Actor Edvin Ortega debuts “The Ultimate Boyband Tribute” in legendary NYC venue Fontana’s

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February 13, 2015, get ready for a party like no other. Actor Edvin Ortega and choreographer John Wagner will bring their latest production to New York City as Larger Than Life presents “The Ultimate Boyband Tribute”
Boy Band Tribute Band Larger Than Life
Boy Band Tribute Band Larger Than Life

Jan. 11, 2015NEW YORKThe show is an energetic interactive concert/musical production with costumes, dancing, and lots of surprises featuring hits from The Temptations, The Four Season, The Beatles, Jackson 5, New Kids On The block, Backstreet Boys, Nsync and many more!

The Ultimate Boyband Tribute is the brain child of Edvin Ortega and John Wagner who together run the production company Larger Than Life and the live band which goes by the same name.

Sharing a love for pop music and choreographed dancing, Edvin and John set out to start the Ultimate BoyBand Tribute show, bringing back the hits of the greatest groups of all time. The show will be a special night and will feature singers Devin Peacock and Chris Jehnert. The band will also feature legendary musician Robert Porembski “Bobby Guitar ”  and special performance by pop princess Carrie Lane.

The company provides entertainment for private events, resorts, theme parks, night clubs, casinos and charity events.
The Larger Than Life Boyband show is not simply a tribute band: their show engages the audience unlike anything else out there! Don’t miss the chance to jump on this crazy pop machine and let the music tell you the rest of the story February 13, 2015 8pm at Fontana’s NYC 105 Eldridge St, New York

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Edvin Ortega to Host White Plains New Year’s Eve Spectacular

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Westchester County actor to emcee 15th annual White Plains New Years’s Eve Spectacular
Westchester County's Own Actor Edvin Ortega To Host NYE In White Plains
Westchester County’s Own Actor Edvin Ortega To Host NYE In White Plains

Dec. 29, 2014 – WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Edvin Ortega from the hit Netflix series, Orange is The New Black and CBS’s Blue Bloods and The Mysteries Of Laura on NBC will be the Host/Emcee for this year’s bash.  The event will be filled with fun and surprises.

White Plains New Years’s Eve Spectacular
15th Annual NYE Spectacular
Wednesday, December 31, 2014 from 10 pm – 12:30am
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Westchester actor to emcee 15th annual White Plains New Years’s Eve Spectacular

Actor Edvin Ortega who is also a DJ and MC will taking to the stage at 10pm to perform and get the crowd pumped up for th new year. He will be spinning along side DSTM entertainment.

2015 will be an exciting year for Ortega as he is producing and starring in the Utimate Boy Band Tribute, Larger Than Life at Fontanas Bar 105 Eldridge Street in NYC February 13 at 7:30 PM.

He is also starring in the award winning film The Jersey Devil Movie that will be released in early 2015.

Come to White Plains for an unforgettable night with a true Celebrity DJ-Edvin Ortega.

Edvin Ortega To Host NY Fashion Week Kickoff Party

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Actor Edvin Ortega will be hosting a NYFW party at The DL at 95 Delancey

Edvin Ortega Hosting NYFW Kickoff Party at The DL Friday
PRLog – Sep. 3, 2014 – Come and Join actor Edvin Ortega as he hosts a fantastic kick off party for New York Fashion Week at The DL 95 Delancey (corner of Ludlow) September 5, at 9PM. Edvin has starred in the hit series, “Orange is the New Black”, “Blue Bloods” and the Upcoming feature comedy film “The Jersey Devil”.

 

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About Edvin Ortega

Ortega was born in Havana, Cuba, where he spent his early childhood years before his family moved to Panama City, Panama. A few years later, his family packed up again and headed for America, settling in Yonkers, NY, where he would spend his formative years and eventually graduate from Westchester Community College and Mercy College. An accomplished host, DJ, singer and dancer, Ortega regularly hosts live events for Radio Disney and is know is those circles as “MC Vin”.

The highlights of his big screen career have included appearing alongside John Travolta on the movie the Taking of Pelham 123. Most recently you catch him on the hit TV show, The Following along side Kevin Bacon and the Netflix acclaimed series Orange is The New Black. Although he has done a wide range of work, he prefers roles where the characters get to fight back. He also adds “My characters are sincere, open and warm with a touch of sarcasm”. Here he draws his own personal comparison to Mark Wahlberg and Jay Hernandez.

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Actor, Edvin Ortega Features In An Upcoming Film

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bridgetobrienprandevents_thejerseydevilJuly 9, 2014 – New York, NY – Edvin Ortega is a familiar face to the big screen appearing along side of John Travolta, Denzel Washington, and the cast of the new fit Netflix series Orange is the New Black. In October Ortega will be once again on the big screen playing Richard Cooper in The Jersey Devil.

