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Aimee Carrero (born July 15, 1988 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) was raised in Miami, Florida. She attended the Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High School and graduated in 2006. Aimee first began her professional acting career in 2007. Holding a strong base for television appearances, Aimee's credits include work on Hannah Montana (2006), Lincoln Heights (2006), and The Mentalist (2008). She made her first major film credit in the form of the animated comedy Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009). Aimee Carrero is best recognized for her major film role in the television movie Level Up (2011). The film premiered on November 23, 2011 and subsequently spawned a series by the same name Level Up (2012) the following year. Aimee reprised her film role of spirited teenager Angie Prietto and rejoined her original cast mates on further adventures inside and outside the series' online video game of 'Maldark: Conqueror of All Worlds'. These adventures serve as the premise on which the series continues and airs on the Cartoon Network, the same channel on which the film debuted. Her second film venture was made in 2012 with the television film Blue Lagoon: The Awakening (2012), starring Indiana Evans, Brenton Thwaites and Denise Richards. Since 2009, she is a resident of Los Angeles, California.

Dascha Polanco is a Dominican American actress known for playing the character Dayanara "Daya" Diaz on Orange Is the New Black (2013). As of January 2018, she has a recurring role on The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (2016) as Detective Lori Weider. Polanco was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and moved to the United States at a young age. She was raised in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, New York and Miami by her father, a mechanic, and mother, a cosmetologist. Polanco is the oldest of three children; she has a brother and sister.

Dania is a Latin American actress born in the Dominican Republic. She grew up, living with her grandmother, in a poor household. Her parents left for the United States, when she was 6-months old, and she finally joined them in New York when she was age 10.

She knew from a young age that she wanted to act. She was discovered by a model scout and cast in a soda commercial. She attended the Actor's workshop in New York City and moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career.

Her first job was Jay-Z's girlfriend in his music video, Streets Is Watching (1998). She went on to appear in high profile TV shows The Sopranos (1999), Entourage (2004) and Heroes (2006). She has also appeared in films and, in 2012, she was cast in American Reunion (2012). She is currently starring on Lifetime's Devious Maids (2013) as 'Rosie Falta'.

Juani Feliz is an actress born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the Bronx. Juani got bit by the acting bug after getting involved in her middle school's play of Shakespeare's Othello. She immediately fell in love with the craft and begged her parents to drive her around the city for acting classes and open calls. It was during her high school years that Juani met her first manager and landed her first few roles in film and tv. Juani's acting career took a backseat when she left NYC to attend Harvard College. Wanting to explore the sciences in college, she studied Biomedical Engineering at Harvard. Right out of college, Feliz worked at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering in Boston, where she worked on a clinical trial for a melanoma cancer vaccine and helped develop biomaterials and drug delivery systems. During this time she also completed a Master's degree at Harvard.

Despite having a blooming career in bioengineering, Juani yearned to return to acting. She moved back to NYC in 2016 to restart her acting career. Upon her return, Juani made it on the big screen with her roles in The Purge: Election Year and Canal Street. She worked on various TV shows like Blue Bloods, Power, Shades of Blue, One Dollar and she was one of 12 actors chosen to be a part of the 2017 ABC Discovers: NY Talent Showcase. Before the pandemic, Juani filmed her first network pilot as a series regular on the ABC romantic dramedy Until The Wedding and filmed for a major supporting role in the feature film Quiet In My Town.

Currently, Juani can be seen in Alex Garland's A24 action epic Civil War and will be seen starring in the upcoming horror thriller Birthrite. On the TV side, Juani can be seen as Alejandra Lopez in FX's Fleishman Is In Trouble, as Carmen in Ava DuVernay's HBOMax series DMZ , and as Isabela Benitez-Santiago in Tracy Oliver's Amazon comedy series Harlem. She can also be seen guest-starring in The Rookie: Feds, The Good Doctor and NCIS: Hawaii. She will next be seen in the third installment of Ridley Scott's AMC anthology series The Terror, titled Devil in Silver.

Juani's on-screen presence has started to garner the attention of Latin America. For two years in a row, Juani has been nominated for the "Best Actor/Actress Abroad" award in the Dominican Republic's biggest award show, Premios Soberano. Last year she was nominated for her work in Fleishman Is In Trouble and this year she was nominated for her work in Harlem. In 2022, Juani was named one of People en Español's "50 Mas Bellos" ("50 Most Beautiful") of 2022. Juani's goal is to play roles and tell stories that break the mold and defy stereotypes of Latina women in America, just as she has been able to do in real life. She hopes to use her artistic platform to inspire strength, confidence and possibility in women, people of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, and anyone that finds themselves fighting adversity in pursuit of their dreams.

