In 1998, he starred in his first Hollywood role, playing a Cuban dancer along with Vanessa L. Williams in Dance with Me. He also made a guest appearance on the American television series Ally McBeal. In 1994, he played himself in Volver a empezar along with Yuri. That same year he also starred in Linda Sara opposite former Miss Universe, Dayanara Torres. In 2008, Chayanne played the title role (a vampire) in a television series entitled Gabriel: Amor Inmortal. To familiarize himself with the role and concept he reportedly adopted a different daily schedule, sleeping during the day and working at night.