Daniel Genalo

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July 13, 17, 18

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Daniel on stage in title role of "Julia & Buddy" at MITF

Directed by N. G. McClernan,
Kat Chua and Daniel Genalo are compelling and sexy in the title roles of this funny and moving one-act play JULIA & BUDDY. Julia, a philosophy professor, has a panic attack while trapped in her apartment. Maintenance man BUDDY arrives to provide aid. Julia soon discovers he’s more than “just” a maintenance man but he's mysterious about his past – Julia is determined to solve the mystery. SAT JULY 17 7PM, SUN JULY 18 2:30 PM. Jewel Box Theater at Workshop Theater Company, 312 West 36th Street, Fourth Floor. Tix $15 ($12 student/senior) https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/756675

May 29, 2010

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A Supermodel Super Holiday Weekend

Daniel will appear on the pages of the September 2010 issue of French Marie Claire with supermodel Cintia Dicker. Daniel will perform as a principal dancer/model in the shoot on memorial weekend, along with the Brazilian/German beauty of Victoria's Secret and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition fame. One of NYC's top photographers, Anne Menke, will shoot the 20 page editorial, so look forward to some beautiful images!

May 26, 2010

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Daniel does Elmo shuffle on Wall Street, for Sesame Street

Daniel danced for an upcoming episode of Sesame Street today, appearing as a clean cut, Wall Street type of guy who can really get down and do the "Elmo Shuffle." Along with some footage of a Latvian tour group of boys dancing, a group of several real Wall Streeters on lunch break, Daniel really showed some moves in his black sunglasses and suit and tie. Daniel will be featured individually breakdancing near Bowling Green when the episode airs. More to come!

May 17, 2010

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My life as a puppy.

The distinguished gentleman from Iowa performed his most challenging acting role yet today, as he portrayed the love and affection of a puppy anticipating his owner's return home. Mr. Genalo performed a dual role, both as a loving puppy at the window, as well as a kitten batting at its catnip toy. This dual role was part of an online ad campaign for the vet school at St. George's University. Stay tuned for links and more information upon completion!

May 13, 2010

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Breaking up at the Barre

In the short film "Contretemps," Daniel portrays Jeremiah, a young dance student having his first gay experience at University. Daniel learned choreography for a ballet Barre combination for the role, and played an intense breakup scene during a Ballet class warmup. This was the most technically challenging work to date for Mr. Genalo, as the precise, choreographed movements coincided to the second with the timing of intense emotional lines.

May 7, 2010

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Can't Stop, Won't Stop... get it, get it!

Daniel plays "The most beautiful boy I've ever seen" in a short comedy sketch to air on NBC's NY Nonstop. Host Naja Matthews reveals her dating debacles and search for love in the big city with this hilarious sketch about a European man who was perfect in every way, except one... rather big way. More news as airdates approach!

May 3, 2010

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International Puma campaign to shoot tomorrow!

Daniel will appear in a new international Puma campaign, with the commercial to be shot tomorrow (May 4, 2010). The commercial focuses on a group of friends out to play pool and various leisure games, and it will air internationally excluding the United States.

April 18, 2010

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Daniel is a people person!

Mr. Genalo has just been cast to play Alex, a young bisexual actor, during the John Chatterton Playlab event in early May. Alex comes to a restaurant, only to find two waiters (one male, one female) fighting for his affections. While they argue whether he is straight, gay or bisexual, Alex aims to please by claiming he is "a people person." The play was written by Nancy McClernan at Mergatroyd Productions. Shows are May 8 at 9pm and May 9 at 2pm, in the Royal Theater at The Producer's Club (358 West 44th Street, New York, NY)

March 31, 2010

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Daniel and the Audi commercial production win a Telly!

The regional Audi commercial starring Daniel Genalo, produced by 24fps Productions and ad agency Milk, has won a Telly award! The Telly awards began in 1978, and they intend to "honor the very best local, regional, and cable television commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions, and work created for the Web." The award ceremony will take place in Las Vegas on April 14th.

March 20, 2010

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Daniel cast as Sergio the Capoeirista

Daniel has just landed the role of Sergio, a latino Capoeirista who studies acting, in Matthew Doyle's upcoming feature film "Phantom Images." Doyle's previous feature, "Disquiet," screened at a number of film festivals in 2007. Production will commence in summer of 2010, and more information can be found at www.phantomimages.org.

