- Taught himself how to edit using the Final Cut Pro.
- Married Judith Rotardier, a former principal dancer with the Dance Theater of Harlem, an actress and the most incredible mom to their beautiful son.
- Is an avid softball player. Plays every year in the Broadway Softball League in Central Park, since 1992.
- Is of Puerto Rican descent.
- Received a work scholarship at Broadway Dance Center in exchange for free Jazz, Ballet and Tap classes.
- Was a principal dancer in the televised live, Miss American Pageant, along side Katie Lee Gifford. It was his most terrifying experience because he felt like such a rookie amongst the more seasoned dancers.
- Was a backup dancer and toured with the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.
- He directed Boogie Rican Blvd. the play and years later, Boogie Rican Blvd. the musical starring Caridad 'La Bruja' De La Luz.
- Performed in the first Hip-hop musical CLUB XII (adaptation of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night). He played Antonio, his romantic interest Lady Olivia was played by Lauryn Hill, from the group Fugees. Directed and choreographed by Patricia Birch of the film, Grease.
- Enjoys boxing, baseball, football, swimming, bicycling, paddleball, basketball and kayaking in the Hudson River.
- Worked in 4 of Spike Lee's films, including the lead role in an explosive short film, shot entirely inside a New York City train.
- Da Spanish Mob, an off-beat comedy of errors was his first play written, with his close friend, (the late) Michael Del Rio. It was produced by Urban Latino and Latea Theatre.
- He, Jamie Sanchez, Jaime Tirelli and Luis Guzman are the only actors to appear in both Carlito's Way and its prequel, Carlito's Way: Rise to Power.
- He has worked with such film directors as Spike Lee, Brain DePalma, Leon Ichaso, Kari Scogland, Michael Apted, Mary Harron, John A. Gallagher, Martin Scorsese, Adam Bernstein, Felix Enriquez Alcala.
- Made a home video of himself acting in character for director Leon Ischaso and producer Jennifer Lopez who gave him his role in El Cantante.
- Won for Best Actor at the Chashama Film Festival for his role Roberto in On A Clear Day.
- Never dreamt of becoming an actor but as a kid seeking to escape from his environment, he loved watching movies, a few that inspired him: On The Waterfront, Raging Bull, Cool Hand Luke, Sergio Leone westerns and the musicals West Side Story, Guys and Dolls.
- Was nominated for a Paoli Award for his portrayal of Johnny Pacheco in El Cantante.
- He worked for 6 weeks in Brooklyn, Bed-Stuy neighborhood as one of the 'Latinos on the Stoop', in Spike Lee's infamous cult classic film, Do The Right Thing.
- Enjoys writing and reciting poetry and creating art.
- Born on 55th Street - 9th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, New York.
- He choreographed concerts and music video for numerous Recording Artist.
- Was cast as the lead in two new plays at the International Humana Festival in Louisville, KY. A renowned festival that celebrates American playwrights.
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