Shalim Ortiz

Shalim Ortiz (born February 26, 1979) is a Puerto Rican actor and singer.

Personal life Ortiz is the son of Dominican singer, actress, and host Charytín Goyco and Puerto Rican actor and comedian Elín Ortiz. Ortiz married Leslie Ann Machado in 2008. The couple welcomed a son in 2009 and later welcomed twins sons in 2016 before divorcing in 2017. Ortiz and Machado divorced in 2017 and Ortiz began dating actress Thanya López in 2018.

Television In 2007, Ortiz starred as Miguel in the romantic, web-only series "Engaged" and also portrayed Alejandro Herrera on Heroes. His character was killed in the penultimate episode of the second season. He guest starred in an episode of Cory in the House as Bahavian singer Nanoosh. He also is featured in the Hallmark Channel movie Expecting a Miracle, which premiered January 10, 2009.

He was also part of Maneater (2009 miniseries) for Lifetime (TV network) as Pablo.

In 2012, Shalim joined the cast of Una Maid en Manhattan for NBC-Telemundo as engineer Frank Varela who fought for the love of Marisa.

Film Recently he has been involved in a film project that also stars Robert Miano, Leo Fong and Raymond Forchion.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2007 Spin Carlos 2007 Yuniol Yuniol 2008 The Art of Travel Carlos Bullet 2008 The Winged Man Winged Man Short film 2008 Partigiano Partisan 1 2009 Gurdian Wally 2009 Touched Jimmy 2011 Jackie Goldberg: Private Dick Jesus 2012 Silver Case Tuco 2012 Tipo duro Frank Vega 2013 Reencarnación: Una historia de amor Alejandro 2013 5 Bravo Rafael 2014 Dame tus ojos David 2015 Silver Case: Director's Cut Tuco 2016 Loki 7 Alex Rivera 2016 American Curious Raúl 2021 Women Is Losers Carlos 2026 Casa Grande Leon Reyes

Television roles Year Title Role Notes 1986 Que Angelitos Shalim Recurring role 2001 S Club 7 in Hollywood Miguel Delgado 2 episodes 2002 Lizzie McGuire Carlos Episode: "El oro de Montezuma" 2002 Al salir de clase Himself Episode: "Errores del pasado" 2004 Ángel rebelde Shalim 2007 Cory in the House Nanoosh Episode: "No, No, Nanoosh" 2007 Heroes Alejandro Herrera 7 episodes 2008 Wanna Be Me! Desiderio Lopez Television film 2008 30 Days 'Til I'm Famous Guido 2008 CSI: Miami Mario Vega Episode: "Cheating Death" 2009 Expecting a Miracle Juan Salazar Television film 2009 Cold Case Gonzalo Luque Episode: "Stealing Home" 2009 Maneater Pablo Hernandez 2 episodes 2011 El octavo mandamiento Iñaki Arriaga 2011 Morir en Martes Dr. Adrian Ortiz 2 episodes 2012 XY José García Roble Jr. 7 episodes 2011–2012 Una Maid en Manhattan Frank Varela 167 episodes 2013 Dama y obrero José Manuel Correal 2013 Magic City Antonio Rivas 5 episodes 2016–2017 Señora Acero Arturo Sánchez Recurring role (seasons 3–4); 84 episodes 2016 Ballers Manny 2 episodes 2017 La Piloto Dean Simpson Recurring role (season 1); 26 episodes 2017 Las Reinas Lorenzo De La Reina Episode: "Absolutely Miami" 2017 La Hermandad Mubarak Recurring role (season 2); 5 episodes 2018 Tres Milagros Brayan Recurring role (season 1); 8 episodes 2018 Rubirosa Ramfis Trujillo 2019 Grand Hotel Mateo Main role 2020 Power Book II: Ghost Recurring role 2020–2021 All Rise Joaquin Luna Recurring role (season 2); 10 episodes 2025 NCIS Fernando Guest role (season 23, episode 1) 2026 Romeo Santos & Prince Royce: Lokita por mí Musical clip

Discography Shalim Cuarto sin Puerta