Awesome!

Can't wait to see Angel kick some butt! :D

Thanks Wilson :)

I can't wait for the movie!

I hope Angel and Collins have a LOT of scenes!

Thanks for posting - I'm looking forward to hearing more!

Yay a fight scene! My friend will freak out she LOVES Angel, shes like crazy in love with Angel. I'm so excied to see the movie! Have Fun

Angela

Wow, it's so neat to see other members of this cast posting about the movie. It just makes my heart flutter that such an amazing story is finally being shown to the world of Hollywood. Thanks Wilson, and to all of you. Can't wait to hear more.

Keep up the great work, Wilson. You all will be making such an impact in such a short time.

As a diehard fan, it is absolutely wonderful to get the chance to read your thoughts and interact this much. Thankyou! I got the experience of a lifetime as a "young activist" in the riot scene, and must say you looked gooood kicking the cops' butts.

Hope filming continues great for you all, and keep making funny faces. ;)

Hey Wilson!

You're so awesome! I'm so excited about a RENT movie. I can't wait to see it... I don't live in New York, so getting to see RENT is a rare treat. It's still my fave. Broadway show, and I gotta thank you for originating my favorite character! Thanks Wilzon!

*muah*

omg. this sounds great. yeah multi-d angel! can't wait for more stories :)

sounds like so much fun :) no one can rock the stilletto heels like you! looking forward to seeing you on the big screen

true believers indeed. i can't wait...6 months. i think im more excited for when it's released on dvd so i can watch it everyday.

Hey Wilson!

I can't tell you how excited I was to hear that you and most of the OBC were going to be in this film. I can't wait to see you "whup some tush"! I'm looking forward to reading more of your stories :)

Keep up the great work, Wilson. You're going to be wonderful. :-)
Thanks for the fun update!

Funny thing, I have a few drag queen friends that can do the same! haha. Don't ever mess with a man in high heels.

Can't wait to see the movie!

<3

My first time seeing RENT was with you and the entire original broadway cast...no understudies. I know how lucky I am to have seen that...the 16 times I've seen it since then have been great too :) But I always wished I could've seen you guys again....
and then the news....
the OBC to star in the movie.
I'm now on a very slow-moving rollercoaster toward November...each day building more and more momentum.
Though I respect the other actors, you were hands-down the best Angel I saw and I love you for that.
Can't wait to see you in the movie! Thanks for posting.

I'm glad to hear that they're going to be making Angel more multi-faceted. She's one of my favorite characters and I know that you'll perform her excellently.

Looking forward to the movie! Keep us posted!

YAY for beating up cops. Can't wait to see that scene. Too many people see drag queens as prissy and afraid to break a nail and whatnot, but I agree that this will add a lot to Angel's character, as does the part where Mimi is remembering Angel saying to that skinhead that she was more of a man than he'd ever be and more of a woman than he'd ever get

Oh my god this is so amazing. I just got into RENT about two months ago and I must say I am hooked NO I'm insanely in love with it! Sadly I haven't seen a Broadway showing muchless a play...but I bought the extended original cast version. You have such a beautiful voice. God you have no idea how happy I was to find out you were playing Angel in the movie. I almost cried. Wow I probably sound like some crazy fangirl. I must calm down, but the fact that you might even read this gives me goosebumps. I hope you have fun making the movie and be safe. Take care God bless.

Hey Wilson! Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see this movie, I hope it will be as phenomenal as I am thinking it will be! I am excited to see Angel is kicking some ass, best wishes! <3

!Tears of joy!

Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to post your feelings on the movie. What a relief to know that this project will hopefully live up to the stage version. Just to know that the message of RENT will be spread to mass audiences is thrilling....and also to know that you might be reading this (fan insanity moment). As an actress I admire your work and have set it as a standard...a tough standard, but we must all dare to dream. The voices, characterization and energy of the cast are unparalleled --- to think that in a few months all this passion will be accesible through film in Miami! All the anticipation is killing me softly. Best of luck with everything (let's see if now you guys will sweep the Oscars, too)!

Thanks for the update, Wilson! I'm thrilled to hear that we get to see Angel do some butt-whuppin'; I can't WAIT until November!

Hi! It's really great that you guys are taking time out of your day to keep all of us internet freaks posted on the movie. Just wanted to express our gratitude and to say that I'm so excited for this movie! Ahhh! Can't wait, can't wait! Oh, so excited to hear all your stories that you have, too. Hehehe

Hey gang:

It's Gwennie here. Wow it's finally being done. It does my heart good to hear that the show is in good hands (thanks for that Julie), and that you guys (as the original core) are apart of it. I'm confident the heart of what Jonathan started will shine through. I believe he's always watched over this work and given it his blessing. Have fun, kick butt and keep us informed. All my love as always.
gwennie stewart (^_^)

Hey Wilson,

My friends saw RENT, and came back ranting about it. I of course, had not heard of it yet, until they came back from NY City after seeing it. I would just like you to know...you have taken on a role most wouldn't dare. I, myself, am a real live 18 yr. old drag queen with cancer, so I immediately fell in love with Angel and had to run out and but the OBC album, because the show truly spoke to me on a level most people can never comprehend. What's even funnier, is that I am a bohemian and street performer. I play cello, and perform in the Downtown area sometimes for spare change. I would just like you to know, that in an odd and coincidental way, you're playing me. I cry everytime Angel dies, because it hits home with me, and the struggle with my disease. I look forward to seeing Jon's vision on stage. I know he's somewhere right now, smiling, saying, "well done; well done."

