Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004) as Stu
The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest (2002) as Andy Kasper
Short Info
Date Of Birth
June 1, 1973
Spouse
Nathalia Chubin
Fact
Favorite authors include: J.R.R Tolkein, Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Tom Robbins
Adam Garcia is an Australian actor, dancer and singer. He was born in Sydney, Australia, on the 1st of March, 1974, to a Spanish-born father and an Australian mother of Irish descent. Adam has two older sisters. He was educated at St. Ignatius’ College, Riverview, and later at the University of Sydney, from which he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and History.
Adam’s first professional acting role was in the Australian film “The Year My Voice Broke” (1987), followed by roles in the television series “Home and Away” (1988) and “Heartbreak High” (1993). He made his American film debut in the action thriller “Coyote Ugly” (2000), and has since appeared in such films as “Moulin Rouge!” (2001), “Riding in Cars with Boys” (2001), “Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen” (2004), “Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties” (2006) and “Step Up 3D” (2010).
On stage, Adam has appeared in productions of “Grease” (1993), “Saturday Night Fever” (1998), “The Rocky Horror Show” (2002) and “Dirty Dancing” (2004). He has also released two albums, “Looking Through Patient Eyes” (2003) and “Night Fever” (2005).
Adam has been married to former Miss Australia Natalie Bassingthwaighte since 2008, with whom he has two children. He also has a daughter from a previous relationship.
General Info
Full Name
Adam Garcia
Date Of Birth
June 1, 1973
Height
1.8 m
Profession
Actor, Dancer, Singer
Education
Knox Grammar School
Nationality
Australian
Family
Spouse
Nathalia Chubin
Accomplishments
Nominations
Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical, Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical
Movies
Coyote Ugly, Bootmen, Riding in Cars with Boys, The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest, Love's Brother, Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, Fascination, Standing Still, A Woman Called Job, Nativity 3: Dude, Where's My Donkey?
(On his Idols) "For me Johnny Depp and Paul Newman. Their choices and their non-conformity attract and inspire me.."
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(On theatre) "It is such an education. The process of rehearsal means you learn so much and really get the chance to develop your work on a character. You can cover so many facets - try things out. For example, by the second week Tyler was different - he was much more level, and slightly standoffish He became more still, watching people. And he stood up for himself more. And night after night you find out more about the character, and get the chance to try things. In films there is never that time to really develop a role. You can get halfway through and think: "Oh, that's what I am about!"
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(On fans) "More odd than daunting. And worship is possibly too strong a word or perhaps I am a little afraid to acknowledge that. It is also very flattering & pleasing.."
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(On Stage mistakes) "During Saturday Night Fever at the end of the first act dance number I tried to perform a split-jump, only I can't do them so I ended up on my ass followed by the most unsightly backward roll out of it, followed by the cast falling over in laughter and a good portion of the audience too.."
Facts
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Fact
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Will star in the new London production of "Wicked" as Fiyero starting September. [July 2006]
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His father is from Colombia.
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He attended Knox Grammar School and also attended the Capital Dance Studio in Sydney, Australia.
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He is environmentally aware and started to study to be a Chemical Biologist before taking up a full time dancing career.
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His version of "Night Fever", from the musical, Saturday Night Fever reached number 15 in the UK Singles chart.
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He danced at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
Favorite authors include: J.R.R Tolkein, Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Tom Robbins
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He was nominated for a 1999 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award (1998 season) for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in Saturday Night Fever.
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Started following in John Travolta's footsteps by playing Doody in the West End (London) production of Grease. Travolta played the same role on stage. Followed up with the role of Tony Manero. Adam has joking said the he would also play the lead in musical version of "The Boy In The Plastic Bubble".
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Starred as Tony Manero in the stage version of Saturday Night Fever at the London Palladium from April 1998-April 1999. Nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for this role.
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Co-founded the dance troupe that went on to become the internationally acclaimed "Tap Dogs".
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Was in the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games 2000, in the tap dancing sequence.
