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Amaury Nolasco (born Amaury Nolasco Garrido; December 24, 1970) is an actor, best known for the role of Fernando Sucre on the television series Prison Break. Amaury Nolasco, a native of Puerto Rico, studied biology as a full-time student at the University of Puerto Rico. Initially he intended to enroll in medical school and become a doctor, but he was approached by a director and immediately cast in his first television commercial. After several acting gigs, Nolasco moved to New York, where he trained at the American British Dramatic Arts School. Classically trained in Shakespearean drama, the young actor focused on dialect technique, character work and stage presence. Nolasco was born in Puerto Rico, where he studied biology as a full-time student at the University of Puerto Rico in an effort to become a doctor. Initially, he did not intend to become an actor. His parents are from the Dominican Republic. After various acting gigs, Nolasco moved to New York, where he trained at the American British Dramatic Arts School. Nolasco's childhood friend is Jorge Posada, they met in the first grade. He worked at a club in Los Angeles called the Conga Room as a bartender. He was recently included in the prestigious list of the 26 guys to watch in 2004 published by USA Today, alongside such talents as Justin Timberlake, Ashton Kutcher, Josh Harnett and Jake Gyllenhaal, to name a few. Shortly thereafter, Nolasco began guest-starring on hit television shows such as “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and “ER.” His additional television credits include guest-starring roles on “George Lopez,” “Eve” and “CSI: NY.” Nolasco garnered his first supporting role in a studio film as “Orange Julius” in the hit sequel “2 Fast 2 Furious,” bringing charm to the role as the rival who challenges Paul Walker’s character in the opening car race. Nolasco went on to co-star opposite Bernie Mac in “Mr. 3000” and co-starred in the comedy “The Benchwarmers” opposite Rob Schneider and David Spade. This summer Nolasco co-starred in director Michael Bay’s live-action blockbuster “Transformers” and completed production on the upcoming crime drama “The Night Watchmen,” opposite Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker and Hugh Laurie. Not long after, Nolasco guest-starred in various television series such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and ER. His first role on a feature film was as "Orange Julius" in Universal's 2 Fast 2 Furious. He then went on to co-star opposite Bernie Mac in Mr. 3000. Nolasco's additional television and film credits include guest-starring roles on George Lopez, CSI: NY and The Benchwarmers. He also appeared on Mind of Mencia as a guest on Sunday, April 29, 2007. His most high-profile role to date was in the smash-hit Transformers movie, released during the summer of 2007. Nolasco also made a guest appearance in Will.I.Am's music video, "Yes We Can", which shows support for the 2008 presidencial candidate, Barack Obama. |
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