JW Cortes Biography
J.W. Cortés is an award-winning actor, Marine combat veteran, singer, filmmaker and philanthropist. Born and raised in Sunset Park Brooklyn, to inspiring Puerto Rican parents, he developed an interest in the arts along with a desire to serve his community and country. Recognized for his drive, talent and positive attitude, Cortés has become one of the most respected prime-time Puerto Rican actors on television today.
Currently Cortés plays the recurring role of "Detective Carlos Alvarez" on FOX's hit prime-time series "Gotham." Cortés is the first actor in history to portray the iconic comic book character in television and film. Detective Alvarez was originally created by Judd Winick's for his hit DC Comics' The New 52 Catwomanseries. In addition to "Gotham," he has had various roles on: STARZ's "Power," NBC's "The Blacklist," "The Mysteries of Laura" and CBS' "Blue Bloods."
Previously, Cortés starred as an "Operative" on NBC's reality television show, "Stars Earn Strips." On the show he helped celebrities, raising awareness and funds for various military and veteran charities, participate in simulated military training missions. Cortés has also appeared in feature films including the soon-to-be released "Sugarfields," "As Good As Dead" from Andie MacDowell, "Blue Caprice" with Isaiah Washington and the award winning film "Stop" at Sundance Film Festival.
In addition to playing a Detective on Television each week, Cortés serves New York State's Metropolitan Transit Authority Police Department (MTAPD) as an officer based in Grand Central Terminal. He also helps raise awareness and funding for various charities and organizations including Autism Speaks, Got Your 6, the Bob Woodruff Foundation, the Gary Sinise Foundation and the Boot Campaign. He was honored to recently perform at the Music Heals benefit concert in Washington D.C. and raise money and awareness for the charity MusiCorps; and was chosen by Got Your 6 to serve as one of the organizations celebrity American Icons.
Cortés served in the United States Marine Corps for nearly thirteen years attaining the rank of Gunnery Sergeant when serving in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. His military awards include the Combat Action Ribbon, Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medals and Marine of the Year. He studied acting at the world renowned William Esper Studio, under the tutelage of Terry Knickerbocker. J.W. Cortés is the proud father of two boys, a lucky husband and loving owner of an American-Bulldog named "Blue."
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How much does it cost to book JW Cortes for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for JW Cortes, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire JW Cortes, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
Where does JW Cortes travel from?
JW Cortes generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for JW Cortes?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like JW Cortes for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book JW Cortes for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host JW Cortes or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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