Acting
JADI COLLADO starred in SONY GVN RELEASING’s film SHINE which had a nationwide theatrical distribution and is available On-Demand now! She began her acting training at William Esper Studios but formalized her training with famed acting coach Anthony Abeson. She is a Columbia University graduate and a full-fledged Actor’s Equity and SAG-AFTRA member. Theater credits include: Cutman, A Boxing Musical (Goodspeed Theatre), Queen Latina-The Reboot (Cherry Lane Theatre), The Sentinels written by Lucy Thurber and produced by the Vertigo Theatre Company.
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It’s dropping like it’s hot! … News of SHINE’s theatrical release that is!
Check out all the sites who are stoked about this news:
ONLINE BREAKS:
https://zayzay.com/news/forgiven-films-latin-dance-drama-shine/
https://www.corrientelatina.com/art-culture/time-2-shine/
http://www.espectaculosaldia.com/farandula/
http://www.latinosunidosonline.com/blog
http://www.sefijaonline.com/salsa-music-dance-its-shine/
http://www.thisfunktional.com/2018/03/forgiven-films-division-of-gvn.html
The cat’s out the bag! News broke on Deadline.com, Entertainment’s most reliable news source, of SHINE’s distribution deal! SHINE will be shown nationwide in theaters across the US for all to see and Jadi is ready for her close-up.
After a couple of chemistry reads, Jadi has booked playwright Ben Firke’s new play SPOONS – a deep dive into the chaos of seeking companionship in a disconnected age. Directed by Jessica O’Hara Baker, this play will have its premiere at The Tank in April!
You can also support the show by contributing to our Classy fundraising drive here: https://www.classy.org/campaign/spoons-a-new-play/c171623
Check out this interview with SHINE’s director and some cast members on LatiNation about SHINE!
And stay tuned real close for some extremely awesome news about SHINE…oh boy!
The Farm Theater reached out to Jadi for help in a table read of their new College Collaboration Project, IN THE COTTON, written by Morgan McGuire
Check out Jadi being interviewed at the Urbanworld Red Carpet by Alfonso Diaz from ‘Tenemos Que Hablar’!
Christina Aguilera is spotted attending SHINE’s private benefit screening in Beverly Hills and it is documented on Entertainment Tonight!
Post it’s World Premiere, ‘Shine’ press is rolling in! Checkout this awesome interview in Latina Magazine of ‘Shine’ Director, Anthony Nardolillo, talking about the lack of Latino Representation in Hollywood
‘Shine’ wins big – Best Narrative Audience Award at the 21st Annual Urbanworld Film Festival.
Queen Latina lives on! Jadi is back in the role of Cousin Shawna for a very special performance at LAB25: FULL CIRCLE, a 6-day celebration of all things LAByrinth, past present and future, with a twist!
Jadi will be performing on Day 1 of this awesome event, Tuesday September 19 at 7P, and tickets are free! So reserve them now!
WOW! Nearly 48hrs and the World Premiere of SHINE the movie is SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who supported us. We will see you on September 22nd in NYC.
http://www.urbanworld.org/2017/shine
The movie features 14 songs from the #faniarecords catalog, as well as #NYHipHop, #Regaetton, #Bachata and in the movie 5 #latingrammy winning musicians and some of the best Salsa dancers in the world. Incredible dance numbers, a Bachata scene, a live performance of #EddiePalmieri “Puerto Rico”, a live performance of Joe Cuba’s “Ariñañara” by #NewSwingSextet and a dance finale that will go down in the history books. But most important, a heart felt original story centred on the culture and changes of #SpanishHarlem #elbarrio #gentrification #salsamovie #bachata #comingsoon2017 #Latinosinhollywood #latingrammys #remezcla
If Variety says it’s happening, then it must be true. SHINE the movie is premiering in NYC at the Urbanworld Film Festival – the largest international film festival representing the broadest lens of diversity across stories, characters, themes and cultures.
Friday, September 22nd at AMC Times Square
http://variety.com/2017/film/news/urbanworld-film-festival-slate-queen-sugar-marshall-1202535691/
http://www.urbanworld.org/2017/shine
The movie features 14 songs from the #faniarecords catalog, as well as #NYHipHop, #Regaetton, #Bachata and in the movie 5 #latingrammy winning musicians and some of the best Salsa dancers in the world. Incredible dance numbers, a Bachata scene, a live performance of #EddiePalmieri “Puerto Rico”, a live performance of Joe Cuba’s “Ariñañara” by #NewSwingSextet and a dance finale that will go down in the history books. But most important, a heart felt original story centred on the culture and changes of #SpanishHarlem #elbarrio #gentrification #salsamovie #bachata #comingsoon2017 #Latinosinhollywood #latingrammys #remezcla
Check out the new movie poster for SHINE, the movie!
