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 and HB Studio.

As an educator, Andrade has trained actors across the United States, Latin America, and Europe, collaborating with institutions including Stella Adler Studio of Acting, Tectonic Theater Project’s Moment Work Institute, Hispanic Federation, 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 RotasSeisToo Close, The Cost of TruthForasteros, 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), the HOLA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Directing (2017), and most recently, the 2025 Talía Award from the Spanish Academy of Performing Arts for Best Play by a Hispanic Author in New York.

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.

 

 

Accolades

  • Premio Talía 2025 (Academia de las Artes Escénicas de España)
    Best Spanish-Language Work in New York
    Las Vidas Rotas (Corezon)
  • Premio Talía NYC 2023 Mejor Co-actuación Masculina
    Fuente Ovejuna (Teatro Círculo)
  • US Congress Proclamation in Recognition for Excellence in Advocacy 2022
    Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA)
  • Borimix Award for contribution to Latino Arts & Culture 2022 (Corezon)
  • Capital Fringe Award 2022 Best Drama & Best of Fest
    September 11, 1973: The Day Salvador Allende Died (Capital Fringe – Corezon)
  • City of New York Mayoral Service Recognition 2021
    Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA)
  • ATI Award 2020 Best Director Monologue
    Forasteros (Corezon)
  • Monologando Ando Festival Award 2019 Best Director
    Forasteros (Corezon)
  • ATI Award 2018 Breakthrough Director
    Seis (Corezon)
  • HOLA Award 2017 Outstanding Achievement in Directing
    Seis (Corezon)
  • Fuerza Award 2017. Best Director
    Seis (Corezon)
  • Fuerza Award 2017. Best Production (Producer)
    Seis (Corezon)
  • HOLA Award 2016 Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Cast
    La Tía Julia y el Escribidor (Spanish Repertory Theater). 
  • Capital Fringe Award 2016 Best Drama (Director)
    Too Close (Capital Fringe – Luigi Laraia)
  • Fuerza Award 2016. Best Production (Producer)
    Olvidadas (FUERZAfest – Corezon)
  • Latin ACE Award 2016 Best Comedy (Lead Actor)
    La Tía Julia y el Escribidor (Spanish Repertory Theater).
  • Latin ACE Award 2016 Best Classical Play (Ensemble)
    La Gran Semíramis (Spanish Repertory Theater).
  • ATI Award 2016 Best Associated Theater (Ensemble)
    La Gran Semíramis (Spanish Repertory Theater).
  • Latin ACE Award 2015 Best Actor – Drama
    Noche Tan Linda (Pregones Theater – PRTT).
  • HOLA Award 2015 Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Cast
    Aire Frío (Spanish Repertory Theater).
  • Gilberto Zaldivar HOLA Award 2015 Outstanding Dramatic Production (Co-Lead)
    Aire Frío (Spanish Repertory Theater).
  • HOLA Award 2014 Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor
  • Noche Tan Linda (Pregones Theater – PRTT).
  • HOLA Award 2014 Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Cast
    El Loco Por Fuerza (Spanish Repertory Theater). 

“The most compelling story belongs to Mario and Julia, who meet surreptitiously in cafes and cinemas to flirt and discuss films and literature. Mr. Andrade’s Mario is an articulate, at times petulant intellectual inclined to quote Plutarch”

The New York Times

United States of America

“Unfurling with a respectable amount of movement on a bare stage, with floor markings indicating the elevator footprint, director Pablo Andrade’s production benefits from Owen’s poised stage presence and persuasive acting”

The Washington Post

United States of America

“On stage Marito is played by the Venezuelan actor Pablo Andrade, and down in the theatre chairs is the real Marito (Mario Vargas Llosa) who at the age of 18 was also, for his relatives, a teat boy who had to take care of all temptations.”

El Pais

Spain

“Pablo Andrade: “Theater has helped me overcome my shyness” The actor tells us all about his work on international stages while posing for an exclusive photoshoot in Manhattan.”

¡Hola! Magazine

Venezuela