Emily Tosta was born on 26 March 1998 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She is an actress, known for Mayans M.C. (2018), Party of Five (2020) and Willy's Wonderland (2021).

Rafael Campos was born on 13 May 1936 in Santiago, Dominican Republic. He was an actor, known for Agent for H.A.R.M. (1966), This Could Be the Night (1957) and Centennial (1978). He was married to Dinah Washington and Sally Boyd. He died on 9 July 1985 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Coral Peña is a Latina-American actress, and was born on March 27, 2001, in the Dominican Republic. She currently is living in Los Angeles, California; although previously she had been reported to be taking residence in New York City. She has starred in several movies, including Chemical Hearts with the role as Cora Hernandez, For All Mankind with the role as Aledia Rosales, and she even portrayed the supporting role of Nancy in the famous and acclaimed 2017 movie "The Post." In addition, she has made a variety of appearances in television too, appearing in shows such as "24: Legacy" as Marianna Stiles and in "The Enemy Within" as Anna Cruz. Her first role was in 2015 in the police drama, Blue Bloods, as Olivia Francisco.

Juan Fernández was born on 13 December 1956 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He is an actor and producer, known for A Man Apart (2003), The Collector (2009) and Crocodile Dundee II (1988).

Paula Andrea Placido comes from a diverse cultural background. Her father is of Argentine-Italian descent, while her mother hails from Colombia. She was born in Dominican Republic and at the age of six, she moved to West Palm Beach, FL, where she spent her formative years.

Her journey in the entertainment industry began with appearances in commercials for brands such as Apple, AT&T, and Dell which lead to guest starring on shows such as Shameless, Hack's, and The L Word Generation Q.

Manny Perez is becoming one of the most recognized Latino Actors in Hollywood. He has embarked into the most pivotal steps in his career. In the past few years he has been cast from leads to co-starring roles in over a dozen films; in major and independent releases.

He also won an Alma Award in 2008, for his performance in the film Bella (2006)

Manny is one of eleven siblings, born in a small town in the Dominican Republic. At the age of 10, he and his family moved to Providence, Rhode Island. By the time he was done with high school, Manny knew the stage was his natural home. He moved to New York majoring in drama at Marymount Manhattan College.

Manny Perez first got the industry's attention when he co-wrote, produced and starred in the critically acclaimed film Washington Heights (2002) an independent film set in his neighborhood. Manny's performance in the film garnered the praise of many film critics; The New York Times stated, "Mr. Perez has charisma to burn." He won the 2002 Best Actor Award at The Milan International Film Festival in Italy for his performance in that film.

His recent project La soga (2009) which had its world premiered at The Toronto International Film Festival in September of 2009 to standing ovations, sold-out shows and stellar reviews was produced, written and starred Perez. Variety stated, "Perez, puts plenty of guts into his script and performance".

It was the first Dominican film EVER to have screened at the prestigious festival. The film was released by 7-57 Releasing and so far has made over 1 million dollars worldwide.

Perez continues to write and co-write other scripts for future projects. In February of 2009, Perez co-wrote, co-produced and starred in the film titled, Forged (2010) shot completely in Scranton, PA. MAYA Entertainment will release it.

He has worked with such film directors as Sidney Lumet, Arthur Penn, Spike Lee, Leon Ichaso, Mike Newell, Ed Zwick, Takeshi Kitano, Bob Giraldi, Darnell Martin, among others.

With all the glitz and glamor of Hollywood, Manny has maintained loyal to his roots in the Latin community, both in the US and the Dominican Republic. He is the classic example of someone who has made the American dream happen. This kind of cavalier attitude is the reason he was honored by El Diario newspaper with the "EL Award", as one of the most prominent Latinos in New York. He recently received the Tony Bennett Excellence in Media Award, the Perry Ellis Humanitarian Award, and given the Key to the City from his hometown in Providence, Rhode Island. He was also honored with the Humanitarian Award in his native country of Dominican Republic for all of his charitable work during the devastation of Hurricane Noel.

All of his hard working ethics and talent has brought him to such great success, which will continue to take him to greater heights as he continues his career.

He has been featured in various magazines, newspapers and entertainment shows.

Manny currently resides between Washington Heights, New York City and Los Angeles. Manny is also a member of the LAByrinth Theatre Company in New York City.

