He was born on December 2, 1971, and raised in Brooklyn, New York. His mother was a seamstress, his father a super. He has one sister, who is eleven years his junior. Heredia was shy in his early years in school and did not get into acting until he had tried his hand at medicine and advertising. He claims that he joined onboard Rent for the 300 dollars a week, although he didn't know the extent of popularity and fame it would gain him.
Heredia has appeared in several films, including his portrayal of Cha-Cha, the drag queen, in 1999's Flawless, where he worked opposite former Rent cast mate Daphne Rubin-Vega. The film also stars Robert DeNiro and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Heredia also worked alongside Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay in TV's popular drama Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in the episode "Nocturne".
Along with five other principal members of the original Broadway cast, Heredia appeared in the film release of Rent, directed by Chris Columbus. Heredia stated that he enjoys the transformational process involved in assuming the persona of the cross-dressing Angel, but dislikes having makeup on his face and found the high heels he had to wear as part of his costume extremely painful. Heredia says he enjoyed the blackly comedic parody of Rent in the film Team America: World Police, which features a fictional Broadway musical called Lease. He enjoys filming because the close up shots allow him to "cut loose" and go wild a lot more than the stage allows.
On Monday, January 9, 2006, he presented an award at the Critics' Choice Awards with Rosario Dawson, Taye Diggs, and Tracie Thoms, his costars from the Rent motion picture. He is currently collaborating with Dawson and Thoms on the upcoming film Descent.
Wilson currently lives in Los Angeles with his girlfriend Katherine Taylor, who he met while filming Rent, where she was a production assistant
I'll Cover You
Wilson Jermaine Heredia Lyrics
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I'll be your shelter
Just pay me back
With one thousand kisses
Be my lover
and I'll cover you
Open your door
Don't got much baggage to lay at your feet
But sweet kisses I've got to spare
I'll be there and I'll cover you
I think they meant it
When they said you can't buy love
Now I know you can rent it
A new lease, you are my love
On life, be my life
Just slip me on
I'll be your blanket
Wherever, whatever
I'll be your coat
You'll be my king
And I'll be your castle
No, you'll be my queen
And I'll be your moat
I think they meant it
When they said you can't buy love
Now I know you can rent it
A new lease, you are my love
On life, all my life
I've longed to discover
Something as true as this is
So, with a thousand sweet kisses
If you're cold and you're lonely
I'll cover you
With a thousand sweet kisses
You've got one nickel only
I'll cover you
With a thousand sweet kisses
When you're worn out and tired
I'll cover you
With a thousand sweet kisses
When your heart has expired
I'll cover you
Oh, lover
I'll cover you
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, lover
I'll cover you
In "I'll Cover You," the singers (Wilson Jermaine Heredia and Jesse L. Martin) express their deep devotion and love for each other, pledging to be there for one another through thick and thin. The lyrics are very simple and direct, but they capture the depth of their love and the lengths they are willing to go for each other. The song is full of beautiful metaphors that express how they will care for one another.
The first verse begins with the singer offering to be a shelter for his lover, asking only for a thousand sweet kisses in return. He promises to love and care for his lover unconditionally, stating he will "cover" them. In the second verse, the tables are turned, and the lover asks the singer to be a tenant in their life. The lover says they don't have much to offer, but they have sweet kisses for the singer.
The song continues with the singers sharing how they will care for one another - the singer will be the lover's blanket, coat, and castle. They both state they know love can't be bought, but it can be rented through a new lease on life. Lastly, they declare that they will be there for one another when they are cold, lonely, worn out, or when their heart has expired. They end the song by declaring their love and saying they will "cover" each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Live in my house
Come and live with me
I'll be your shelter
I'll protect and care for you
Just pay me back
With one thousand kisses
Show me your love, and that's all the payment I need
Be my lover
and I'll cover you
If you love me, I'll always be there for you
Open your door
I'll be your tenant
Let me stay with you, and I'll respect your home
Don't got much baggage to lay at your feet
But sweet kisses I've got to spare
I don't have much to offer, but I'll always show you my love
I'll be there and I'll cover you
I'll be there for you, no matter what
I think they meant it
When they said you can't buy love
Now I know you can rent it
A new lease, you are my love
On life, be my life
Love can't be bought, but it can be shared and enjoyed. You bring new life to mine, and I want you to be a part of it
Just slip me on
I'll be your blanket
Let me hold you close, and keep you warm
Wherever, whatever
I'll be your coat
I'll always be there for you, in good times and bad
You'll be my king
And I'll be your castle
You're the ruler of my heart, and I'll provide a safe space for you
No, you'll be my queen
And I'll be your moat
You're the queen of my heart, and I'll protect you from anything harmful
I've longed to discover
Something as true as this is
So, with a thousand sweet kisses
I've waited for a love as genuine as this, and I'll always show you how much I love you
If you're cold and you're lonely
I'll cover you
With a thousand sweet kisses
If you're ever feeling alone, I'll be there to comfort you and show you my love
You've got one nickel only
I'll cover you
With a thousand sweet kisses
Even if you have nothing, I'll always love you and take care of you
When you're worn out and tired
I'll cover you
With a thousand sweet kisses
When you're exhausted from life, I'll be there to support you and show you my love
When your heart has expired
I'll cover you
Even when you're no longer living, my love for you will never die
Oh, lover
I'll cover you
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, lover
I'll cover you
My love for you is constant and unwavering, no matter what happens
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN D. LARSON
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Aiyana Land
Wow. Running/dancing in heels, prancing around in a skirt and tights when it's freezing, making a story about killing a dog sound magical.....and of course the "I'm more of a man than You'll ever be and more of a woman than you'll ever get"....Angel is the definition of fabulous
Tom Crusader
+Aiyana Land Totally agree. Easily one of the most beloved characters in modern musicals.
Miracle Adams
right😂
ravyn hestand
Ikr lol
Louise Mills
I LOVE that bit Angel is badass haha i love these two together :) xxx
Maddie
She did a backflip in heels
Tach Guthrie
You know what's messed up? This is probably the happiest moment and song in the whole musical. The "I'll Cover You (reprise)" is debatably the saddest moment and song in the whole musical.
Kent
Tacha Guthrie That's exactly what makes it so brilliant--and so much more poignant the second time.
Childfromhedead 1988
Tacha Guthrie I agree!
Rob Bleu
Tacha Guthrie what the hell. you're right! :'(