Wilson, I got to meet you after your performance in Eli's Coming at the Vineyard Theater, you wrote on a program for me, "Much love and thankx 4 your support, WJHeredia." I will never forget that, you even were the inspiration for my name in Spanish class junior year, why? My name was Angel. :) Thanks for your kindness when I talked to you that evening. You were so wonderful. Good luck with the movie!

Angel beating up a cop is definitely going to be awesome, I hope you made him cry. And I can't wait for the all future stories. Y'all look great and there's no one else I'd want playing these roles on the big screen.

Hi! I'm so glad that RENT is going to come out soon...only 6 months to go!! I have yet to see RENT on broadway but hopefully i will this summer. Ever since my friend persuaded me to buy the (expensive!) CD ive been in love! Thanks for the updates!

Hey!
Ever since I got the CD I've wished I could've seen the OBC perform the show..too bad I was like 5 when it came out! ;) I'm SOOOO excited for the movie, thank you so much for posting, you guys totally make my day!!
Oh, and thanks for being so sweet when I met you at Adam's concert...sorry I freaked out so much lol ;) You probably don't remember me but thought I'd mention it anyway...

Have fun!!! *Happy RENT dance*! =8-D
Love Kali

Yes! Angel action scenes my life's purpose is to see that scene! Good luck Wilson and I hope you can stand the high heels.

I am so excited to see you perform this role, especially with the gifts of film to capture the whole character. I wish i could have seen you on Broadway, but either way, you are such a talented person and you have the voice of a true angel. I admire you so much and thank you for doing everything you have to contribute to the world of the arts, especially dancing in high heels.
Love,
Nicole

Hey Wilson,
Just like the other 30 people before me, I'm thrilled to get to see you in the role of Angel. I just recently bought the CD and fell in love with your character and the struggles she goes through. Angel really is a great role model for the younger GLBT community. Thanks!

Wow! That sounds way cool! I can't wait to see it when it finally comes out! Its been far to long - haha! Sorry Stole that off a friend.

6 months to go!!

Hey it's me again. they messed up the messages somehow anyway mine was the long crazy fangirl one that was entered as from Fizz...I dont know what that's about.
I have a few questions for you. Is it hard to play Angel in general? I mean the high heels eek I'm sure they hurt, I mean hitting those high notes in songs is that hard? I surely cant sing that high. Is it hard playing drag? I mean if you're straight I think it would be hard. *sigh* that gets on my nerves anway. Straight? So being Homosexual does that makes one 'crooked'? When I came out in high school people were very cruel are people cruel to you since you play drag? I hope not.
Sorry for rambling. Take care God Bless

~ Lindsey C. ~

That's amazing, let's have Angel kick some butt like the amazon he...she is!

Just a warm thanks for everyone who is posting about the making of this film it is a real treat and exciting thing to have happen.

Yay we get to see Angel "open a big ole can of whupass"! So good luck in general and in those heels. :)

OH MY GOD! How hot is he/she! I worked as an extra on that day and you kicked some butt! You fierce, but You sweet. As an actor I have tremendous respect for your abilities. Watching you on and off screen you are an Adonis and Aprhodite of both genders. I can't wait to see what you do next!
Salutations,
Bacon

Hallelujah, Angel gets to "Today for you" someone right in the tush. God, that is going to be more exciting than I can imagine **jumps up and down (in Angel fashion of course)** I never had the chance to see you perform in what I believe to be one of the BEST roles Broadway has ever offered to the public and I always regretted that (I came into the RENT fan club too late) but now I get to see you perform in the "Be all, end all" of RENT and I know it will be amazing. You keep doing what you are doing because it is already perfection. Good luck to you and the rest of the cast. CAN'T WAIT!!!!

Ohh I'm excited to see Angel get into it in the fights too! It will be so great to see some of the elements like that they can do more with on film.

I'm so glad its you playing the part you originated!!! Been a fan since almost the beginning :)

Eagerly awaiting opening day ;)

Hi Wilson, I have no clue if you guys even check this blog out but I just wanted to say it was a pleasure working with you this past week during the filming of the La Vie Boheme scene. You are amazingly talented and, and give 110%. I am looking forward to seeing the film when it comes out in November!
musiclover6200@yahoo.com

"In my life I've actually seen drag queens take off their kid gloves and fight like the men that they are with straight men and win! "

HAHAHA, thats truely funny,well i'm happy those drag queens can show us what their made of! Anyways i can't wait to see Angel kick ass!Thanks for posting!!

-kisses and hugs

Angel is one of my favorite characters in the whole show! And I am so excited that you are recreating it for the film version. My friend and I often speak of our ambitions to be in RENT...he wants to be Angel and I want to be Maureen. We can dream, right? Anyhow....looking forward to the movie and keep up all the great work that I know you're doing! Break a leg and kick some butt!!

