Esai -- vocals, wrote the melody and lyrics of Reason To Live
Ted Silbert -- guitars, composer and arranger for Reason To Live
Influences
The Beatles. Esai recalls as a child sporting a "Beatles" haircut, then as a teen singing the 3rd or 4th harmonies of their music acapella, in the streets of NYC. While in foster care, Esai considered John Lennon a spiritual guide and musical inspiration because of Lennon’s passion for social issues.
Others who have shaped Esai's musicality include: Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Billy Joel, Phoebe Snow, The Police, Jane's Addiction, Eagles, Queen, and The Doobie Brothers
So you’ve stopped in to visit and you may be wondering “Does Esai read his e- mail and comments?” The answer is YES! Esai personally reads his e-mail and approves his comments. Unfortunately, due to the amount of mail he receives, he cannot respond to all. He is also very appreciative of the creative art that is included in your comments. However, because of the amount of space several pictures can take, he asks that you please limit yourself to one graphic per comment. He would like everyone to have the opportunity to see their comments displayed on his page. Esai also encourages advocacy of social causes and welcomes these comments. So please bear in mind that if the comment is a promotional one of any other type, he respectfully asks that you please not send it. Please e-mail business inquiries to:
Jai Khanna
Brillstein Entertainment Partners
j.khanna@bep-la.com
Thank you.
About Esai
Born to Puerto Rican parents in Brooklyn, NY, Esai Morales developed an interest in acting at a young age, and attended New York's prestigious High School for the Performing Arts.
Esai made his stage debut in El Hermano at the Ensemble Studio Theater and appeared in Joe Papp's production of The Tempest for New York's Shakespeare in the Park festival. His theater experience also includes sharing the stage with Al Pacino in Salome, and he earned a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for his performance in Tamer of Horses for the Los Angeles Theater Center. In 2002, Morales made his musical theater debut starring in the San Francisco run of The Mambo Kings.
In 1983, Esai made his film debut in "Bad Boys" opposite Sean Penn and went on to star in "La Bamba", which remains the most commercially successful Latino-themed motion picture to date. Other film credits include "The Burning Season" and "The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca". He can be seen in "Fast Food Nation", "The Virgin of Juarez", "American Fusion" and "Kill Kill Faster Faster".
Esai's upcoming movie appearances include: "La Linea"' as Pelon, the elusive head of the Salazar Crime Cartel, "Cherry"
a comedy-drama, as Wes and "King of the Avenue" a drama, as Natas, the devil.
Esai's next anticipated television series is “Caprica,” the prequel to the hit TV series “Battlestar Galactica”, as Joesph Adama. The two hour pilot episode has premiered on DVD and digital download before it becomes a weekly series on the Sci-Fi Network.
Other recent television credits inlcude the CBS resurrected series, "Jericho", as Major Edward Beck, FBI agent Michael Tyner on FOX's "Vanished" and a guest appearance on USA Network's series "Burn Notice". His best-known television role is his portrayal of Lt. Tony Rodriguez in the Emmy Award-winning drama series "NYPD Blue". In 2002, he received an Alma Award for Best Actor in a Television Series. He also received accolades for his performances in the drama series "American Family" and "Resurrection Blvd".
Morales, along with Jimmy Smits and Sonia Braga, co-founded the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts (NHFA) in 1997. The foundation was created to advance the presence and quality of Latinos in media, telecommunications and entertainment. He is a board member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and serves on the advisory board of Women in Film (WIF), and has contributed his time and face to countless other worthy causes and organizations.
Esai currently lives in Los Angeles with his dog, Frankie.
~ .: JUST WANTED TO STOP BY AND SAY THANKS FOR THE ADD ,AND TO SHOW YOU SOME LUVIN... AND PLEASE STOP BY AND TAKE A LISTEN TO MY MUSIC AND SHOW SUM LUV, HOPE YOU HAVE A HAPPY DAY :o) XOXO:. ~
I just want you to know that I enjoy your movies and think you are such a handsome and wonderful actor...Omg I feel like a lil girl, with a first crush...lol...Well just keep up with the good work and I wish you all the best.....1 of your biggest of fans.....
Thanks for the add! I'd love to hear what you think about my music. Keep checkin' my page for upcoming shows and updates! Next show in Nashville will be Sat, Nov 14th @ the grand opening of a new music venue, Center Stage. Hope you can make it out. Keep in touch....Ben.
Friends answer your needs before their own. You come to them with your hunger, And they satisfy you with peace. That's how friends are. Friends let you speak your mind, Without worrying what their thoughts will be. Friends know when you are silent, They need to listen your heart. Friends share the joy and the pain. They know about desire and rejection. Friends allow you to be who you are, Without expectations of who you should be. Friends don't come with a purpose, They don't come with a plan. They come to enlighten your spirit, They come to brighten your heart. They come to give you a hand when needed And expect nothing in return. It is the little things that friends do. Like fill your heart with pleasure, hope and joy. AAHH... The Sweetness Of Friendsip There can be no price placed on Friendship It has once been told. For Friendships are worth far more than gold.
Esai, you are just darling! Congratulations re: Premier of My Family. I have a publishing company interested in my book Beneath The Veil She Wore A Cross. I want you to play the lead actor when a studio picks up this story. It's action packed and all true! You are perfect for the part! If I were a little younger, believe me, I would give them all "the gals" a run for their money! LOL LOL You are the best looking guy out there and your talent absolutely awesome! #1 on the list about you is you are not only handsome on the outside but handsome on the inside also! Dios Bendigo mi amigo! God bless ya my friend!
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