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David Zayas was born on 15 August 1962 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He is an actor and producer, known for Skyline (2010), The Expendables (2010) and Dexter (2006). He has been married to Liza Colón-Zayas since 21 November 1998. They have one child.- Actress
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Lymari came to Los Angeles in 2001, and at 22 years old finished her Masters degree in Chemistry at the University of Puerto Rico, where she also took acting classes.
After graduating, she went on to work in theater in San Juan. Her first TV show, a sitcom based on her own experiences in grad school, was developed by ABC but was never screened, and she is now in the process of re-writing the show.- Actress
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Miriam Colon was born on 20 August 1936 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She was an actress, known for Scarface (1983), Sabrina (1995) and Goal! The Dream Begins (2005). She was married to Fred Valle, George Paul Edgar and ???. She died on 3 March 2017 in New York City, New York, USA.- Actress
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Maria-Elena Laas was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She is an actress and producer, known for Warrior (2019), Vida (2018) and Vital Signs.- Actor
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Berto Colon was born on 18 May 1973 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He is an actor, known for Conviction (2016), Orange Is the New Black (2013) and Show Me a Hero (2015).- Denise Quiñones was born on 9 September 1980 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She is an actress, known for Smallville (2001), Smallville: Vengeance Chronicles (2006) and Freddie (2005).
- David López was born on 29 December 1941 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He was previously married to Lupe López.
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Joseline Hernandez was born on 3 November 1986 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She is a producer and actress, known for Insecure (2016), P-Valley (2020) and Star (2016).- Actress
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Jeirmarie Osorio was born on 22 December 1987 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She is an actress, known for A Grito Herido (2022), 'Til Jail Do Us Part (2022) and Fast Five (2011).- Lupe López was born on 12 December 1945 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She was previously married to David López.
- Maripily Rivera was born on 15 June 1977 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She is an actress, known for Miente (2009), Super Show (1998) and No te duermas (1995). She was previously married to Roberto Alomar.
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Born Daniel Vargas Graulau. He attended American International College in Massachusetts, earning a B.A. in Sociology and later an M.A. in Psychology. His interest in acting began his last year of graduate school when he attended the Stella Adler Conservatory in New York where he studied with the likes of Ron Burrus and Patrick Quagliano.- Cinematographer
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Named one of the ASC's 2018 Rising Stars of Cinematography, Rafael Leyva is a narrative Los Angeles based Director of Photography from Ponce, Puerto Rico. This island native is best known for his work on The Last Rampage (2017) Directed by Dwight Little, Disney+ Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion (2022) being the first single camera Latinx series, and The Oath for Sony Pictures (2018).
Rafael was featured in the June 2022 Issue of ICG Magazine for his work on Ultra Violet and Black Scorpion, and in 2019 the International Cinematographers Guild named him as one their Generation Next DPs for his work on multiple narrative projects. Since then, Rafael has lensed for Disney, SONY Pictures, Netflix, FOX, NBC, Hallmark, among others. Mr. Leyva specializes in feature films and is focused on capturing strong compelling stories on 35mm/65mm film.- Actor
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Walter Mercado was born on 9 March 1932 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He was an actor, known for Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado (2020), Una mujer sin precio (1966) and Busquen a esta mujer (1967). He died on 2 November 2019 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.- Carmen Dominicci was born on 15 July 1966 in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
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Marta Romero was born on 17 February 1928 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She was an actress, known for Maruja (1959), El retrato de Ángela (1966) and La sombra del murciélago (1968). She was married to Dr. Elías Najul. She died on 31 May 2013 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.- is a Puerto Rican professional wrestler. In 2011, she was a contestant on WWE Tough Enough, but was eliminated from the competition due to injury. WWE signed her in November 2011 and Vélez adopted the ring name Sofia Cortez as she appeared in WWE's developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling as well as WWE NXT; Vélez was released from the WWE in August 2012. Vélez began her wrestling career at the age of fifteen in the island of Puerto Rico. Soon after, she debuted in World Wrestling Council. She subsequently wrestled in the International Wrestling Association.
After gaining experience, she began wrestling in the United States, starting on the Chicago independent circuit. She was eventually noticed by WWE and sent to Florida Championship Wrestling for further evaluation. She continued to work the indy scene in the U.S. before signing a contract with WWE.
World Wrestling Entertainment (2011-2012) Tough Enough (2011) In March 2011, Vélez was announced as one of the fourteen contestants for the revival of Tough Enough. On the May 10 episode, she was eliminated from the competition due to an injury.
