Josh Dela Cruz
American actor (born 1989) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joshua Dela Cruz (born March 23, 1989) is an American actor. He plays a fictional version of himself as the host in Blue's Clues & You!. He is the third main host of the franchise, after Steve Burns and Donovan Patton.
Joshua Dela Cruz | |
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Dela Cruz in 2024 | |
| Born | March 23, 1989 |
| Education | Montclair State University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Josh in Blue's Clues & You! |
| Spouse | Amanda Dela Cruz |
Early life and education
Dela Cruz was born in the United Arab Emirates to Filipino parents of Bicolano and Ilocano descent.[1][2] He was raised in New Milford, New Jersey. He graduated from New Milford High School in 2007 and from Montclair State University in 2011.[3]
Career
After graduating from Montclair, Dela Cruz performed in several Broadway and off-Broadway productions, including Aladdin, Here Lies Love, The King and I and Encores!: Merrily We Roll Along.[4]
On September 13, 2018, Nickelodeon announced that Dela Cruz would be Blue's Clues & You!'s host after auditioning over 3,000 actors.[5] Growing up in New Jersey, Dela Cruz watched the original show with his younger sister and is the first Asian-American to host Blue's Clues. Steve Burns, the first host of the original series, participated in the casting process.[6][7] Dela Cruz also portrayed Josh in two guest appearances in The Tiny Chef Show.[8]
Personal life
Dela Cruz met his wife Amanda while they both attended Montclair State University. In 2015, he proposed to her in Central Park while filming a dance duet to Frank Sinatra's "You Make Me Feel So Young".[9][10]
Credits
Television
- Blue's Clues & You! – Josh
- Bull – Adam Bunson
- Time After Time – Box Office Attendant
- The Tiny Chef Show – Josh
- Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent - Jerome Abalos
Film
Theater
- Waterfall: A New Musical – Noppon (2023 production)[12]
- Aladdin – Ensemble, Aladdin (understudy, 2013-2018)
- Here Lies Love – (2013 production)
- Encores!: Merrily We Roll Along – (2012 production)
- The King and I – Lun Tha (2011 and 2012 productions)[13][4][14]
References
External links
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