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Javier Muñoz is an American actor and singer. He is most notable for his Broadway performances as Usnavi de la Vega in the 2008 musical In the Heights and Alexander Hamilton in the 2015 musical Hamilton, in which he played the titular role from July 11, 2016, until January 14, 2018.
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- He’s already played the role for some big names. Hamilton has been known to attract a celebrity crowd and Muñoz has been center stage for some of the biggest – including President Barack Obama, Beyoncé, and the late Prince, who Muñoz told PEOPLE was his favorite celebrity guest yet.
- He’s a cancer survivor. Although he’s healthy now, Muñoz quietly battled cancer last year, stepping away from Hamilton for three months to undergo treatment.
- He got his big break with a little help from George Michael. When Muñoz had the opportunity to audition for the role of Usnavi in the workshop production of In the Heights, he turned to an old friend for help: singer George Michael.
- He comes from a family of artists. Born and raised in the Linden Projects of Brooklyn’s East New York, Muéoz is the youngest of three boys – all who had artistic ambitions, like their father.
Jun 6, 2022 · Actor Javier Muñoz gets personal and talks about his life after COVID-19 lockdown and his upcoming projects.
Jun 2, 2021 · During Pride Month, the series continues with LGBTQIA+ artist Javier Muñoz, an original cast member of both Broadway's In the Heights and Hamilton, who eventually succeeded creator Lin-Manuel...
Aug 30, 2016 · Javier Muñoz is a Puerto Rican actor who stars as Alexander Hamilton in the hit musical Hamilton. He talks about his career, his challenges with HIV and cancer, and his passion for the role.
Jul 11, 2016 · On Monday, Javier Muñoz replaces Lin-Manuel Miranda, and steps into the title role of the biggest Broadway show in years, playing the nation’s first Treasury secretary, Alexander Hamilton.
Sep 1, 2016 · Javier Muñoz took over for Lin-Manuel Miranda as star of the Broadway hit 'Hamilton,' which isn't easy. But he's also battled cancer and HIV. So this? Well, it's still not easy.
