Alina is a New York native of Dominican heritage, who has lived in Florida for most of her life.

Some of her recent credits include Adriane in the children’s film Independence Day at the Museum, Mother in Three Stories at Timucua Arts, Mom in Jack & the Beanstalk at Orlando Shakes, Deb in Elf: The Musical at Orlando Repertory Theatre (“The REP”), Abuela Claudia in In The Heights at Orlando Shakes, and Tia Emilia/Bruja Buena in EL WIZ at the 2018 Orlando Fringe Festival. 

She is also a performer at the Walt Disney World Resort,  and  had  a  recurring  role  as  Celestina  Warbeck  at  Universal Orlando.

A proud ally of the LGBTQ+ community, Alina has also been actively involved in special events around Orlando: 

AFTER ORLANDO at the 2019 ATHE Conference,

Pride Chamber Business Awards Gala 2019,

FAB FRINGE FUNDRAISER 2019, 

2018 Orlando Citrus Parade, and the 

2018 Pulse Remembrance Ceremony at the Pulse Memorial, among other special events. 

* Member of Actors’ Equity Association 

Alina was a 2019 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards nominee, in the category of Best Lead Actress in a Musical (Professional). This was for her performance as Mom in Jack & the Beanstalk at Orlando Shakes.

This was Alina’s third Consecutive year as a BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards nominee. In 2018, she won Best Supporting Actress in a Musical (Professional), as well as being named Critic’s Pick for Featured Actress in a Musical, by Matt Palm of the Orlando Sentinel - this was part of his year-end review  Orlando Theater Best of 2018: Critic’s Picks , a very popular and awaited review among readers!

Both these recognitions are for Alina’s performance as  Abuela Claudia, from last year’s production of “In The Heights” at Orlando Shakes.

”Alina Alcántara is the heart and soul of the neighborhood-and the show-as the endearing Abuela Claudia…[she] connects emotionally with the audience from the moment she enters, but keeps them close to her heart throughout the show…” (McKenzie Lakey, Broadway World Orlando)

“…as the neighborhood matriarch, Alina Alcántara goes well beyond being the heart of the show. Combining a twinkle of glee, an air of thankfulness, a pragmatic optimism and a hefty dose of spirit, she’s this show’s soul as well. Alcántara makes you see why this is a neighborhood worth living in.” (Matt Palm, Orlando Sentinel)

“LIGHTS...CAMERA...ACTION!”

Alina is currently on location in Miami filming her first full length movie project!

The  Charm  Of  Love  is  a  romantic  comedy  that  takes  place  in  an  island  paradise  somewhere  in  the  Caribbean. Alina is  performing supporting  lead  role  in this film, which will  air  on  the  Lifetime  Network  in  summer  of  2020.  

Check  your  TV  listings!

In  other  film  news...  

Alina  will  reprise  the  role  of  “Adriane”  in  the  upcoming  children’s  feature  “Presidents  Day  at  the  Museum”,  a  sequel  to  the  Elliott  and  Friends  film  “Independence  Day  at  the  Museum”!  

Filming  will  take  place  later  this  spring.  

“YO HO, YO HO, A PIRATE’S LIFE FOR  ME...”

Exploring  the  Wilderness  by  day...and  sailing  the  high  seas  at  night!  Alina’s  newest  adventure  is  living the pirate life at Disney  Villains  After  Hours  at  Magic  Kingdom  Park!  

“Magic Kingdom park presents Disney Villains After Hours, a separately ticketed, special nighttime event showcasing some of Disney’s best-loved baddies! 

Disney Villains After Hours lets a limited number of Guests experience the park for an additional 3 hours after it closes. Enjoy frightfully fun entertainment, photo ops, cuisine and park entry as early as 7:00 PM.

So whether you’re already devilishly divine or just dipping a toe into the dark side, indulge your inner villain at this sinister soiree.“

“THE WILDERNESS MUST BE EXPLORED!”

Alina’s  current  adventure  is  with  the  Walt  Disney  Company  as  a principal  Equity  performer!  You  might  spot  her  at  UP!  A  Great  Bird  Adventure  as  Troop  Leader  Frankie  Jones,  alongside  Russell  and  Dug  -  the  loveable  Wilderness  Explorer  scout  and  his  talking  dog!  This  show  is  at  Disney’s  Animal  Kingdom.

Be sure to follow Alina on social media for her  most current show dates and times, as the schedule does vary - don’t miss any last minute announcements on upcoming performances...you never know where she’ll pop up next! 

PACIENCIA Y FE!