Thank you so much for keeping us updated on what you are doing with this fabulous movie! I am so happy that you are in this movie, as I am a huge fan! Again, thank you and I hope to read more! My friends and fellow drama nuts are counting down the days until RENT opens! We are prepared to drive several hours just in case the local theater does not show it! Thanks again!

wilson,
i love you, you are so hot about time a fly dominican on screen love you all of my friends can't wait to see you in action.

Hi Wil!!!!!

I hope you know who this is when you see my name!! :) (Dominicana!) When I heard you were doing this, I was soooo thrilled and excited for you!!! I refuse to see the play without you in it. I'm going to save my excitement for when I get to see you on that big screen, Papi!! I can only wish you all the best. You're in my prayers!! Just remember to HAVE FUN!!!
Much love,
Vanessa :)

SCABMAN..IS..HERE!!

.....A "Rent" movie WOW!!.......So this is what you've been up to?......Congrats!!

You know how to reach me or e-mail me.....

Stay in touch man!!.

...SCABMAN out.

Wilson,

I'm counting the days...

mwahh xoxox,
Leah

ADAM!!!!!

OMG YOU KICK ASS ANGEL GIRL! Yey, I have joined the ranks of the insane RENT fangirls. I've only seen it once, but I'm going again in two weeks. My renthead friends and I are going to the movie theater in costume, and I swear if the "moo with me" line is being kept, then godamnit we're gonna moo. We'll probably be politely escorted from the theater to the nearest insane assylum, but it will be worth it. Okay, sorry... I can't wait until 11/11!

Your character is the life and love of the story. Thank you so much for playing this beautiful part, both in the musical and the upcoming movie. I'm so grateful for what this play has given us all, and I'm sure Mr. Larson would be thrilled to see this happen.
Way to kick ass, literally and figuretively.

Hey RENT the movie seekers! This is Rosario AND Tracie writing in response to the confusion over the teaser trailer locations.

NY:
AMC Empire-Star Wars Episode 3
Ziegfeld- Star Wars
Loews/Kips Bay -The Interpreter
Loews/Lincoln Square-Monster-In-Law
Regal Union Square-Star Wars and Crash

SF:
AMC Kabuki-Crash
AMC Van Ness-Star Wars and Crash
LCE Metreon-Crash

LA:
AMC Century 14-Star Wars
AMC Promenade-Star Wars
AMC Santa Monica 7-Star Wars
LCE Universal City-Monster-In-Law
Mann Westlake Village-Monster-In-Law and The Interpreter
Pacific Arclight-Crash
Pacific Grove-Crash and Monster-In-Law
Pacific Sherman Oaks Galleria-Crash
Regal Calabasas-Star Wars

We will be posting our blogs shortly. Hope this helps. Lots of love, Tracie and Rosario
newbies r us
ps make sure to check times as Anthony and I (Ro) found out the hard way last night at The Grove. Ask the manager.

Yes! I'm so glad you get to show all the sides of Angel. She's got sass, and the muscles to go with it. :-)

no way. rosario and anthony were at the grove friday night! so was i! and i didnt see you! i may cry.

-Jessie

I'm so thrilled at the thought of finally getting to see you perform the part of Angel. This past April I went to New York and got to see Rent, and I'm glad I did, the show was phenomenal. Thanks for putting in your time to let us see the original Angel. We all appreciate it.
Thanks so much,
Love,
Meghan

thanks for letting us know, rosario and tracie! i was wondering, because i saw crash at a theatre just outside of NYC the other day and i didn't see the trailer.

can't wait for the official release!

Thanks for the info., Rosario and Tracie! I doubt my mother would care to take a half-hour drive into the city just to see the trailer, but if I had the choice I would. Hope you're having the time of your life on the set! <3

Yo Wilson man, It's Ronnie from NY (Gwen's friend)..we last ran into each other at Virgin Records in Union Square. It was freezing that day. I am so happy to hear that everything is going great. I am glad that you and Jesse, Taye, Idina, Adam and Anthony are in it. I admit I wish everyone else was too...but from what i read things are going great.....Miss you man!

Ronnie

Aye..wats up Angel !!! This is ur stand-in. I guess i lucked out of the weg and heels huh!!..lol. This is great, i just found this off of Idina's site. Do you have a website yourself? Anyways just wanted to say hi, i'll see you guys on set next week.

Duane

I just wanted to let Idina know what a fan I am. You really made me love Maureen in the play and I can't wait to see what you do with her on-screen. PLease Please if you get the opportunity to come do something in Chicago, post in on your web-site because I would love to see you in real life. Maybe we could do lunch !! :) And to all the rest of you, I know you are making Jonathan smile with your work. Can't wait to see it!!!

i saw the trailer and it was fantastic.
i am thinking of going into theatre and to read your entries are so inspiring.

It's so exciting that we get to see more sides of Angel! I must admit, Angel is my favorite character in the show and I sob every time he dies every time I listen to the soundtrack or see the show.
It's amazing that the original cast gets to do the film.. what an opportunity!

With love,
Angela.

You know, I went to a school called Wilson.

