rewrite this title Anthony Ramos: 5 Things to Know About the Actor & ‘Hamilton’ Alum

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Anthony Ramos has gradually expanded his portfolio after starring in Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s Hamilton on Broadway. From there, the actor has landed multiple on-screen roles, such as the film adaptation of the Broadway musical In the Heights, A Star Is Born and Twisters. 

Hamilton helped him earn his first ever Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album in 2016 and also garnered him two nominations at the Broadway.com Audiences Awards that same year. Anthony has since made an incredible transition to the small and big screen, boosting him to become one of the hottest stars in Hollywood. So, here’s everything you need to know about Anthony, from where you might’ve seen him before to where you’re going to see him next!

Anthony Ramos Is a Native New Yorker

Anthony grew up in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn with his mom and two siblings, a brother and a sister. Others that hail from his part of NY include actress Rosie Perez and legendary comedian Eddie Murphy. 

Anthony Ramos’ Agent Dropped Him Right Before His Breakout Role 

“At the time, my agent dropped me and I was barely getting any work,” explained Anthony to TeenVogue. “I was totally on my own… I did an open call for some random show and afterwards they said they wanted to meet me for a thing called Hamilton’s Mixtape. I was like, what? That’s not what I auditioned for, but cool, I guess.” The rest, as you know, is history — literally!

Anthony Ramos Delighted Audiences on the Will & Grace Reboot

Fans took to Anthony’s character of Tony during his brief but memorable time on Will & Grace. He played Grace’s (Debra Messing) hunky assistant who gets awkwardly hit on by both Grace and her boozy pal Karen (Megan Mullally) during one episode.

Anthony Ramos Starred Alongside Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper In A Star Is Born

Yes, that was Anthony as the BFF of Gaga’s character Ally in the 2018 version of A Star is Born. His role of Ramon was featured in one of the biggest scenes of the movie where he watched Ally get ready for her big stage moment.

Anthony Ramos Was Engaged to His Former Hamilton Co-Star Jasmine Cephas Jones

After meeting her while working on Hamilton, Anthony started dating Jasmine Cephas Jones. They confirmed their relationship in 2015 and got engaged in 2018. Anthony proposed to her in Arundel, England, in front of her favorite castle. But by the end of 2021, they ended their engagement and split.