Jan Luis Castellanos, born on September 11, 1995, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is a versatile actor who has made significant strides in both the theatrical and film realms.

After spending his early years under the care of his grandparents in the Dominican Republic, Jan Luis relocated to New Jersey at the age of eight to live with his mother, Sugey Quinones. During his time at Secaucus High School, he achieved remarkable success both as an athlete and a theater enthusiast. Balancing his athletic prowess as a State Champion wrestler in New Jersey with his passion for the arts, he began appearing in commercials and gained exposure in the New York and Los Angeles film scenes. Notably, he showcased his talents in musical productions such as 'West Side Story' and 'Jersey Boys.'

While pursuing his studies at Saint Peter's University in Jersey City, New Jersey, with the intention of pursuing a medical career, Jan Luis's love for acting was reignited. He made the decision to study at the esteemed 'New Collective' acting studio in Los Angeles, California, founded by Susan Batson, who had previously collaborated with renowned actors like Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. This led to his notable roles in Marvel Television's drama "Marvel's Runaways" and the series "Don't Look Deeper," where he acted alongside esteemed actors Don Cheadle and Emily Mortimer. In 2020, Jan Luis gained recognition for his portrayal of Diego Torres in the critically acclaimed Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" and as Mikey Diaz in the Ed Burns 1980s dramatic comedy "Bridge and Tunnel," which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2022.

His film debut took place in Netflix's "Tall Girl 2," directed by Emily Ting, where he played the role of the title character's high school crush. Jan Luis has since starred in four forthcoming feature films. He will be seen as Ryan, the love interest-turned-ex in the modern-day reimagining of "Alice in Wonderland" titled "Get Lost," directed by Daniela Amavia and featuring Ella Travolta as Alicia/Alice. Additionally, he will star alongside Bella Thorne in "Saint Clare," directed by Mitzi Perione, portraying the character of Truman, a mysterious college student who becomes one of Clare's friends and love interests. Jan Luis has also joined forces with Netflix once again to embark on the "Uglies" franchise as Croy, a leader of a rebellious group, opposite Joey King, under the direction of McG. The "Uglies" series is based on books written by Scott Westerfeld.

Jan Luis has expanded his involvement in the film industry as an executive producer, working on various short films. Notably, he starred in the leading role of Cesar, a struggling influencer grieving his mother, in the short film "Influencia." His performance earned him the award for Best Actor in a Drama at the 2022 Official Latino Film and Arts Festival in Palm Springs, California. Recently, Jan Luis concluded his work on "Black Spines," a coming-of-age thriller where he served as an executive producer and played the leading role of Cameron, an aspiring photographer unraveling the horrifying truth about his family's history. The film was directed by Jordon Foss.

Nelson de la Rosa was born on 6 September 1968 in Bayaguana, Monte Plata, Dominican Republic. He was an actor, known for The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996), Cross Mission (1988) and Rat Man (1988). He was married to Jennifer Diloné. He died on 22 October 2006 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

Handsome and muscular Dominican-Mexican leading man who made his screen debut in Chanoc (1966). Born in Dominican Republic and later relocating to Mexico, García was a leading sex symbol from the late '60s into the '80s. He won a well-publicized bout with cancer in the '90s by -- it is claimed -- using an herbal remedy. His sons Andrés García Jr. and Leonardo García Vale are also actors. Nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Ariel in 1974 for Principio, El (1972). Over the past decade, García dedicated most of his time to soap operas.

In a world weary of war and dispirited by the ravages of the Great Depression, Hollywood at the turn of the 1940s concocted a wildly popular, effective lot of escapist fare (though often cheaply made) to regale the sick at heart worldwide. Universal Pictures, more often than not, led in producing such films. We know about the monster movies: wolf men, invisible men -- and invisible women too, for that matter. We know about Sherlock Holmes chasing not killer hounds in 1890 but chasing killer Nazis a half- century later. Such were among typical Universal "B" productions. Enter Maria de Santo Silas -- Maria Montez. This daughter of a Spanish diplomat traveled extensively after being educated in the Canary Islands and attempted, albeit unsuccessfully, to establish herself as a stage actress in Europe. In 1940 she found herself in New York City, a model. Her screen career began in 1941, with Universal casting her in bit parts. On account of her strikingly exotic looks and her exotic accent, the studio soon paired her with other "exotics" (Sabu and Turhan Bey), and usually with a more "home-style" hero (Jon Hall), in a series of low-budget adventures, filmed in Technicolor and situated in fantasy lands, with Montez herself often situated in revealing dress. With Montez threatened by all manner of nastiness -- from evil caliphs to man-eating sharks to her own cobra-worshipping twin sister (!) -- her pictures soon became immensely popular, even though she could not really act, could not dance and could not sing. Audiences flocked to see her films, just to witness the trials and endurance of an alluring beauty in distress (as well, perhaps, as to glimpse some scantily clad, beauteous flesh). The Depression having long since passed, the end of World War II meant also the end of flying carpets and sand dunes and deadly reptiles as potential subjects for attracting moviegoers. That bit of history, plus a bit of girth added to Montez's frame, led her and her husband, the actor Jean-Pierre Aumont, to abandon Hollywood for Europe, where she would appear in a handful of French and Italian adventure films. On 7 September 1951 Maria Montez was discovered drowned in her bath, possibly having first suffered a heart attack.

