Nathaniel began his career at a very young age, following in his mother’s footsteps, Magdalena Villanueva, who at that time was a professional dancer and singer. He made his way in the industry through TV shows, theater, musicals and films, sharing the stage with personalities such as Gael Garcia during the production of a soap opera called “My grand Father and I”, Regina Torne as a member of her professional theater company and many others. He also lent his voice and singing talents to various Latin American versions of Disney characters for film and television while working as an employee of the CMG recording studios. These films include The Lion King and Tarzan, amongst others.
In 1998 Nathaniel joined a professional theater company called “Xpresion”, where he acted in several comedies and musicals, such as “PS: Your Cat Is Dead”, 11 & 12, The Bird Cage, Christmas Plays, Bernarda Alba’s House, Cats the Musical, A Chorus Line, Hello Dolly, My Fair Lady and many others.
Between 2000 and 2001 Nathaniel became an active member of the professional Company of Regina Torne (a known Mexican actress featured in the film “Like Water for Chocolate”), acting in stage plays of various genres. He also began his official dance and acting training, which continues to this day.
Between 2002 and 2003 he joined a contemporary and classical dance company where he participated in assorted dance festivals, such as “International Festival Of Contemporary Dance Of Soloists And Duets” and professional showcases for which he was not only a dancer but also the choreographer. In these events he took to the stage with some of the most important dancers from around the world. He was also an active member of the Sinaloa of Arts professional chorus, where besides having a professional singing formation for opera, he toured with Italian, Spanish, french and Mexican opera productions. Some of these productions include: The love potion, Carmen, Caballeria Rusticana, The Messiah from Hendel, amongst others.
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