Jared Murillo (dancer)
Encyclopedia
Jared Makaio Murillo is an American professional dancer known for his works as a dancer in the Disney Channel
movies, High School Musical
, High School Musical 2 and for having a special cameo appearance in High School Musical 3: Senior Year
. He is also in a boyband called V Factory.
. He is the fourth of seven children to Alex and Robin Murillo (siblings: Brandy, Natalie, Joshua, Alexandria, Cheyenne, and Jacob). At age 5, he began to sing in church. By the time he was 8, he performed with Donny Osmond
, in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat production. He was the youngest cast member of the show. Three years later, at age 11, he was chosen to perform at the famous Suzuka Race Circuit in Nagoya, Japan.
He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jared began his training at Center Stage performing Arts in Orem, Utah. Jared's parents are the owners. This is the same studio that has produced Julianne Hough
, Derek Hough
, Ashly DelGrosso-Costa, Chelsie Hightower
, Jaymz Tuialeva, and Hefa Tuita.
. At age 14, he went to live for three years in Southern California
. He achieved his goal of winning world and national titles when he captured with his partner the World Swing, United States Swing and the United States Youth Latin Ballroom Championships and the AAU National DanceSport Championships.
In 2002 the Winter Olympics came to Salt Lake City where Murillo performed as part of the Opening Ceremonies. It was there he met Kenny Ortega
who choreographed the show. Although they didn't realize at the time, just three years later they would meet up again as principal dancers in Disney Channel
's High School Musical
production. In January 2003, Murillo was paired with Lacey Schwimmer
, and the two began competing at a junior level.
In 2006, he appeared in the High School Musical
series and in 2007 he was a member of the background dancers of the High School Musical: The Concert
for United States, Canada and Latin America. He also appears in the Ashley Tisdale
music videos "Be Good to Me
", "He Said She Said
" and "Not Like That
". He has also made an appearance on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, appearing in the episode "Loosely Ballroom" as a competitor in the dance competition. However, he was not credited for the role. Also he played in one episode "Big Time Rush
".
One of three new professionals in the eighth series of the BBC Television
series Strictly Come Dancing
. In series 8 his professional partner was Aliona Vilani. His celebrity partner was Tina O'Brien
and did not dance in the third week, as Tina had chickenpox
. However, he will not return for season 9, as the lineup still is to be confirmed. Jared also took part in "Glee: The Tour" as a member of Vocal Adrenaline.
/R&B
/Urban
boyband V Factory
. The band began in September 2006 when Tommy Page
discovered Jared performing in the High School Musical concert. He then formed the group around Jared. Love Struck was released on January 27, 2009 on iTunes
.
They signed a Warner Bros. Records
deal later that year and are currently under the management of Tommy Page.
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
movies, High School Musical
High School Musical
High School Musical is a 2006 American television film, first in the High School Musical film franchise. Upon its release on January 20, 2006, it became the most successful film that Disney Channel Original Movie ever produced, with a television sequel High School Musical 2 released in 2007 and...
, High School Musical 2 and for having a special cameo appearance in High School Musical 3: Senior Year
High School Musical 3: Senior Year
High School Musical 3: Senior Year is a 2008 American romantic musical film and the third and final installment in the High School Musical trilogy. Its theatrical release in the United States began on October 24, 2008...
. He is also in a boyband called V Factory.
Early life
He was born in Honolulu, HawaiiHonolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and...
. He is the fourth of seven children to Alex and Robin Murillo (siblings: Brandy, Natalie, Joshua, Alexandria, Cheyenne, and Jacob). At age 5, he began to sing in church. By the time he was 8, he performed with Donny Osmond
Donny Osmond
Donald Clark "Donny" Osmond is an American singer, musician, actor, dancer, radio personality, and former teen idol. Osmond has also been a talk and game show host, record producer and author. In the mid 1960s, he and four of his elder brothers gained fame as the Osmond Brothers on the long...
, in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat production. He was the youngest cast member of the show. Three years later, at age 11, he was chosen to perform at the famous Suzuka Race Circuit in Nagoya, Japan.
He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jared began his training at Center Stage performing Arts in Orem, Utah. Jared's parents are the owners. This is the same studio that has produced Julianne Hough
Julianne Hough
Julianne Alexandra Hough is an American professional ballroom dancer, country music singer and actress. She is most widely known for being a two-time champion of ABC's Dancing with the Stars. She earned a Creative Arts Primetime Emmy nomination in 2007 for choreography...
, Derek Hough
Derek Hough
Derek Hough is an American dancer, choreographer, musician and actor. A world champion in Latin American Dance, Hough has appeared since September 2007 on the hit U.S...
, Ashly DelGrosso-Costa, Chelsie Hightower
Chelsie Hightower
Chelsie Hightower is a Latin ballroom dancer, who is best known for being a regular dance partner, trainer, and choreographer on the ABC competition show Dancing with the Stars.-Biography:...
, Jaymz Tuialeva, and Hefa Tuita.
Career
In 1994, he competed in ballroom dancing and became a national champion. He soon achieved success on the dance floor and started to win various events around the country. This caught the eye and the attention of world-class coach and choreographer, Buddy SchwimmerBuddy Schwimmer
Buddy Schwimmer is an award-winning West Coast Swing dancer, a choreographer, and the inventor of the Nightclub Two Step. He has also been known as "The King of Swing", as well as "The Man with a Thousand Moves"...
. At age 14, he went to live for three years in Southern California
Southern California
Southern California is a megaregion, or megapolitan area, in the southern area of the U.S. state of California. Large urban areas include Greater Los Angeles and Greater San Diego. The urban area stretches along the coast from Ventura through the Southland and Inland Empire to San Diego...