Silvia Dionicio was born on 18 June 1999 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She is an actress, known for Task (2025), New Amsterdam (2018) and Chicago P.D. (2014).

María Celedonio was born in 1972 in the Dominican Republic. She is an actress, known for Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby (1999), How to Make an American Quilt (1995) and The Substitute (1996).

Omahyra was born on 30 November 1984 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She is an actress, known for X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), After the Sunset (2004) and Happy End (2009).

Héctor Aníbal Estrella (born February 26, 1975) is a Dominican actor, singer, and photographer. He has received multiple awards, including Best Supporting Actor for his role in Codigo Paz, in the 2015 Dominican Movie Awards La Silla and Best Actor for his role in The Watchman in the 2018 Soberano Awards.

Héctor first gained recognition as a singer in one of the most successful Dominican bands in the early 90's. He produced and hosted the tv show Mango en Directo and was the executive producer of the daily morning show Buenos Días Dominicana.

His first acting appearances were in the miniseries Una Reina en Las Américas (1997), Mambé (1998), and Mujeres Asesinas (2012). He became one of the most sought out actors for musical theater, starring in Grease (1999), Les Miserables (2008), Cats (2009) Chicago (2010), RENT (2011), In the Heights (2014).

Regarding his film career, he has participated in more than 30 films receiving accolades for his performance in Código Paz (2014), Sugar Fields (2016), Reinbou (2017), The Watchman (2017), and De lo mío (2019). With the Dominican Republic being a blooming film location for Hollywood movies, he's being cast in some of the mayor productions filmed on the island such as XXX The Return of Xander Cage starring Vin Diesel, Shotgun Wedding starring Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel and Lost City of D starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum.

Sommer Carbuccia was born in the Dominican Republic on July 3, 1993. His family eventually moved to Miami, Florida where he was raised before he relocated to New York City in 2011. He is best known for playing Eric Jackson on Riverdale as well as his appearances on Grey's Anatomy and So Help Me Todd.

Michel Curiel grew up in the Bronx, NY with his mother and two sisters. They later moved to Grand Rapids, MI where Michel graduated high school and promptly joined the military. After serving, he moved back to Grand Rapids where he attended, and later graduated from, Grand Valley State University with a BBA, double majoring in Accounting and International Business. He moved to Los Angeles and attended the New York Film academy in Burbank, CA. He now resides in Atlanta, GA.

Julissa Bermudez was born on 28 September 1983 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She is an actress, known for Royal Pains (2009), Make It Happen (2008) and All You've Got (2006).

Mirtha Michelle is an actress and writer born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on January 17th. At five years old her parents, Jose and Mirtha moved the family to Miami, Florida. She grew up in a very close-knit family, also consisting of her older sister Cathryn and younger brother Jose Angel. Her parents' own love for the Arts was imparted unto them. At an early age, Her father a trained musician, and her mother a teacher and local theater director were supportive of her desire to act. Since then she's appeared on TV shows like CSI, and CSI: Miami, and films such as "Fast and Furious", "Los Bandoleros" and "Awol-72". In June 2014 Mirtha Michelle published her first book titled "Letters, To The Men I Have Loved" which quickly became a best-seller. Since then she published the sequel titled "Elusive Loves; Amores Esquivos" released in December 2015 with an equal amount of success. With her books she has been able to capture the first feelings of love and loss in a raw form that has allowed her to earn the hearts of many loyal readers. She's also active as a public speaker with engagements at colleges throughout the country. She resides in Los Angeles, California.

