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- J.R. Ramirez was born in Matanzas, Cuba. When he was still a baby, his family moved to the States and he was raised in Tampa, Florida.
J.R. is best known for his series regular role as "Jared Vasquez" on the Netflix (formerly NBC) hit series MANIFEST, executive produced by Robert Zemeckis (2018-2023). Prior to that, he was a series regular on the second season of the Netflix hit Marvel's JESSICA JONES (2018) and portrayed beloved fan favorite "Julio Moreno" on four seasons of Starz's top hit series POWER, which musician 50-Cent executive produces (2014-17).
Previously, J.R. starred as "Cal" in the Paramount Pictures comedy feature film DRUNK WEDDING, executive produced by John Hamburg (2015). In addition, he recurred as "Ted 'Wildcat' Grant" on CW's top-rated show ARROW (2014-15) and as "Dr. A.J. Aquino" on the CW dramedy EMILY OWENS, M.D. (2013). He first gained notoriety as "Diego Hernandez" on Tyler Perry's HOUSE OF PAYNE, in which he recurred for two seasons (2008-10).
J.R. is fluent in English and Spanish. He loves the outdoors and is an avid hiker, golfer, tennis & basketball player. He's a passionate perfectionist and, when not working in New York, he calls Tampa and Los Angeles home. A home that wouldn't be complete without his Havanese-Schnauzer rescue dog, Freddy. - Actress
- Producer
Everlayn "Ever" Borges is a Cuban-born actress, dancer, and singer. She began her career as a principal dancer and soloist touring internationally with Julio Iglesias. Her motion picture debut was in the Michael Mann big-screen adaptation of the hit series "Miami Vice," where she played Miss Cuba. She has also appeared in various films and TV series, including "Matrimonio alle Bahamas," "Dostana," "Get Out," and "Going to California." Borges is known for her versatility as an actress, with a range that includes comedic sketches, thrillers, and dramas. She has also been featured in numerous music videos and TV commercials for well-known brands.
Everlayn's journey started in Matanzas, Cuba, near Varadero Beach. Her father, a popular musician, disappeared at sea while attempting to find freedom in the United States. Despite this loss, she inherited his talent and courage.
At the age of 9, Everlayn was chosen to attend the prestigious National School of the Arts in Havana, where she excelled in classical ballet, contemporary, and modern dance. At 17, she made her escape from Castro's Cuba while touring with an international dance troupe. Her journey took her from Juarez to Texas, across the Rio Grande, and finally to Miami. Everlayn recently completed her first book, "Siempre en el Límite" chronicling her harrowing flight to freedom. It is available on Amazon.
Everlayn is not only a triple threat in the entertainment industry but also an extreme sports athlete. Despite her humble beginnings, she has always aspired to reach for the stars.
In Miami, Everlayn has made a name for herself on stage, playing Maria and Virgen Caridad in the hit musical "Miami Libre" at the Adrienne Arsht Center. She has also starred in the improv comedy "Tony and Tina's Wedding" and received a FREC award for her performance as the manicurist Martika in the comedy "Combing Through Life's Tangles."
An entrepreneur as well as a performer, she is developing several projects as producer and CEO of her own production company, Buddha Belly Productions, LLC. She is currently working on her own reality TV series, "Ever On The Edge" and is focusing her talents to more significant topics like human trafficking, and racism with her recent appearance in the award-winning films "Sisters of Vengeance" and the "The Poison Garden."
She attended the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts and continues to study under Jay Goldenberg. Everlayn splits her time between Miami, New York, and Los Angeles.- Actor
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Leopoldo Fernández was born on 26 December 1904 in Matanzas, Cuba. He was an actor and composer, known for ¡Olé... Cuba! (1957), La tremenda corte (1965) and Hotel de muchachas (1950). He died on 11 November 1985 in Miami, Florida, USA.- Actor
- Composer
- Music Department
Pop orchestra leader responsible for the mambo craze that swept America during the early 1950s. Numerous hit recordings included, among others, "Patricia", "Mambo Jambo" and "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White". Would often interject his musical numbers with his signature grunt of "Dilo!".- Erniel Baez was born in Cardenas, Cuba. He lived there until the age of 8, at which point he moved with his mother and step father to Montreal, Canada. As a kid, Erniel would watch movies every night with his grandfather. This is where his love of acting began. Being a huge fan of Al Pacino, he was convinced that the actor was Cuban until the age of 13.
