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.
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OK IS THIS ESAI PUBLIST TALKING FOR HIM ON THIS PAGE OR ACTUALLY HIM I WANTED TO THANK WHO EVER FOR SHOWING HIS PICS ON THIS SITE , I THINK U MAKE ALOT OF THE LADIES SWOON,HERE WITH YOUR PIC,I LIKE TO SEE HEAR U SPEAK BEAUTIFUL SMILE LOOK GOOD FOR YOUR AGE PRECIOUS I KNOW HOW IT FEELS WHEN YOUR CHASED OR STALKED OR TOREMENTED FROM ADMIRES U DO MAKE MY DAY WHEN I GET A CHANCE TO LOOK AT YOUR PIC WELL I STARE AT YOUR EYES ALOT THE EYES TELLS SOUL THE WHOLE STORY!
There's a graveyard near the White House, where the Unknown Soldier lies. The flowers there are sprinkled, with the tears from a Mothers eyes.
I stood there not so long ago, with roses for the brave, and suddenly I heard a voice speak out from far beyond the grave. "I'm the Unknown Soldier," the spirit voice began, "And I think I have the right, to ask some questions man to man.
Are my buddies taken care of? Was their victory so sweet? Is that big reward you offered, selling pencils on the street?
"Did they really win the freedom they battled so hard to achieve? Do you still respect that Croix de Guerre above that empty sleeve? Does that gold star in the window now mean anything at all?
I wonder how my wife now feels, when she hears a bugle call? And my baby who says "Hello Central, give me no man's land" can they replace her Daddy, with a military band?
"I wonder if the profiteers have satisfied their greed? I wonder if a Soldiers Mother, ever is in need? I wonder if the kings who planned it all, are really satisified? They played their game of checkers, and eleven million died.
I'm the Unknown Soldier, and maybe I died in vain. But if I were alive and my Country called, I'd do it all over again."
I was by your site today, and I wanted to say thank you for your kindness and friendship. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and if you want to get somewhere in life, you have to know where you want to go, and how to get there. So never, never, give up. Have a safe week.
~ .: 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.
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