Shalim Ortiz

Shalim and his wife are expectin their first chilf in 2009

Shalim debuts as a producer for the graphic novel-inspired action movie Riptide releasing in 2009.

Shalim's Mom Charytin Goyco sang Es un Historia de la Amor at his wedding after party.

Shalim attended Somaly Mam Foundation Fundraiser in Beverly Hills, California on 16th September 2008.

Shalim is married to Lesley Ann Machado.

Shalim was one of the 20 sexiest bachelors of 2007 by People magazine.

Shalim's favourite bands are U2, Aerosmith, Soda Stereo, La Ley, Coldplay, Manjar de los Dioses, Gipsy Kings.

Shalim released his first film as a lead titled Spin, in which he performs the title song on the soundtrack Rosario.

Shalim and Dania Ramirez wrote their own Spanish dialogue for Heroes.

Shalim's ancestry is 1/2 Puerto Rican (from his father's ancestry) and 1/4 Dominican and 1/4 Spaniard (from his mother's ancestry).

Shalim was signed by Emilio Estefan, husband of Gloria Estefan, a Hispanic producer.

Shalim tried a career as a model.

Shalim's real passion are in music as well as acting.

Shalim has a younger brother Alejandro and a sister Sharina, they are fraternal twins.

Shalim's height is 5'11".

Shalim can play the guitar.

Shalim's albums are Shalim and Cuarto sin Puerta.

Shalim's mother is the legendary Dominican singer across Latin America, Charytin Goyco.

Shalim's father is Puerto Rican entertainer Elin Ortiz.

He was named one of the 50 most beautiful people for People En Espanol Magazine four times.

Shalim has launched his own t-shirt line called Latin Rock Star (LRSTAR).

In 2003, his first self-titled album reached "Gold" in Spain.