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List of Dominican Americans

This is a list of notable Dominican Americans, including both original immigrants who obtained American citizenship and their American descendants.

Actors
Juan Fernández de Alarcon – Dominican actor • Rose Abdoo – American actress and comedian. She is of Dominican and Lebanese descent (Gilmore Girls, ''That's So Raven''). • Tina Aumont (1946–2006) – actress • Lourdes Benedicto – actress of Filipino/Dominican Republic descent • Elvis Nolasco – American actor of Dominican descent, American CrimeVladimir Caamaño – Dominican-American actor and stand-up comedian • Rafael Campos – Dominican born, American raised actor • Francis Capra – actor of Dominican and Italian descent • Aimee Carrero – Dominican born actress • Hosea Chanchez – also credited as Hosea, actor (For Your Love) • Jackie Cruz – Dominican-American actress • Angel Curiel – Dominican-American actor, FX's PoseRhenzy Feliz – American actor of Dominican descent, ''Marvel's Runaways'' • Jason Genao – American actor of Dominican descent, Netflix's On My BlockRick Gonzalez – actor of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent; known as Timo Cruz in the film Coach Carter, and as Ben Gonzalez on the television series ReaperWilson Jermaine Heredia – actor known for his portrayal of Angel Dumott Schunard in the Broadway musical Rent; parents are Dominicans • Jharrel JeromeEmmy Award-winning actor born to a Dominican mother and Haitian father; he is the first Afro-Latino to win an Emmy and the first Dominican to have been nominated. • Jorge Lendeborg Jr. – Dominican born actor, with supporting credits in Love, Simon, Alita: Battle Angel, and the male lead in BumblebeeSelenis Leyva – American actress of Cuban and Dominican descent (Orange Is the New Black, Diary of a Future President). • Judy Marte – Dominican-American actress and producer • Mirtha Michelle – American actress of Dominican descent • Anthony Mendez – Dominican-American voice actor • Carlos de la Mota – Dominican actor • Patricia Mota – American actress and film producer, of Dominican descent • Maria Montez (1912–1951) – Dominican-born motion picture actress • Miguel A. Núñez, Jr.actor (The Return of the Living Dead, Life and a leading role in Juwanna Mann); of Dominican and Puerto Rican parents • Karen Olivo – stage and television actress; of Puerto Rican, Native American, Dominican and Chinese descent • Alex Paez – American actor of Dominican descent • Carlos PenaVega – film and TV actor, singer-songwriter, dancer and television show host; father is of Spanish and Venezuelan descent, mother is of Dominican descent • Manny Pérez – Dominican actor • Dascha Polanco – Dominican-American actress, Netflix's Orange is the New BlackDania Ramírez – Dominican-born American TV and film actress (Entourage, Heroes and The Sopranos) • Silvestre Rasuk – actor of Dominican descent • Victor Rasuk – actor, Dominican parents • Monica Raymund – stage performer and actress (Chicago Fire and Lie to Me); her mother is from the Dominican RepublicAlisa Reyes – actress (All That); of Dominican, Irish, Italian and Caribbean Indian descent • Judy Reyes – actress (Scrubs) • Aida Rodriguez – comedian, actress, producer and writer, of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent • Michelle Rodríguez – actress known for her role as Ana Lucia Cortez in the television series Lost; her father is Puerto Rican and mother is Dominican • Nelson de la Rosa (1968–2006) – one of the shortest men of the 20th and 21st centuries; actor from the Dominican Republic; lived and died in Rhode Island • Zoe Saldaña – American actress of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent • Merlin Santana (1976–2002) – television and film actor; of Dominican descent • Ash Santos – actress of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent • Shannon Tavarez (1999–2010) – child actress; of African American and Dominican descent • Julian Scott Urena – actor; immigrated with his family to New York City while in grade school • Denise Vasi – fashion model and soap opera actress • James Victor (1939 – 2016) – Dominican-born American actor (Viva Valdez, Zorro) • Tristan Wilds – actor (The Wire and 90210); of African American (father) and African-American, Irish, and Dominican (mother) descent == Singers and musicians ==
Singers and musicians
