Dominican Actors & Actresses we love to see OnScreen
These are some Great Actors and Actresses from Dominican Republic that are muy caliente!!!!!
List activity
23K views
• 2 this weekCreate a new list
List your movie, TV & celebrity picks.
21 people
- Actress
- Producer
- Writer
Zoe Saldana was born on June 19, 1978 in Passaic, New Jersey, to Asalia Nazario and Aridio Saldaña. Her father was Dominican and her mother is Puerto Rican. She was raised in Queens, New York. When she was 10 years old, she and her family moved to the Dominican Republic, where they would live for the next seven years. While living there, Zoe discovered a keen interest in performance dance and began her training at the prestigious ECOS Espacio de Danza Dance Academy where she learned ballet as well as other dance forms. Not only did her training provide an excellent outlet for the enthusiastic and energetic youngster, it would also prove to be a fortunate precursor for the start of her professional acting career. At age 17, Zoe and her family moved back to the United States where her love for dance followed and an interest in theater performance became stronger.
She began performing with the Faces theater troupe which put on plays geared to provide positive messages for teens with themes dealing with issues such as substance abuse and sex. These performances not only gave her valuable experience but also a source of great pride knowing that she was making a difference in the lives of young people like herself. While performing with the Faces troupe and also the New York Youth Theater, Zoe was recruited for a talent agency and her dance training years before coupled with her acting experience greatly helped her land her first big screen role as Eva Rodriguez, the talented and headstrong ballet dancer in the film Center Stage (2000). Since her professional career began several years ago, Zoe's talent and determination have allowed her to be involved in blockbuster films and act with major actors, actresses and industry insiders at a pace that very few young professionals have experienced.
Zoe has not only held her own in major motion picture productions but gained the respect and praise from industry insiders such as Jerry Bruckheimer and Steven Spielberg and actors/actresses such as Tom Hanks, Bernie Mac, Keira Knightley, Ashton Kutcher, Kirsten Dunst and Orlando Bloom. According to many of her co-stars, producers and directors, the sky is no limit for this young star who has incredible range, intense concentration, and a steely determination to be involved with projects that challenge her professionally with wide-ranging subject matters and characters. Just to ask practically anyone who she has worked for or with about her, glowing comments abound and earned friendships and respect are readily revealed. A star has been born, and growing every day.Colombiana, A female lead. Amazing- Actress
- Producer
- Writer
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'.Talented.- Merlin Santana was born in New York to parents from the Dominican Republic. His mother pushed him into a showbusiness career to keep him off the mean streets and out of trouble. He began as an advertising model for a fast-food chain at age 3, and soon became noticed as Stanley, one of Rudy Huxtable's admirers on the hit TV show The Cosby Show (1984). At 15, he co-starred in the short-lived sitcom Getting By (1993) alongside Cindy Williams and Telma Hopkins. His best-known role was as smooth-talking Romeo Santana on the popular WB series The Steve Harvey Show (1996) in 1996.
Merlin Santana was murdered on November 9, 2002 in Los Angeles, California, while he was sitting in a car. He was 26 years old.R.I.P. So much potential. He was a cutie - Actress
- Producer
- Soundtrack
Mayte Michelle Rodríguez was born on July 12, 1978 in San Antonio, Texas to Carmen Milady Pared Espinal, a housewife, and Rafael Rodríguez Santiago, a U.S. Army solider. Known for tough-chick roles, Michelle is proof that there is a cross between beauty and brawn. Michelle always knew she was destined to become a star, she just didn't know how to get there. Michelle lived in San Antonio until the age of 8 when her parents divorced & moved to the Dominican Republic where she lived for two years before moving to Puerto Rico. At 11, Michelle's family relocated for the last time to Jersey City, New Jersey. Although she has been working since 1999 as an extra in such films as Summer of Sam (1999) and Cradle Will Rock (1999), it only took a magazine ad announcing an open casting call in New York for Michelle to decide to finally step into the spotlight. The role was the female lead, the movie was Girlfight (2000). Despite the lack of experience in film and boxing, Michelle auditioned, along with another 350 girls. After various trials inside an actual boxing ring and five arduous months of training in Brooklyn's Gleason's Gym, she was finally chosen to portray the role of Diana Guzman. As soon as the independent film began making the rounds at various film festivals, Michelle began gaining critical acclaim for her performance earning her awards like the Deauville Festival of American Cinema award for Best Actress and the Las Vegas Film Critics Society for Female Breakthrough performance. As Girlfight (2000) continued to gain notoriety with its September 2000 release, Michelle was already hard at work with films like 3 A.M. (2001), the blockbuster hit The Fast and the Furious (2001), and Resident Evil (2002). With Hollywood calling her name, the future for this feisty Jersey girl is as strong as the punches she throws.Puerto Rican and Dominican- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Miguel A. Núñez Jr. is an Afro-Latino actor and writer who played Harris Grant from The Family Business, Marcus Taylor from Tour of Duty, Spider from The Return of the Living Dead, Biscuit from Life, and the Voodoo Maestro of Spooky Island from the 2002 Raja Gosnell/James Gunn film Scooby-Doo. He also collaborated with Eddie Murphy in several films.- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
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.Talented and sexy- Actor
- Additional Crew
Victor Rasuk was born on 15 January 1984 in New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Lords of Dogtown (2005), Godzilla (2014) and Fifty Shades of Grey (2015).Good Actor- 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).