And you're amazing.

im thrilled that this film is going to give a lot of people who arn't regular theatre-goers a chance to feel RENT's impact which so many of us have experienced when seeing the show live. I appreciate that the character of Angle portrays an outrageous and fun character while still remaining connected to reality and proving that emotions are real and valid no matter what someone's sexual orientation or race is. thanks for sharing your gift with the rest of us!

omg i effin love you! i think ur amazing and im looking forward to seeing your movie cus i heart you <3333 ps. ur sexy ^^

omg i effin love you! i think ur amazing and im looking forward to seeing your movie cus i heart you <3333 ps. ur sexy ^^

omg wilson! i think ur amazing! ur my favorite everrr. and i think ur really hot. cant wait till the movies out! good luck in everything you do. xoxo ..ps ur hott as hell..<3heather

Wilson! I'm so happy for you guys mostly getting the entire group back together. Because of the time passing, and new members to the cast, was there ever any suggestion to just use the stage recording?

Dayum Wilson it's been like what 9820938490839028093480398 years since I've seen you. Congrats on all that has been bestowed upon you, you deserve it all, but don’t think for a minute that I’ve forgotten about your cheap a$$ not hooking a brother up with a RENT ticket back in the day. LOL! I’ve seen the trailer for the movie. AWESOME.. Keep it real. Peace Luv and Chuleta Grease.

Hey Wilson, greetings from Channel 11 in New York. After the premier, you can come to Jersey and I'll teach you to grill. Seriously man, we're all looking forward to film...Good luck.

Hey wilson, not sure if you remember me? but i was the boy in the engagment scene with those funky ass pants, lol. i just wanted to thank you for being so humble and nice, those type of people go far in life, and im sure you will and are already on your way. now hopefully my journey will start, lol. take care of yourself, and congrats on the movie :). peace

Hey there, it seems a million years ago when you pulled my hair at stage door at the Shaftesbury. I don't suppose you'd remember me, little Amy, the Chinese girl who screamed the loudest. Well, guess what? I'm also an actor now. :D

Hey Wilson,

Congratulations on everything! You are a nice person with very positive energy and deserve all the good blessings that come your way!

Hi Wilson! Sorry for commenting so late at this post of yours. I just wanted to say, on the site, it says you're from Yonkers. Me too! That's so cool. I feel special now, lol. I hope I get to meet you if I go to a premiere or something. It'd be awesome.

- Annie <3

Wilson:

Though I teach in Lafayette, LA, I've managed to take my wife and 2 daughters to see the B'way play twice. I missed your performance and am so looking forward to seeing it on the big screen because I've been told you "set the bar" on Angel. She's my favorite and the hope of realizing the humanity in us all. Thanks!

Yay! Angel kicking some A** Ahhh it's gonna be hot when you hit someone will! ^.^

peas!

i cant wait to see you as Angel since ive never seen the OBC. Angels like one of my favorite characters from RENT and im counting down everday until november 11th. I think its so incredibly awesome that you let the fans be so close to this site and movie production by letting us comment. It's really cool.

Hi Wilson! You coming back here to Yonkers from L.A.?

SCABMAN..IS..HERE!!

.....A "Rent" movie WOW!!.......So this is what you've been up to?......Congrats!!

You know how to reach me or my mom. Or e-mail me.....

Stay in touch man!!.

...SCABMAN out.

Hi Wilson,
I am very excited to see you reprise your role as Angel. I met you outside of the theatre in November 1996. You were walking by a few hours before the show, and my friend yelled "Angel I love you!" I just mention this because you were so sweet to stop and sign autographs for us. I was completely blown away by your performance that night (I especially loved the Contact scene. It made so much more sense, and was so powerful seeing it live). I am looking forward to seeing you again in the movie.
Best of luck to you!

I lvoe angel, I listen to you all the time, what a great part I can't wait to see you in the movie!!!!!

Hey Wil..hmm Congrats!

I'm so happy for you. Can't wait to see the movie and I have Flawless trying to get the other one. You know how to reach me. Don't be such a stranger ok.

i really appreciate what you're doing here. very interesting site. port abuayar: http://www.homeinsurancequotes.org/sitemap.html , no proof of ideas

haha i am listening to Today 4 U right now. I makes me laugh. I <3 angel. lol. it was really funny in that video when you were talking like angel, and then you are like wassup yall and making fun of angel's costume! haha

Wilson,

I am so happy to see you as Angel. After hearing the recording innumerable times it'll be great to actually see you playing him. Great show!

HEy! omg! Wil, you are aMaZiNg! Yuo are a great inspiration to many people.Angel is my favorite role! Although I can't sign in that range, listening to it makes me jealous! I am a RENT junkie and will be at the very first showing of RENT in my area! I have read the screenplay and it is unbelievable! I cried reading it. I hope you have a blessed life.
-Daniel
La vie Boheme!

I LOVE ANGEL!

Hey Wilson,
You can't believe how proud of you a few of us who grew up with you really are. It seems like just the other day when we were on the block kickin the breeze. Can't wait for the movie!

Good Luck ...
"Mama Said Knock You Out!"

HEY!!!!
A few questions. Since you are a Latino how was it for you being picked for the cast of RENT? I've only read about that but I wanted to know from the person who experienced it. What nationality are you? I'm Puerto Rican. I'm glad that a latino has such an important role in theater for this generation.
Thanks for being in RENT!
Thelma
"No day but today"

I think the movie is absolutelly amazing and i know that everyone says that and they are so right I LOVED it and I think that is was so insperational and your charater Angel was the most so cool and you did a great job acting. I can't wait till Rent comes out on DVD I will so buy it and watch all the time! I cryed so much when I watched it in the theatre.

