Bio:
Pablo Andrade is an award-winning actor, director, producer, and teaching artist based in New York City with over 20 years of professional experience. He currently serves as the Artistic and Executive Director of the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA), founder of Corezon Theater Company, and faculty member at NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
As an educator, Andrade has trained actors across the United States, Latin America, and Europe, collaborating with institutions including HB Studio, Stella Adler Studio of Acting, The World Bank, Construyendo Actores (Mexico), El Gimnasio de Actores (Spain), and the National Film and Theatre School of Łódź (Poland). His teaching philosophy is deeply rooted in Uta Hagen’s techniques, enriched by methods from Lee Strasberg, Jerzy Grotowski, Michael Chekhov, and Moment Work. Andrade emphasizes authenticity, creativity, and emotional connection, fostering artistic growth in each of his students. In his leadership roles at HOLA and Corezon, he has developed and led impactful educational initiatives, master classes, workshops, and programs dedicated to nurturing and advancing Hispanic talent in the arts.
As a director, Andrade has learned from Tony Award recipients Jack Hofsiss (HB Studio), Thomas Kail (SDCF Observership at The Public Theater), and numerous other distinguished directors. He has directed over 20 productions, including acclaimed works such as LAS VIDAS ROTAS, SEIS, TOO CLOSE, THE COLOR OF DESIRE, THE COST OF TRUTH, FORASTEROS, and SEPTEMBER 11, 1973: THE DAY SALVADOR ALLENDE DIED. His productions are recognized for their innovation and emotional resonance, earning awards such as the Capital Fringe Award for Best Drama (2016, 2022), ATI Awards for Best Monologue Director (2020) and Breakthrough Director (2018), the Fuerza Award for Best Director and Best Play (2017), and the HOLA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Directing (2017).
As an actor, Andrade has delivered captivating performances on stage, screen, and television. Notably, he starred in the New York Times Critics’ Pick production of Mario Vargas Llosa’s AUNT JULIA AND THE SCRIPTWRITER, directed by José Zayas at Repertorio Español in New York and later at GALA Hispanic Theatre in Washington, DC. His portrayals of MENGO IN FUENTE OVEJUNA (directed by Mariano de Paco Serrano) and Miguel de Erauso in LA MONJA ALFÉREZ (directed by Dani Alonso) earned critical acclaim both in New York and during tours at Spain’s prestigious classical theater festivals. Andrade’s acting accolades include the Talia NYC Award for Best Co-Lead (2023), the Latin ACE Award for Best Actor – Drama (2015), and the HOLA Award for Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor (2014).
Pablo Andrade is a proud alumnus of HB Studio and The Hagen Institute, the Teacher Development Program of the National Alliance of Acting Teachers, the Moment Work Conservatory, and participated in the Cultural Visitor Program at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.