Alina Alcántara (AEA*) is a native New Yorker of Dominican heritage, based in Orlando, Florida.She is a dedicated actor with a passion for storytelling and character development. Recent credits:Lecturer, DEFIANT REQUIEM: VERDI AT TEREZÍN (Opera Orlando)Doña Rosa, LA BROA’ (BROAD STREET) (Trinity Rep), Norma, LA GRINGA (American Stage), Nana Lupita, LUCHADORA! (Orlando Family Stage), Widow Corney, OLIVER! (Theatre at St. Luke’s), Abuela Claudia, IN THE HEIGHTS (Orlando Shakes), Narrator, SYMPHONY STORYTIME SERIES (Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra), Elodia in the movie THE CHARM OF LOVE.Alcántara is also an actor at the Walt Disney World Resort, performing a variety of roles, across all four parks. Among them, ¡CELEBRACIÓN ENCANTO!, one of the top rated entertainment offerings at Epcot - which she helped develop and open in June 2024.Alcántara believes in the power of collaboration, and enjoys working with creative teams to bring stories to life. Whether on stage or set, she values the input of directors, writers, and fellow actors, fostering a safe, positive and productive environment.With a diverse range of roles, Alcántara brings a unique blend of emotion and authenticity to every performance, captivating audiences and critics alike.Forever grateful to God, her Familia, soul tribe, and especially to Sol - the beloved catalyst who awakened her to this wild, transformative, sacred journey. "Contigo Siempre..."