Ramses Jimenez is a multi-talented actor, writer, director, and producer with an impressive portfolio spanning over two decades in both film and television. Known for his versatile acting skills and strong presence behind the camera, Jimenez's contributions to the entertainment industry are significant and far-reaching. Recently, Jimenez has completed two major film projects: Restaveks and The Wingwalker. Restaveks, slated for release in 2025, is a testament to his creative prowess, with Jimenez serving as the director, writer, and story creator. The Wingwalker has already achieved critical and commercial success, winning numerous festival awards and dominating the Mexican box office as the number one film for three consecutive weeks, with Jimenez delivering a compelling performance as Coy. In the past, Jimenez has been part of an array of acclaimed film projects. His portrayal of Andre in Critical Thinking (2020) was instrumental in the film's global success, earning a worldwide gross of $6.7 million. As Tariq in Hotel Artemis (2018), he shared the screen with renowned actors like Jodie Foster and Dave Bautista. Beyond acting, Jimenez has made significant contributions as a producer and director. He served as executive producer for the short films Ocultos (2022) and Hipsterfobia (2017), and showcased his directorial talents in the short film An Actor Prepares (2013). In television, Jimenez has delivered standout performances in numerous series. He starred as Detective Eric Castillo in 10 episodes of Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector (2020) and played Tlaloc in Vida (2018-2019) for eight episodes. His versatility is further evident in guest roles on shows like CSI: Miami, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and Law & Order. Additionally, he has held creative roles in TV series, such as Zoe Saldana Presents My Hero (2014), where he was a writer, executive producer, and director for 10 episodes, and 24/7 Tebow vs. Mayweather (2013), a mini-series for which he was both director and producer. Jimenez's creative pursuits extend beyond film and television into pod-casting. Ramses Jimenez's career is characterized by a rare combination of creative depth and dynamic versatility. From acting to directing, producing, and pod-casting, his work continues to influence and inspire, cementing his legacy as a multifaceted artist and storyteller in the entertainment industry.

Sonalii Castillo was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in France. Having completed her formal education in Europe her family transitioned to New York City. Sonalii's undeniable beauty caught the eye of several modeling agencies which led her to work in print and commercials. Discovering that acting was where her endeavors lied, she moved to Los Angeles and immediately signed on with Redrock Entertainment Development.

Sonalii has also landed some high profile roles on top-rated network television shows such as CBS "NCIS:LA," NBC's "Heroes," the CBS dramas "Without A Trace" and "CSI: Miami." She has appeared in several films and independent features in the past few years. She recently booked a leading role in the Sci-Fi Thriller 'Variant' playing the role of Mackenzie Styles. She joined the cast of the latest remake of "The Saint" as Sonali Alves, starring Adam Rayner as The saint and Eliza Dushku as Patricia Holm. She had a supporting role in Allison Anders' made for television movie, "A Crush on You." She also starred in "Reboot," a cyberpunk film that has quickly become the buzz in the cyber world and is building a huge following worldwide.

2018 is proving to be an exciting year for Sonalii. This summer she joins the cast of the CW's summer hit show 'The Outpost' as nomadic warrior bounty huntress Essa Khan which premiered July 10th.

Sonalii Castillo has not only graced your screens for over a decade and collected some notable credits working alongside some A List celebrities, but she is also an award winning Actress, Director and filmmaker.

As a filmmaker Sonalii created, wrote the screenplay, produced and is the Lead Actress in 'MAMBA', which has been screening in multiple countries and states across the US. MAMBA has won Eight Awards for Best Short film, Best Action Film, Best Action Thriller & Best Actress for Sonalii. She was also nominated three times for best actress for MAMBA and received two wins.

Her first film 'Dahlias: Wild Card' was screened at the 'Knickerbocker Film Festival' where she won an award for 'Best Direction of a Film'. Dahlias went on to also be screened at the 'Dominican Film Festival' and proceeded to be screened in the Dominican Republic at the 'Festival Cine de Cine Global Dominicano'.

Sonalii also created a web-series titled 'Voodoo Vanessa'. This series has quickly grabbed the hearts of its viewers screening in multiple film festivals and has won two award for 'Best Web Series'.

In addition to English, she is also fluent in French and Spanish. The actress' and filmmaker's honest sultry presence is of it's own kind and will be welcomed by audiences along with her A-list peers.

Amelia Vega was born on 7 November 1984 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She is an actress and art director, known for Homie Spumoni (2006), The Lost City (2005) and Captain Avispa (2024). She has been married to Al Horford since 24 December 2011. They have five children.