February 19, 2010

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DanSir and Vissi Dance Illuminate Black American History

Daniel performed at the beautiful 1700+ seat theater at York College Performing Arts Center. This collaboration rekindled a working relationship with Vissi Dance Theater and choreographer Courtney Ffrench. The parties first worked together in 2006 in several shows. Daniel always admired "Amazing Grace," an epic two hour dance drama based on Alex Haley's "Roots." Daniel plays a plantation owner, a Northern General, and others in the powerful story of the Black American struggle.

January 23, 2010

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Dan Dan the Glam Rock Man, you a muuseme.

Music resource website www.muuseme.com enlisted Daniel Genalo's talents in their latest web offering. Mr. Genalo played a variety of musicians in eight different archetypical band styles, including Glam Rock, Bossa Nova and Mariachi. The web spot is a comedic take on the various cliches associated with different styles of music, and is intended to be a tongue-in-cheek, improv-driven piece. Needless to say, Daniel was well cast for this and laughed so hard he started tearing up at one point.

Dec. 17, 2009

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Whirlwind finish to the Year 2009!

Daniel Genalo recently finished a nearly sold-out run with the New York Revels at beautiful, 756-seat Peter Norton Symphony Space. The next day, Daniel completed shooting his role as Austin PD Officer Jerry Day on Dr. G: Medical Examiner. After back-to-back productions, Daniel reflected on the year. In the last two months, Mr. Genalo appeared in significant roles on various high-profile projects, including 30 Rock, Cirque du Soleil, Dr. G, SAG feature film "The Human War," NY Revels at Symphony Space, and commercials for Audi and The Food Network. Daniel would like to thank all who helped him achieve this much!


Dec. 11-13, 2009

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Prince George to gallop through Symphony Space

Daniel Genalo played an English ship crewman in a production by the New York Revels this December. The Christmas Revels: an Irish Celebration of the Winter Solstice will run on the 756 seat mainstage at Peter Norton Symphony Space December 11-13, 2009. The show chronicles the journey of a number of immigrants on a ship from Ireland to the United States. Daniel worked the deck, did some traditional English and Irish folk dancing, and even put on a special Mummer's Play, as an upper class Englishman named Prince George.


Nov. 21, 2009

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Officer Jerry Day nabs a sniper in Austin, Texas

Daniel is set to play Officer Jerry Day in an upcoming episode of Dr. G: America's Most Shocking Cases. This true story took place August 1, 1968, when a 25 year old student at University of Texas - Austin, Charles Whitman, opened fire from a campus tower. Officer Jerry Day lead a small team of policeman, who took down the crazed young gunman and restored peace to the Austin, Texas community. More info comin


Nov. 18, 2009

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Danny G to "yo, yo yo" his way to Youngstown, Ohio

Daniel Genalo will play Louis in the upcoming SAG feature "The Human War." This story is based on the novella of the same name, written by Noah Cicero. Daniel's character Louis, is a short order cook in a local restaurant, as well as a child of the hip-hop generation with pipe dreams of elevating himself from his lower class status. Principal photography set to begin November 30th, 2009 in Youngstown, Ohio.


Nov. 5, 2009

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Daniel introduces the new cast member on 30 Rock!

Daniel appeared in 3 scenes on the show named Best Comedy 3 years in a row at the Emmy Awards. 30 Rock's "Audition Day" episode aired on NBC November 5, 2009. Daniel introduced the newest cast member to the "TGS" show, the Robot Danny Baker! Watch Daniel play scenes with Alec Baldwin, Scott Adsit as well as a dance sequence. You can see the footage on his comedic reel in the video section of this site, or view the episode on Hulu.com.

Oct. 21, 2009

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Superchef Daniel Genalo

Mr. Genalo experience with movement and choreography, as well as cooking and kitchen duty for his mother's catering business, aided greatly in the production of the latest Food Network promo. Daniel tosses couscous and played with knives in the abstract and artistic Superchef spot, produced by 5050 Motion.

Oct. 11-12, 2009

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Do You Trust Your Audi Dealer?

Daniel played the husband, new father, and potential Audi Q5 owner in a spot for Danbury Audi. The concept of "Trust" was created by Connecticut ad agency Milk, and the production was carried out by the New York Based 24fps Productions. The ad currently runs in Connecticut and New York.


Oct. 7, 2009

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Daniel and Cirque du Soleil promote global water resources!

Daniel was cast in a dance show collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and One Drop Foundation. Guy Laliberté, founder of Cirque du Soleil, helped create this mission for his company's 25th Anniversary. The objective of the project is "to make an impact on how water, our most precious resource, is protected and shared." As a performer in the New York cast, Daniel performed along with a host of other dancers in Times Square under the evening sky, just after Shakira read a poem as an introduction to the show.