Johanna Tolentino
Biography
Johanna Tolentino got her first big break at the age of 16 on the feature film Lean On Me with Morgan Freeman. Recently, she booked co-starring roles on the Comedy Central pilot Alternatino Orange is the New Black (Netflix), Do No Harm (NBC), and supporting roles in the short films, Taking East New York directed by Exile Ramirez and El Pasaje directed by Noel Nunez, as well as features Keep in Touch directed by Sam Kretchmar, and Sylvester Stallone's upcoming Rocky sequel, Creed directed by Ryan Coogler. She trained at the Puerto Rican Traveling Theater in audition technique. voice and acting before booking roles in regional theaters, regional commercials and industrial films in Atlanta and Philadelphia. Theatre credits include Rosa in The Buddy Holly Story at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Elliot: A Soldiers Fugue, The Conduct of Life at Villanova University, Latinolougues at The Wilma Theatre and various roles on off-off Broadway shows in New York. She is the creator, producer and star of the web series "Whatever It Takes". She has also booked co-starring roles on various web series, including "Which Way" directed by Bill Herndon. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Johanna Tolentino Johanna Tolentino got her first big break at the age of 16 on the feature film Lean On Me with Morgan Freeman. She's booked co-starring roles on network television such as (Comedy Central) pilot Alternatino Orange is the New Black (Netflix), Do No Harm , Guest star role on ( NBC), Law & Order SVU, co star role on The blacklist and GOTHAM (FOX). Supporting roles in the short films, Taking East New York directed by Exile Ramirez and El Pasaje directed by Noel Nunez, as well as features Keep in Touch directed by Sam Kretchmar, Patti Cakes directed by Jeremy Jasper and Sylvester Stallone's Rocky sequel, Creed directed by Ryan Coogler and Creed II directed by Steven Carole JR. She trained at the Puerto Rican Traveling Theater in audition Vocal , film and theatre acting techniques before booking roles in regional theaters, regional commercials and industrial films in Atlanta and Philadelphia. Theatre credits include Rosa in The Buddy Holly Story at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Elliot: A Soldiers Fugue, The Conduct of Life at Villanova University, Latinolougues at The Wilma Theatre, Morir Soñando at Passage Theatre in Trenton New Jersey . Young Money as Gardenia. with Azuka Theatre company in Philly . Janet Wide Awake as principal Tolentino with Passage Theatre company . Johanna was Barrymore nominated for a best artist Award for the role of Paloma in the play Morir Soñando by Erlina Ortiz at Passage Theatre company.. She is the creator, producer, writer and star of the web series "Whatever It Takes"
Known For & Full Filmography8 Titles
Drama Series - 1999, 16 episodes • as Ximena
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
Drama Series - 2013, 16 episodes • as Arlenis
A crime she committed in her youthful past sends Piper Chapman to a women's prison, where she trades her comfortable New York life for one of unexpected camaraderie and conflict in an eccentric group of fellow inmates.
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Middle-Aged Mother
Everyone knows the name Commissioner Gordon. He is one of the crime world's greatest foes, a man whose reputation is synonymous with law and order. But what is known of Gordon's story and his rise from rookie detective to Police Commissioner? What did it take to navigate the multiple layers of corruption that secretly ruled Gotham City, the spawning ground of the world's most iconic villains? And what circumstances created them – the larger-than-life personas who would become Catwoman, The Penguin, The Riddler, Two-Face and The Joker?
Drama Series - 2025, 16 episodes • as Teacher
Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer with heightened abilities, is fighting for justice through his bustling law firm, while former mob boss Wilson Fisk pursues his own political endeavors in New York. When their past identities begin to emerge, both men find themselves on an inevitable collision course.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Pharmacist
Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight against an opponent with ties to his family's past, Adonis Creed is up against the challenge of his life.
Movie - 2015, 2h 15m • as Lady Cop
The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.
Movie - 1989, 2h 15m • as Conchita
When principal Joe Clark takes over decaying Eastside High School, he's faced with students wearing gang colors and graffiti-covered walls. Determined to do anything he must to turn the school around, he expels suspected drug dealers, padlocks doors and demands effort and results from students, staff and parents. Autocratic to a fault, this real-life educator put it all on the line.
Movie - 2015, 2h 15m • as Receptionist
After a major crisis, a man attempts to track down his long-lost first love, only to discover that she was killed in a car accident many years prior. His online search leads him to her younger sister, an aspiring musician who bears a striking resemblance to the girl he used to love. Quickly becoming obsessed, he arranges a not-so-chance meeting and a relationship blossoms between the two before he has a chance to disclose his true identity.