- Born
- Birth nameShalim Gerardo Ortiz Goyco
- Height5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Shalim Ortiz is a trailblazing Puerto Rican Dominican entertainer whose multifaceted career as an actor, singer, songwriter, and performer has made him a distinctive voice across English and Spanish language entertainment. Beginning on stage and early television in his youth, Shalim’s musical journey as Shalim saw him collaborate with producer Emilio Estefan to release two Latin pop albums under Sony Records that achieved gold status in Spain and Latin America, with hit singles that blended Latin rhythms, rock, and pop, and established him as both a recording artist and live performer. Parallel to his music, Ortiz has carved a powerful acting legacy, earning critical acclaim and audience recognition in iconic television roles from NBC’s Heroes to major series like Grand Hotel, Power Book II: Ghost, All Rise, and numerous telenovelas in the Latin market alongside film and theatrical work that showcase his range and depth. A bilingual artist with enduring relevance, Shalim continues to innovate creatively, bridging music and performance while inspiring cross cultural visibility and versatility in the arts.
- IMDb mini biography by: Martin Medrano (Arkwing Enterprises)
- SpouseLesley Ann Machado(July 19, 2008 - January 23, 2017) (divorced, 3 children)
- Parents
- RelativesAlex Elin Goyco(Sibling)Sharinna Goyco(Sibling)
- His ancestry is 1/2 Puerto Rican (from his father's ancestry) and 1/4 Dominican and 1/4 Spaniard (from his mother's ancestry). He considers himself as much Dominican as he is Puerto Rican due to his upbringing on both islands.
- In 2006 he was named one of the 50 most beautiful people by People En Espanol Magazine for the fourth time. (3rd in a row).
- Named one of the most beautiful people in the world by People En Español in 2008. This is the fifth time Ortiz has been on the prestigious list.
- First self-titled album reached "Gold" in Spain in 2003.
- Launched his own t-shirt line called Latin Rock Star (LRSTAR) available on-line.
- I personally believe that when you stop acting, is when you are taking the first true steps into becoming an actor.
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