Noah Urrea

Noah Jacob Urrea (born March 31, 2001)[1] is an American singer, actor, composer, dancer and model.[3] He represents the United States in the international pop group Now United.[4] He also had a garage band called "Chump Change", formed along with his friends Samuel Victoria, Ryan Keefe and Collin Keefe.[5]

Noah Urrea
Urrea in 2018
Born
Noah Jacob Urrea

(2001-03-31) 31 March 2001[1]
Orange, California, U.S.
Occupation
  • singer
  • actor
  • model
  • dancer
  • composer
Years active2011–present
AgentLA Models[2]
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
  • bass guitar
  • drums
Years active2011–present
LabelsXIX Entertainment
Associated actsNow United
Websitehttps://www.noahurrea.com/
Signature

Career

2011–2015: Early acting career

He had his first chance as an artist in 2011, when he appeared in Blake Shelton's music video, "Honey Bee". In 2012, Urrea was selected as one of Nickelodeon's 'Groundlings', where he developed the talent for improvised comedy.[6] Since then, he has become experienced in many facets of the entertainment industry.

Urrea made his film debut in 2013 with a role in "A Madea Christmas", in which he acted and sang. He played "Bailey McCoy", opposite Tyler Perry, Alicia Witt and Chad Michael Murray. In 2014, Urrea played "Ryan Wade at the age of 9 in "The Identical", another role in which he sang. For his interpretation of Jameses in the 2014 short film Eleven, Urrea won the 'Best Young Actor Award' at the 'Action on Film International Film Festival'. In 2015, Urrea acted as "Cody Mcbride" on Amazon Prime's "The Kiks" series. Noah's television projects include many appearances, which were generally done on Nickelodeon. Urrea has also appeared in many TV series, including Childrens Hospital, Sam & Cat, Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street, The Kicks, The Fosters, See Dad Run, Speechless, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn and My Super Sweet 16.[7]

2017–present: Early career as a singer, Now United, A Wake, Netflix

Music is another of Noah's passions. He has worked with several top producers, writing and recording original songs.

In March 2017, he released his EP, Always. In 2019, Urrea played the twins Mason and Mitchel in the independent film "A Wake".[8][9]

On November 13, 2017, Urrea was revealed as one of the members of Now United, being the fourth so far.[4] In December of the same year, the group released their first single, "Summer in the City".[10] On April 9, 2020, the song "Wake Up" was released on digital platforms, along with the music video.[11]

In October 2020, Urrea was scheduled to star in a movie on Netflix, information about the film and its role has not yet been released.[12][13][14]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Character Notes
2011Grand EscapeCharlie (young)Short
2013A Madea ChristmasBailey McCoy

Feature

2014The IdenticalDrexel Hemsley/Ryan Wade (young)

Feature

2014ElevenJames (young)Short
2019"A Wake"Mason/MitchelFeature

Television
Year Title Character Notes
2012Children's HospitalTrevorCameo
2013TwangNoah MontgomeryTV Pilot
2014Sam & CatJett ZanderEpisode 35
See Dad RunHi-Def Boy(Season 2; Episode 14)
2015–2016Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal StreetRandyRecurring
2016The KicksCody McBride
2017The FostersToddCameo (Season 4; Episode 18)
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & DawnDylanCameo (Season 3; Episode 16)
2019SpeechlessKaiCameo (Season 3; Episode 17)

Documentaries
Year Title Character Notes Reference
2018 Meet Noah Himself Frame on the Now United YouTube channel, where he talks about the whole life story until he reaches the group
Dreams Come True: The Documentary Documentary showing the creation of the global pop group Now United [15]

Discography
For his work with Now United, see Now United discography.

Extended plays
  • Always (2017)

Soundtracks
Year Song Movie
2013Mary Did You Know?A Madea Christmas
Silent Night
2014Jeremiah 29:11The Identical

Awards and nominations
For awards and nominations with Now United, see Now United § Awards and Nominations.
Year Award Category Nominated Result Ref.
2014Action On Film International Film FestivalBest Young Actor AwardElevenWon
2020 You Pop Awards Favorite International Singer Noah Urrea Won [16]

References
  1. "Noah Urrea's interview". Schön! Magazine. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  2. "Pickles, Fluidity, and Self Love | Noah Urrea Gets Deep". Flaunt Magazine. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  3. "NOAH URREA — About Noah Urrea — A Biography". NOAH URREA. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  4. "Meet Revolutionary Global Pop Group Now United | TigerBeat". November 13, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  5. "Conheça a Chump Change, banda com Noah Urrea que promete te conquistar - Febre Teen" (in Portuguese). April 7, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  6. Philiana Ng (September 26, 2013). "Nickelodeon Orders Two Animated Series, Greenlights Four Live-Action Pilots". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 10, 2016. The cable network has also inked talent deals with three up-and-comers, who were discovered from a talent showcase at Los Angeles' Groundlings Theatre: Noah Urrea, Jace Norman and Haley Tju.
  7. "This 'My Super Sweet 16' birthday boy had a Nickelodeon Star on his arm". MTV News.
  8. "FINALMENTE! 'A Wake', filme protagonizado por Noah Urrea, ganha data de estreia no Brasil - Febre Teen" (in Portuguese). June 6, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  9. "'A Wake' filme protagonizado por Noah Urrea, do Now United, ganha data de estreia no Brasil". TodaTeen (in Portuguese). June 7, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  10. Ago, Nicksongarciain #nowunited • 3 Years (December 14, 2017). "Summer in The City (NOW UNITED First Performance | 24 Hours of Reality) by Philip Seven". Steemit. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  11. "Now United mostra como se divertir com os amigos no clipe de "Wake Up" - Febre Teen" (in Portuguese). April 9, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  12. "Noah Urrea, integrante do Now United, anuncia contrato para estrelar em novo filme da Netflix | Revista Atrevida". atrevida.com.br. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  13. Cardoso, Beto (October 11, 2020). "Now United: Noah Urrea vai estrear novo filme da Netflix e integrantes do grupo reagem!". TodaTeen (in Portuguese). Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  14. "Noah Urrea fará filme da Netflix e você precisa ver a reação dos membros do Now United recebendo a notícia - Febre Teen" (in Portuguese). October 11, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  15. "Now United lança documentário mostrando como tudo começou! - Febre Teen" (in Portuguese). December 29, 2018. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  16. "YOU POP » YOU POP AWARDS! Vote nos seus favoritos:". Retrieved December 7, 2020.
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