join Next 'Scream' Pic For Spyglass And Paramount. Deadline Hollywood. Justin. Kroll. June 16, 2022. June 16, 2022. June 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220616210424/https://deadline.com/2022/06/jack-champion-liana-liberato-devyn-nekoda-josh-segarra-scream-pic-1235047001/. live.
  35. Web site: 'Scream VI': Release Date, Returning and New Cast, Trailer, and Everything We Know so Far About the Slasher Sequel. Collider. Dana. Noraas. December 16, 2022. December 27, 2022. December 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221216052451/https://collider.com/scream-6-release-date-cast-trailer/. live.

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