Joseph Haro (born May 29, 1987), also known as Joey Haro,[1] is an American actor best known for playing Clark Stevenson on the MTV teen comedy Awkward and for voicing Mateo on Elena of Avalor.[2][3][4] He was also a member of The Warblers on Glee.[1]
Early life and career
Haro was born in Miami to Cuban parents.[5][6] He went to New World School of the Arts for high school,[7] and then attended Florida State University, but left after his sophomore year to move to New York City to pursue an acting career.[5]
In 2009 he appeared on Broadway as Chino in West Side Story,[6][8] and was part of the ensemble cast of Hairspray and Altar Boyz.[6] He played Hanschen in Deaf West Theatre's production of Spring Awakening in Los Angeles in 2014.[9][10][11] From 2011 to 2013, he played Clark Stevenson on the TV series Awkward.[6]
In 2013 he starred in the short-lived sitcom Welcome to the Family as Junior Hernandez.[12][13][14] and appeared in one episode of Vegas.[6]
He also appeared as Roger in a 2015 episode of Battle Creek. In 2016 he played Dallas in seven episodes of Still the King and played Paul in the film Summertime.[15] In the 2019 he appeared in the film As You Like It, an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play of the same name,[16] He had guest starring roles on Jessica Jones and This Close. His most prominent role in recent years is his voicing of Mateo in 44 episodes of Elena of Avalor, an animated series which ran from 2016 to 2020,[17][18][19] and in the television film, Elena and the Secret of Avalor.[20]
Personal life
On October 11, 2020, on National Coming Out Day, Haro came out as gay in an Instagram post.[21] Additionally, on June 29, 2020, at the end of LGBT Pride Month, Haro said in an Instagram post that "someday we'll find it[,] the rainbow connection[,] the lovers, the dreamers, and me" and wished people "Happy Pride."[22]
Filmography
| Year | Work | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Glee | Warbler #1 | 4 episodes |
| 2011–2013 | Awkward | Clark Stevenson | 9 episodes |
| 2013 | Vegas | Tony | 1 episode |
| 2013 | Welcome to the Family | Junior Hernandez | 12 episodes |
| 2015 | Battle Creek | Roger | 1 episode |
| 2016-2020 | Elena of Avalor | Mateo (voice) | 44 episodes |
| 2016 | Elena and the Secret of Avalor | Mateo (voice) | Television film |
| 2016 | Still the King | Dallas | 7 episodes |
| 2016 | Summertime | Paul | Movie |
| 2019 | As You Like It | Celia / Aliena | Movie |
| 2019 | Jessica Jones | Waiter | 1 episode |
| 2019 | This Close | Noah | 2 episodes |
References
- ^ a b Stanhope, Kate (October 3, 2013). "Mike O'Malley: From Glee's Dad of the Year to Welcome to the Family's Grandpa-to-Be". TV Guide. Archived from the original on February 8, 2018. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ Maglio, Tony (July 21, 2020). "'Elena of Avalor,' Disney's First Latina Princess, to Finally Become Queen With Primetime Series Finale". Yahoo! News. The Wrap. Archived from the original on February 4, 2021.
- ^ Ng, Philiana (September 21, 2012). "'Awkward' Boss: Jenna's 'Love Triangle Between Matty and Jake Is Done'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ "Joseph Haro". Archived from the original on May 14, 2017. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
- ^ a b "Joey Haro". Dance Spirit. January 15, 2009. Archived from the original on September 15, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Joseph Haro". Welcome to the Family. NBC. Archived from the original on April 20, 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ Porter, Rich (October 3, 2013). "'Welcome to the Family's' Joseph Haro: Obsessed with tiny houses and 24 other things to know". Zap2it. Archived from the original on April 18, 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ "Haro Lands Role in NBC's "Welcome to the Family" Pilot |". Hispanically Yours. March 7, 2013. Archived from the original on May 10, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ "Los Angeles Theater Review: SPRING AWAKENING (Deaf West Theatre & The Forest of Arden)". Stage and Cinema. Archived from the original on February 24, 2021.
- ^ "Photo Flash: First Look at Deaf West's SPRING AWAKENING, Helmed by Michael Arden". Broadway World. September 9, 2014. Archived from the original on March 28, 2016.
- ^ Looseleaf, Victoria (May 18, 2015). "Singing in Sign Language: Deaf West Theatre's 'Spring Awakening'". LinkTV.
- ^ Peterson, Tyler (August 28, 2013). "Photo Flash: Promo Shots for NBC's WELCOME TO THE FAMILY". Broadway World. Archived from the original on April 4, 2022. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
- ^ Abrams, Natalie. "Desperate Housewives Reunion! Eva Longoria to Guest on NBC's Welcome to the Family". TV Guide. Archived from the original on September 30, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ Abrams, Natalie. "Welcome to the Family Draws Inspiration from Famous Families". TV Guide. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ Gilbermann, Owen (August 31, 2016). "Film Review: 'Summertime'". Variety. Archived from the original on February 6, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ "As you like it". Random Media. Archived from the original on January 20, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (February 13, 2017). "Disney Channel Orders Third Season of 'Elena of Avalor'". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on March 3, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ Petski, Diane (July 21, 2020). "Disney Jr's 'Elena Of Avalor' To End With Primetime Special". Deadline. Archived from the original on April 18, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ Elber, Lynn (July 21, 2016). "Disney's first Latina princess, Elena, takes her bow on TV". Associated Press. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (October 11, 2016). "Jane Fonda Casts Spell on 'Elena and the Secret of Avalor' TV Movie". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on February 28, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ Haro, Joseph [@iamjosephharo] (October 11, 2020). "I love this boy...I saw his sensitivity as weakness and his silliness as flamboyance. Even after coming out, I suppressed these traits in order to appear more "masculine." At one point, I stopped smiling in pictures because that was "too gay."...Coming out was the greatest blessing in my life...today I remember, aside from love, what the world needs now is truth. And the courage to speak that truth, no matter the cost". Archived from the original on April 4, 2022. Retrieved April 4, 2022 – via Instagram.
- ^ Haro, Joseph [@iamjosephharo] (June 29, 2020). "someday we'll find it the rainbow connection the lovers, the dreamers, and me. Happy Pride". Archived from the original on April 4, 2022. Retrieved April 4, 2022 – via Instagram.
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