Wilson, you were wonderful. It's hard to pick favorites of this show - I've seen the play numerous times with my daughter and we went to see the movie yesterday - but you definitely were my favorite. I loved the whole cast - you all did a spectacular job. I hope to get to see you in future works either on Broadway or the screen.

Hey, Wilson... it's Joe Herrera! Remember me? Your twin brother from Popul Vuh?! I can't believe your on-screen now... I'm very proud of you! I'm living in Orlando, married w/5 kids! LOL! I've gotten back into acting out here. We need to catch up... email me when you get a chance! Blessings!

Hi Wilson! I just saw the movie for the 2nd time today. I thought it was amazing, and you did a fantastic job with Angel. She was really inspiring. That last scene at the end really made me cry. Congratulations on everything! Best of luck,
Alayna :)

Angel is such an amazing charecter, and so, so important. She has really changed my life. You are an amazing actor, you portray her so well. You've really changed my life, and i so appreciate it. Its also great you take the time to write out these messages. Im so insane about RENT, and the hear its part OBC was so amazing, especially becuase you get to ressurect your role. It really does touch my heart to see interaction with the fans. I wish i could meet everyone from RENT, or at least read some of thier oppinons. The movie came out 3 days ago, and i've already seen it every day so far. I cry each time, you have such an amazing charecter and skill. Angel is beyond amazing. It so hard for me to express how i feel, but i think i tourtered everyone enough with this incredibly long post. All i can really say is Thank You. and i mean it with all my heart.

oh yea...in the scene where Angel kicked the cop thats when i knocked my popcorn over...mannn Angel wasn't trying to let them cops take Collins for nothing!!!!!!!Wilson, you're AWESOME!!!!!!!!!miss Kortanee

ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS:

I LOVE U SOOOOO MUCH. Aand my dad was taye diggs voice instructor. hee hee. but u were amazing i saw it twice on wednessday when it came out, 3 times on friday, and 2ce today, haha. I am speeechless. i came home told my moter about it, i could barely tell her becuse i was crying soo much. :( well anyway, u are o my gosh i canteven explain wut u r, ur are ne heck of a guy. i LOVE u.xoxox, oh, and im sure u have heard of my dad, he has been on broadway over 100 times. (literally), well anyway, please write us back.
love you sammee

wow. i went to see the movie, cause all of my friends were taling about it. it was pretty awesome, and needless to say, Angel was definately my favorite charactar. That was one of the best acting jobs I've ever seen. My sister and i saw the poster before we walked into the theater, and she said that before she saw the movie, she thought it actually was a woman. Anyway, i hope rent pays off for you, and you are in some more films. I'll be looking for them. good luck.

hi!!
Listen first off your preformane in rent made me cry, it was outstanding and you should be so happy you made such an impact on so many people's lives. Second off how did it feel to play a character who died? Do you think your anything like you character (if you are you must be REALLY nice)? Thank you for making such an impact on my life

love and praise,
olivia

you are so amazing. thank you. After this film will you be doing any other preformances? I would be there in a heart beat if you were. Write back soon!

love and praise,
olivia

hey wilson this is jamie grant, the makea wish girl, i just really wanted to thank for being sooo nice to me! i hope things aren't too crazy! peace and love jamie

You're amazing. That's really all i have to say. and thanks for the movie. it gave me chills it was soo good. mwa.

Wilson,

Thank you so much responding. I hope you and the rest of the cast understands how much this means to us. You are truly an Angel.

I love, love, love, LOVED you in the film- I have always loved you as Angel. You're the origin-AL! Do you have anymore projects coming up? I hope you do, because I would really love to see you on screen or on stage more. Don't let that talent go to waste, baby.

I'm proud of you and the rest of the cast, and I hope to see more of you guys. Love you!!

ANGEL KICKS ASS!!!!!!!!! Girl, u are absolutely amazing! And so we join....wait nevermind we loved RENT about 100 years before evrybody else!!!!!!!!!!! WEEE TOTALLY LOOOOVE YOU ANGEL!!!!!! Here's a question for you, how does it feel to be the one to die in the movie!!!!!!!!! I cried, if it's any consolation. I CRIED FOR 45 MINUTES..... LOOOOOOFVE YOU!!!!

Hey Wilson.

I've seen the movie three times already and am on the way to the fourth. I just wanted to say that you really brought Angel to life. It was so intense and emotional that you brought tears to my eyes more than once. You truly are an amazing actor. Do you have plans of future movies/musicals?