- Rick Gonzalez was born on June 30th 1979 in New York City and raised in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn. He attended the "Fame" High School of performing arts where he studied Acting. Graduating in 1997 to pursue a career, Rick briefly worked in New York and later moved to Los Angeles to continue work. After two years of being in LA, Rick landed a role in the Disney film The Rookie (2002) opposite Dennis Quaid. Rick is now currently working on other projects set to be due out in the near future.Biker Boyzzz. Talented .
- 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 Danger One (2018).
- Actress
- Producer
- Director
Judy Reyes was born on 5 November 1967 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Scrubs (2001), Smile (2022) and Devious Maids (2013). She was previously married to Edwin M. Figueroa.Funny & Talented- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Producer
Born in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Jacques immediately left the United States and grew up in Haiti and various cities in the South of France until the age of twelve. He then moved back to Boston, Chicago, Maryland, and New York. He Is of Haitian, Dominican, French and Italian descent. He Is fluent in French. Jacques started working in the finance department of Miramax and Dimension Films. He eventually left and began studying acting at Herbert Berghoff Studios, Stella Adler Academy NewYork , Uprights Citizen's brigade and The BGB Studio in Los Angeles.
He has worked in theatre, short films, feature films , Commercials and has had a successful career as an international Hand model. Jacques is also a Film Producer, Film Festival Organizer and Voice Over Artist. He is also on the board of "Kapow Film Festival" ; A Sci-Fi Film Festival located in North Hollywood.Was great on the HBO show : The Wire. Cutie & Talented!- Actress
- Writer
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.- Actor
- Producer
- Stunts
Anthony Alvarez was born on 31 January 1970 in La Vega, Dominican Republic. He is an actor and producer, known for Minority Report (2002), The Lost City (2022) and Frida (2002).- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Cal Thomas was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He left his homeland at the age of nine to attend various boarding schools in the United States, living in Florida, Connecticut and California before attending college in Massachusetts and moving to New York to pursue his acting career.
After arriving in Los Angeles in 2002, Cal began writing. His first screenplay, "Rubi", led to a collaboration with producers Sergio Aguero and Lynnette Ramirez on the romantic comedy "Lover's Block". Cal was then hired to adapt the French film "Dis-moi oui" for the American market. In 2003, he formed Red Jacket Productions. His first project as a producer, titled "The Last Race", resurrected the love story between James Dean and Pier Angeli. The project, viewed by then-Paramount Chief Sherry Lansing, led to Cal's consideration for the role of Prince Edvard in "The Prince and Me".
In 2004, Cal accepted a role in "Afterthought". He played Elliott Smithe, a Columbine-type serial killer. The role led to an offer from Kalpana Singh-Chitnis for a role in "Adios, Mi Amigo", an epic story of American immigration. Cal plays Jose, a Mexican immigrant crossing the border illegally with his son and best friend in the early 1970s. The role in "Afterthought" also led to a cameo as an undercover police officer in the urban drama "Patrol", which was completed in 2006. That same year, Cal wrote "Penance", a thriller about a serial killer who gets his victims to kill themselves as a penance for their own sins.
