Getting to Know Her...
Who? (Bio)
What? (Reviews & Awards)
What? (Reviews & Awards)
Alina is a New York native of Dominican heritage, who has lived in Florida for most of her life.
Recent credits include Mamman Lilla (Lillas Pastia) in Opera Orlando's CARMEN, Elodia in the movie The Charm Of Love, Adriane in the children’s films Independence Day at the Museum and Presidents Day at the Museum, Mom in Jack & the Beanstalk
Alina is a New York native of Dominican heritage, who has lived in Florida for most of her life.
Recent credits include Mamman Lilla (Lillas Pastia) in Opera Orlando's CARMEN, Elodia in the movie The Charm Of Love, Adriane in the children’s films Independence Day at the Museum and Presidents Day at the Museum, Mom in Jack & the Beanstalk and Abuela Claudia in In The Heights - both at Orlando Shakes.
She was also a performer at the Walt Disney World Resort, and prior to that, 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:
STAY HOME WITH PRIDE 2020, 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
What? (Reviews & Awards)
What? (Reviews & Awards)
What? (Reviews & Awards)
Earlier this year, Alina was bestowed the PERFORMER OF THE DECADE honor at the 2020 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards!
This was her fourth consecutive year as a BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards nominee, and her second BWW Orlando Awards win.
In 2018, she won Best Supporting Actress in a Musical (Professional), as well as being named Critic’s Pick f
Earlier this year, Alina was bestowed the PERFORMER OF THE DECADE honor at the 2020 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards!
This was her fourth consecutive year as a BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards nominee, and her second BWW Orlando Awards win.
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!
All of these recognitions are for Alina’s performance as Abuela Claudia, from Orlando Shakes‘ 2018 production of “In The Heights” - a production and performance, that are still talked about to this day.
”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)
Where? (Recent Projects)
What? (Reviews & Awards)
Where? (Recent Projects)
A NIGHT (OR TWO) AT THE OPERA
Alina recently made her debut with Opera Orlando, in their reimagined production of Bizet's CARMEN.
Set on the island of Haiti during the tumultuous 1960's, this production can be viewed online from April 16 to May 7!
CLICK HERE for more information on the CARMEN Online Encore, and to purchase access passes.
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A NIGHT (OR TWO) AT THE OPERA
Alina recently made her debut with Opera Orlando, in their reimagined production of Bizet's CARMEN.
Set on the island of Haiti during the tumultuous 1960's, this production can be viewed online from April 16 to May 7!
CLICK HERE for more information on the CARMEN Online Encore, and to purchase access passes.
“LIGHTS...CAMERA...ACTION!”
Earlier this year, Alina wrapped filming her second full length movie, LOVE AFLOAT.
(TV air dates TBD)
Shot on location in Miami, this film is another production by Holidays Films LLC, the same creators of her first movie project, THE CHARM OF LOVE.
Speaking of "The Charm of Love"... IT IS NOW AIRING ON TV!
WATCH THE OFFICIAL TRAILER
** HERE **
”The Charm Of Love” is a romantic comedy that takes place on an island paradise somewhere in the Caribbean.
Alina performs the supporting lead role of ‘Elodia‘ in this film, which is now playing on UP TV. CLICK HERE for more information, including upcoming air dates!
#MUSICAL MONDAYS
Check out Alina’s recent video series, titled #MUSICALMONDAYS!
Be sure to follow Alina on social media for her most current projects , as her 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!