Juan Ayala is an Latin-American actor known for his wide range of characters both onstage and onscreen. Born and raised in Connecticut, his obsession with music led to his first musical theatre performance at 12 years old and he was bitten by the acting bug. He went on to attend Housatonic Community College as a Theater Arts major and worked with several professional theatre companies across Connecticut including critically-acclaimed productions of The Scarlet Letter, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot and Take Me Out.
In 2016, Juan made an unexpected turn to pursuing work in television, film and commercials, going on to book several spots for brands like Sprint, Blink Fitness and the Manhattan Theatre Club’s production of ‘Prince of Broadway’. His network television credits include the ABC drama ‘For Life’ and a three-season spanning role on the FBI thriller ‘Blindspot’ as Agent Woods. In addition to acting, Juan is also the producer & host of ‘Actors With Issues’, a weekly podcast where he interviews rising stars from TV, Film and Broadway, providing insight into the entertainment industry from the ground level.
You can follow Juan on Instagram @juanayalofficial and visit his website juanayala.net
