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Joel Urzua

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Ladies and gentlemens...
HOLD ME TIGHT OR DONT 

Directed by Brendan Walter and Mel Soria  Dancer: Joel Urzua 

Music video by Fall Out Boy performing HOLD ME TIGHT OR DONT. (C) 2017 Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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Hold Me Tight or Not
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Joel Urzua, a Los Angeles-born actor with Mexican heritage, found his roots in Aguascalientes, Ags., Mexico, before returning to California at 17. There, he pursued higher education, earning a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and Spanish from Cal Poly Pomona University. Joel's unique journey led him to the office of Emily Thornberry, a Member of Parliament in London, igniting a profound passion for the theater and entertainment industry.

From a tender age, Joel showcased his talents in poetry and choral competitions throughout middle school. As a member of the Mexican traditional dance group, Xhanat, he performed at various locations in California. Disneyland Resorts marked a significant stage for Joel, where he took on a leading role in the theatrical show "Don Quixote" and featured in the musical "Guys and Dolls" at Long Beach Playhouse.

Beyond his acting career, Joel is an active member of the choir, Los Angeles Lawyer Philharmonic and Legal Voices, founded and conducted by Gary S. Greene, Esq., and directed by Jim Raycroft, Choral Director. Joel's versatile voice spans the range of tenor and baritone.

Recognized for his presence in commercials for iconic brands like Tapatio, Honda, and others, Joel has left an indelible mark in the entertainment landscape. His filmography includes the upcoming movie "Come into Your Own" (2018), the documentary film "The Matter of Life" (2018), and the TV series "Staged" (2017). Joel is serving as the face of a law firm, he passionately promotes legal services, intertwining his love for the industry with his advocacy. Eager for fresh opportunities, Joel proudly stands as a representative of FireStarted Entertainment.
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    Known for

    Come Into Your Own (2019)
    Come Into Your Own
    4.2
    • Joseph
    • 2019
    Live and Die in East LA (2023)
    Live and Die in East LA
    7.4
    • Actor
    • 2023
    Andoni Zorbas and Serena Limonta in A Dance Story (2019)
    A Dance Story
    6.7
    • Gino
    • 2019
    The Infiltrators (2019)
    The Infiltrators
    6.3
    • Alejandro (Prisoner)
    • 2019

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    • Live and Die in East LA (2023)
      Live and Die in East LA
      7.4
      • 2023
    • Andoni Zorbas and Serena Limonta in A Dance Story (2019)
      A Dance Story
      6.7
      • Gino
      • 2019
    • Come Into Your Own (2019)
      Come Into Your Own
      4.2
      • Joseph
      • 2019
    • The Infiltrators (2019)
      The Infiltrators
      6.3
      • Alejandro (Prisoner)
      • 2019
    • David Rosales in David Rosales: Lift Your Hands (2018)
      David Rosales: Lift Your Hands
      Music Video
      • Congregant
      • 2018
    • Leona Worcester in Penny: Portrait of a Birth Mom (2018)
      Penny: Portrait of a Birth Mom
      • Airplane Passenger
      • 2018
    • Milagros de Navidad (2017)
      Milagros de Navidad
      TV Mini Series
      • Undocumented Immigrant
      • 2017
    • Mignon Farmani, Paigion Walker, Nasya Tamar, and Erika S. Davis in Staged (2017)
      Staged
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Miguel Cosi
      • 2017

    Videos6

    Hold Me Tight or Not
    Demo Reel 3:37
    Hold Me Tight or Not
    IOTA
    Demo Reel 8:43
    IOTA
    IOTA
    Demo Reel 8:43
    IOTA
    STAGED (Episode 3)
    Demo Reel 14:10
    STAGED (Episode 3)
    Tapatio - Saucy Sounds - Reading
    Demo Reel 0:16
    Tapatio - Saucy Sounds - Reading
    Bravo: Thor Commercia
    Demo Reel 1:01
    Bravo: Thor Commercia
    Tapatio Commercial // Office Spice
    Demo Reel 1:00
    Tapatio Commercial // Office Spice

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      • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)

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