Kenny Ortega

Kenny Ortega, born on April eighteenth, nineteen fifty, is a multifaceted American director, producer, choreographer, and concert creator. He has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry, particularly through his collaborations with Disney Channel. Ortega is best known for his work on the beloved High School Musical film trilogy, as well as cult classics like Newsies and Hocus Pocus.

In addition to his film work, Ortega directed The Cheetah Girls 2 and the first three films in the Descendants series. His creative vision extended to Netflix in two thousand nineteen when he signed a five-year deal to produce the original series Julie and the Phantoms, although the show was canceled after just one season.

Ortega's choreography has left an indelible mark on iconic films from the nineteen eighties, including Xanadu, One from the Heart, St. Elmo's Fire, Pretty in Pink, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and Dirty Dancing. His expertise also spans the music industry, where he has choreographed numerous music videos and produced concert tours for legendary artists such as Kiss, Olivia Newton-John, Cher, Madonna, Miley Cyrus, and Michael Jackson, including the ill-fated This is It concert residency.

In a testament to his remarkable contributions, Ortega wrote, directed, and produced Michael Jackson's posthumous documentary film, Michael Jackson's This Is It. His achievements have been recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the prestigious Disney Legend Award in two thousand nineteen.