40 Cal. – rapper, member of Harlem-based hip-hop group The Diplomats • Jhené Aiko – singer-songwriter; her mother is of Spanish, Dominican and Japanese descent • Antonio Fresco – American DJ of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent • AraabMuzikhip hop record producer, of Dominican and Guatemalan descent • Arcángel – singer-songwriter, rapper and actor; parents are Dominicans • AZ – American rapper • Bryan Bautista – singer and contestant from NBC's The Voice season 9; of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent • Carlos & Alejandra – Latin music group focusing on the genre of bachata • Cardi B – Dominican American Grammy winner Best Rap Album rapper who made number one on Billboard Hot 100 due to her popular single Bodak YellowMichel Camilo – Grammy Award winner Dominican born jazz pianist and composer • Damirón – pianist and composer • Casandra Damirón – Dominican singer and dancer • Natti Natasha – singer-songwriter born in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic.DaniLeigh – Dominican American singer • Yasmin Deliz – singer-songwriter, model and actress of Dominican and Colombian and Venezuelan heritage; Dominican father, Colombian and Venezuelan mother • Kat DeLuna – Dominican American pop singer • Euro – Dominican born American raised rapper signed to Lil Wayne's record label Young Money EntertainmentFabolous – rapper of Dominican and African American descent • Fuego – Dominican-American merengue singer-songwriter, composer • Fulanito – Dominican-American musical group • Ivan Barias – Grammy nominated music producer and songwriter • Leslie Grace – Dominican-American singer-songwriter and actress debuting in the film adaptation of In The HeightsMila J – singer, rapper, dancer; Jhené Aiko's sister • Jumz – rapper • Magic Juan – Dominican American merengue hip hop artist who is considered the "Godfather" of the merengue hip-hop genre when he created it as the lead vocalist for Proyecto Uno in the 1990s before becoming a solo artist after 2001 • Johnny Marines – member of the Latin American group Aventura • Melanie Martinez – singer-songwriter • Ralph Mercado (1941–2009) – promoter of Latin American music who established a network of businesses; of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent • Chep Nuñez (1964–1990) – Dominican born American raised music producer, editor, and mixer • Karina Pasian – Grammy Award-nominated recording artist and pianist; of Dominican and Armenian descent • Prince Royce – singer-songwriter and record producer; of Dominican descent • Lizette Santana – recording artist, singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and actress • Roger Sanchez – house music DJ • Juelz Santana – rapper, producer, actor and member of group Dipset; of African American and Dominican descent; at age twelve started duo Draft Pick, which was signed to Priority RecordsLenny Santos – former member of the bachata group AventuraMax Santos – bass player of the bachata group Aventura • Romeo Santos – singer, featured composer and former lead singer of the Bachata group Aventura; of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent • Ice Spice – rapper • Giselle Tavera – Dominican born, American raised singer • Michael Tavera – American composer of Dominican descent best known for his animation scores • Jamila Velazquez – American singer and actress of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent • JR Writer – American rapper • Ugly God – SoundCloud rapper of Dominican and African-American descent • Kay Flock – rapper of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent • Notti Osama – child rapper of Dominican descent • DD Osama – child rapper • Sugarhill Ddot – child rapper == Models ==
Models
Julissa Bermudez – model and former television host on 106 & ParkSusie Castillo – former beauty queen who held the Miss USA title and competed in the Miss Teen USA and Miss Universe pageants; of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent • Adriana Diaz – beauty queen from New York City who has competed in the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants • Sessilee Lopez – American model; of Dominican and Portuguese descent • Erica Menahip hop model and television personality on Love & Hip HopChristina Mendez – plus-size model from New York City • Alexis Skyy – television personality and hip hop model of Dominican and Jamaican descent == Sport ==
Sport
