Stephen Lopez
Rico
Stephen Lopez is a versatile actor with over 25 years’ experience in film, television and theatre. He began his training at Showfit Studios (formally known as Centrestage Performing Arts School) under the tutorship of Ian and Leanne White, before becoming an inaugural member of their full time musical theatre program Showfit. Stephen then continued his studies at the Howard Fine Acting Studio in both Melbourne and Los Angeles, learning from legendary Hollywood acting coach Howard Fine.
Stephen’s film credits include Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales where he worked alongside Johnny Depp and Javier Bardem, as well as the Australian dramas Tom White and Thunder. His television credits include roles in productions such as Fisk, Utopia, Gold Diggers, La Brea, With Intent, Harrow, Here Come the Habibs, Fat Tony and Co, Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of INXS, City Homicide, Underbelly, Neighbours, Kick, Scooter Secret Agent and many more.
On stage, Stephen was cast as the original Australian Usnavi in the Australian premiere of the musical In the Heights, as well as appearances in productions of A Streetcar Named Desire (MTC), Cafe Rebetika, Oklahoma and West Side Story.
Stephen is proudly represented by Ian White Management.