*muah*
<3

Wilson, I have to say that your performance is Oscar worthy. I have seen the movie a number of times, and I still get chills. You are incredible at bringing Angel to life. It is possible for me to think you are gorgeous as a man and a women. Although I prefer you as a man (lol). I even remember when you guest starred on Law and Order: SVU. I hope you continue to have much success. I love you and your work.
Love,
A Riggs

WE LOVE YOU!!! and you are a great actor ..you are sooooo hott

heyy!! ANGEL!!!~~<3

You were sooooooooo amazing!!!!! the movie captured me in the first 5 minutes!!! it was just awesomeeeeeeeeee~! and YOU'RE THE BEST!! You really brought Angel to life and showed how much fun life really is! ^^ i couldn't have fallen for a better character! Angel's all over by books for school and everyone in my school is like "hey!! it's Angel!! I love him!!" ahahahah! "I'll cover you" is my favorite song in the play/movie cus it's just soo romantic and fun!! ^.^But thanks for everything!! keep us updated on special RENT stuff! ^^ WE LOVE YOUUUU!!! No day but today!!~~~<3

hey wilson
omg i absolutly luv you
lol u were my favorite cast member in rent i was floored at your performence i havent seen 1 better ya in my choir we sang seasons of love n you were deffinatly one of my insperations to sing better
luv alwayz
lauren nixon

never mess with guys in heels ... they kick ass.

i came back from watching RENT totally addicted to the music. and i'm iTunes broke. :'-(. Getting more music $$ soon...

my friend didn't get why I loved the movie so much, so i took her to a screening. her first words after the movie-"you have good readon to love this sooo much".

when i first saw the ads, i was worried that the fcc would like, try to censor it. thank god they didn't!

*kissez*
leebee

you do such amazing work and take your characters so seriously--which makes your portrayal even more fun to watch. I loved seeing you in this movie, but of course I always love seeing you!

love love and more love

Joy

PS. my friends and i have listened to "today for you" over and over and over and we have it all memorized, plus my friend does the drumming part perfect!! <3

hi wilson
um.. i just wanna say that im almost part of the make a wish foundation(aids) and if i get chosen, would u mind if i pick u to and me anf my family and who ever you want to comw with me to the bahamas or sumthing? I am 12 years old, and im positive im your #1 fan. and also if i could choose anyone to spend my wish with... it would most definitly be with you! <3 love always and forever, your tru-believer,
Sammee :'(

I loved the character Angel......

I so totally love everyone in the movie and Angel most of all! I was crying so hard when Angel died that I almost had to leave the movie theatre. It was such a touching movie. And as soon as the movie comes out to buy, I'm buying it and it's never leaving my DVD player! lol. Mwah! Love you all!

RENT...the best movie...EVER. I love Angel...my favorite character. I am being the first one to buy this dvd when it comes out...i am SO excited. Gah...I loved the movie so much. Wilson...you kick butt!! I love you!!

-Ari

Wilson,
Hi again. I forgot to ask you..do you have any other projects coming up in the near future? I would LOVE to see you on the screen again. I love you, AND ANGEL. Can't wait to see more of you..your talent is pure!!
I'd love to hear from you!
-Ari

does anyone know Wilsons fanmail address?

Wilson -
You've inspired me beyond belief. I've become a total fan; I loved how you played Angel as a real person and not some stereo-typical drag queen. I watched you in Law and Order a little while ago; you were so great! I cried when they made Evan watch the tape, mostly because you looked so sad. I went to the movie theaters and saw Rent 13 times, I would've gone more, but snowing in Maine makes it hard to travel. Every time Without You came on people would because staring at me wondering why I was hysterically crying. That must've been really hard to do.
I hope to see you in more! Good luck!

Heredia-
Honestly, the only thought that truly crossed my mind after leaving the movie theatre was, "Angel. An angel indeed." Awe-struck? Would that be appropriate? You are an amazing chameleon, a true thespian. To learn more about you, and your acting career, I'm sure is just the beginning of a great story. Thank you Wilson, for inspiring us thespians.. (And you're absolutely drop dead gorgeous, stick ya' foot in that chorizo FINE.."

Wilson, I love you. You play such an amazing role, and you are so enchanting......
I wish with all of my heart that I could have gotten to meet you....
Keep what you're doing in your heart, and I know you will beable
to keep spreading your love even when not in the movie.
peace,
Me

Heredia-
When you coming back from all that busy work? We really want to hear from you!!!! Your true believers wait with bated breath...

ps. do dominicans eat chorizo? hehe.. made that chorizo comment..teehee.. carry on

You are so talented! I love you!

I'm sorry to say that I've never seen the Broadway production of Rent. I've always wanted to but never got the chance. I hope that some day I will be able to go see it though! Anyway, I absolutely love the movie. You play such an amazing role and I admire the fact that you read these things and try to reply back when you can. I'm pretty sure I would die if I ever met or recieved a comment/email from you!...and I mean that in a good way of course = ) you're my role model and you've inspired me so much! keep spreading the love!
<3 manda

I love this movie!!!!and I love this scene. You are no dought my favorite character and that movie changed my life. I love you and angel of corse. What do you plan to do now?