Felipe Alou – former Dominican-American outfielder and manager in Major League Baseball • Jesús Alou – former Dominican-American outfielder in Major League Baseball • Matty Alou – former Dominican-American outfielder in Major League Baseball • Moisés Alou – former Dominican-American outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for 17 seasons in the National League • Pedro Alvarez – Dominican born, American raised professional baseball third baseman with the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball • Trevor Ariza – American professional basketball player in the National Basketball AssociationRonnie Belliard – retired Major League Baseball second baseman, of Dominican descent • Dellin Betances – former Major League pitcher • Julio Borbon – Major League Baseball center fielder for the Texas Rangers • Jeimer Candelario – Major League infielder • Robinson Canó – Major League infielder • Luis Castillodefensive end for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football LeagueStalin Colinet – former defensive tackle/defensive end in the NFL • Nelson Cruz – Major League outfielder and designated hitter • Manny Delcarmen – former professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees organization; has been called "The Pride of Hyde Park" • Mary Joe Fernández – former professional tennis player • Luis García – MLB infielder born in New York CityFernando Guerrero – Dominican boxer living in the US since a child • Kat González, professional footballer • Al Horford – Dominican professional basketball player • Mark Jackson – retired professional basketball player and former head coach of the Golden State Warriors; father is Dominican • Manny Machado – professional baseball player • Neil Magny – mixed martial artist; competes in the Welterweight division of the UFCPedro Martínez – Dominican-American professional baseball player • Sammy Mejia – Dominican American professional basketball player • Diomedes Olivo – Dominican American retired Major League Baseball player • David Ortiz – Dominican-American professional baseball player with the Boston Red Sox • Plácido Polanco – Dominican born Major League Baseball player, plays for the Philadelphia Phillies and has also played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers; in 2008, he became a naturalized American citizen • Albert Pujols – Dominican-American professional baseball first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball • Hanley Ramírez – professional baseball shortstop and first baseman for the Boston Red Sox, Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Cleveland IndiansManny Ramirez – professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter; currently a free agent; Dominican born, American raised • Alex Reyes – former Major League pitcher • Tutan Reyes – free agent football guard in the NFL • Alex Rodriguez – former professional baseball third baseman with the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball; parents are Dominican • Mel Rojas Jr. – former professional outfielder • Gilberto Rondón – retired Major League Baseball pitcher • Dante Rosario – father is Dominican, mother is from the US • Eddie Sanchez – mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter; of Mexican and Dominican descent • Félix Sánchez – track and field athlete who specializes in the 400 meter hurdles; of Dominican parents • Carlos Santana − professional baseball first baseman and catcher for the Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia PhilliesPedro Sosa – football offensive tackle for the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League • Sammy Sosa – Dominican former professional baseball right fielder; played with four Major League Baseball teams over his career, which spanned from 1989–2007 • Karl-Anthony Towns – Dominican-American professional basketball player with the Minnesota Timberwolves, who selected him first overall in the 2015 NBA draft; African American father, Dominican mother • Charlie Villanueva – Dominican-American professional basketball player with the Detroit Pistons • Austin Wells – professional baseball player == Politicians ==
Politicians
Shaun Abreu – member of the New York City CouncilMarisol Alcantara – former member of the New York State SenateDaisy Baez – former member of the Florida House of RepresentativesAlex Blanco – former mayor of Passaic, New JerseyDennis Bradley – member of the Connecticut State SenateFernando Cabrera – former member of the New York City Council • Nelson Castro – former member of the New York State AssemblyLorraine Cortés-Vázquez – former Secretary of State of New YorkMarcos Devers – member of the Massachusetts House of RepresentativesCarmen De La Rosa – member of the New York City Council, former member of the New York State Assembly • Manny De Los Santos – member of the New York State Assembly • Grace Diaz – member of the from Rhode Island House of Representatives and former acting chair of the Rhode Island Democratic PartyAdriano Espaillat – member of the United States House of Representatives for New York's 13th congressional districtRafael Espinal – former member of the New York City Council and New York State Assembly • Antonio Felipe – member of the Connecticut House of RepresentativesJulissa Ferreras – member of the New York