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Represented by:

MMV Talent, Inc. (NY) (212) 655-7628 Theatrical (Film / TV), Commercial, Theatre, Hosting / Public Appearances

FILM

Because He Loves Me: The Story of a Dominican Girl

Supporting

Anthony Cabrera/FSU

No Charge

Supporting

Carmen Treffiletti/DME

Oscar

Featured

John Landis/Touchstone

Blowfish

Supporting

Mark Caragulo/VCC

Blood Sweat and Bullets

Lead

Bob Cook/Cinetrust

TELEVISION

One Tree Hill

Supporting

Gregory Prange/WB

Sheena

Guest Star

Jon Cassar/TriStar

Taina

Guest Star

Kim Fields/Nickelodeon

The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo

Supporting

Allison Liddi/Nickelodeon

The Cape

Supporting

Ian Toynton/NBC

Sudden Terror-The Hijacking of School Bus #17

Co-Star

Paul Schneider/ABC

SeaQuest

Guest-Star

Anson Williams/NBC

REGIONAL THEATRE

Somewhere

Inez Candelaria (u/s, perf.)

Guthrie Theater

Nine, the musical

Saraghina

CFVA

On Your Feet

Gloria Fajardo

Garden Theatre

A Streetcar Named Desire

Blanche

G.O.A.T

Next to Normal

Diana

G.O.A.T.

In The Heights

Camilla

Orlando Shakes

Sweeney Todd

Mrs. Lovett

Bay Street

9 Parts of Desire

Layal

Empty Spaces Theatre

La Reina Yolanda (Solo Show)

Yolanda

Orlando Fringe

El Wiz

Anita/Bruja Mala

Orlando Shakes

72 Miles to Go (reading)

Anita

Orlando Shakes

Toxic Avenger

Mayor/Ma

G.O.A.T.

Orpheus Descending

Lady

Dark Side of Saturn

The Spitfire Grill

Effy Krayneck

Mad Cow Theatre

CRUISE LINES

Plaza de Coco (Inaugural Cast)

Mama Imelda/Abuelita Elena

Disney Treasure

EDUCATION & TRAINING

American Academy of Dramatic Arts

Performing Arts Conservatory

New York, NY

Dennis Neal

Acting Coach

Los Angeles, CA

Melanie Galiardo

Vocal Coach

Orlando, FL

Leesa Castañeda (SAG-AFTRA/AEA) is a versatile actor and mezzo-soprano belter. Trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (NY), her credits span TV (One Tree Hill, SeaQuest), film (Oscar), and the Guthrie Theater. Key roles: Inez Candelaria (Somewhere-u/s/perf), Mrs. Lovett (Sweeney Todd), Gloria Fajardo (On Your Feet), and Diana (Next to Normal). Performer in the inaugural cast of Plaza de Coco (Disney Treasure). Website: https://leesacastaneda.com

Physical Characteristics / Measurements

Height: 5'5"

Weight: 150 lbs

Conversational Spanish, Read Spanish, Valid Passport, Vocal Range: G3-F5, Billiards/Pool Player, Bowling, Combat - Stage, Equestrian - General, Fishing, Roller Skating, Running - General, Snorkeling, Swimming - ability - general, Weight Lifting, Yoga, Host, Improvisation, Licensed Driver, Modeling, Singer, Teleprompter, Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano, Vocal Style: Belt, Voiceover, American - Boston Accent, American - Minnesota Accent, American - New England Accent, American - New York Accent, American - Southern Accent, American - Standard/General Accent, American - Texan Accent, British - BBC English Accent, British - Cockney Accent, Eastern European Accent, German Accent, Italian Accent, Jewish/Yiddish Accent, Puerto Rican Accent, Russian Accent, Spanish Accent