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René Lavan
Acting

René Lavan
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1968-11-05,
Gender
Male
Biography
Rene Lavan is a Cuban-American actor born in Artemisa, Cuba. He first gained widespread recognition starring in the hit Spanish-language telenovela Morelia, followed by leading roles in María Belén and Enamorada, becoming a familiar face to audiences across Latin America and beyond. American audiences came to know Lavan through his role as Javier on One Life to Live. He later earned critical acclaim as the lead in Bitter Sugar (1996), directed by Leon Ichaso, portraying a young Cuban student confronting political repression in Cuba. Lavan's film credits include Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, Christmas with the Kranks, Che: Part One and Che: Part Two, while his television work includes guest appearances on CSI: Miami and Las Vegas. In 2005, he made his Broadway debut in Latinologues. Educated at the New World School of the Arts and trained with Uta Hagen, Lavan has worked extensively in both English and Spanish-language productions. In addition to acting, he has hosted television specials and award shows and has produced Latino-focused film and television projects through his own production company.

Filmography

6.2

Tollbooth
1994-11-01

Christmas with the Kranks

6.165

Christmas with the Kranks
2004-11-24

6.802

Che: Part One
2008-09-05

5.333

Bitter Sugar
1996-02-10

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights

6.4

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
2004-02-27

Every Witch Way: Spellbound

8.7

Every Witch Way: Spellbound
2014-11-26

The Last Rafter

6

The Last Rafter
2020-03-10

Christmas Overtime

4.3

Christmas Overtime
2024-12-15

The Old Man and the Parrot

0

The Old Man and the Parrot
2026-02-20

The Magnificent Mendez

8

The Magnificent Mendez
2026-04-10

0

Red Light
2025-10-25

7.038

Las Vegas
2003-09-22

7.47

Burn Notice
2007-06-28

9

Enamorada
1999-11-08

Every Witch Way

8.088

Every Witch Way
2014-01-01

7.697

CSI: Miami
2002-09-23

6.5

María Belén
2001-08-13