The Plot: When Lucifer’s (played by Jack Mulcahy) term limits come up, a new devil takes over with a vision to re-band Hell; he wants something younger and cool. After an exhausting search, he finds a perfect location for the new hell in Jersey City, New Jersey. As he begins to collect new souls to challenge the Kingdom, Lucifer comes to Jersey to foil his plans and return Hell to its original location.

Directed by: Joseph Pepitone

Executive Producers:

Michael Billy

Dorothy Fucito

Jarl

Debbie Philips

Producers:

Joseph Pepitone

Jeff Quinlan

 Watch The Jersey Devil official trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU9dc65pPkA

Ortega was born in Havana, Cuba, where he spent his early childhood years before his family moved to Panama City, Panama. A few years later, his family packed up again and headed for America, settling in Yonkers, NY, where he would spend his formative years and eventually graduate from Westchester Community College and Mercy College. An accomplished host, d.j., singer and dancer, Ortega regularly hosts live events for Radio Disney and is know is those circles as “MC Vin”.

The highlights of his big screen career have included appearing in the movie the Taking of Pelham 123. Most recently you catch him on the hit TV show, The Following along side Kevin Bacon and the Netflix acclaimed series Orange is The New Black. Follow Ortega on twitter @iamedvinortega to see whom he is working with next!

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Edvin Ortega Footprints Making A Stomp

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June 13, 2014 – New York — Obsessed and can’t get enough of the new Netflix series Orange is the New Black? The wait is finally over and can begin to binge watching the new season. While you are watching keep a look out for a handsome Cuban cast member making noise within the show. This up and coming Actor Edvin Ortega, who will be guest staring in Orange is the New Black season two that has premiered last week on June 6, 2014.

Ortega is a familiar face to the big screen included appearing alongside John Travolta AND Denzel Washington on the movie the Taking of Pelham 123! Most recently you catch him on the hit TV show, The Following along side Kevin Bacon. Follow Ortega on twitter @iamedvinortega to see whom he is working with next!

Actor, Edvin Ortega

Actor, Edvin Ortega

 “My characters are sincere, open and warm with a touch of sarcasm”. – Edvin Ortega

Orange the new Black was released on Netflix on July 11, 2013. The show instantly become word of mouth due its shocking vulgarity but conveys a truthful scenario for female inmates for those who walk on the outside of the metal fence. The story began with Piper Kerman a white blonde who has moved on from a dysfunctional relationship, but her past has awakened. Her ex-girlfriend was involved with drug trafficking and was caught and sentence to prison; therefore, bring Piper along with her. As the show progresses the emotional toll of prison begins to affect Piper. Viewers are hooked to Pipers lifestyle in prison due to the astonishing yet horrifying possibilities. Even though the show takes place in a prison, the writers have constructed the show to be a comedy. The New Yorker describes the series as “smart, salty, and outrageous.” Read the rest here. Never the less the popular series had everyone dying of anticipation for the premier of the new season and Actor Ortega will be apart of the outrageous yet hilarious cast.

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Actor Edvin Ortega is Making Major Waves In Hollywood One Role at a Time

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Edvin Ortega since coming to the US from his native Cuba, Edvin Ortega has made a name for himself as an Actor, Singer and DJ/Host and Entrepreneur.

Ortega will be on the next episode of Blue Bloods called ‘Exiles’ that will air next week May 9, on CBS at 10/9c. He just finished wrapping up filming for the lead role in a new film coming out in the fall called “The Jersey Devil”. Ortega will also be in season 2 of Orange Is The New Black which is back on Netflix on June 6th. As well the premiere of his show “Larger Than Life” The ultimate boyband show @ Adventureland in Long Island, the first show will be on memorial day 5/26.

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Edvin Ortega

About Edvin Ortega

Ortega was born in Havana, Cuba, where he spent his early childhood years before his family moved to Panama City, Panama. A few years later, his family packed up again and headed for America, settling in Yonkers, NY, where he would spend his formative years and eventually graduate from Westchester Community College and Mercy College. An accomplished host, d.j., singer and dancer, Ortega regularly hosts live events for Radio Disney and is know is those circles as “MC Vin”.

The highlights of his big screen career have included appearing alongside John Travolta on the movie the Taking of Pelham 123. Most recently you catch him on the hit TV show, The Following along side Kevin Bacon and the Netflix acclaimed series Orange is The New Black. Although he has done a wide range of work, he prefers roles where the characters get to fight back. He also adds “My characters are sincere, open and warm with a touch of sarcasm”. Here he draws his own personal comparison to Mark Wahlberg and Jay Hernandez.

For Media Inquiries Please Contact Bridget O’Brien: bridget@bridgetobrienprandevents.com