. He achieved his goal of winning world and national titles when he captured with his partner the World Swing, United States Swing and the United States Youth Latin Ballroom Championships and the AAU National DanceSport Championships.
In 2002 the Winter Olympics came to Salt Lake City where Murillo performed as part of the Opening Ceremonies. It was there he met Kenny Ortega
Kenny Ortega
Kenneth John "Kenny" Ortega is an American producer, director, and choreographer. He is known for directing the High School Musical trilogy and Michael Jackson's This Is It concert tour.-Life and career:...
who choreographed the show. Although they didn't realize at the time, just three years later they would meet up again as principal dancers in Disney Channel
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
's High School Musical
High School Musical
High School Musical is a 2006 American television film, first in the High School Musical film franchise. Upon its release on January 20, 2006, it became the most successful film that Disney Channel Original Movie ever produced, with a television sequel High School Musical 2 released in 2007 and...
production. In January 2003, Murillo was paired with Lacey Schwimmer
Lacey Schwimmer
Lacey-Mae Schwimmer is an American competitive ballroom dancer, singer, and the winner of multiple youth championships. She is best known as the fourth place finalist of the third season of So You Think You Can Dance...
, and the two began competing at a junior level.
In 2006, he appeared in the High School Musical
High School Musical
High School Musical is a 2006 American television film, first in the High School Musical film franchise. Upon its release on January 20, 2006, it became the most successful film that Disney Channel Original Movie ever produced, with a television sequel High School Musical 2 released in 2007 and...
series and in 2007 he was a member of the background dancers of the High School Musical: The Concert
High School Musical: The Concert
High School Musical: The Concert was a 40-city concert tour based on the popular hit Disney Channel Original Movie, High School Musical, sponsored by AEG Live and presented by Buena Vista Concerts...
for United States, Canada and Latin America. He also appears in the Ashley Tisdale
Ashley Tisdale
Ashley Michelle Tisdale is an American actress and singer who rose to prominence portraying the candy-counter girl Maddie Fitzpatrick in Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and the female antagonist Sharpay Evans in the High School Musical film series...
music videos "Be Good to Me
Be Good to Me
"Be Good to Me" is a song recorded by American recording artist Ashley Tisdale from her debut album, Headstrong. The song was released as the album's lead single in the United States on December 26, 2006 and in South America in January 2007...
", "He Said She Said
He Said She Said (song)
"He Said She Said" is a song recorded by American recording artist Ashley Tisdale. The song was written by Johnathan "J. R." Rotem, Evan "Kidd" Bogart, and Ryan Tedder, and produced by Rotem for Tisdale's debut studio album Headstrong....
" and "Not Like That
Not Like That
"Not Like That" is a song recorded by American recording artist Ashley Tisdale. The song was a single in her 2007 debut album, Headstrong. The single was released in Europe on January 25, 2008. The single had no official release in the United States or Canada.-Song information:The song includes...
". He has also made an appearance on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, appearing in the episode "Loosely Ballroom" as a competitor in the dance competition. However, he was not credited for the role. Also he played in one episode "Big Time Rush
Big Time Rush
Big Time Rush is a Nickelodeon television series created by Scott Fellows about the Hollywood misadventures of four hockey players from Minnesota—Kendall, Logan, James, and Carlos, after they are selected to form a boy band. The series premiered with an hour-long pilot episode, "Big Time...
".
One of three new professionals in the eighth series of the BBC Television
BBC Television
BBC Television is a service of the British Broadcasting Corporation. The corporation, which has operated in the United Kingdom under the terms of a Royal Charter since 1927, has produced television programmes from its own studios since 1932, although the start of its regular service of television...
series Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing is a British television show, featuring celebrities with professional dance partners competing in Ballroom and Latin dances. The title of the show suggests a continuation of the long-running series Come Dancing, with an allusion to the film Strictly Ballroom...
. In series 8 his professional partner was Aliona Vilani. His celebrity partner was Tina O'Brien
Tina O'Brien
Tina O'Brien is an English actress. She is best known for playing the role of Sarah-Louise Platt in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street.-Acting career:...
and did not dance in the third week, as Tina had chickenpox
Chickenpox
Chickenpox or chicken pox is a highly contagious illness caused by primary infection with varicella zoster virus . It usually starts with vesicular skin rash mainly on the body and head rather than at the periphery and becomes itchy, raw pockmarks, which mostly heal without scarring...
. However, he will not return for season 9, as the lineup still is to be confirmed. Jared also took part in "Glee: The Tour" as a member of Vocal Adrenaline.
V Factory
Murillo in 2006 became a member of American PopPop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
/R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
/Urban
Urban contemporary
Urban contemporary is a music radio format. The term was coined by the late New York DJ Frankie Crocker in the mid 1970s. Urban contemporary radio stations feature a playlist made up entirely of hip hop/rap, contemporary R&B, pop, electronica such as dubstep and drum and bass and Caribbean music...
boyband V Factory
VFactory
V Factory is an American Pop/R&B/Urban boy band produced by former Pop artist Tommy Page who is now a VP of A&R for Warner Brothers Records. The members have yet to confirm what the "V" stands for...
. The band began in September 2006 when Tommy Page
Tommy Page
Tommy Page is an American singer, best known for his 1990 hit single, "I'll Be Your Everything."-Career:...
discovered Jared performing in the High School Musical concert. He then formed the group around Jared. Love Struck was released on January 27, 2009 on iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
.
They signed a Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label. It was the foundation label of the present-day Warner Music Group, and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of that corporation. It maintains a close relationship with its former parent, Warner Bros. Pictures, although the two companies...
deal later that year and are currently under the management of Tommy Page.