Andrew Cano (Ricardo, Lalo)
Andrew A Cano (he/him) grew up as a young Mexican boy performing in Southern California.
Andrew A Cano joined the cast of Sesame Street in Season 53. His love for puppetry and the theatrical arts further developed when he attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts.
Soon after he began working at the Disneyland Resort in shows, parades, and special events. During that time, he has appeared in various media including Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, The View and more. His favorite role at the Disneyland Resort has been as a storyteller bringing Miguel’s story to life in “A Musical Celebration of Coco.”
From 2013 – 2015 he toured the country in the bilingual puppet musical “Dream Carver” which told the story of a young boy from Oaxaca, Mexico who dreams of creating alebrijes (wooden painted carvings.)
Andrew joined the Jim Henson Company in 2021 on Slumberkins (Apple TV+) and their live show Puppet Up – Uncensored. He’s been enjoying being the Monster Maître D’ for the shows. Most recently he’s appeared in the PBS special Wowsabout.
Andrew’s involvement with the Sesame Workshop began with Ricardo, Rosita’s Father. Shortly after, he got to help bring a new Mexican American character named Lalo to Sesame Street.
