Project Description
In The Heights (Film)
Producer, Original Songs, Supporting Actor (as Piragua Guy)
The scent of a cafecito caliente hangs in the air just outside of the 181st Street subway stop. The likeable, magnetic bodega owner Usnavi saves every penny from his daily grind as he hopes, imagines and sings about a better life.






Director: Jon M. Chu
Writers: Quiara Alegría Hudes (screenplay by) (based on the musical stage play, book by), Lin-Manuel Miranda (based on the musical stage play, concept by)
Producers: Anthony Bregman (p.g.a.), Quiara Alegría Hudes, Mara Jacobs (p.g.a.), Lin-Manuel Miranda (p.g.a.), Scott Sanders (p.g.a.)
Composer: Lin-Manuel Miranda (songs)
Cinematographer: Alice Brooks
Editor: Myron Kerstein
Casting Directors: Tiffany Little Canfield, Bernard Telsey
Production Designer: Nelson Coates
Anthony Ramos (Usnavi de la Vega)
Corey Hawkins (Benny)
Leslie Grace (Nina)
Melissa Barrera (Vanessa)
Stephanie Beatriz (Carla)
Ariana Greenblatt (Young Nina)
Lin-Manuel Miranda (Piragua Guy)
Jimmy Smits (Kevin Rosario)
Dascha Polanco (Cuca)
Chris Jackson (Mister Softee)
Daphne Rubin-Vega (Daniela)
Olga Merediz (Abuela Claudia)
Marc Anthony (Mr. De La Vega)
Gregory Diaz IV (Sonny)
Doreen Montalvo (Neighbor Lady / Bolero Singer)