BIOGRAPHY:
AMANDA CORTINAS (Ellen in And We Danced) is humbled and grateful to continue to collaborate with Brian Leahy Doyle on And We Danced. She has played leading roles on stage and screen, including originating the role of Adriana on Disney’s One Life to Live, voice narration for the film Spanglish, and theatrical productions of Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet, and Our Town. Trained in Shakespeare, Meisner, and movement at Marymount London, Ward Studio, Tom Todoroff Studios, and ATC Studios, she brings a dynamic presence to every role. Amanda is bilingual, a trained dancer, and a passionate storyteller. Thanks to my supportive classmates and teachers at ATC Studios, to my family, and to my friend Marcelo for always caring for my little Buddy Valentine so I can continue to be creative.
EDUCATION / TRAINING:
Marymount College-Tarrytown, Marymount London, Ward Studio, Tom Todoroff Studios, and ATC Studios