Wilson Cruz

Wilson Cruz

Nascimento : 1973-12-27, Brooklyn, New York, USA

História

Wilson Cruz (born Wilson Echevarría; December 27, 1973) is an American actor, better known for playing Rickie Vasquez on My So-Called Life and a recurring character on Noah's Arc. In both his acting and his community work, Cruz has served as a model and mentor to gay youth, especially gay youth of color. Description above from the Wikipedia article Wilson Cruz, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Perfil

Wilson Cruz

Filmes

Tina Town
Three young gay men who are best friends, two of them married to each other, find the memories of their individual childhood traumas so painful they turn to crystal meth, “Tina”, their "painkiller." After years of using they all descend to a world that might be imaginary or real called Tina Town where residents are met immediately with two choices: stop using the drug which would allow for possible escape and a chance to continue living or use and face the wrath of the town's unofficial leader, Mr. Jones, who, upon catching a young resident, rapes and kills them. Two of the characters, Sammy and Andy who are married to each other, must mourn the loss of their friend, Ashtyn, who was recently captured. Sammy and Andy are left and faced with the two choices which they find almost impossible to make.
Habla Loud
Self
Inspiring celebrities and influential Latinos come together to "speak loudly" and share their stories of being Latinos in the U.S.
25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love
A quarter century ago, Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking musical, RENT, opened at New York Theatre Workshop. From its humble beginnings at NYTW, this rock musical went on to shape a generation. What began in the East Village traveled to Broadway, across the nation and around the world. On March 2, 2021, NYTW held its biggest fundraising event of the year, 25 YEARS OF RENT: MEASURED IN LOVE. This virtual celebration of RENT and its impact on the collective cultural consciousness featured a selection of iconic songs by some of today’s most beloved recording and theatre artists, exclusive content uncovering how RENT came to life, and reflections on the driving force of Jonathan’s legacy in the American theatre.
The American Boys
Billy
At elementary school, a child struggles to come to terms with his feelings for a teacher. In high school, the lead singer in a local band has admirers in both the girls and the boys. Meanwhile on campus the pitches and pools have their fair share of star-crossed lovers. And as for Billy? He's just happy to cruise. The 6 short films are: These Things Take Time (2018); The Legend of Scotty Watts (2017); Two Fish (2017); You Can Play (2015); I Think I'm Gay? (2019); Billy's Blowjobs (2017).
Noah's Arc: The 'Rona Chronicles
A pandemic-era reunion special of Patrik-Ian Polk’s groundbreaking ’Noah’s Arc’ series.
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
Online special co-hosted by Billy Eichner and Lilly Singh in response to COVID-19 featuring celebrities and live performances raising funds for LGBTQ community centers.
The Sweet Life
Hotel Clerk
Kenny is an ice cream vendor in Chicago with a crisp white uniform and an apathetic heart. When he encounters Lolita, a sharp-tongued but despondent insurance actuary, their heated conversation, natural spark and mutual hopelessness lead to an unusual proposal for a meet-cute: to travel to San Francisco, where they will jump off the Golden Gate Bridge together.
Depois de Louie
Mateo
Depois que Louie explora as contradições da vida e da história gay moderna através de Sam, um homem desesperado para entender como ele e sua comunidade chegaram aonde estão hoje
Billy's Blowjobs
Billy
A man seeks the numbing comfort of anonymous sex, until a chance encounter which may change his outlook on life. Inspired in part by Andy Warhol's film "Blow Job," this new film brings the arthouse tradition to the gritty streets of contemporary Los Angeles.
Billy's Blowjobs
Executive Producer
A man seeks the numbing comfort of anonymous sex, until a chance encounter which may change his outlook on life. Inspired in part by Andy Warhol's film "Blow Job," this new film brings the arthouse tradition to the gritty streets of contemporary Los Angeles.
Meth Head
Julian
Kyle Peoples never wanted to be the man he has become in his 30s, an accountant stuck in a dead end job, with a lover who is more successful than he and a family that doesn't get him at all. So when a night of partying leads to a new family of friends and fun, Kyle sees an opportunity for escape from reality. But Kyle's new friendship with Maia and Dusty and the trio's love of crystal meth eventually cost Kyle his job, his companion, his home and his family. Kyle's escape becomes his trap, the party is an illusion and the crystal is slowly killing him, physically and psychologically. When he finally bottoms out and is no longer the young man his father once boasted about with pride, Kyle must choose: life or meth.
O Magro
Dr. Vasquez
O longa-metragem do premiado escritor / diretor Patrik-Ian Polk conta a história de cinco colegas negros da Brown University, quatro gays e uma lésbica - reunidos na Big Apple para um fim de semana de pecado, diversão, segredos, mentiras e drama. .
Slip Away
David
Selena and Jane are tangled in a web of desire. One struggles to find perfect love, while the other chases gratification through artificial bliss. How far does one go before they simply Slip Away?
