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In the Heights (2021) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
In the Heights is a 2021 American musical drama film directed by Jon M. Chu from a screenplay by Quiara Alegría Hudes based on the stage musical of the same name by Hudes and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The film stars Anthony Ramos , Corey Hawkins , Leslie Grace in her film debut, Melissa Barrera , Olga Merediz , Daphne Rubin-Vega , Gregory Diaz IV ...
- Anthony Ramos plays Usnavi de la Vega. Who is Usnavi? The main character and narrator, Usnavi is a likeable and hard-working bodega owner. He dreams of moving home to the Dominican Republic, where his late parents were originally from before they moved to New York.
- Leslie Grace plays Nina Rosario. Who is Nina? Nina was born and bred in Washington Heights and has recently returned from Stanford University, where she was having a hard time settling in and felt alienated as a result.
- Melissa Barrera plays Vanessa Morales. Who is Vanessa? A young and ambitious fashion designer, Vanessa hopes to start her career in downtown New York, but is currently working at the local salon, Daniela's.
- Olga Merediz plays "Abuela" Claudia. Who is Claudia? The de-facto Abuela (grandmother) of the neighbourhood, Claudia is a pillar of the community, who has been living in Washington Heights since she was a young girl.
Jun 11, 2021 · Corey Hawkins as Benny. Benny works for Mr. Rosario as a taxi dispatcher, updating drivers about incoming traffic and other essential information throughout the day. He's confident,...
Jun 9, 2021 · From parents to local hairstylists, the musical is filled with a cast of new and veteran actors, although the cast of In the Heights' film adaptation did stir up some controversy. Here is a list of all the cast members, what else they’ve been in, and who play in the film.
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In the Heights: Directed by Jon M. Chu. With Anthony Ramos, Melissa Barrera, Leslie Grace, Corey Hawkins. In Washington Heights, a sympathetic New York bodega owner saves every penny every day as he imagines and sings about a better life.
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Writing. Lin-Manuel Miranda. Idea, Lyricist, Musical. Quiara Alegría Hudes. Musical, Screenplay. The story of Usnavi, a bodega owner who has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic or staying in Washington Heights.
