Lucio Fernandez has had a varied and successful career working extensively as an actor, singer, dancer, director, and producer. As a vocalist, he recently released a new CD entitled "Volver a Ti", a compilation of well-known Spanish ballads and boleros along with three original love songs. He is co-founder and lead vocalist for The Union City Orchestra. He was also founder and lead vocalist for Grupo Casino and for CuJazz, The Latin Jazz Band.
Lucio has traveled the world with several Broadway shows including WEST SIDE STORY, GUYS AND DOLLS, A CHORUS LINE, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, and ON THE TOWN. He has worked with many of Broadway's leading directors and choreographers, including Jerome Robbins, Jerry Zaks, Michael Peters, Robert Longbottom, and Alan Johnson. For three years, he was a principal actor with Repertorio Español in NYC where he performed in STRAWBERRY & CHOCOLATE, VIEQUES, LUMINARIA, EL PUBLICO, EL CANO, TE JURO JUANA..., THE NEXT STOP, etc.
Lucio has performed alongside many great artists including Marc Anthony, Shirley MacLaine, Gene Kelly, The Pointer Sisters, Tommy Tune, Susan Lucci, Shirley Verrett, Lupita Ferrer, and Lorna Luft. He has performed at many of the world's finest theatres including Lincoln Center in New York City, the Chatelet in Paris, and the Berlin Opera House. He has made appearances on many television shows including a recurring role as an "orderly" on the daytime series ALL MY CHILDREN. Presently, he is the host of the television show LIVE ON STAGE, and co-host of ENSALADA, both on CABLEVISION. Lucio has appeared in many television and radio commercials for products such as Coca-Cola, Budweiser, Sprite, Panasonic, Kudos, etc. He has worked extensively as a voice-over artist, and did the "looping" for the role of "Lazaro" in the award winning feature film Before Night Falls.
Lucio is the author of two poetry books, two children's books, a dozen plays, and is the founder and served as the first Editor-in-Chief of the publication SUNLIGHT NEWS. He has directed, choreographed, and produced many shows, from big musicals to one-character plays, from children's performances to benefit concerts. His comedy TILL DEATH DO US PART premiered at The Grace Theatre in 2001, then played at Newark Symphony Hall, followed by a run at The Gramercy Arts Theatre in NYC. His family musical FRIEND WANTED also premiered at The Grace Theatre before touring through many of New Jersey's best theatres. His original production, HAVANA MOON, The Musical played to a sold-out audience at Newark Symphony Hall, then at the Park Performing Arts Center, with plans for a NYC run. Recently Lucio directed the lavish Vegas-style revue "Vegas Vegas Vegas".
Lucio is co-founder and past Artistic Director of The Grace Theatre Workshop, Inc., the premiere presenter of bilingual and Spanish language theatre in the State of New Jersey. He has taught dance, drama, and playwriting, as well as participated in many school career days, and lectured at many organizations.
He has received many awards including a proclamation from Union City Mayor Brian P. Stack for his artistic achievements and contributions to the community, is a recipient of the prestigious "Quisqueya Award", and received "The Distinguished Man of the Year 2003 Award", among others.
Lucio is presently Deputy Director of the Department of Public Affairs for the City of Union City, Trustee of the Union City Board of Education, President of the Union City Public Library Friends, Inc., President of the Union City Day Care Program, Commissioner for the Union City Housing Authority, and member of several committees. He is a graduate of Rutgers University, and studied acting in New York City with the legendary acting teacher Bobby Lewis.
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