As pessoas com quem eu dormi
Gabriel
"As pessoas com quem eu dormi" - uma mulher promíscua que se encontra com uma gravidez não planejada e precisa descobrir quem é o pai do bebê ... AGORA. Angela Yang adora sexo. Ela adora tanto que precisa fazer cartões de beisebol de seus amantes para ajudá-la a se lembrar de onde ela esteve. Ela não pensa duas vezes sobre seu estilo de vida até descobrir que está grávida. Seu melhor amigo gay, Gabriel Lugo, diz para ela "cuidar disso", mas sua irmã conservadora, Julieta convence Angela a se casar com o pai do bebê e a levar uma vida "normal" como ela. Angela ouve a irmã, escolhe ficar com o bebê e parte em uma busca para encontrar a identidade do pai por todos os meios necessários ".
Ele Não Está Assim Tão Interessado
Nathan
A história cruzada de um grupo de vintões e trintões de Baltimore, enquanto estes navegam através das suas várias relações, desde o vazio da cena do engate até aos terrenos profundos mas escorregadios da vida marital, mas tentando sempre ler da melhor maneira os sinais que lhe são enviados pelo sexo oposto.
The Ode
Adrian
A young, gay Indian flees to Hollywood, away from an overprotective mother and memories of his father's violent death. A successful banker by day, at night his life unravels in a blur of alcohol, drugs, and sex as he grapples with love, loss and ultimately, forgiveness. Based on actual events and the acclaimed novel by Ghalib Shiraz Dhalla.
Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World
Evan (voice)
Welcome to the gayest of gay ghettos, West Lahunga Beach, where Rick and Steve make their fabulously decorated double-income-no-kids home. That is until Rick's lifelong lesbian friend Kirsten asks him to be the father of her child. There's just one catch, Kirsten's wife Dana and Rick's husband Steve are mortal enemies. The insults fly, nothing goes unspoken, and the ugly, bitter truth about domestic bliss never looked so cute. Starring the voices of Alan Cumming, Peter Paige, Wilson Cruz, and Margaret Cho, with music from the creators of Avenue Q. Viewer discretion advised.
Coffee Date
Kelly
Após um anúncio na Internet colocado por seu irmão Barry (Jonathan Silverman), Todd (Jonathan Bray) parte para seu blind date por assim dizer com Kelly. E qual a surpresa de Todd ao saber que a adorável e inteligente Kelly, com quem vinha trocando e-mails, na verdade é Kelly (Wilson Cruz) o cara com quem divide uma mesa no café enquanto espera sua companhia chegar. Confuso? Imagina para Todd, até então mais um cara hétero na multidão, que viu sua vida inteira mudar quando todos começaram a tratá-lo como um gay que acaba de sair do armário. Até o ponto em que ele próprio começa a questionar sua sexualidade.
A Fabulosa História do Cinema Queer
Self
Reflexivo e bem-humorado, esse filme faz uma retrospectiva sobre a temática homossexual no cinema (principalmente independente) norte-americano e sobre como, ao longo de seis décadas, o tema foi se liberando no cinema. Desde o início, quando o assunto era mostrado como algo proibido ou uma doença, até os dias de hoje, sendo aceito e premiado.
Noah's Arc
Junito Vargas
Four gay friends live in L.A. and deal with today's issues, boyfriends, aids, your boyfriend's children, making it in the movie biz, etc.
Party Monster
Angel
A cena club de Nova York dos anos 80 e 90 era um mundo como nenhum outro. Neste playground de bolas de espelhos cor de doce entrou Michael Alig, um aspirante a lugar nenhum especial. Sob o olhar atento do veterano garoto do clube James St. James, Alig rapidamente subiu ao topo... e não havia outro lugar para ir a não ser descer.
Supernova
Benj Sotomejor
Uma espaçonave de busca encontra uma nave médica num ponto distante da galáxia. Ao ser descoberto um pedido de socorro cheio de angústia e terror, a tripulação da nave começa a crer que está em perigo, a desconfiar do misterioso jovem que resgataram e do artefato alien que está carregando consigo. Ao mesmo tempo, devem se preocupar em escapar da força gravitacional de uma gigantesca estrela que está prestes a se tornar uma supernova, o que irá resultar numa grande explosão que poderá matá-los.
All Over Me
Jesse
Claude and Ellen are best friends who live in a not-so-nice area of New York. They're involved in the subculture of 90s youth, complete with drugs, live music, and homophobia. All is changed one night when a violent and meaningless death rocks their lives.
Joyride
James
The teenage son of a motel owner steals a black convertible to impress a mysterious beauty he has a crush on.
Johns
Mikey
“Johns” é um termo americano que designa homens mais velhos que pagam para fazer sexo com garotos. Na véspera do natal, dois garotos de programa, John e Donner pensam em sonhos, esperanças e lutam pela sobrevivência. Na dura realidade das ruas, eles se conhecem e desenvolvem uma curiosa amizade, já que John é hetero e Donner é gay, e para completar se apaixona pelo amigo.
Beat the Bash
Over a decade before President Obama signed the Mathew Shepard Act in 2009, 'Beat the Bash' was produced in hopes of bringing public awareness to the heinous act of gay bashing.
Nixon
Joaquin, Hoover's Servant
A incrível trajetória de Richard Nixon (Anthony Hopkins) desde a sua infância, passando por sua derrota para John F. Kennedy, sua ascensão política, que teve como ápice ser eleito duas vezes presidente, e sua subsequente queda com o escândalo Watergate, que o aniquilou politicamente.