At the age of 15, Erniel started training with Josa Maule at the Montreal School of Performing Arts. This is where he started developing his craft as a theatre performer. Shortly after, he transitioned to Film & Television.
Erniel got his first on-screen speaking role in the acclaimed Canadian TV series 19-2 (2014). He then went on to land one of the lead roles in the cult horror film, Game of Death (2017), which premiered at the prestigious SXSW!
At that point his career began to shift into American productions, where he booked roles on Reacher (2022), opposite Alan Ritchson, and a recurring role on Cross (2024), opposite Aldis Hodge. Both series air on Prime Video.
Audiences will be able to see Erniel as a recurring guest star in the upcoming series, Hotel Cocaine (2024). Erniel plays the role of Ray Dorado, an untrustworthy Cuban banker with criminal ties who is seen regularly at the Mutiny Hotel. The series stars Danny Pino & Michael Chiklis, and will air on MGM+. - Actress
- Soundtrack
Amalia Aguilar was born on 3 June 1924 in Matanzas, Cuba. She was an actress, known for En cada puerto un amor (1949), Al son del mambo (1950) and Los platillos voladores (1956). She was married to Raúl Beraún. She died on 8 November 2021 in Mexico City, Mexico.- Adrián Navarro was born on 24 October 1969 in Laferrere, La Matanza, Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is an actor, known for Ay Juancito (2004), Vidas robadas (2008) and El Asesor (2015).
- Joseph Capote was born on 29 May 1900 in Matanzas, Cuba. He was married to Lillie Mae Capote and Clotilde Burkett. He died on 12 November 1982 in New York City, New York, USA.
- Nelida Ponce was born in 1933 in Matanzas, Cuba. She is an actress, known for El Rostro de la Venganza (2012), Acorralada (2007) and Soñar no cuesta nada (2005).
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Damian Urra was born in Matanzas, Cuba on May 31, 1972 to Jorge A. Urra and Concepcion Montenegro. His father was a well known singer and musician in the island throughout the mid to late 70s. His mother was a housewife who took care of her three sons. Damian is the youngest of the three brothers. Life was difficult for the adults in the family, but for Damian it was not unusual. That life was all he knew. What he didn't know was that shortly before his 8th birthday his life was going to change.
In may 1980, a Cuban military squad burst into their home in the middle of the night and ordered them to leave everything behind and go to the piers. They were rushed into a boat overflowing with people. The passengers spanned from convicted criminals to the most prominent individuals and business owners. They were all being ushered onto a one-way exodus off the island of Cuba towards the United States of America.
In a matter of days Damian's life became completely foreign. Things didn't match up. Everything was confusing to him. A different language, different customs and a different living environment made the U.S. both full of wonders and frightening to him. The culture shock he experienced dissipated as Damian adapted with the support of his extended family that also had painstakingly labored to extract them from Cuba safely.
By the mid 80s his Dad had opened a small vidoe store on Main Street, in Tarrytown, New York. Here, Damian spent hours reading the jackets of the videos in order to help customers make their selections. His knowledge and passion for films grew stronger as time went by and without realizing, Damian found himself studying the career paths of his favorite actors. He loved to seek out their obscure beginnings and follow their growth analyzing how they became household names. One day while working late at the video store, a man came in almost at closing time. He started coming in regularly and always just before closing. Not knowing who he was, Damian befriended him. they would often sit and talk about their favorite movies, actors and directors. The man was Keith Hamiltan Cobb from All My Children who unknowingly sparked in Damian the desire to become an actor.
Today Damian is walking that arduous road and is enjoying it ever step of the way. He knows there is much to come and looks forward to some day igniting in someone else that same spark his friend Keith left in him.- Eloisa Alvarez Guedes was born in 1916 in Matanzas, Cuba. She was an actress, known for El bautizo (1968). She died in 1993 in Havana, Cuba.
