René Lavan
Attore, Regista, Produttore
5 novembre 1968 (57 anni)
Rene Lavan is a Cuban-American actor born in Artemisa, Cuba. He first gained widespread recognition starring in the hit Spanish-language telenovela Morelia, followed by leading roles in María Belén and Enamorada, becoming a familiar face to audiences across Latin America and beyond.
American audiences came to know Lavan through his role as Javier on One Life to Live. He later earned critical acclaim as the lead in Bitter Sugar (1996), directed by Leon Ichaso, portraying a young Cuban student confronting political repression in Cuba.
Lavan's film credits include Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, Christmas with the Kranks, Che: Part One and Che: Part Two, while his television work includes guest appearances on CSI: Miami and Las Vegas. In 2005, he made his Broadway debut in Latinologues.
Educated at the New World School of the Arts and trained with Uta Hagen, Lavan has worked extensively in both English and Spanish-language productions. In addition to acting, he has hosted television specials and award shows and has produced Latino-focused film and television projects through his own production company.
American audiences came to know Lavan through his role as Javier on One Life to Live. He later earned critical acclaim as the lead in Bitter Sugar (1996), directed by Leon Ichaso, portraying a young Cuban student confronting political repression in Cuba.
Lavan's film credits include Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, Christmas with the Kranks, Che: Part One and Che: Part Two, while his television work includes guest appearances on CSI: Miami and Las Vegas. In 2005, he made his Broadway debut in Latinologues.
Educated at the New World School of the Arts and trained with Uta Hagen, Lavan has worked extensively in both English and Spanish-language productions. In addition to acting, he has hosted television specials and award shows and has produced Latino-focused film and television projects through his own production company.
Filmografia
| 2024 | Christmas Overtime · as Dale Mcclintock |
| 2019 | El final del paraíso · as Osman Mesa |
| 2014 | Every Witch Way: Spellbound · as Francisco Alonso |
| 2014 | Every Witch Way · as Francisco Alonso |
| 2013 | Graceland · as Immigration Officer |
| 2010 | The Glades · as City Beach Worker |
| 2008 | Che: Part One · as Cuban Diplomat #2 |
| 2007 | Burn Notice · as Alejandro Lopez |
| 2004 | Christmas with the Kranks · as Enrique Decardenal |
| 2004 | Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights · as Carlos Suarez |
| 2003 | El Nominado · as Kune |
| 2003 | Las Vegas · as Brazilian Highroller |
| 2002 | Red Bear · as Turco |
| 2002 | CSI: Miami · as Miguel |
| 2001 | María Belén · as Pablo Díaz Cortázar |
| 1999 | Enamorada · as Raimundo AlvaradoSu Plex |
| 1996 | Bitter Sugar · as Gustavo |
| 1994 | Tollbooth · as Julio |
| 1985 | Mujer, Casos de la Vida Real · as Cast |
| 1968 | One Life to Live · as Javier Perez |
| 2005 | Lo que no vio de Premio lo Nuestro 2005 · as Self |
| 2005 | |
| 1997 | ¡Despierta América! · as Self |
| 1995 | E! Live from the Red Carpet · as Self |
| 2025 |
| 2025 | Red Light · as Executive Producer |