City Council • William Lantigua – former Mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts (born and raised in the Dominican Republic) • Guillermo Linares – former member of the New York State Assembly • Miguel Martinez – former New York City Council member from Council District 10 in Upper Manhattan, New York City • Juana Matias – former member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives • Sabina Matos – 70th Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island and former President of the Providence City CouncilAnalilia Mejia – member of the United States House of Representatives for New Jersey's 11th congressional districtJoseline Peña-Melnyk – member of the Maryland House of Delegates • Cesar A. Perales – former Secretary of State of New York • Ramon Perez – member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives • Thomas Perez – former Democratic National Committee Chairman and United States Attorney General; 2022 Maryland gubernatorial candidate (parents are Dominicans) • Ana Quezada – member of the Rhode Island SenateJulissa Reynoso PantaleónUnited States Ambassador to Spain and AndorraYdanis Rodríguez – former member of the New York City Council • Pierina Sanchez – member of the New York City Council • Yudelka Tapia – member of the New York State AssemblyAngel Taveras – former mayor of Providence, Rhode Island (of Dominican descent, first Hispanic mayor of the city) == Artists ==
Artists
Clara Ledesma (1924–1999) – painter from the Dominican Republic; lived last years of her life in New York • Tania Marmolejo (born 1975) – painter from the Dominican Republic; Dominican born, American naturalized • Olivia Peguero (born 1963) – Dominican Republic painter, known for documenting the landscapes of the undeveloped Dominican countryside and the Arte Libros Foundation == Writers ==
Writers
, in SebastianJulia Alvarez – poet, novelist, and essayist • Josefina Baez – storyteller, writer, performer, theater director, educator • Fernando Cabrera – National Poetry and Literary Essay Prize winner • Angie Cruz – novelist • Junot Díaz – writer, creative writing professor at MIT, and fiction editor at Boston Review; Dominican born, American naturalized • Rhina Espaillat – bilingual Dominican-born, American raised poet • Daisy Cocco De Filippis – writer and educator • Ana-Maurine Lara – novelist, poet and black feminist scholar • Nelly Rosario – novelist and creative writing instructor in the MFA Program at Texas State University in San Marcos == Other personalities ==
Other personalities
Ed BoonChicagan co-creator and creative director of the acclaimed Mortal Kombat video games • Rolando Acosta – Dominican associate justice of the New York Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, First Judicial Department • Santi Deoleo – Dominican born radio producer, personality, and fashion designer also known as "Krazy Kulo" • Rudy Duthil – advertising executive of Cuban and Dominican descent • Benny Medina – American musician producer to Dominican parents. • Christina Mendez – New York City-based plus-size model and entertainment personality • The Kid Mero – comedian • Francisco Moncion – Dominican born ballet dancer, choreographer and charter member of the New York City BalletProvidencia Paredes – personal assistant to the First Lady of the US Jacqueline Kennedy OnassisJose Pimentel – also known as Muhammad Yusuf; Dominican born naturalized US citizen arrested on November 20, 2011 by the New York City Police Department for allegedly plotting to bomb New York City • Danielle Polanco – dancer and choreographer; Dominican-Puerto Rican American • Óscar de la Renta – Dominican born fashion designer • Julissa Reynoso – New York City attorney born in the Dominican Republic; American Ambassador to Uruguay since 2012 • Rosanna Tavarez – entertainment reporter and television presenter • Jessy Terrero – Dominican film and music video director • Carmen Wong Ulrich – television and online journalist; personal finance expert at CNBC • Ramona M. Valdez (1984–2005) – U.S. Marine In fiction Luis Lopez – protagonist of the video game Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony, 2009 DLC for Grand Theft Auto IV; first Dominican protagonist of a video game • Luz Noceda – protagonist of The Owl House; first bisexual lead character and first lead character in a lesbian relationship on a Disney Channel show • Renee Montoya - character from DC Comics, detective for the Gotham City Police Department • Carla Espinosa - main character of medical drama series Scrubs; a registered nurseYunior de Las Casas - protagonist of author Junot Díaz's many novels == See also ==
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