Hey Wilson,
My mom and I loved Angel.Every time we see "Rent"
and Angel dies in Collins hands we start cring.
Man I can't see how you can wear those big o'l heels.
If that were me I'd be soakin my feet every night.
When you and Jesse sung "I'll cover you" all I
could say was awwwwww!By the way,what was your
reaction when you heard you were going to be holding hands,singing love songs,and kissing with
another man?

i have a ? for wilson ok now since the firt time i watched the movie i have wannted to meet you but wouldnt your hot anyways thats not just it i want to learn how to drum like you i guess you inspired me but i suck but i still try im not exactly getting better.but when i watched you drum i was like he had to have alredy known how to drum so do you have any advice cause i really like you and want to hear please plus i was wowed at your prerformance along w/collins and the way you performed

hey its krissy i have to say another thing to wilson one of the parts that get stuck in my head is when "angel" busts the lock of the door after new years and collins is like baby your drunk and "angel" say no im not al latino that was hot and now every time im sitting at home i randomly burst out w/no im not and no then my mom starts saying it to then its stuck in my head all the next day well g2g

I just saw rent for the first time ever on dvd about two weeks ago. I have always heard about the show ever since high school but never had the opportunity to see it performed. Needless to say I though it was absolutely awesome. Every character played the roles so well. I heard the obc of rent back in high school (Where i got to sing Collins solo in seasons of love for our choral performance, hurray) and thought the music was awesome so i was looking forward to seeing what ive heard for sooo long come to life. Angel was named correctly because his role was so beautiful so full of life. He was such a pure character and the strongest characters in the story. He in essence kept the family alive even after his death (which killed me). Wilson (I hope I can call you that) your role has me mesmerized and i cant get over the song ill cover you. Its just the joy that you put into the character. Anyone can see that you love that role and i must say i understand the honor you must feel everytime you see the show or read a comment about her. I have a question for anyone who can possibly give me an answer. I am currently in iraq right now and cant wait to get home cause i already have a trip planned to see rent performed live for the first time. In the meantime, is there any way to get a copy of the broadway performance on dvd or vhs. I just cant get the thought of seeing the show from every possible angle again and again out of my head. I have been to every website i know searching for an answer with no avail so if anyone knows please respond or help me with this info. Thanks again to every member of the cast. You have all brought me great joy with this film and im sure you have brought the same to others whether it was their first time or their hundreth time.
a fan forever
No Day But Today
Element

yo u are the best! i love the movie RENT watch it over and over. angel is my favorite character!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love u!!!!!!! u are so cool
love ya bye
- amanda
ps wright back

hey,
yo,u are the best! i love the movie RENT. angel is my favorite character!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love u!!!!!!! u are so cool oh ya congradulations on everything!wooooooooooo!!!!!!!!
love ya lots!!!!!!!! u rock hard core
- amanda

Hi Wilson

I love your two songs, Today for u and I'l cover u. I love your character, Angel. And what was it like to kiss Jesse. Was it good.

Write back if you get a chance.

Hi Wilson,

It's kinda weird leaving one of these knowing it's *really* you on the other side... Wow...

Anyway: I think you're *awesome*! I'd pay like, 894327158478729307159048590 dollars that I don't have to see you in person! The movie was GREAT, I loved it SO MUCH! And I'm quite proud of you for *running* in those heels during I'll Cover You! I couldn't run in those heels for anything... I'd fall! (I trip over shoelaces... and flat ground)

I just wanted to say you're so amazing, and you're amazing at your role!

Love & Kisses,
Kati :)

Oh i love that part. I always have to narate to my friends "and watch closly as the drag queen kick some serious ass" Amazing job.

wilson--
oh my gosh! that is actually my favorite scene in the movie was it hard?

hey wison kim again i just was wondering that part in "today 4 U" when you flip off the wall how did u do that!? every time i watch the movie i sit and wonder for about an hour how u did that

write back if u can

Hey Wilson. My name is Ash and I saw Rent when my mom rented it for me. It was the most moving movie I have ever seen. It made smile and cry. When I saw the scene where Angel died......for a moment I almost believed that Collins and Angel were real people. You are my favorite actor from the movie and I just wanted to say KUDOS on a job well done.

hey does the cast still read these things???
whatever, i just wanna say: *ahem* angel is my god (goddesse?) and i want to marry you ;) lol jk jk but you rock!!! and ur sooo awsome in the movie and u've made such an impact on my life (dont ask how lol) and because of you, my bff came out of the closet so that was good!! anyways thanks for being da shiznit!!! aka: being sooo totally cool!!!!
toodles
kla

hey its me again, i just posted a second ago but whatever...
my goal fo rthis year is to get through watching rent without crying! omg i cry soooooo much every single time i see it! its right when collins and angel are on the metro together, and angel's dying.. its soooooooooooo sad!!! im almost crying just thinking of it!!! anyways, i still cant find any words to describe what an awsum movie this is!! at the beginning i didnt even think i would like it but cheese louise, right when i heard seasons of love, i thought to myself: wow
my favvvvvve scene is i'll cover you cuz its so amazing and its so full of love and its just (as i said before) wow!! i love the kiss, it makes me feel all warm and tingley inside =D corny reference but its true!!! and i also love the alternate ending, cuz right when angel comes back, i break into a new set of tears!
as you can see, i completly obsessed with angel!!
wilson, if i ever meet you, i'll seriously faint!!! omg i'd be so excited and nervous and i'd probably come off like an insane lunatic, but i really love you so dont blame me ^_^
anyways i should probably stop writting now, cuz i dont wanna bore you lol but i'll probably write again later!
<3333333333333 kla
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
MUAHZ