Florida Championship Wrestling (2011-2012) After being cut from Tough Enough, on November 11, 2011, Vélez signed a contract with WWE. She made her debut under the name Sofia Cortez at a FCW house show in a 6-women tag team match, teaming with Cameron Lynn and Audrey Marie to defeat Caylee Turner, Leah West and Raquel Diaz. She made her television debut on the December 25 edition of FCW, teaming with Caylee Turner to defeat Cameron Lynn and Kaitlyn. On the February 5 episode of FCW television Cortez teamed with Raquel Diaz in a losing effort to the team of Audrey Marie and Kaitlyn. On the March 11 episode of FCW television, Cortez formed an alliance with Paige and Raquel Diaz, with the trio attacking Audrey Marie. The following week on FCW television, Cortez teamed up with Paige losing to Audrey Marie and Kaitlyn. Cortez and Paige dubbed themselves the Anti Diva Army.
NXT (2012) In 2012, Vélez, as Sofia Cortez, debuted on the July 4 episode of the sixth season of WWE NXT taped at Full Sail University, where she (as a heel) defeated Paige. On the July 25 episode of NXT, Cortez (as a face) defeated Natalya by count-out but suffered a post-match attack from Natalya. In August 2012, Vélez announced that she had been released from her WWE contract. In her final match in WWE, Sofia reverted to her villainous persona in a loss to Tamina Snuka taped before her release.
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2012, 2013) On October 11, 2012, Velez had a tryout match for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling; a losing effort to Tara. Velez returned to TNA on the February 28, 2013 edition of Impact Wrestling; defeating Lei'D Tapa in a Gut Check Challenge match. Despite her victory, the Gut Check judges turned Velez down. Velez took part of the Knockouts Knockdown PPV on March 17, 2013 (aired September 6, 2013) in a losing effort to Tapa. The same night, Velez also took part in the World Cup of Wrestling PPV (aired December 6, 2013) as a villain representing the Aces & Eights in a victorious effort against Mickie James, who represented Team USA. In the 5-on-5 elimination match for the TNA World Cup, Velez was eliminated by James.
Shine Wrestling (2012-present) Debut; Valkyrie (2012-2013) On November 17, 2012, Ivelisse debuted for Shine Wrestling at SHINE 5 in a losing effort to Athena. After the match, Ivelisse attacked Athena in the ring, establishing herself as a villainous character. On January 11, 2013, Ivelisse defeated Su Yung and later took part in forming the Valkyrie faction along with Allysin Kay, Taylor Made, April Hunter, and their leader Rain. Ivelisse defeated LuFisto in a highly praised match at SHINE 7 on February 22, and was on the victorious end of an eight-woman tag team main event at SHINE 8 a month later. At SHINE 9, Ivelisse lost to Jazz in a match for a spot in the SHINE Championship Tournament, but she would defeat the debuting Amber O'Neal at SHINE 10 in May.
An Injury to Jazz and vacant spots left by Allysin Kay's suspension and Taylor Made gave Ivelisse a second chance to qualify for the SHINE Championship Tournament, which she did by defeating Amazing Kong, Angelina Love, and Kimberly in one of two four-way qualifying matches that took place at SHINE 11 on July 12. That same night, Ivelisse defeated Santana Garrett in the first round, but she lost to Mia Yim in the semifinals after Rain's attempt to interfere on Ivelisse's behalf backfired. At SHINE 12 on August 23, Ivelisse competed in a #1 Contender's three-way match against Yim and Jessicka Havok and lost to Havok. Ivelisse teamed up with the returning Allysin Kay in a victorious outing against Havok and Kong at SHINE 13 on September 27. She teamed up with Kay again at SHINE 14 on October 25 in a losing effort against the Global Green Gangsters (Kellie Skater and Tomoka Nakagawa) for the SHIMMER Tag Team Championship. Ivelisse defeated Mia Yim at SHINE 15 on December 13, and was named #1 Contender for the SHINE Championship at the end of the show.
SHINE Champion (2014-2015) At SHINE 16 on January 24, 2014, Ivelisse defeated Rain to win the SHINE Championship, and after the match, she was attacked by Rain and the rest Valkyrie after being ousted from the faction, turning her into a babyface. Ivelisse was also attacked by the debuting Serena Deeb, who replaced her in Valkyrie. Ivelisse had her first title defense at SHINE 17 on February 28, defeating Mercedes Martinez. At SHINE 18 on April 18, Ivelisse defeated Saraya Knight to retain the title, and was again attacked by Valkyrie after the match. At SHINE 19 on May 23, Ivelisse participated in a 10-woman elimination tag team match, and was eliminated by Serena.
At SHINE 20 on June 27, Ivelisse competed to a time-limit draw against Serena in a match for the SHINE Championship. She defended her title successfully against Nevaeh at SHINE 21 on August 22 and against Madison Eagles at SHINE 22 on October 10. On November 16, 2014, Ivelisse lost the SHINE Championship to Mia Yim during WWNLive's tour of China.