- Aurora Basnuevo was born on 13 August 1938 in Colón, Matanzas, Cuba. She was an actress, known for Salsa and Love (1999), Day of the Flowers (2012) and Rosa la China (2002). She was married to Mario Limonta. She died on 26 September 2022 in Havana, Cuba.
- Enrique Alzugaray was born on 26 July 1915 in Matanzas, Cuba. He was an actor and writer, known for Mariana de la noche (1975), Siete muertes a plazo fijo (1950) and Emanuelle - A Woman from a Hot Country (1978). He died on 4 November 1987 in Caracas, Venezuela.
- Actor
- Composer
- Producer
Santiago Pedrero was born on 27 February 1979 in Isidro Casanova, La Matanza, Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is an actor and composer, known for Rooster's Blood (2015), Love After Loving (2017) and The Migration (2018).- Music Department
- Writer
- Composer
María Elena Walsh was born on 1 February 1930 in Ramos Mejía, La Matanza, Buenos Aires, Argentina. She was a writer and composer, known for Juguemos en el mundo (1971), Necesito una madre (1966) and Tiempo de crear (1962). She died on 10 January 2011 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Richard D. Maurice was a pioneering filmmaker of African descent. Born in Cuba, he migrated to the United States in 1903, eventually moving to Detroit, where worked as tailor. In July 1920, he founded the Maurice Film Company there. His debut feature, Nobody's Children (1920) premiered in Detroit on September 27th of that year and played throughout the eastern United States. Unfortunately, no prints of the film are known to exist.
Maurice's second and only surviving feature, Eleven P.M. (1928) is generally dated as being released in 1928, but scholars Pearl Bowser and Charles Musser speculate that the film was actually released a year or two later because it "possesses a cinematic style and internal evocations of other race films" of the period. Also, the film's use of unusual camera angles and dream-like visual elements suggest that he was perhaps influenced by Surrealism.
Later, Maurice became involved in the railroad industry and helped found the Dining Car and Railroad Food Workers union, local 370 in New York City.
He died in New York City on May 5, 1955. He was 61 years old.- Lotario was born on 7 January 1918 in Matanzas, Cuba. He was an actor, known for Goldface, the Fantastic Superman (1967), La loba (1973) and Rosangelica (1993). He died on 30 June 2001 in Caracas, Venezuela.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Don Marino Barreto Jr. was born on 8 December 1925 in Matanzas, Cuba. He was an actor, known for Sweet Deceptions (1960), 3 straniere a Roma (1958) and Camping (1958). He died on 10 December 1971 in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.- Art Director
- Production Designer
- Costume Designer
Derubín Jácome was born on 12 January 1948 in Matanzas, Cuba. He is an art director and production designer, known for La bella del Alhambra (1989), A Successful Man (1986) and Clandestinos (1987). He has been married to Diana Fernández since 24 January 1972. They have two children.- Pedro Knight was born on 30 September 1921 in Matanzas, Cuba. He was married to Celia Cruz. He died on 3 February 2007 in Arcadia, California, USA.
- Production Manager
- Additional Crew
Saúl Yelin was born on 1 February 1935 in Cárdenas, Matanzas, Cuba. He was a production manager, known for Stories of the Revolution (1960), ¡Cuba Sí! (1961) and Cooperativas Agropecuarias (1959). He died on 16 February 1977 in Havana, Cuba.- Actress
- Soundtrack
María Elizabeth Vera was born on 31 January 1982 in Isidro Casanova, La Matanza, Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is an actress, known for 27: The Cursed Club (2018), Vivir intentando (2003) and Frecuencia .04 (2004).- Ultiminio Ramos was born on 2 December 1941 in Matanzas, Cuba. He was an actor, known for Las glorias del gran Púas (1984), Buscando un campeon (1980) and La pulquería ataca de nuevo (1985). He died on 3 September 2017 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.
- Miguel Navarro was born on 4 February 1929 in Matanzas, Cuba. He is an actor, known for Clandestinos (1987), Amores (1994) and Le retour d'Arsène Lupin (1989).
- Editor
- Director
- Writer
Roberto Fandiño was born on 28 September 1929 in Matanzas, Cuba. He was an editor and director, known for Gente de Moscú (1963), María, la santa (1977) and El bautizo (1968). He died on 26 July 2009 in Miami, Florida, USA.