hey, guess who.... YEP ITS ME!!!! i posted the last two comments and i was happy when i saw them actually appear on the site!!!! so now im gonna post morrrrre!!!!! yay! woot... ya....
angel i watched rent twice today lol and i cried both times, wow i must sound pathetic...
wilsonnnnn, wanna hear a funny story? ok you do (?) lol anyways, so today i forced one of my guy friends to watch rent, and when you first see angel in drag, he was like "wow shes hot, where'd she come from, how does collins know her?" and i was like "its the drumming guy, angel..." and he was like "omfg, seriously??? does that make me gay???" and i was like "i dont think so cuz techinically you did think it was a girl" but it was realllllly funny cuz he kept freaking out. especially at the "ill cover you scene" hahahah ok you prolly had to have been there but omg it was hi to the larious!!!
see there i go again rambling on, but people have posted in a while so i promise to do so everyday!!!! whoa ur gonna get soooooo annoyed with me =D
love you angel/wilson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ttfn, taa taa for now
MUAH
<33333333 kla

i <3 angel
ps: yep its me again

i love angel. i cried when u died and i still do evry time when i watch the movie.ur a amaizing actor and singer. ur also very cute.
-mallory<3

I think that you are amazing an actor and a singer (hitting those high notes can't be all that easy =]]). But, yea.. Haha. I'm kind of at a loss for words but I was wondering what you think is harder, acting on a stage for a live audience or acting in a film? I'm guessing a film, but I'm not sure and I've always wondered because i act on stage all the time. And I love it pretty much more than anything. I'm going to see Rent when it comes to the FOX theatre in Atlanta when it comes in June even though i've already seen the movie. but I'm excited because i like watching plays as well. My school isn't somewhat musically challenged because we don't have any guys who can really sing well so we're not even doing a musical this year. But I'm just kinda rambling now. So, yes. I'm just kind of in awe at this site and how you actually read this and everything. Anyway, you're an ah-mazing actor and I really enjoyed watching you in RENT. =]

-Kelsey

You are my hero, Wilson! If I were a guy, I'd be you...I think I was born a decade too late...I never was able to see the Broadway preformance with you and ythe rest of the fabulous cast. I hear you're doing a final preformance on the 24th...good luck with that...I can't go because its too expensive (I live in Oregon so the ticket over would be uber expensive, plus it's on a school day ;). I LOVE THE MOVIE SO MUCH...It's not like other movies where I'm just infantuated with it for a month and then I forget it...this will carry with me for life...each time I watch it, I learn a new beatiful lesson to make my life full of love and life. I decided to try and live my life like Angel does, full of expression and love, because this movie has made me realize that there really is no day but today! :) --Meredith (aka. Mereman) ps. LOVE the skirt and the Christmas coat...and I don't like make-up either!

Hey peaches

I adore you so much. I love your songs especially " Today 4 U" and " I'll cover U".

bye
sweety

hi Wilson,
my name is Kia.I love the way you bring your character alive in rent.i've also seen you on law&order:svu you're a very great actor.just to let you know you are very sexy individual i wish you could be mine.i watch rent twice a day everday since i brought the dvd.in a way i can relate to the story a little bit because my grandmother died in 2003 she had a stroke and some bleeding on the brain.we knew she was sick but not that sick.i love you and admire you alot .

sincerely,
kia from baltimore
a true #1 fan

OMG! I love Rent and i Love You Wilson!!! And your character Angel! I want to meet all of you! I would love to be in a musical like RENT!!! GOSH I watch rent like everyday i know all the words to all the songs! Angel is my favorite character! AND ON THE WEEK OF 4TH OF JULY 2006 GO TO SEA WORLD, IN ORLANDO FLORIDA!! YEAH I AM GOING TO GO THERE BECAUSE ONE OF MY FRIENDS WON ON WHEEL OF FORTUNE AND SHE'S TAKING ME WITH HER TO FLORIDA TO STAY AT A CAMP IN SEAWORLD AND I WANT TO MEET YOU SOOOOO BAD!!!

I LOVE YOU!!

AMY NIETO

Hey Wilson I just wanted to tell you how hottt you are and that it must be hard on you playing a women waering those high heels but you do so well at it i want to ask you some questions so talk to me ok love you love kayla

dude, i luv how u kicked that cop, i was like "O YEA GO ANGEL! U ROCK!"

then u went and died. *sigh* thats really sad. i cried for an hour. not really but i couldnt stop thinking about it and how people really do die like that and have lives like that and it made me sad. :( when i first watched this movie iw as like "WOAH! THATS A GUY!" cuz i really did think u were a girl and all, but nonetheless. ur a very pretty girl. lol. not too bad looking guy, either.
great movie, great character, KUDOS TO ALL U RENT ACTORS/ACTRESSES!!! PEACE!

and yes...it is fairly ironic that we have the same name...o well. im proud to share it with ur chracter!!!! LUV YA

Wilson,

I recently rented the DVD, afterward, I just had to have my own copy. I can't begin to tell you how much I loved this movie! I got the chance to see the play in Chicago (Broadway in Chicago) the very last show on 4/15. Now I can at least compare the play with the movie. I loved them both! RENT rings close to my heart, I have a cousin who's HIV positive and I am inspired by how you portray Angel, with such honesty, love and dignity. You give me hope when I think of my cousin. NO DAY BUT TODAY!

Thank you, Wilson...and thank you, Angel!

Andrea