In 2007, Cal relocated to the Principality of Monaco. He splits his time between Los Angeles and Monaco.- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Ramses Jimenez is a multi-talented actor, writer, director, and producer with an impressive portfolio of work 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 notable. Presently, Jimenez is deeply involved in two film projects, "Restaveks" and "The Wingwalker," both of which are in post-production. In "Restaveks," he showcases his creative flair, assuming the roles of director, writer, and story creator, while in "The Wingwalker," he portrays the character Coy, underscoring his acting ability. In the past, Jimenez has been part of an array of film and video projects. In "Critical Thinking" (2020), his portrayal of the character Andre was instrumental in the film's global success, garnering a worldwide gross of $6.7MM. As Tariq in "Hotel Artemis" (2018), he played along renowned actors such as Jodie Foster and Dave Bautista. Jimenez has also contributed significantly to film production. He served as the executive producer for the short films "Ocultos" (2022) and "Hipsterfobia" (2017). His directorial talents were displayed in the short film "An Actor Prepares" (2013). In television, Jimenez has held roles in numerous series. He portrayed Detective Eric Castillo in 10 episodes of "Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector" (2020), and Tlaloc in the TV series "Vida" (2018-2019) for eight episodes. His versatility is evident in his roles in shows like "CSI: Miami," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," and "Law & Order," among others. Notably, he also held creative roles in TV series like "Zoe Saldana Presents My Hero" (2014), where he was a writer, executive producer, and director for ten episodes, and "24/7 Tebow vs. Mayweather" (2013), a TV mini-series where he was a director and producer for five episodes. Ramses Jimenez's career is characterized by varied roles both in front of and behind the camera. His work, ranging from acting to directing and producing, highlights his diverse skillset and dedication to the art of storytelling. His continuous efforts and achievements in the film and television industry demonstrate his significant influence and contribution to the entertainment world.- In 2007 Isabella created and is developing a family reality television show in partnership with the BBC. In 2005 she published her biography "Chasing Rubi" The truth about Porfirio Rubirosa, The Last Playboy and sold the Television movie rights to Longbow Productions.
Isabella continues to co-host programs about Quinceaneras, the Hispanic coming of age celebration of a girl's fifteen birthday. As an actor, talk show host, producer, author and fashion entrepreneur, Isabella Wall has emerged as a key figure among the young generation of women in the Latino community in the United States. Her acting credits include ER, Nip/Tuck and Days Of Our Lives.
Dubbed "The Fairy Godmother of Quinceañeras" by the Latin media. She has advised, MTV, TEEN magazine and the Sundance Festival winning movie, Quinceanera. Recently Isabella was the expert advisor for Walt Disney World's "Quinceañera, a dream come true" the first ever all Spanish event held by Disney, honoring 15 Quinceaneras from across the United States and Puerto Rico.
Isabella is the author of the biography of Porfirio Rubirosa and is currently in pr-producing of a documentary based on the life of this famous Dominican socialite, known as the "Caribbean Casanova" and who was married to American million heiresses Doris Duke and Barbara Hutton.
Born in the Dominican Republic, Isabella started her career as a teen model. Representing the country in numerous international events. Upon arriving in the USA immediately started modeling for top designers on New York's 7th Avenue and in national commercial spots in English and Spanish as well as host of her own syndicated talk show, "Musical explosion". She was an Unforgettable Woman of Revlon, alongside Cindy Crawford and Whoopi Goldberg.
Her non for profit organization Someone Cares International, collects toys, school supplies, medicines, clothes and funds to benefit the under privileged children of rural areas of the Dominican Republic.They also have "Mission Laughs" and "Bowlarama", annual Thanksgiving and Christmas fund raisers. An evening of dining, comedy, bowling for the homeless of the Union Rescue Mission, LA Mission and San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission; in which the proceeds benefit the homeless as well. - Eduardo Renta was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. His interest in music began at the tender age of six, and he began playing guitar at nine. He got involved in acting at 12. He is the nephew of internationally acclaimed designer Oscar de la Renta, which denotes the artistic in his family and at the same time places a heavy burden on Eduardo's shoulders. He understands that only with talent and great effort will he be able to walk out of the shadow of his uncle's great success, and make a name for himself in the world of music and acting. He wrote his first song at age thirteen, and was playing concerts the very next year. His band, "Contraste", achieved multiple chart topping hits in the Dominican radio circuit. Taking music lessons throughout his teen years helped him develop his guitar, singing and songwriting skills and shaped him for a future in the music industry. He was also involved in acting, and was working with some of the best professors in the Dominican Republic to develop his craft before moving to Miami, Fl to pursue his dreams. He has produced with Cris Rodriguez and Gabriel Pablo and has grown into a full star in Dominican Republic. He is now in Los Angeles were he's working on movies, other projects and music. Needless to say, his music is heard in Santo Domingo, Miami and more where Eduardo also performs live with great success.
- Actress
- Producer
Iris Peynado was born on 10 June 1958 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She is an actress and producer, known for Devil Fish (1984), Warriors of the Wasteland (1983) and Iron Warrior (1987). She has been married to Primo Mariotti since 1988. They have one child. She was previously married to Salvatore Petrone.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Sergio Carlo was born in 1977 in Santiago, Dominican Republic. He is an actor, known for The Suicide Squad (2021), Tropico de Sangre (2010) and Operación Patakón (2007).- Actress
- Producer
- Writer
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.