If you look closely, you can even spot Jadi in the bottom right-hand corner! Enjoy!
Back in the role of Cousin Shawna, Jadi joins the cast of Queen Latina: The Reboot for its final episode! Shocking and sad, but true. But this action packed show will be sure to finish with a bang, so get your tickets now! This will DEFINITELY sell out.
Our first temp movie poster while we wrap up the last few weeks of post production, vfx and score. We are getting close to the world seeing #shinethemovie
SHINE is the story of two brothers once East Harlem’s best Salsa dancers who are separated after the death of their father only to be reunited years later on opposing ends of gentrification.
The movie features 14 songs from the #faniarecords catalog, as well as #NYHipHop, #Regaetton, #Bachata and in the movie 5 #latingrammy winning musicians and some of the best Salsa dancers in the world. Incredible dance numbers, a Bachata scene, a live performance of #EddiePalmieri “Puerto Rico”, a live performance of Joe Cuba’s “Ariñañara” by #NewSwingSextet and a dance finale that will go down in the history books. But most important, a heart felt original story centred on the culture and changes of #SpanishHarlem #elbarrio #gentrification #salsamovie #bachata #comingsoon2017 #Latinosinhollywood #latingrammys #remezcla
When duty calls, Jadi delivers. Jadi was notified in the AM, jumped into rehearsal in the PM and in only 3 rehearsals, will be stepping into the role of Shawna for Episode 4 of Queen Latina – The Reboot! at NY’s longest running off-Broadway theatre: The Cherry Lane Theatre. So exciting to be once again working with the Labyrinth Theater family.
The Dramatic Question Theatre is hot! & they’ve once again asked Jadi to perform an excerpt from “In the Night Everyone is Equal” by Erica Silberman at a benefit reading for their Autumn ’17 productions. The Holiday Sha-sizzle was a hit!
Jadi reconnected with playwright Michael Mejias, of The Dramatic Question Theater, and performed in a reading of his new play “Waiting for Lucy” in the title role. Such a blast taking it back to High School in this short comedic play.
The highly anticipated film, SHINE, is almost here and Jadi, along with her cast-mates and director, got to take a look at the fully edited film at a private screening in NYC. Stay tuned! Summer 2017 will be Jadi’s time to SHINE!
KFNYC is no stranger to the New York International Salsa Congress and this year like other years, Jadi along with her teammates and director, Karel Flores, make their presence known on the dance floor and on stage.
Jadi is on FIRE! Nothing can stop her and her team…they, once again, have been invited to perform at the most popular social in NYC, Salsamania! You won’t want to miss this
Jadi and KFNYC are HOT this year and have been invited all expenses paid to perform at the Miami Salsa Congress.
As with most films, you have last minute reshoots and there is one last reshoot before completing SHINE, (@SHINEthemovie) which is already edited! So, Jadi is heading west to film at Quixote Studios in Hollywood
Grazie Italy & France! Jadi & the ladies of KFNYC had a wonderful time getting to know both the Italian and French cultures and sharing their mutual love for salsa dancing! Big thank you’s to the lovely people who brought us out there…’til we meet again! Bon Voyage!
…and if you don’t know, now you know! Jadi and KFNYC have been invited to Italy for a 1 week tour in March 2016 hitting cities like Bolzana, Milano, & Paris (France). Arrivederci New York! Italia and France await!
Jadi & KFNYC are at it again! They have been invited by the world reknowned dance company Yamulee to perform at their 1st social of 2016. Come on out and dance with them Friday Jan. 22, 2016!
Jadi along with the KFNYC team, led and directed by salsa superstar Karel Flores (@karelflores) has been requested to perform at the first ever DIVAS night at SalsaMania in NYC! Catch her shaking her “bon-bon” on December 26th, 2015!
What a journey! In just 5 amazing weeks, Jadi has wrapped filming of the movie SHINE (@SHINEthemovie). From working with legendary musicians, amazing choreographers and superb actors, Jadi has basked in the amazing-ness it was to be on this set. Look out Summer 2016! SHINE is coming for ya!
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