Delarosa Rivera, born in Patterson, New Jersey, but raised in the Bronx, New York City, was the son of Rosa Rivera, a single mother who did everything in her power to shield her children from the harsh realities of the streets. Despite being overprotective, Rosa's efforts ultimately led Delarosa to discover his passion for performance through street dance at a young age.
By the time he was 16, Delarosa had become a top street dancer in the Bronx, and his talent soon caught the attention of a top 100 pop dance charts artist, who hired him as a background dancer. This led to his first record deal with Mic Mac records, and he released a single titled "Whats the Need," earning him membership in the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP).
Delarosa's music career took him to Miami, where he joined the bilingual boy band Area 305 and signed a major deal with BMG. However, he eventually left the group due to creative differences and licensed an original song titled "Dejame Volar" to Atoll Records in France.
After several years, Delarosa returned to New York and was offered his first acting role in a short film alongside David Zayas. The director's suggestion that he was a natural led Delarosa to make the bold decision to leave his family and friends behind and pursue his acting career in Los Angeles.
In LA, Delarosa took on a variety of roles, from being a costume character on Hollywood Boulevard to working as an extra on top TV shows and major budget feature films, including "Hawthorne," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "Mistresses," and "Extant." These experiences allowed him to learn from some of the best in the industry and perfect his craft.
Delarosa's acting career has been marked by his work in mostly independent films, including "King of the Streets" and "Death of a Gangster." He has also appeared in several plays, including the Tony Award-winning "Take Me Out," and the international hit cable TV film anthology series "The DL Chronicles."
Most recently, Delarosa lent his voice to the highly anticipated video game "Far Cry Primal," playing the role of ULL Udam Lord. Throughout his career, Delarosa has surrounded himself with the best in the industry, studying with renowned acting coach Aaron Speiser and continuing to hone his craft.