Ivelisse confronted Mia Yim at SHINE 23 on December 5 before defeating Amanda Rodriguez via submission. She later saved La Rosa Negra from a post match attack from former Valkyrie cohort Taylor Made and got involved in the main event SHINE Championship match by attacking Nevaeh, causing Mia Yim to be disqualified. After the match, Ivelisse brawled with both women and attacked referees and Shine VP Lexie Fyfe, and had to be carried away by security.
Return (2015-present) At SHINE 27 on May 15, 2015, Ivelisse returned and challenged Santana Garrett to a match for the SHINE Championship. Ivelisse received her opportunity at SHINE 28 on July 24, but failed to capture the title after the referee stopped the match due to her ankle injury. After the match, Ivelisse refused to shake Santana's hand. At SHINE 29, Ivelisse and Amanda Rodriguez defeated Malia Hosaka and Thunderkitty.
SHIMMER Women Athletes (2014-present) On April 5, 2014, Ivelisse made her debut for SHIMMER Women Athletes at the SHIMMER 62 event in New Orleans; defeating Kimber Lee in singles action.
Lucha Underground (2014-2018) Vélez debuted on the November 5, 2014, episode of Lucha Underground, simply as Ivelisse, teaming with Son of Havoc in a loss to Sexy Star and Chavo Guerrero Jr. On February 8, 2015, Ivelisse, Son of Havoc and Angélico won a tournament to become the inaugural Lucha Underground Trios Champions. On the February 18 episode of Lucha Underground, Ivelisse earned her first singles victory against Angélico. During the time Ivelisse, Havoc and Angélico held the championships, they defended and successfully retained them against The Crew (Cortez, Castro and Bael) in a ladder match on the May 20 episode of Lucha Underground and against Cage, DelAvar Daivari and Big Ryck on the June 3 episode, despite Ivelisse suffering from a legitimate foot injury. - Actor
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Miguel Godreau was born on 17 October 1946 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He was an actor, known for Altered States (1980), Aijou monogatari (1984) and Swashbuckler (1976). He was married to Judith Jamison. He died on 29 August 1996 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.- Lorena Jusino was born on 13 February 1992 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Lorena is an actor, known for The Swan Way, Phillie's Diner (2021) and Hit the Bucket (2021).
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Pedro Pietri was born on 21 March 1944 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He was an actor, known for It Could Happen to You (1994), Fresh Kill (1994) and Piñero (2001). He died on 3 March 2004 in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.- Actress
Roseny was born and raised in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Puertorican parents and has two brothers. Her family moved to Colorado Springs, CO when she was 8 years old. With a passion and love for the arts at a very young age, she relocated to Hollywood, CA and continued studying Theatre and Acting as well as pursuing modeling opportunities and performing in various TV and Film projects. She also has hosted various shows which mostly revolved around pop and social media news. She is best known for So-Me (FOX/2016), Viva Hollywood (VH1/2008).
She resides in Hollywood, CA- Luis Raul was born on 6 March 1962 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He was an actor, known for Mambo Café (2000), East Side Story (2006) and The Perez Family (1995). He died on 2 February 2014 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Jose Torres was a member of the 1956 US Olmpic Boxing Team. As an amateur boxer he won the 1958 Inter-City Golden Glives Boxing Championship. Turned professional on May 24, 1958 knocking out Sgt. Gene Hamilton in one round in Broojlyn, New York. Was undefeated until 1963. With a record of 26-0-1 with 21 knockouts, he was knocked out for the only time in his career by hard-punching Florentino Fernandez in 5 rounds in San Juan on May 26, 1963. Torres rebounded with victories over top-rated Don Fullmer, Jose Gonzalez, Gomemo Brennan, and Carl "Bobo" Olsen to earn a World Title shot. Torres knocked-out Willie Pastrano on March 30, 1965 in New York to win the World's Lightheavyweight Boxing Title. Made three successful title defenses before losing the championship in an upset to ancient Dick Tiger. Torres made an ill-advised comeback on July 14, 1969 against Charlie "Devil" Green. Torres was knocked down twice in the first round, and knocked cold. However, he was dragged back to his corner, revived, and went on to knockout Green in the next round. Torres retired after the fight with a 41-3-1 record. He wrote a novel about Muhammad Ali and even flirted with the idea of coming back to fight Ali in 1970.- Actor
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Lee Quiñones was born in 1960 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He is an actor, known for Once in the Life (2000), How to Make It in America (2010) and Wild Style (1982).- Producer
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Wilfred Rodríguez (Ponce, Puerto Rico) Four-time Emmy® award winning filmmaker, has always been an avid fan of cinema; the world of film making intrigued him and it became his passion. Wilfred went on to obtain a Bachelor in Fine Arts in Digital Film making from the Art Institute of Washington, where he received the award for Academic Excellence in Film making. After graduating, Wilfred got his start in the industry producing commercials and promotional content at Univision Washington.
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