Leonardo Navarrete

Leonardo Navarrete at The Daytona International Speedway in 2019.

Naples, Florida, U.S.

### Occupation

Singer-songwriter, Rapper, Actor, Voice actor, Impressionist, Guitarist, Pianist, YouTuber, Animator, Record producer, Composer, Conductor, DJ, Screenwriter, Director

## Musical career

### Genres

Pop, R&B, Hip-Hop, New Jack Swing, Country, Country Pop, Teen Pop Bubblegum Pop,Dance Pop, Disco,Rock,Alternative Rock, Post-grunge,New Wave, Pop Rock, Soft Rock, Latin Pop, Reggaetón, Salsa, Bachata, Latin Trap

### Labels

Walt Disney, Nickelodeon,Sony Latin , Island, WaterTower

### Associated acts

Just Dance, Prince Royce, Shakira, Zoom Florida, Wisin & Yandel, CNCO, Simple Plan, Marc Anthony, Paper Jamz, Jennifer Lopez, Backstreet Boys, \*NSYNC, Sadie Stanley

### Website

leonardos-ideas.wikia.com

**Leonardo Antonio Quezada Navarrete** (born April 14, 2002), also known as **Leonardo Navarrete** is a Nicaraguan-American singer-songwriter, rapper, actor, voice actor, impressionist, guitarist, pianist, YouTuber, animator, composer, conductor, record producer, DJ, dancer, screenwriter, & director. He is known as the writer and director of the 2021 live-action/computer-animated film Nature Cat: The Movie and Wild Kratts: The Movie. He is also the Frontman of the rock band Paper Jamz and the Pop & R&B group Just Dance.

Leonardo started making YouTube videos at age 16.

In May 9, 2022, Navarrete announced on Instagram that he decided to pursue a career in music, acting, voice acting, writing and directing.

He is know as a cast member of the sketch comedy variety show In Living Color.

In voice acting he currently voices Kwicky Koala, George Bungle, Joey Bungle, Crazy Claws, Heathcliff and Ranger Rangerfield. His other voice roles include the *Housepets!* characters Peanut, Rufus, Joey, Tiger, Fido, Lester, Dallas and Sergeant Ralph He also voices Hozer, Squirt and Steamer from Hoze Houndz at Work. and Benjamin Bear in The Secret World of Benjamin Bear: The Next Chapter.

## **Early life**

**Leonardo Antonio Quezada Navarrete** known professionally known as **Leonardo Navarrete**, was born in Naples, Florida to Parents From Nicaragua. his mother Martha Navarrete (born May 16, 1968) from Managua Nicaragua and his father Sergio P. Quezada (July 27, 1967-February 16, 2019) from Leon Nicaragua During His Childhood His Mother Works At Home While His Father Works In His Own Company Q.S. Irrigation But Suddenly In February 16, 2019 His Dad Passed Away While He Tried Fighting Cancer

In High School, he started acting in talent shows.

In September 14, 2020, his YouTube account has been terminated and three months later it came back.

## **Career**

In January 16, 2019, He started his career as a YouTuber.

In March 23, 2021, He made announcement on twitter to Pursue A Music, Acting and Filmmaking Career.

In August 14, 2021 He Started His TV Debut The New Adventures Of Woody Woodpecker.

In The Same Year He Made His First Film Debut Nature Cat: The Movie and His Second Film Wild Kratts: The Movie.

He Also The Host Of Kids' WB Game Show Monopoly Based On The Board Game Franchise With The Same Name.

## **Discography**

### **Studio Albums**

The Journal (2021) (First Album By Walt Disney Records)

### **Compilation albums**

Next & Go (2021) (Walt Disney Records)

TBA

## **Singles**

You Are Not Alone (2021)

Return Of The Mack (2021)

## **Actors he teamed up with**

Scott Menville

Rob Paulsen

Frank Welker

Brad Garrett

Danny Mann

Robbie Rist

Sadie Stanley

Asher Angel

Jesse McCartney

Katie Peterson

Taran Killam

Cobie Smulders

Tara Strong

Yuri Lowenthal

Greg Cipes

Ashley Johnson

Kevin Bacon

Bridget Fonda

Jason Ritter

Freddie Highmore

Sabrina Carpenter

Dakota Fanning

Timothée Chalamet

David Castro

Zendaya

Rory Vlach

## **Filmography**

### **Actor**

#### **Film**

Nature Cat: The Movie (2021) Jason McKenzie

Wild Kratts: The Movie (2021) Darren Walters

Bluey: Saves the Day! (2021) Milo (voice)

Kipper: The Movie (2021) Eric Parker

Go, Dog. Go! (2022) Alex Parker

The Mask Returns (2022) Alex Walker

Bluey: The Movie (2022) Robert Parker

Star Wars Episode X: The Skywalker Legacy of the Jedi (2023)

### **Voice Actor**

#### **Television**

* The New Adventures Of Woody Woodpecker (2021-present) Alex Lantz (also Creator, Composer, Conductor, Writer and Director)
* Kipper the Dog and His Friends! (2021-present) Eric Parker (US Dub) (also Creator, Composer, Conductor, Writer and Director)
* Krypto The Superdog: Heroes Unleashed (2021-present) Hot Dog
* Nature Cat (2021-present) Jason McKenzie
* Jellystone! (2021-present) Kwicky Koala
* The New Kwicky Koala Show (2022-present) Kwicky Koala, George, Joey, Crazy Claws, Ranger Rangerfield
* 2 Stupid Dogs (2022-present) Frank the Little Dog
* Housepets! (2022-present) Peanut, Rufus, Joey, Tiger, Fido, Lester, Dallas, Sergeant Ralph
* Hoze Houndz at Work (2023-present) Hozer, Squirt, Steamer
* The Secret World of Benjamin Bear: The Next Chapter (2024-present) Benjamin Bear

#### **Film**

* The Seventh Brother (2022) Adult Tiny/Narrator
* Housepets!: The Movie (2023) Peanut, Rufus, Joey, Fido, Tiger, Lester, Dallas, Sergeant Ralph
* Hoze Houndz (2023) Hozer, Squirt, Steamer
* The Secret World of Benjamin Bear (2024) Benjamin Bear
* The Seventh Brother 2: Tiny Heroes (2024) Adult Tiny/Narrator
* Hoze Houndz 2: Hozer's Return (2025) Hozer, Squirt, Steamer
* The Raccoons Movie (2025) - Bert Raccoon

### **Director**

#### **Film**

* Nature Cat: The Movie (2021)
* Wild Kratts: The Movie (2021)
* Bluey: Saves The Day! (2021)
* Chilly Willy (2021)
* Clifford the Big Red Dog The Movie: Summer Belongs to You (2021)
* Bluey: The Movie (2022)
* Kwicky Koala (2022)
* The Mask Returns (2022)
* Go, Dog. Go! (2022)
* ChalkZone The Movie: Rudy Tabootie Returns (2023)
* Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (2023)
* Star Wars Episode X: The Skywalker Legacy of the Jedi (2023)
* Indiana Jones and the Lost Voyage (2023)
* A ChalkZone Christmas (2024)
* A ChalkZone Summer (2025)
* SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron (2025)
* Road Rovers: The Movie